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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger clears fog from 

the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use 

the defogger. 

Press the switch to turn on the rear 

window defogger. The rear window 

defogger operates for about 15 minutes 

and then turns off automatically.

The indicator light illuminates when the 

defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger 

before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press 

the switch again.

Manual Climate Control

Indicator light

Automatic Climate Control

Indicator light

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Indicator light

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or 

window cleaners with abrasives to 

clean the inside of the rear window 

surface. They may damage the 

defogger grid inside the window.

NOTE

This defogger is not designed for melting 

snow. If there is an accumulation of snow 

on the rear window, remove it before using 

the defogger.

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