Toyota RAV4: Windshield wiper de-icer - Using the air conditioning system and defogger - Interior features - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Windshield wiper de-icer

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

On/off

On/off
The de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

■The de-icer can be operated when

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.

    Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
    The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The outside rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors. Vehicles with manua ...

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    IR-reflecting windshield
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    Switching on the ignition
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    Call priority
    When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency call can still be initiated. In this case, an emergency call will take priority and override all other active ...