Rear Window Defroster

The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window.

The ignition switch must be in the ON position.

Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 10―15 minutes and turns off automatically.

The indicator light illuminates during operation.

To turn off the rear window defroster before the 10―15 minutes has elapsed, press the switch again.

Manual Type Air-Conditioning
Manual Type Air-Conditioning

Fully Automatic Type Air-Conditioning
Fully Automatic Type Air-Conditioning

CAUTION:
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defroster grid inside the window.

NOTE:
This defroster is not designed for melting snow.

If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster.

Mirror Defroster *

* Some models.

To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and press the rear window defroster switch.

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