1996 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 62

Headlight cleaner Rear window defogger Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-and-go driving. The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow. NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires. To spray fluid on the headlights, turn the headlights on and push the switch. The key must be in the "ON" position. Check the fluid level of the see-through headlight cleaner tank every so often. Use washer fluid for replenishment. For information on adding fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" in Chapter 7-3. To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the "ON" position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15 minutes. NOTICE Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor to overheat. 56