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Defogger and Deicer
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 “ 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 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 “ Car settings ” FP230 ( 11.6-inch display models ) or “ Car Settings icon ” FP250 ( 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 defogger system maintain continuous operation in this condition .
– If the vehicle battery voltage drops below the permissible level , continuous operation of the defogger system and deicer system is canceled and the system stops operating .
. The vehicle is equipped with a radio antenna on the upper part of the rear window . Therefore it is not possible to clear fog and frost on the upper part of the rear window .