Contents: Description 🠛 Repair 🠛
Description
The rear window is electrically heated using a grid of heating threads applied using screen printing on the inside of the glass.
The heating is turned on or off using the switch on the control panel.
The operation of the heating system is permitted when the engine is running and is limited in time.
Note: The rear window defroster is switched on simultaneously with the outside rearview mirror defroster (depending on the configuration).
Electric heating of the windshield is achieved using a grid of heating threads applied by screen printing on the inside of the glass.
The heating is turned on or off using the switch on the control panel.
Operation of the heating system is permitted when the engine is running and is limited in time.
Repair
Due to accidental rupture of the heating threads of the grid, part of it may become inoperative.
The location of the break can be accurately determined using a voltmeter.
The damaged area can be restored using varnish for repairing the rear window defroster.
Clean the area to be repaired from dust and grease deposits (best with alcohol or glass cleaner). Wipe with a dry cloth.
To get a straight line, tape the area to be repaired on both sides with adhesive tape, leaving only the filament itself exposed.
Shake the bottle of varnish before use.
Using a small brush, apply a sufficient layer of varnish. In case of applying several layers (no more than three layers) the previous layer must dry.
Leave the varnish to dry for an hour without removing the adhesive tape.
The adhesive tape is removed perpendicular to the surface in the direction indicated by the arrow.
If, despite using masking tape, drips occur, leave the varnish to dry until it is completely hardened, and then remove the excess with the tip of a knife or a razor blade.
Note: The drying time of the varnish is approximately three hours at room temperature.