Defroster

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the conductors, do not use sharp tools or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window.

Information

If you want to defrost the windshield as well, refer to "Defrosting and Defogging the Windshield" in this chapter.

Rear Window Defroster

■ Manual Climate Control System

■ Automatic Climate Control System

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 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.

Information

• If there is heavy snow accumulation on the rear window, brush it off before turning on the rear window defroster.
• The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the ignition switch is in the OFF position.

Outside Mirror Heater (if equipped)

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

Windshield Wiper De-icer (if equipped)

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.