Do You Need to Turn on the Heater for Rearview Mirror Heating After Summer Rain?

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AdamLee
07/29/25 10:30pm
In summer, after rain, you do not need to turn on the heater for rearview mirror heating, as the rearview mirror is heated by electric heating wires. Rearview Mirror Heating Symbol: The symbol consists of three curved upward arrows paired with a rectangular shape. The position of the rearview mirror heating switch varies among different car models, but the symbols are generally similar. Rearview Mirror Heating Switch: One type is integrated with the electric rearview mirror adjustment switch, and another is located on the air conditioning control panel, but both serve the same function. After pressing the rearview mirror heating button, the electric heating element behind the rearview mirror glass will quickly heat up to a fixed temperature within a few minutes, usually between 35 to 60 degrees Celsius. Warm air will emerge from both left and right rearview mirrors, and the water droplets on the mirror surface will gradually evaporate due to the rising temperature, becoming smaller and smaller, while the fog will slowly disappear, achieving the effect of defogging and defrosting.
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