Does the 14th-generation Sylphy have heated rearview mirrors?
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The 14th-generation Sylphy is equipped with heated rearview mirrors. There is no separate switch button for this function; it shares the same button with the rear windshield defogger. The button is located in the air conditioning control area on the center console, to the left of the air volume adjustment button. To activate the heated rearview mirror function, simply press this button. Heated rearview mirrors are particularly useful in rainy or snowy weather. When activated, the heater behind the mirror quickly warms the mirror surface, gradually removing rainwater or fog from the mirror. This eliminates the need for the driver to frequently wipe the mirrors manually, thereby reducing driving hazards. Principle of the heated rearview mirror function: After pressing the button, the electric heater behind the rearview mirror glass rapidly heats up to a fixed temperature within a few minutes, typically between 35-60 degrees Celsius. The heat is distributed across the left and right rearview mirrors. As the temperature rises and evaporation occurs, water droplets on the mirror surface become smaller, and fog gradually dissipates, effectively defogging and deicing the mirror. However, if the rainfall is particularly heavy, the effect may be diminished and less noticeable. Precautions for using the heated rearview mirror function: The principle of heated rearview mirrors involves adding electric heating wires to the mirrors, which consume a significant amount of power. When using this function, ensure the car is in an ignited state. Avoid activating the heated rearview mirrors when the car is stationary to prevent draining the car battery, which could leave insufficient power to start the car. Other methods for defogging rearview mirrors include: Opening windows for air circulation: Crack open the side windows slightly to allow air flow between the inside and outside of the car. This reduces the temperature difference, causing the fog to gradually disappear. Adjusting the car's air conditioning to the appropriate setting can also help by blowing warm air to defog the mirrors.
Speaking of the rearview mirror heating in the 14th-generation Sylphy, my 2023 Zhixiang Edition has it. The button is located on the central control air conditioning panel, marked with a rectangular symbol featuring wavy lines, and it's integrated with the rear windshield heating on the same button. On rainy days, the effect is most noticeable—after turning it on, water droplets on the mirror surface evaporate in about 5 minutes, significantly improving rear visibility. However, lower trim models might not have this feature, so remember to check the configuration sheet when purchasing. This function is especially practical during the southern rainy season, offering a much safer alternative to manually wiping the mirrors, as reaching out to clean the rearview mirrors while driving is far too dangerous.
