1997 Ford Probe Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 59

Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) Rear window defroster button The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window. The rear window defroster button is located on the lower right of the instrument panel below the climate control panel. This button is also used to activate your heated power mirrors (if equipped). To defrost the rear window: 1. 2. 3. Clear any snow and/or ice from the rear window. Get in your vehicle and start the engine. Press the rear defrost button. The indicator light turns on. The defroster turns off automatically after 15 to 25 minutes. If the window is not clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also automatically shut off any time the engine is shut off. NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may damage the heating elements that are bonded to the inside of the rear window and cause damage to the rear window defroster. 56