The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
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 Engine Start/Stop Button is turned off. To turn off the defroster, press the rear window defroster button again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside rearview mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
Wiper deicer
If your vehicle is equipped with the wiper deicer, it will be operating at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
Malfunction indicator
The AVSM OFF indicator will illuminate when the Engine Start/Stop Button is turned
ON, but should go off after approximately 3 seconds.
If the indicator does not come on, or continuously remains ...
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is ...
Indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating.
The ESC indic ...