How to Turn On the Rearview Mirror Heating in a Car?

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DelAnderson
07/29/25 1:44pm
To turn on the rearview mirror heating in a car, follow these steps: 1. Locate the knob on the left front side of the driver's door; 2. Adjust the knob to the desired position (l, o, r, or the heating symbol). The function of rearview mirror heating is to warm the mirror surface, effectively removing fog and frost, ensuring clear visibility and enhancing driving safety. The principle behind rearview mirror heating involves installing heating elements (electric heating plates or films) inside the mirror lenses. In rainy or snowy conditions, activating the rearview mirror heating function causes the heating elements to rapidly warm up to 35-60 degrees Celsius within minutes, thereby defogging and defrosting the mirrors.
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