The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during operation.
To turn off the rear window defroster before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press the switch again.
Fully Automatic Type Climate Control
Manual Type Climate Control
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defroster grid inside the window.
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for melting snow.
If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster.
Mirror Defroster
To turn on the mirror defrosters, switch the ignition ON and press the rear window defroster switch .
Cooling System
Outline
Passing water resistance is reduced by improvement of the engine coolant
passage shape.
Pump efficiency is improved by changing the water pump impeller to the closed
impeller.
Structural View
Flow Chart
Structure
Consists of the followi ...
Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the pressure sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the pressure sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the ne ...
License Plate Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. While pressing the license plate light tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown
in the figure, press the l ...