Does the Equinox LTZ Version Have Heated Mirrors?

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The Equinox LTZ version is equipped with heated mirrors. The heated mirror function in the Equinox LTZ version does not have a separate switch. To activate the heated mirrors, you need to turn on the rear window defroster. The switch button for the rear window defroster is located at the bottom left of the air conditioning knob on the passenger side. Pressing this button will illuminate the indicator light, indicating that the rear window defroster is on, and the heated mirrors will automatically activate. Heated mirrors are particularly useful during rainy or snowy weather. When activated, the heater behind the mirror quickly warms the surface, gradually removing rainwater or fog, eliminating the need for frequent manual wiping by the driver and thus reducing driving hazards. How to use the heated mirror function: There are generally two ways to activate the heated mirror function. One is combined with the electric mirror adjustment knob—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. No manual angle adjustment is needed, as there is an adjustment button on the driver's side. Principle of the heated mirror function: After pressing the button, the electric heater behind the mirror glass rapidly heats up to a fixed temperature within minutes, typically between 35-60 degrees Celsius. Heat will radiate from both left and right mirrors. Meanwhile, as the temperature rises and evaporates, water droplets on the mirror surface become smaller, and fog gradually dissipates, effectively defrosting and de-fogging the mirror. However, if the rain is particularly heavy, the effect may diminish and become less noticeable. Precautions for using the heated mirror function: The principle of heated mirrors involves adding electric heating wires to the mirrors, which consume a significant amount of power. When using the heated mirror function, ensure the car is in an active state. Avoid activating the heated mirrors while the car is stationary to prevent draining the battery and leaving insufficient power to start the car. Other methods for defogging mirrors include: Opening windows for air circulation: Crack open both side windows slightly to allow air flow 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.