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I'm sure you're correct I don't pay a whole lot of attention to dash "lights" except warning ones.
My last "new" vehicles before the CX-5 were a 2004 Honda Accord Coupe and 2011 Honda CR-V.
Except in my younger daze, I've never been much of a car person with exception of a few sportscars.
I've always been a motorcycle guy and only used enclosed vehicles when absolutely necessary.
I never did find anything that would effectively defrost a full-face helmet visor
Alas, I had to give up riding about two years back, hence the CX-5 for the wife and the handling and paddle shifters for me.
Being retired I just wouldn't allow myself to lay out the money for the Jaguar F-Pace S or the Porsche Macan S.
Actually, the divorce that would've gone with a purchase of either would've severely impacted my retirement savings
I'm sure you're correct I don't pay a whole lot of attention to dash "lights" except warning ones.
My last "new" vehicles before the CX-5 were a 2004 Honda Accord Coupe and 2011 Honda CR-V.
Except in my younger daze, I've never been much of a car person with exception of a few sportscars.
I've always been a motorcycle guy and only used enclosed vehicles when absolutely necessary. I never did find anything that would effectively defrost a full-face helmet visor
Alas, I had to give up riding about two years back, hence the CX-5 for the wife and the handling and paddle shifters for me.
Being retired I just wouldn't allow myself to lay out the money for the Jaguar F-Pace S or the Porsche Macan S.
Actually, the divorce that would've gone with a purchase of either would've severely impacted my retirement savings
Well you never did any diving, (SCUBA) or you would know the secret. "SPIT" on your visor. No more fog. ROLMAO!!
I have owned some high dollar Exotic's I wont say which ones but I concluded that my skill were always able to build a better vehicles from less expensive platforms. Maybe that why I have the emblem I use on my Mazda.
However before the "turd head squad" negativily quotes me my Mazda is no match for even my PT Cruiser or either of my MINI's.
I agree, my first impression when I test drove my cx5 was that the front windshield vent is smaller than usual and thought this would be a problem during winter. But I'm on 2 winters now and never had any problems defrosting the windshield.
In my own 2016.5 CX-5 GT, it can take a little while to properly defrost but, if I'm capable of skipping the impatience and riding it out, it'll generally effectively defrost in less than 10mins if in the 20s, give or take. This past week we had cold weather (and snow/ice) with temps below zero (F). Defrosting took longer. But properly scraping the windshield and rear window first, turning the defrost to "high," and waiting ~10mins, generally made it good-to-go. I've no idea if my 2016 has vents better, smaller, etc, than other vintages, but IMO it has done reasonably well ... even with the nasty weather of last week.
In my own 2016.5 CX-5 GT, it can take a little while to properly defrost but, if I'm capable of skipping the impatience and riding it out, it'll generally effectively defrost in less than 10mins if in the 20s, give or take. This past week we had cold weather (and snow/ice) with temps below zero (F). Defrosting took longer. But properly scraping the windshield and rear window first, turning the defrost to "high," and waiting ~10mins, generally made it good-to-go. I've no idea if my 2016 has vents better, smaller, etc, than other vintages, but IMO it has done reasonably well ... even with the nasty weather of last week.
I should have mentioned that so many of us forget that if water and moisture from cloths and entering and exiting any vehicle will make any HVAC system slower to clear windows and more likely needing more frequent use of the defrosters. For those who can the simple act of cracking the windows at night will help with the drying and evaporation of accumulated moisture in the cabin/passenger area. Those with trunks let's not forget that if you open the trunk to place bags and other items and it is raining or snowing unless you open the trunk periodically and help it dry out that trunk is a very well-sealed compartment and will also decrease the effectiveness of your HHAC defrost setting.
Ha...I did a lot of snorkel diving in the cold lakes up here using the "spit" method.
My cousin and her navy boyfriend were big into scuba in the early "Sea Hunt" years, back when it was still legal to get lobsters when diving.
