WINDSHIELD / WINDOW GLASS SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Rear Window Defogger System


      • The rear window defogger system uses the heater wires on the back window glass to defog the back window glass.

      • This system is controlled by the air conditioning amplifier assembly.

      • The rear window defogger system operates together with the mirror heater system.*


        • *: Models with mirror heater system

    2. Windshield Deicer System (Models with Windshield Deicer System)


      • The windshield deicer system uses a heater element in the windshield glass to help reduce the formation of ice where the front wipers park.

      • This system is controlled by the air conditioning amplifier assembly.

    3. Front Door Glass


      • The glasses are used with water repellent coated glass to increase visibility in rain.

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        *A Models with Water Repellent Coating *B Models without Water Repellent Coating
        *a Outside of the Vehicle *b Water Repellent Coating
        *c Glass *d This illustration is only for explanatory purposes and differs from the actual vehicle.

    4. Moon Roof Glass (Models with Moon Roof Glass)


      • The moon roof glass uses an infrared reflective film coating that reflects infrared rays on the interior side of the laminated glass to reduce the amount that is transmitted into the interior.

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        *1 Outer Glass *2 Infrared Reflective Film
        *3 Intermediate Layer *4 Inner Glass
        *a Exterior Side *b Interior Side
        *c Cross Section Structure *d This illustration is only for explanatory purposes and differs from the actual vehicle.

  2. SPECIFICATION

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    No. Glass Portion Color Glass Type Visible Light Transmission Rate
    (1) Windshield Glass Green Laminated (UV Cut, Acoustic) 70% or more
    (2) Front Door Glass Green Tempered (UV Cut, Water Repellent Coating) 70% or more
    (3) Quarter Window Glass Green Tempered (UV Cut) 70% or more
    Quarter Window Glass*1 Gray Tempered (UV Cut) Approximately 20%
    (4) Back Window Glass Green Tempered (UV Cut) 70% or more
    Back Window Glass*1 Gray Tempered (UV Cut) Approximately 20%
    (5) Moon Roof Glass*2 Gray Laminated (Infrared Reflective Coating) Approximately 20%

    *1: Models with privacy glass

    *2: Models with moon roof glass

  3. PRECAUTION


    1. Water Repellent Coated Glass


      1. The effect of the water repellent coating lasts only for a limited duration. To make the water repellent coating last longer, observe the following precautions:


        • If the water repellent coated glass is dirty, clean it with a soft and wet cloth as soon as possible.

        • Do not use detergent containing an abrasive compound or wax to clean the water repellent coated glass.

        • If dirt is on the glass, do not attempt to clean it with an automatic car-wash or by opening and closing the front door glass repeatedly.

        • Do not attempt to scrape off ice built up on the front door glass using a metal scraper or similar tool.