Where is the Focus rearview mirror heating switch located?

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VanPeter
07/30/25 12:57am
The Focus rearview mirror heating switch is located on the rearview mirror adjustment position. Simply press the heating symbol, and when the rear window heating function is activated, the exterior rearview mirror heating function will automatically turn on. The rearview mirror heating feature is 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 thereby reducing driving hazards. How to use the rearview mirror heating function: There are generally two ways to activate the rearview mirror heating function. One is combined with the electric rearview mirror adjustment button—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 required, as there is an adjustment button on the driver's side. Principle of the rearview mirror heating function: After pressing the button, the electric heater behind the rearview mirror glass rapidly heats up to a fixed temperature within minutes, typically between 35-60 degrees Celsius. The heat will dissipate from the left and right rearview mirrors. Simultaneously, as the temperature rises and evaporation occurs, water droplets on the mirror surface will shrink, and fog will gradually disappear, thereby heating the mirror and removing frost. If the rain is particularly heavy, the effect may diminish and become less noticeable. Precautions for using the rearview mirror heating function: The principle of rearview mirror heating involves adding electric heating wires to the mirror. These wires consume a significant amount of power. When using the rearview mirror heating function, ensure the car is in an active state. Avoid activating the heating function while the car is stationary to prevent draining the battery and leaving insufficient power to start the vehicle. Other methods for defogging rearview mirrors include: Opening windows for airflow: Crack open the side windows slightly to create air circulation between the inside and outside of the car. As the temperature difference decreases, the fog will gradually disappear. Adjusting the car's air conditioning to the appropriate setting can also use warm air from the AC to defog the mirrors.
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