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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Before operating the defoggers, make sure the back window is
completely closed. ( P. 9 4 )
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time
varies depending on the ambi-
ent temperature and vehicle
speed.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning systemTurns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time
varies depending on the ambi-
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■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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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors and remove the detachable pole antenna before wash-
ing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to
re-install the antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● In certain automatic car washes, the roof antenna (if equipped) or rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the antenna or
rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
● Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehi-
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PTC HTR NO.330 A
PTC heater
2DEF30 ARear window defogger
3DEICER 20 A
Windshield wiper de-icer
4PTC HTR NO.230 APTC heater
5SUB BATT30 ATrailer sub battery
6PTC HTR NO.150 A
PTC heater
7MIR HTR10 AOutside rear view mirror defog-
gers
8TOWING TAIL30 A
Trailer tail light
9A/C COMP10 AAir conditioning system
10STOP10 A
Stop/tail lights
11IG220 AINJ, IGN, GAUGE fuses
12HORN10 AHorn(s)
13EFI 25 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
14A/F20 A
A/F sensor
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Clock ......................................... 431
Coin holder ............................... 419
Compass ...................................450
Condenser ................................504
Console box ............................. 418
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 603
Crawl Control ...........................241
Cruise control...........................209
Cup holder ................................423
Curtain shield airbags ............. 114
Customizable features............. 638
Daytime running light system .................................... 202
Defogger Rear window .........................310
Side mirrors ...........................310
Dimension.................................610
Dinghy towing .......................... 293
Display Trip information ..................... 195
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 491
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ..............413
Wattage .................................622
Door lock
Back door ..........................33, 56
Side door ........................... 33, 51
Wireless remote control .......... 47
Doors Back door ..........................33, 56
Door glasses ...........................91
Side door ........................... 33, 51
Side mirrors .............................89
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 238
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 568 Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 155
Correct posture ..................... 112
Driving assist systems .......... 253
Off-road precautions ............. 262
Procedures............................ 154
Winter driving tips ................. 275
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is depleted ...... 528, 596
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 554
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 596
If the engine will not start ...... 590
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 592
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 598
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 565
If the warning light turns on ... 565
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 595
If you have a flat tire ............. 578
If you lose your keys ............. 594
If you think something is wrong .................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 606
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 555
If your vehicle overheats ....... 603
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Garage door opener.................462
Gas station information...........664
Gauges ......................................182
Glove box.................................. 417
Grocery bag hooks .................. 459
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................380
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 554
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................. 76
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 198
Wattage .................................622
Heaters
Seat heaters .......................... 446
Side mirrors ...........................310
Hill-start assist control ............253
Hood .......................................... 494
Hooks Cargo hook............................ 456
Cargo net hooks .................... 457
Grocery bag hooks ................459
Horn...........................................181
I/M test....................................... 490
Identification Engine ...................................611
Vehicle .................................. 611
Ignition switch .................. 164, 167
Illuminated entry system .........415
Indicator lights .........................189
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 644
Inside rear view mirror ..............87
Instrument panel light control .................................... 187 Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 413
Switch ................................... 414
Wattage................................. 622
Intuitive parking assist ............ 213
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 578
Jack handle .............................. 578
KDSS ......................................... 253
Keyless entry ............................. 47
Keys Electronic key.......................... 30
Engine switch ................ 164, 167
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 596
If you lose your keys ............. 594
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Key number............................. 30
Keyless entry .......................... 47
Keys ........................................ 30
Mechanical key ....................... 30
Wireless remote control key.... 47
Language Audio ..................................... 315
Licence plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Wattage................................. 622
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 541
Wattage................................. 622G
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Lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 413
Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch light................ 413
Fog light switch..................... 204
Footwell lights....................... 413
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Headlight switch ................... 198
Inside door handle lights ...... 413
Interior light switch................ 414
Luggage compartment lights..................................... 57
Outer foot lights .................... 413
Personal light switch............. 414
Replacing light bulbs ............ 541
Shift lever light ...................... 413
Turn signal lever ................... 179
Vanity lights .......................... 430
Wattage ................................ 622
Limited slip differential ........... 253
Load capacity .......................... 273
Lock steering column ..... 165, 170
Luggage compartment features .................................. 456
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 491
General maintenance ........... 486
Maintenance data ................. 610
Maintenance requirements ... 484
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 296
Meter Accessory meter................... 194
Instrument panel light control ................................ 187
Meters .................................. 182 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............87
Side mirror heaters................310
Side mirrors .............................89
Vanity mirrors ........................430
Moon roof ...................................98
MP3 disc ...................................333
Multi Terrain ABS .....................253
Multi-terrain Select...................245
Noise from under vehicle ..........24
Odometer ..................................182
Off-road precautions ...............262
Oil Engine oil ..............................498
Opener Fuel filler door .......................102
Hood......................................494
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............89
Outside temperature display ....................................433
Overhead console ....................422
Overheating, Engine ................603
Parking brake ...........................180
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Party mode switch ...................359
Pen holder ................................421
Personal lights Switch....................................414
Wattage .................................622
Power back window ...................94
Power outlets ...................436, 439
Power steering Fluid ......................................507
Power windows ..........................91
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