This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades.
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes. Pressing the switch again also turns the de-icer off.

Operating conditions
The engine switch is in the “on” position.
The engine switch is in ignition on mode.
Caution
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars, as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggersComponents
(2006/01- )
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Ecu malfunction
Description
Inspection procedure
If the power steering ecu detects these dtcs, it will shut off the motor
relay circuit (built into the power
steering ecu) and stop power assist. However, power assist continues if dtc
c1533 is output.
Reconfirm dtc
Check for dtc.
Ok:
dtc i ...
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects)
If the sensors detect a static object, such as a wall, in the
traveling direction of the vehicle and the system determines
that a collision may occur due to the vehicle suddenly moving
forward due to an accidental accelerator pedal operation, the
vehicle moving the unintended direction due to the wr ...