Hyundai Elantra: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Defroster
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the conductors
bonded to the inside surface of the rear
window, never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing abrasives
to clean the window.
Information
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this chapter.
Rear window defroster
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The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while 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.
- To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Information
- 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
ignition switch is in the LOCK/OFF
position.
Outside mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside 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...
Sunroof inside air recirculation
When the sunroof is opened, outside
(fresh) air will be automatically selected.
At this time, if you press the air intake
control button, recirculated air position
will be selected but will change back
to outside (fresh) air after 3 minutes...
Other information:
The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
is a function of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. It helps ensure the
vehicle stays stable when accelerating
or braking suddenly on wet, slippery and
rough roads where traction over the four
tires can suddenly become uneven...
Components and components location
Component Location 1. Assist handle
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components...