Rear window demister switch
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Instruments and controls
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Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in the
washer reservoir. Failure to do so could
result in loss of washer function and frost
damage to the system components.
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The rear window demister switch can be
operated when the engine is running.
Press the switch to turn on the rear window
demister. It will be turned off automatically in
approximately 20 minutes. To turn off the
demister within approximately 20 minutes,
press the switch again.
The indicator lamp (A) will illuminate while
the demister is on.
Function can be changed as desired, as stated
below.
Enable automatic rear window demister:
If the outside air temperature drops below
approx. 3 °C (37 °F), the rear window
demister operates once automatically after
the engine starts.
Disable automatic rear window demister:
The rear window demister does not oper-
ate automatically.
Setting change method:
Hold down the rear window demister
switch for approximately 10 seconds or
more.
• When the setting is changed from enable
to disable
3 sounds are emitted and the indicator
lamp flashes 3 times.
• When the setting is changed from disa-
ble to enable
2 sounds are emitted and the indicator
lamp flashes 3 times.
Rear window demister
switch
NOTE
The demister switch is not to melt snow but
to clear mist. Remove snow before use of the
demister switch.
To avoid unnecessary discharge of the bat-
tery, do not use the rear window demister
during starting of the engine or when the
engine is not running. Turn the demister off
immediately after the window is clear.
When cleaning the inside of the rear window,
use a soft cloth and wipe gently along the
heater wires, being careful not to damage the
wires.
Do not allow objects to touch the inside of
the rear window glass, damaged or broken
wires may result.
Customizing the automatic rear
window demister