Rear window defroster (R50)

Rear window defroster

Function

The rear-window defroster (HHS) is switched on using the button in the operating panel when the ignition key is at position 2 and the engine is running. When the rear-window defroster is switched on, the indicator lamp in the switch lights up.

On cars with integrated heating / air-conditioning regulation and heating control, the rear-window defroster operates for 12 minutes.

On cars with integrated automatic heating / air conditioning system and temperatures above 50°F (10°C), the rear-window defroster runs for 12 minutes. At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), the rear-window defroster runs for 20 minutes.

During a start, the rear-window defroster function is stopped. The indicator lamp remains on. The rear-window defroster is switched on 2 seconds after the start.

Note

On cars with integrated automatic heating / air conditioning system, the rear-window defroster and the heated windshield are activated with a single button.

Inputs and outputs

Inputs and outputs for the central body electrical system for the functions:

Inputs

Outputs

Rear window defroster switch (fixed wiring to central body electrical system in cars without integrated automatic heating / air conditioning system)

Rear window defroster element via central body electrical system and relay

Rear window defroster switch (via K bus to central body electrical system in cars with integrated automatic heating / air conditioning system)

The indicator lamp (fixed wiring to central body electrical system in cars without integrated automatic heating / air conditioning system)

 

The indicator lamp (via K bus to central body electrical system in cars with integrated automatic heating / air conditioning system)