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Rear Window DefrosterNOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear window
defroster conducting elements bonded
to the inside surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to clean
the window.
If you want to defrost and defog
the front windshield, refer to the
U : L Q G V K L H O G ' H I U R V W L Q J D Q G ' H I R J J L Q JV
section in this chapter.
The defroster heats the
window to remove frost, fog
and thin ice from the interior
and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is
running.
[ To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster
button located in the center control
panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.
[ To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Information
[ If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.
[ The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after
approximately 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop
button is in the LOCK/OFF position.
Side view mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the side
view mirror defrosters, they will operate
at the same time you turn on the rear
window defroster.
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Convenience Features5-150
Auto Defogging System
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Auto defogging helps reduce the
possibility of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
temperature is below 14 °F (-10 °C).
If the air conditioning is off or
recirculation mode is manually selected
while Auto Defogging System is ON, the
Auto Defogging System indicator will
blink 3 times to signal that the manual
operation has been canceled.
Turning the Auto Defogging System
On or off
Infotainment system
Auto Defogging System can be turned
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Auto Dehumidify (if equipped)
To increase cabin air quality and reduce
windshield misting, recirculation mode
switches off automatically after about 5
to 30 minutes, depending on the outside
temperature, and the air intake will
change to fresh mode.
Turning Auto Dehumidify On or off
Climate control system
To turn the Auto Dehumidify feature on
or o
ff, select Face level () mode and
press the A/C button, press the air intake
control (
) button at 5 times within
3 seconds. When Auto Dehumidify is
turned on, the air intake control button
indicator will blink 6 times. When turned
off, the indicator will blink 3 times.
Infotainment system
Auto Dehumidify can be turned on
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Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation
(if equipped)
When the sunroof is opened, fresh
mode will be automatically selected.
At this time, if you press the air intake
control button, recirculation mode will
be selected but will change back to fresh
mode after 3 minutes. When the sunroof
is closed, the air intake position will
return to the original position that was
selected.
Scheduled Ventilation Control
The Scheduled Ventilation Control
releases hot air in the vehicle to lower
cabin temperature before getting in the
vehicle.
Depending on the outside ambient
temperature, the blower is operated for 5
to 15 minutes while the vehicle is parked.
Turning Schedule Ventilation
Control On or Off
The Schedule Ventilation Control can
be turned on and off by selecting ‘Setup
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Power Outlet
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B0228KO02
B0228KO03
A: Front, B: Rear (2nd row),
C: Luggage compartment
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems.
The devices should draw less than 180 W
with the engine running.
WARNING
Avoid electrical shocks. Do not place
your fingers or foreign objects (pin, etc.)
into a power outlet or touch the power
outlet with a wet hand.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the power
outlets:
[ Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged periods
of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.
[ Only use 12 volts electric accessories
which are less than 180 watts in
electric capacity.
[ Adjust the air-conditioner or heater
to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.
[ Close the cover when not in use.
[ Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
[ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat and the fuse may open.
[ Plug in battery equipped electrical/
electronic devices with reverse
current protection. The current
from the battery may flow into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and cause system malfunction.
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