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How to turn on the mirror heating function of Jetta VS5?

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MorganMarie

07/24/25 8:44am

Jetta VS5 does not have a mirror heating function. The mirror heating function refers to when the car is driving in rainy, snowy, foggy and other weather, the rearview mirror can be heated by the electric heating wire embedded behind the mirror to ensure the clarity of the mirror surface. The working principle of the electric heating rearview mirror is to install an electric heating sheet inside the mirror of the two side rearview mirrors. More introductions are as follows: 1. The principle of the rearview mirror heating is to install an electric heating sheet or electric heating film inside the mirrors on both sides. Generally, there is a rearview mirror heating button on the car's central control panel. After pressing the button, it can quickly heat up, and the heating effect can be seen soon. The temperature is basically between 30 and 60 degrees. 2. Friends who often drive will find that in some special weather, such as rainy or snowy weather, or in the morning and evening of spring, there is often a layer of fog on the outside rearview mirror, making it difficult to see the road clearly. Therefore, having a heated outside mirror is a very practical function. 3. For cars equipped with rearview mirror heating, after the rearview mirror is frosted or frozen, as long as the rear window defrosting switch is turned on, the electric rearview mirror will also start heating, and the frost or ice on the rearview mirror will soon disappear. In this way, even in severe weather, you can drive the vehicle safely and comfortably, bringing great convenience to the driver.

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MacAlaina

08/11/25 4:12am

Activating the rearview mirror heating on the Jetta VS5 is actually quite simple. I often refer to the car manual and find this feature very user-friendly. The method to turn it on is by pressing the rear window heating button in the air conditioning control area—the icon usually shows wavy lines with a small square, located on the center console near the driver's side. Remember to use it when driving in rainy or foggy conditions, as it quickly defogs the mirrors, ensuring clear visibility and enhancing driving safety. However, avoid keeping it on for too long to prevent unnecessary power consumption or component damage. I find this feature particularly useful in winter, preventing the mirrors from icing up and obstructing the view. It takes just two to three minutes to take effect after activation, making it very convenient for daily commutes. Additionally, the Jetta VS5's air conditioning system integrates some smart controls that allow for temperature adjustments to optimize the overall experience.

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