How do you defrost a rear view mirror?
Here’s how it all works:
- Find the button on the dash labeled “rear” with a picture of a window defogging.
- Press it.
- The rear defogger (and side view mirror heaters if so equipped) will turn on.
- The system will stay on by itself for 20 minutes, but you can turn it off by pressing the button again.
How do I turn my side mirrors to defrost?
The side view mirror defrosters will automatically turn on when the rear window defroster is turned on by pressing the Rear Window Defroster button.
How do you turn on rear defrost?
Your car is equipped with a rear window defogger, and it may be equipped with side view mirror defoggers (optional equipment). They’re both operated in the same way: Press the rear defogger button to turn both systems on. They will stay on for about 15 minutes and then automatically turn off.
How do you turn on the rear defogger and heated mirrors?
The rear defogger (and side view mirror heaters if so equipped) will turn on. The system will stay on by itself for 20 minutes, but you can turn it off by pressing the button again. Was this answer helpful? Thank you for your feedback! Sorry about that. Why wasn’t this information helpful?
What should I do if my rear defroster is not working?
Unless you have experience working on automotive electrical systems, all but the simplest diagnostic and repair procedures below should be left to a professional mechanic. Rear defroster fuse: If the fuse for the rear defroster is blown, the defroster won’t get power. The rear defroster system draws a lot of current, so this is fairly common.
Why does my defroster not clear the glass?
Wires that attach to the rear defroster tabs: If the wires that connect to the tabs on each side of the heating element are detached or broken, the defroster won’t be able to heat up and clear the glass.
What’s the difference between front and rear defogger?
Your car is equipped with both a front and rear defogger. The front defogger is tied into your air conditioning system, but the one in the back is different (and uses a different control). If your car is also equipped with heated side view mirrors, the same button controls them as well. Here’s how it all works: