The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the Engine Start/Stop Button is turned off. To turn off the defroster, press the rear window defroster button again.
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.
Wiper deicer
If your vehicle is equipped with the wiper deicer, it will be operating at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
Vehicle recognition
Some vehicles ahead in your lane cannot be recognized by the sensor as follows:
- Narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles
- Vehicles offset to one side
- Slow-moving vehicles or suddendec ...
Recommended SAE viscosity number
Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick
before checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty
or sandy areas and when the vehicl ...
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, check the
tires for correct balance.
When ...