Does the Audi A3 have defogging for the rearview mirrors?
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The Audi A3 is equipped with heated rearview mirrors. The principle of heating the mirrors is similar to adjusting them; you simply rotate the heating knob to the heating symbol to start the process. When the rearview mirrors become unclear, activating this function can help make the mirror surface clearer. The heating knob for the rearview mirrors is located next to the gear lever. Below is some extended information about rearview mirrors: Correct method to adjust the Audi A3 rearview mirrors: Before adjusting the rearview mirrors, it is essential to adjust the vehicle's seat and steering wheel positions properly. The basic principle for seat adjustment is to ensure comfort, clear visibility, and ease of steering wheel use. Maintaining the correct sitting posture is a prerequisite for adjusting the rearview mirrors; improper posture will render the adjusted mirrors ineffective. How the rearview mirror heating works: The working principle of electrically heated rearview mirrors is very simple and not highly costly. It involves installing an electric heating element (heating film) inside the mirror lenses on both sides. During rainy or snowy weather, when the driver activates the rearview mirror heating function, the heating element quickly warms up to a fixed temperature within a few minutes, typically between 35-60 degrees Celsius. This heats the mirror surface, effectively defogging and defrosting it, providing significant convenience for the driver.