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.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Windshield wiper de-icerBack-up Power Source Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The back-up power source circuit for the air conditioning amplifier assembly
is shown below. Power is supplied even after the ignition switch is turned off and
is used for diagnostic trouble code memory, etc.
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DESCRIPTION
The power management control ECU supplies the power to activate the motor of
the steering lock actuator assembly.
The steering lock actuator activates the steering lock motor and moves the lock
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