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Defogger and deicer 273
3-18 . Defogger and deicer
1 Rear window defogger 2 Outside mirror defogger ( if equipped ) 3 Windshield wiper deicer ( if equipped )
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The vehicle is equipped with the defogger
and the deicer ( if equipped ) system . The defogger and deicer system is activated only when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position .
Rear window and outside mirror defogger button
To activate simultaneously the rear window defogger , outside mirror defogger ( if equipped ) and windshield wiper deicer ( if equipped ), press the rear window and outside mirror defogger button that is located on the climate control panel . The indicator light on the defogger button illuminates while the defogger and deicer system is activated .
To turn them off , press the defogger button again . They also turn off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ACC ” or “ LOCK ”/ “ OFF ” position .
The defogger and deicer system will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes . If the rear window and the outside mirrors have been cleared and the windshield blade rubbers have been deiced completely before that time , press the defogger button to turn them off .
It is possible for the defogger and deicer system to be set to continuous operation mode by operating the center information display . For details , refer to “ Car settings ” FP215 .
CAUTION
. To prevent the battery from being discharged , do not operate the defogger and deicer system continuously for any longer than necessary .
. Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window . They may damage the conductors printed on the window .
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