Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: System Description

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

GENERAL

The rear window defogger wire (back window glass) is attached to the inside of the rear window and defogs the window surface quickly when the rear window defogger switch is pressed. The indicator light on the switch illuminates while the system is operating. This system automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

NOTICE:

If the battery voltage is low, the window defogger system may not operate. When "Operation of Electrical Items Restricted." is not displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly, check the Data List item "Battery Control Count (Body ECU)".

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HINT:

  • If both of the following conditions are met after approximately 15 minutes from when the window defogger system was activated, the window defogger system continues to operate up to approximately 45 minutes. If the following conditions are not met, the window defogger system stops operating immediately.
    • The outside temperature is -3°C (27°F) or lower.
    • Power generated by the generator assembly installed to the vehicle is stable.
  • The window defogger system is linked with the mirror heater function.

FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT

Component

Outline

Radio Receiver Assembly

Sends signals to the air conditioning amplifier assembly to operate the window defogger system.

Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly

Sends a window defogger system activation request signal to the semiconductor pwr integration ECU.

Semiconductor Pwr Integration ECU

Receives a window defogger system activation request signal from the air conditioning amplifier assembly and supplies power to the rear window defogger wire (back window glass).

Rear Window Defogger Wire (Back Window Glass)

Receives power from the semiconductor pwr integration ECU and heats the rear window using the rear window defogger wire (back window glass).

    System Diagram
    SYSTEM DIAGRAM Communication Table Transmitting ECU Receiving ECU Signal Communication Method Radio Receiver Assembly Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly Rear window defogger switch ...

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