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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located with the Climate Controls on the
instrument panel. Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An indicator
in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut
the defroster off, push the button a second time.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be
peeled off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper De-Icer feature that may be
activated under the following conditions:
• Activation By Front Defrost — The Windshield Wiper De-Icer will be activated
automatically in the case of a cold weather manual start with full front defrost, and
the ambient temperature is below 40° F (4.4° C).
• Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield Wiper De-Icer will be activated
automatically when the rear defrost is turned on and the ambient temperature is
below 40° F (4.4° C).
• Activation By Remote Start Operation — When Remote Start is active and the
outside ambient temperature is less than 40° F (4.4° C), the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer will be enabled. Upon exiting remote start mode the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer will remain on.
Auto-On Rear Window Defroster/Windshield Wiper De-Icer— If Equipped
Turning On the car, the Rear Window Defroster and Windshield Wiper De-Icer will
automatically turn ON when the outside ambient temperature is less than 40° F (4.4° C).
The Rear Window Defroster and Windshield Wiper De-Icer automatically turn off after
approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut the defroster/windshield off, push the
button a second time.
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