They turned me on to some really nice US Divers gear (facemask, snorkel, fins) and the spit method.
I didn't have enough money for the full scuba gear and my mother threatened my cousin about teaching me.
She did take me along as a spotter in the boat on several occasions.
The moisture build up here comes from the snow melting on boots shoes and pooling in the all-weather floor mats.
Amazing how very little moisture will end up as windshield frost especially when the sun is out and then the temp drops 20 degrees after sunset.
I'd like to change that badge on my CX-5 I have a nice carbon fiber logo but I'm not willing to mess with the electronics in it.
Ha...I did a lot of snorkel diving in the cold lakes up here using the "spit" method.
My cousin and her navy boyfriend were big into scuba in the early "Sea Hunt" years, back when it was still legal to get lobsters when diving.
They turned me on to some really nice US Divers gear (facemask, snorkel, fins) and the spit method.
I didn't have enough money for the full scuba gear and my mother threatened my cousin about teaching me.
She did take me along as a spotter in the boat on several occasions.
The moisture build up here comes from the snow melting on boots shoes and pooling in the all-weather floor mats.
Amazing how very little moisture will end up as windshield frost especially when the sun is out and then the temp drops 20 degrees after sunset.
I'd like to change that badge on my CX-5 I have a nice carbon fiber logo but I'm not willing to mess with the electronics in it.
I am PADI and nitrox rated. Invested several thousand dollars in tank,suits etc. Most of my dives were in Monterey Bay. This hobby is time consuming and has gotten to expensive.
But at least anywhere I may travel in the world my card gets me what ever I want in equipment and front line at dive area's. I know big deal lol!
I did once applied at Monterey Bay Aquarium to be a tank cleaner. Thought it would be fun to swim with world exotic marine life and not have to go to the country of their origin to do it. LOL
Last edited by Callisto; Dec 30, 2022 at 12:26 PM.
Sweet...Aquarium cleaner would've been a very interesting job.
Being in Maine I spend most of my younger daze sports $$$$$$$ on downhill ski equipment and season passes.
Had to give skiing up as well...sigh...
Getting old is hell, but then again the alternative ain't so great either
I am PADI and nitrox rated. Invested several thousand dollars in tank,suits etc. Most of my dives were in Monterey Bay. This hobby is time consuming and has gotten to expensive.
But at least anywhere I may travel in the world my card gets me what ever I want in equipment and front line at dive area's. I know big deal lol!
I did once applied at Monterey Bay Aquarium to be a tank cleaner. Thought it would be fun to swim with world exotic marine life and not have to go to the country of their origin to do it. LOL
That would have been a fun job. I have NAUI and NASDS SCUBA certifications and have dived in Hawaii, the Bahamas, several rivers and lakes in the US and a bunch of old quarries. It's probably been 30 years though since I last went diving with SCUBA, though I have just used mask and snorkel a few times after that. I got rid of my gear several years ago. It was all outdated and just taking up room in the basement.
That would have been a fun job. I have NAUI and NASDS SCUBA certifications and have dived in Hawaii, the Bahamas, several rivers and lakes in the US and a bunch of old quarries. It's probably been 30 years though since I last went diving with SCUBA, though I have just used mask and snorkel a few times after that. I got rid of my gear several years ago. It was all outdated and just taking up room in the basement.
Back on the subject of the thread:
As already mentioned, full 'defrost' as opposed to the 'defrost/floor heat'. I have remote start up here in Wisconsin so I know
where you are coming from. With the remote, there's heat after a couple of minutes, so when I get in the CX, the windshield is
started, if not defrosted. I offer these other 'suggestions' that work for me.
Turn the fan down off the highest speed. Slightly slower fan speed means that the air has a better chance of picking up what heat
is in the heater core.
Another option: Just before shutting off the engine, turn the 'defrost only' on the controls. Also consider hitting 're-circulate'.
