2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - Page 191

Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off after about 10 minutes. It can also be turned off by putting the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, it runs for about five minutes before turning off. The ignition must be on to use the rear window defogger. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 8-5 1 REAR (Rear Defogger): L / M (Driver and Passenger Heated Seats): For vehicles with heated seats, see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver 's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during a remote start. If the vehicle has heated front seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4 and Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8. Sensors The solar sensor, located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly.