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System Description

  1. GENERAL 

    The defogger system's thin heater wires are attached to the inside of the rear window and defog the window surface quickly. The indicator light illuminates while the system is operating. The system automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

    HINT:

    The rear window defogger is linked with the mirror defogger.

  2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT 
    FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT TABLE

    Component Outline
    Defogger switch Located on A/C control, detects defogger switch operation and transmits signals to front light ECU (front controller) through CAN line
    DEFOG relay Receives rear defogger activation request signals from front light ECU (front controller) through air conditioning amplifier via CAN line and supplies power to rear window defogger
    Rear window defogger Receives power from DEFOG relay and heats defogger wires
  3. DESCRIPTION 
    FUNCTION TABLE

    Function Outline
    Defog rear window surface
    • Receives rear defogger activation request signals from front light ECU (front controller) through air conditioning amplifier via CAN line and supplies power to rear window defogger
    • Receives power from DEFOG relay and heats defogger wires