NOTICE
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 "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging" 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.
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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.
Auto defogging helps reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture on inside the windshield.
Cluster ionizer (if equipped) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the clean air function turns on automatically. Also, the clean air function turns off automatically, when the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
Description and operation Description The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit. It adjusts the position of the mode door by operating the mode control actuator based on the signal of the A/C control unit. Pressing the mode select switch makes the mode control actuator shift in order of Vent → Bi-Level →
Repair procedures Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the luggage side trim (Refer to Body - "Luggage Side Trim ") 3. Separate the rear temperature actuator connector (A), loosen the mounting screws a