1997 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 74

Headlight cleaner Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers ! CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces reach high temperatures, keep your hands off them when the switch is on. The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15 minutes. Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defogger 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. If the outside rear view mirror are heavily coated with ice, use a spray de-icer before operationg the switch. To spray fluid on the headlights, turn the headlights on ad push the switch. The key must be in the "ON" position. Check the fluid level of the see-through hedlight cleaner tank every so often. Use washer fluid for replenishment. For infomation on adding fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" in Chapter 7-3. NOTICE Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor tooverheat. 66 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 surfaces. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. On some models, heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the switch is on. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.