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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Windshield wiper de-icer
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes. Pressing the
switch again also turns the de-icer
off.
■Operating conditions
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
CAUTION
■ When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars,
as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
