Rear Window Defroster

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

The ignition must be switched ON.

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

The indicator light illuminates during operation.

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

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

Manual Type Air-Conditioning
Manual 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

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

NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with mirror de-fogging equipment, each door is indicated on
each door
mirror.

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