Rear Window Defroster

NOTICE

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

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

The rear window defroster heats the window 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 control 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 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 ignition switch is turned to the LOCK/OFF position.

Outside Rear View Mirror Defroster

If your vehicle is equipped with outside rearview mirror heaters, they will operate at the same time the rear window defroster is turned on.