Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

WARNING

Windshield Defroster

Do not use the or position while operating in cooling mode in very humid weather. The difference between the outside air temperature and the windshield temperature may cause the windshield surface to fog, resulting in loss of visibility that may cause an accident and result in serious injury or death. In this case, set the mode selection knob or button to the position and set the fan speed control knob or button to a lower speed.

• For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control to the far right (HOT) position and the fan speed control to the maximum speed.
• If warm air to the floor is required while defrosting or defogging, set the mode to the floor defrost position.
• Before driving, clear snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, outside mirrors, and all side windows.
• Remove all snow and ice from the hood and the hood air intake grille to improve heater and defroster efficiency and reduce the possibility of fogging on the inside of the windshield.

NOTICE

If the engine temperature is still low after starting, it may take a short warm-up period before the ventilation airflow becomes warm or hot.