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(f) Windshield wiper de−icer (if
equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and wiper
blades.
The windshield wiper de −icer can be oper-
ated when the “POWER” switch is in ON
mode.
Turns the windshield wiper de −icer
on/off.
The windshield wiper de −icer will automat-
ically turn off after approximately 15 min-
utes.
CAUTION
When the windshield wiper de −icer is
on
Do not touch the lower part of the
windshield or the side of the front pil-
lars, as the surfaces can become very
hot and burn you.
(g) Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
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To turn the electric rear window and
outside rear view mirror defogger on,
push the button above.
The “POWER” switch must be in ON
mode.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window and the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface.
Keep your hands off the mirror faces when
the system is on.
The indicator light is on when the defogger
is operating.
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror de-
foggers are on, do not touch the out-
side surface of the rear view mirror as
it can become very hot and burn you.
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The system will automatically shut off
when the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.
If further defrosting or defogging is de-
sired, simply actuate the switch again.
When the surface has cleared, push the
button once again to turn the defogger off.
Continuous use may cause the 12−volt
battery to discharge, especially during
stop− and−go driving. The defogger is not
designed to dry rain water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily
coated with ice, use a spray de −icer before
operating the system.
NOTICE
DWhen cleaning the inside of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the heater
wires or connectors.
DTo prevent the12− volt battery from
being discharged, turn the switch
off when the hybrid system is off.
(h) Micro dust and pollen filter
Select the micro dust and pollen filter
button.
Outside air mode switches to recirculated
air mode. Pollen is removed from the air
flows to the upper part of the body.
Usually the system will turn off automati-
cally after approximately 3 minutes.
To stop the operation, select the micro dust
and pollen filter button again.
INFORMATION
D In order to prevent the window
from fogging up when the outside
air is cold, the following may occur:
D Outside air mode does not
switch to recirculated air mode.
D The air conditioning system op-
erates automatically.
D The operation cancels after 1
minute.
D In rainy weather, the windows may
fog up. Push the windshield air
flow button.
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