Does the 2016 Blue Label Manual Luxury model have a rearview mirror heating function?
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The 2016 Blue Label Manual Luxury model 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 with an icon depicting a rectangular box containing three upward-curved arrows with lines. When the rear defroster is activated, the rearview mirror heating function is also engaged 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 frequently wipe the mirrors manually, thereby reducing driving hazards. The usage methods for 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 there is an adjustment button on the driver's side. The 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 Celsius. The heat will radiate from the left and right rearview mirrors. Simultaneously, as the temperature rises and evaporates, water droplets on the mirror surface will gradually shrink, and fog will slowly disappear, thereby heating the mirror and removing frost. If the rain is particularly heavy, its effectiveness may decrease, 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 rearview mirror. These wires consume a significant amount of power. 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 car battery, which may lead to insufficient power for starting the vehicle. Other methods for defogging rearview mirrors include: Opening windows for air circulation: Crack open both side windows slightly to allow air exchange between the inside and outside of the car, reducing the temperature difference and causing the fog to gradually disappear. Adjusting the car's air conditioning to the appropriate setting can also utilize the hot air blown by the AC to defog the mirrors.