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The rear window defroster is com-
prised of conductors bonded to
the inside surface of the rear win-
dow. Never use sharp instruments
or window cleaners that contain
abrasives to clean the window.
Damage to the rear window
defroster may result.
If you want to defrost and defog
the front windshield, refer to the
"Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging" section in this chapter.
Rear Window Defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is running.
• To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located on the cli-
mate control instrument panel dis-
play. The indicator on the rear win-
dow defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.
• To turn off the defroster, press the
rear window defroster button again.
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• If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
• The rear window defroster automat-
ically turns off after approximately
20 minutes or when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK/OFF position.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.
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Manual climate control system
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