Does the 2016 Blue Label Manual Luxury Edition have a rearview mirror heating function?
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The 2016 Blue Label Manual Luxury Edition is equipped with a rearview mirror heating function. The rearview mirror heating is integrated with the rear defroster, located at the lower right corner of the center console. The icon features a square with three upward-curved arrows. When the rear defroster is activated, the rearview mirror heating function also turns on simultaneously. The rearview mirror heating function is particularly useful during rainy or snowy weather. When activated, the heater behind the mirror quickly warms the mirror surface, gradually removing rainwater or fog, eliminating the need for the driver to manually wipe the mirrors frequently, thereby reducing driving hazards. Methods to use the rearview mirror heating function: There are generally two ways to activate the rearview mirror heating function. One is combined with the electric rearview mirror adjustment button—simply rotate the knob to turn it on. The other is located on the air conditioning control panel—press the heating button to activate it. There is no need to manually adjust the angle, as the driver's side has an adjustment button. Principle of the rearview mirror heating 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. The heat is then distributed across the left and right rearview mirrors. Simultaneously, as the temperature rises and evaporates, water droplets on the mirror surface gradually shrink, and fog slowly disappears, effectively defogging and deicing the mirror. However, if the rain is particularly heavy, its effectiveness may diminish, and the impact may not be as noticeable. Precautions for using the rearview mirror heating function: The principle of rearview mirror heating involves adding electric heating wires to the mirror. These wires consume a significant amount of power. Therefore, when using the rearview mirror heating function, ensure the car is in an ignited state. Avoid activating the function while the car is stationary to prevent draining the battery, which could lead to insufficient power for starting the car. Other methods for defogging rearview mirrors include: Opening windows for air circulation: Crack open the side windows slightly to allow air exchange between the inside and outside of the car, reducing the temperature difference and gradually eliminating fog. Adjusting the car's air conditioning to the appropriate setting can also help by blowing warm air to remove fog.
