Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Before operating the defoggers, make sure the back window is completely closed.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehicle speed.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehicle speed.
The defoggers can be operated when
• Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The back window is completely closed.
The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on.
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very hot and burn you.
Active traction control system
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the
spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road
surfaces.
System operation
Part-time 4WD models:
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and shift ...
Relay
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT DOME RELAY
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection
Condition
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