2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 185

184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear activate the rear washer. The washer pump will window defroster only when the engine is operating. continue to operate as long as the switch is held. CAUTION! Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times before returning to the set position. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned the heating elements: OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the "park" • Use care when washing the inside of the rear position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on resume function at whichever position the switch is set. the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to Rear Window Defroster the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off The rear window defroster button is located on the after soaking with warm water. climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abraturn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the mirrors. An indicator in the button will illuminate when window. the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window. 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time.