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3-17. DEFOGGER AND DEI- CER
Rear window defogger Outside mirror defogger Windshield wiper deicer s03bi
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The defogger and deicer system is activated only when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position.
To activate the defogger and deicer system, press the defogger button. The rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer are activated simultaneously. 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“ OFF” position.
The defogger and deicer system will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. If the rear window and outside mirrors have been cleared and the windshield wiper blade rubbers have been deiced completely before that time, press the defogger button to turn them off. If defrosting, defogging or deicing is not complete, you have to press the defogger button to turn them on again.
It is possible to set the defogger and deicer system for the continuous operation mode by operating the center information display. For details, refer to“ Settings icon( Car settings)” FP226.
CAUTION
. To prevent the 12 V 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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