Defroster

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp tools or window cleaners containing abrasives.

To defrost and defog the windshield, refer to "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging" in this chapter.

Rear Window Defroster

The rear window defroster heats the glass to remove frost, fog, and thin ice from the interior and exterior surfaces of the rear window while the engine is running.

• To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center of the instrument panel switch panel. The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is on.
• To turn off the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button again.

✽ NOTICE

• If heavy snow has accumulated on the rear window, remove it before operating the rear window defroster.
• The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position.

Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster

If your vehicle is equipped with outside rearview mirror defrosters, they will operate simultaneously when you turn on the rear window defroster.

Windshield Wiper De-icer

If your vehicle is equipped with a windshield wiper de-icer, it will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.