2001 Lexus IS 300 User Guide 1 - Page 41

SWITCHES REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH NOTICE D When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires. D To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously longer than necessary. SS12017b To turn the electric rear window defogger on, push the switch. The ignition key must be in the "ON" position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light is on when the defogger is operating. The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has operated about 15 minutes. If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. Continuous use may cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-and-go driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to melt snow. 27