SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
(a) The rear window defogger wires are attached to the inside of the back door glass and defog the window surface quickly when the rear window defogger switch on the air conditioning control assembly is pressed. The indicator light illuminates while the system is operating. The system automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
NOTICE:
If the auxiliary battery voltage becomes low, windshield deicer operation is canceled to prioritize supplying power to the power steering system.
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FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
| Component | Outline | 
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Control Assembly | Sends signals to the air conditioning amplifier assembly to operate the window defogger system. | 
| Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly | Sends a window defogger system activation request signal to the defogger relay. | 
| Defogger Relay | Receives a window defogger system activation request signal from the air conditioning amplifier assembly and supplies power to the back door glass (defogger wire). | 
| Back Door Glass (Defogger Wire) | Receives power from the defogger relay and heats the back door glass. | 
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