Rear Window (Rear Screen)

Heating elements are printed lines on the glass. Many hatchbacks and estates have a rear wiper. Some carry radio antennas in the glass. Rear wipers should be lifted or cleared of ice before use in winter. Broken heating lines can sometimes be repaired with a conductive repair paint, which is cheaper than replacing the glass. A clean, clear rear window is also important for reversing cameras that sit near it.

Electric current through the heating lines warms the glass.

Do not scrape the inside; it can break the heating lines. Stickers can damage lines when removed.