Defroster
The vehicle is equipped with a defroster for removing frost or fog from the rear window.
Conductors
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the rear window.
If you want to defrost or defog the front windshield, refer to More Details.
Operating rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the rear window, while the engine is on.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, stop driving, and brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
To activate the rear window defroster:
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Press the rear window defroster button located in the heater control panel.
The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the ignition switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned off.
To turn off the defroster:
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Press the rear window defroster button again.
Outside mirror defroster (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with outside mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
The rear window defroster may turn off under the following conditions:
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Engine temperature is less than 77°F (25°C) and the vehicle speed is between 0.6~6 mph (1~10 km/h) with the gear position in “D” or “R”.
If the vehicle stops or the vehicle speed is over 6 mph (10 km/h), the rear window defroster turns on again.