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Back window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 453 in
Section 7−3.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defoggers have operated about 15
minutes.
If the back window is not fully closed, the
back window wiper and washer will not
work. Make sure the back window is fully
closed when using the back window wiper
and washer.
If the back window is not fully closed, the
back window defogger will not work. Make
sure the back window is fully closed when
using the back window defogger.
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If the back window is opened while the
defogger is working, the defogger will au-
tomatically turn off. Even if the back win-
dow is fully closed after that, the defogger
will not automatically turn on.
NOTICE
Do not operate the back window wip-
er if the back window is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
Make sure you turn the defoggers off
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the
defoggers on for a long time could cause
the battery to discharge, especially during
stop−and−go driving. The defoggers are
not designed for drying rain water or for
melting snow.
To defog or defrost the back window,
push the switch with the back window
closed.
The engine switch must be in the “ON”
position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
back window will quickly clear the surface.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
the defogger is operating.
CAUTION
On some models, since the mirror
surfaces can get hot, do not touch
them when the defogger switch is on.
On some models, heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will also quickly
clear the surfaces.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defoggers off.
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