Ford 1996 Contour Manual page 78

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Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side View
Mirrors (If equipped)
The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice
from both the inside and outside of the rear window and
activates the heated side view mirrors.
The button for the rear window defroster and heated side view
mirrors is on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering
wheel.
The rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors
Clear away any snow that is on the rear window and side view
mirrors before using the defroster. With the engine running,
push the defroster button.
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If
the window or mirrors are still not clear, turn the defroster on
again.
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with
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abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If
you do, you may damage the heating elements that
are bonded to the inside of the rear window and
cause damage to the rear window defroster.