Should the Rearview Mirror Heating Use Hot or Cold Air?

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MacCaden
07/29/25 7:26pm
The rearview mirror heating shares the function with the rear window defogger and does not require turning on cold or hot air. The function of rearview mirror heating: The rearview mirror heating function refers to the ability of the exterior rearview mirrors to be heated by electric heating wires embedded behind the mirror surfaces when driving in rainy, snowy, or foggy weather, ensuring the mirror surfaces remain clear. The principle of rearview mirror heating: 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 surfaces of both rearview mirrors. During rainy or snowy weather, when the driver activates the rearview mirror heating function, the heating element quickly heats up to a fixed temperature within a few minutes, typically between 35-60 degrees Celsius, thereby heating the mirror surfaces to remove fog and frost, providing great convenience for the driver.
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