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.
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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 temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. It regulates the temperature by the procedure as follows. The signal from the control unit adjusts the position of the temperature door by operating the temperature switch. Then the temperature will be regulated by the hot/cold air ratio decided by the position of the temper
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2.Disconnect the auto defogging connector. 3.Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.