NOTICE
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.
If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to the "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging" section in this chapter.

The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior
and exterior of the rear window while the vehicle is in the ready (
)
mode.
Information
Side view mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the side view mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
To Defrost Outside Windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position. 2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position. 3.
Auto defogging system reduces the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture on inside the windshield.
DescriptionThe auto defogging sensor is installed on the front window glass. The sensor judges and sends signal if moisture occurs to blow out wind for defogging. The air conditioner control module receives signal from the sensor and restrains moisture and eliminate defog by controlling the intake actuator, A/C, auto defogging actuator, blower moto
Component Location1. Blower unit assembly Components1. Duct Seal2. Intake duct case3. Air intake door assembly4. Intake door5. Seal6. Intake duct case (A)7. Air filter cover (A)8. Intake actuator9. Air filter cover10. Air filter 11. Blower unit pad12.