Safety Warning
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System Description
- GENERAL
The windshield deicer system's thin heater wires are attached to the inside of the windshield glass and deice the front window surface quickly. The indicator light illuminates while the system is operating. The system automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
- FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
Component Outline Deicer switch Located on A/C control, detects deicer switch operation and transmits signals to front light ECU (front controller) through CAN line DEICER relay Receives windshield deicer activation request signals from front light ECU (front controller) through air conditioning amplifier via CAN line and supplies power to front window deicer Windshield deicer Receives power from DEICER relay and heats windshield deicer wire - DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION CHART
Function Outline Deice the front window surface - Receives windshield deicer activation request signals from front light ECU (front controller) through air conditioning amplifier via CAN line and supplies power to front window deicer
- Receives power from DEICER relay and heats windshield deicer wires
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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