Convenience Features

Rear Window Defroster

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the defroster heating elements bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp objects or glass cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.

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

  • To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located on the center control panel. The rear window defroster button indicator 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, clear it with a brush before turning on 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 Rear View Mirror Defroster

If your vehicle is equipped with heated outside mirrors, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.

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