2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 398

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 NOTE: 7. Front Defrost Mode Air is directed through the windshield and side • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second window demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with time. maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. • To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor may operate in Mix and Defrost, or a blend of these modes even if the CAUTION! A/C button is not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to these modes only when necessary. the heating elements: 8. Electronic Rear Window Defrost • Use care when washing the inside of the rear Press this button to turn on the rear window window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off defroster automatically turns off after approximately after soaking with warm water. 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, (Continued) press the button a second time. 4