Windshield wiper de-icer

This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades.

- Vehicles with a navigation system.

Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

- Vehicles without a navigation system.

Turns the windshield wiper deicer


Turns the windshield wiper deicer on/off.

The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

Operating conditions

The “POWER” switch must be in ON mode.

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.

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