2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 180

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the first detent position for rear wiper operationa. bottom right-side of the blower control knob. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster only. and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicaRotate the center portion of the lever past the first tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window detent to activate the rear washer. The washer defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically pump will continue to operate as long as the switch turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an addiis held. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times tional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time. before returning to the set position. If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the "park" window defroster only when the engine is operating. position if power accessory delay is active. Power accessory delay can be cancelled by opening the door, if this happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position and will not go to "park". 3