Toyota 4Runner: Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual / Interior features / Using the air conditioning system and defogger / Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

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.

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