2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 192

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Rotate the switch upward to the first detent posi- Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the tion for rear wiper operation. climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside only. mirrors. An indicator in the button will illuminate when Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to the rear window defroster is on. The rear window activate the rear washer. The washer pump will defroster automatically turns off after approximately continue to operate as long as the switch is held 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, (for a maximum of 10 seconds). Upon release, the wiper press the button a second time. will cycle two times before returning to the set position. NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned window defroster only when the engine is operating. OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the "park" CAUTION! position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to NOTE: The rear wiper and the rear washer will not the heating elements: operate If the liftgate flipper glass is open. (Continued) 3