Lexus RX400h2006, Owner'S Manual

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SWITCHES
75
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER,
AND WINDSHIELD WIPER DE−ICER
SWITCH
To turn the electric rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger on, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
Vehicles sold in Canada — The windshield wiper de
−
icers are
equipped to deice the windshield wiper blades by operating
simultaneously with defogger.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them
when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause
the auxiliary battery to discharge, especially during
stop
−
and
−
go driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain
water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use
a spray de
−
icer before operating the switch.