Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

When defogging the front or side windows

Pressing thebutton turns the air conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode. 

Press thebutton again to turn off, the system returns to the previous settings.

Rear defogger/heated door mirror button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

 

  1. The rear defogger and heated door mirror automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes, depending on the outside temperature.
  2. When the power mode is set to ON and the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.
  3. If you press thebutton during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts automatically.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode. 
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit. When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been defogged.  This may weaken the 12-volt battery, making it difficult to start the engine.