Rear Window Defogger
(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off. At higher speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously.
The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation.
See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 40°F and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. At higher speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously.
The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. See Heated Mirrors.
Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of
the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that
is sharp.
This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio's ability
to pick up stations clearly.
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Heated and Ventilated Seats:
Press to heat or ventilate the seat.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely.
The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start.
The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside.
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