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Defogger and Deicer
vated only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
Rear window and outside mirror (if
equipped) defogger button (dual 7.0-inch
display models)
Rear window and outside mirror defogger
button (11.6-inch display models)
To activate the defogger and deicer system,
press the rear window and outside
mirror defogger button. The rear window
defogger, outside mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicer are activated
simultaneously. The indicator light on the
button illuminates while the defogger and
deicer system is activated.
To turn them off, press the 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 outside
mirrors have been cleared and the windshield
wiper blade rubbers have been
deiced completely before that time, press
the button to turn them off. If defrosting,
defogging or deicing is not complete, you
have to press the 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 “Car settings”
☞P215 (11.6-inch display models) or
“Vehicle setting icons” ☞P234 (dual 7.0-
inch display models).
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.
NOTE
. Turn on the defogger and deicer
system if the wipers are frozen to the
windshield.
. If the windshield is covered with
snow, remove the snow so that the
windshield wiper deicer works effectively.
. While the defogger and deicer system
is in the continuous operation
mode:
– If the vehicle speed remains at 9
mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper deicer
system automatically stops operating.
However, the rear window
defogger system and outside mirror