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.
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the luggage side trim (Refer to Body - "Luggage Side Trim ") 3. Separate the rear mode actuator connector (A), loosen the mounting screws and remove the rear mode ac
Components and components location Circuit Diagram Repair procedures Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crashpad Lower Panel") 3.