Electric Rear Window Defogger Switch - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

Electric rear window defogger switch

Electric rear window defog-
ger switch
The rear window defogger can be used when
the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is running.
The indicator light (A) will come on when
you press the electric rear window defogger
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switch. Electric current will flow through the
heating wires on the rear window to help
clear away moisture or frost.
After approximately 15 to 20 minutes of
operation, the system will shut off automati-
cally.
To switch the defogger OFF before 15 to 20
minutes have passed, press the switch again.
The indicator light will go out and the defog-
ger will turn off.
If you need the defogger for more than 15 to
20 minutes, press the switch again. This will
add 15 to 20 more minutes.
5-192 Features and controls
CAUTION
 The rear window defogger is not designed to
melt snow. Remove any snow manually
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before using the rear window defogger.
 Use the rear window defogger only after the
Plug-in Hybrid EV System has started and is
running. Be sure to turn the defogger switch
off immediately after the window is clear to
save on 12 V starter battery power.
 Do not place stickers, tape, or other items
that are attached with adhesive over the grid
wires on the rear window.
 When cleaning the inside rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe lightly over the grid
wires.
NOTE
 Mist can also be removed from the outside
rearview mirrors when the rear window
defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to
"Heated outside rearview mirror" on page
5-51.)
 On vehicles equipped with the wiper deicer,
when the rear window defogger switch is
pushed, the windshield becomes warm and
the wipers become operable. (Refer to
"Wiper deicer switch" on page 5-191.)
NOTE
 It is possible to change the setting to make
the rear window defogger operate automati-
cally when ambient temperature becomes
low while the engine is running, even if you
do not push the rear window defogger
switch.
It operates automatically only once after put-
ting the operation mode in ON.
If you choose this setting, the heated outside
rearview mirror and wiper deicer (if so
equipped) will also operate automatically at
the same time.
For further information, please contact a cer-
tified Mitsubishi EV dealer.
On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone
Link Display Audio, screen operations can
be used to make the adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner's manual for
details.