Fiat 500X 2017, Owner'S Manual

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minutes. To manually shut the defroster off, push the
button a second time.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage
to the heating elements:
•
Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping paral-
lel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled
off after soaking with warm water.
•
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
•
Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper
De-Icer feature that may be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
•
Activation By Front Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically in the
case of a cold weather manual start with full front
defrost, and the ambient temperature is below 40° F
(4.4° C).
•
Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically when
the rear defrost is turned on and the ambient tem-
perature is below 40° F (4.4° C).
•
Activation By Remote Start Operation — When
Remote Start is active and the outside ambient tem-
perature is less than 40° F (4.4° C), the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be enabled. Upon exiting remote
start mode the Windshield Wiper De-Icer will remain
on.
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