Winter conditions can put drivers to the test, especially when temperatures drop well below zero. Many problems can appear unexpectedly, often due to small habits that we do not pay attention to on a daily basis. One of the popular options in the car, which is usually very helpful, can do more harm than good in winter.
Although this function in a car is a very convenient option for many drivers, it may be problematic in winter. We are talking about automatic wipers that detect rain and snow on the windshield and turn on on their own. Additionally, the system itself controls the speed of windshield cleaning to ensure good visibility.
This is, of course, a very useful function that makes life easier, but it poses a threat during frosts when the wiper blades freeze to the windshield. This is because the sensor does not detect the difference between water and frost, so it automatically turns on the wiperswhich are frozen and cannot move, and their motor is still running.
As a result, the motor may burn out or the wiper mechanism may be damaged. Moreover, even when they are not completely frozen, they are present on ice particles could scratch the surface, which will worsen visibility on sunny days when the falling light will reveal scratches.
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Therefore, in winter it is worth turning off the automatic wipers function by moving the lever to the “OFF” position or turning off the “AUTO” mode in the vehicle system. This will help us avoid it and we will not cover the costs of repairing the windshield wipers.
Instead, when they freeze to the glass, do not touch them immediately and be patient. At this time let’s scrape off the frost from the rest of the surface, and after starting the engine, direct the airflow to the window. Thanks to this, the windshield wipers will defrost after a while. Another way is to spray them with window defroster.
The most important thing, however, is not to use force, because Attempting to remove frozen wipers may result in their damage or cracking of the glass. Also, do not use sharp tools that could scratch the glass.
