Climate Windscreen

[2014GTi]

Any practical reason that the screen is linked in to the Phone prep option ?

Maybe the screen electro-conductive layer diminishes or interferes with the mobile phone signal.

The 'advanced telephone ' option connects the phone to the cars' external aerial for improved reception apparently.

The ariel for the advanced phone kit is on the roof (shark-fin) same as the GPS 

[watson]

Any practical reason that the screen is linked in to the Phone prep option ?

Maybe the screen electro-conductive layer diminishes or interferes with the mobile phone signal.

The 'advanced telephone ' option connects the phone to the cars' external aerial for improved reception apparently.

The ariel for the advanced phone kit is on the roof (shark-fin) same as the GPS 

Yes the mobile connects to the normal shark-fin roof aerial but there is no physical connection to the phone.

It uses a new induction plate in the centre arm rest where you need to put your phone

[Andyduz]

I can confirm the window clears extremely quickly when iced over. I've used a Ford Mondeos equivalent before and this was on a par. Approx 1 minute from ice to clear. Well worth the additional outlay through winter.

[2014GTi]

Epic news, this is a really handy feature which for have had for many many years.
I guess VW got around Ford patents buy making a better screen without any form of elements