Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
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These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped).


Operating conditions
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/offThe defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

- Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

Operating conditions
- Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “on” position.
- Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ignition on mode.
The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on.
Caution ?When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
Notice To prevent battery dischargeTurn the defoggers off when the engine is off.
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