2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 190

188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the first detent position for rear wiper operation. bottom right-side of the blower control knob. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster only. and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicaRotate the center portion of the lever past the first tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window detent to activate the rear washer. The washer defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically pump and the wiper will continue to operate as turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an addilong as the switch is held (for a maximum of 10 seconds). tional five minutes of operation, press the button a Upon release, the wiper will continue to cycle two times second time. 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 if power accessory delay is active. Power accessory delay can be cancelled by opening the door, if this Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position the heating elements: and will not go to "park". (Continued)