How to Heat the Rearview Mirror on the Lynk & Co 01?

[DelKeira]

There are several upward-curved buttons within a rectangular area on the air conditioning control panel of the dashboard, which is the rear window defroster button. There is no separate control switch. When the rear window defroster is pressed, the rearview mirror will also activate the heating function.

[McLily]

Last time I drove the Lynk & Co 01 on a rainy day, the rearview mirrors were so blurry I couldn't see clearly, only to discover the heating function was hidden on the AC panel. That button with a square window and wavy arrow, when pressed, the indicator light turns white. But there are two details to note: first, you must start the vehicle's engine for it to power on and work; second, it automatically disables when the outside temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius. I usually turn it on five minutes in advance on rainy days, waiting for the water droplets on the mirror surface to evaporate into white mist and then disappear, and the view becomes clear. It's especially practical for highway driving in the rain, basically taking about fifteen minutes to clear both mirrors.

[LaPhoebe]

After studying the Lynk & Co 01's configuration sheet, I found that the rearview mirror heating is linked with the defroster wires. Directly check the air conditioning control area on the center console, and locate the small square physical button with an upward arrow on the left (for older models, find the defrost icon on the screen). Tested on a morning at minus five degrees Celsius, the ice layer on the rearview mirror started melting within three minutes after activation, though thick ice accumulation still requires manual scraping. It's recommended to turn on the heating before clearing snow in winter, otherwise, the just-scraped surface may refreeze, causing more trouble. Note that this function automatically turns off after about fifteen minutes of use, as prolonged operation can drain the battery.

[OMaverick]

As a three-year Lynk & Co 01 owner, the key points for operating the rearview mirror heating can be summarized in three words: quick, precise, and steady. Immediately after starting the car, press and hold the defrost button for 1 second (for newer models with touch screens, tap the climate menu). When the hazard lights flash, it indicates the system is working. Especially during autumn and winter when windows fog up, I’m accustomed to turning on both the front and rear windshield defoggers along with the rearview mirror heating—the entire process takes just two minutes to resolve the issue. Foggy windows during the commute are the most dangerous; last week’s heavy rain made this operation a lifesaver. A friend at a modification shop reminded me: applying aftermarket rain-repellent films to the mirrors can reduce heating efficiency, and the original factory design remains the optimal solution.

[KayleeAnn]

Tested the heating effect under four weather conditions: works best in light drizzle, taking effect in 30 seconds; during heavy rain, it needs to cooperate with the hydrophobic coating on the rearview mirror, otherwise the water curtain will recur; on frosty days, preheating is required, otherwise the just-melted water will freeze again. A small trick discovered during operation: after turning it on, feel a slight warmth on the back of the mirror to confirm successful activation—some car owners mistakenly press the air conditioning button and wait in vain. If parking outdoors in winter, I usually fold the mirrors inward before locking the car to reduce snow coverage area, saving half an hour of heating time.

[KhloeMarie]

From an auto repair perspective, the core of this function lies in the temperature sensor. The Lynk & Co 01 is set to automatically cut off power when the mirror surface temperature exceeds 10°C, so pressing it in summer won't trigger a response. Common faults fall into three categories: poor button contact requiring a complete assembly replacement (around 600 yuan), broken heating wires necessitating a mirror replacement (aftermarket parts cost 280 yuan), and a blown fuse which can be fixed by replacing it with a 15A fuse in the driver's side box. Northern car owners should pay attention to drying the mirror gaps after washing the car, as accumulated water freezing and expanding can cause heating wire short circuits. It is recommended to use a multimeter to test the circuit continuity before winter each year to prevent last-minute failures.