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Component Description

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BCM
  • Detects rear window defogger switch signal and transmits rear window defogger control signal to IPDM E/R.
  • Performs the timer control of rear window defogger.
IPDM E/R
  • Rear window defogger relay is installed.
  • Receives rear window defogger control signal from BCM and transmits rear window defogger control signal to AV control unit via CAM communication.
  • Controls rear window defogger relay to operate rear window defogger and door mirror defogger.
Multifunction switch
  • The rear window defogger switch is installed.
  • Turns the indicator lamp ON when detecting the operation of rear window defogger.
AV control unit
  • Transmits rear window defogger switch signal to BCM via CAN communication.
  • Transmits rear window defogger feedback signal to multifunction switch.
  • Displays rear window defogger ON to the display when detecting the operation of rear window defogger
Rear window defogger Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent the rear window from fogging up.
Door mirror defogger Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent the door mirror from fogging up.