Where is the Model 3 rearview mirror heating located?
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The Model 3 rearview mirror heating is located at the icon on the right side of the air conditioning master switch. Generally, the Model 3 rearview mirror heating and rear windshield defogging are integrated into one button. The Tesla Model 3's exterior design adopts a fully enclosed design, with added gaps at the front hood position for some heat dissipation capability. Below is related information about the Model 3 rearview mirror: 1. For driver convenience, to prevent driving safety accidents and ensure personal safety, rearview mirrors must be installed on the car, and all rearview mirrors must be adjustable in direction; 2. Some models have a knob on the driver's side door used to adjust the left and right rearview mirror angles. Turning left adjusts the left mirror, turning right adjusts the right mirror, and when the knob is in the middle position, it activates the rearview mirror heating function automatically; 3. During rain or snow, when the rearview mirror heating switch is pressed, the indicator light on the button will illuminate, and the heating elements will quickly warm up to a fixed temperature within minutes, causing the fog to gradually disappear, thereby heating the mirror and achieving defogging and defrosting effects.
Last time I drove my Model 3 in the rain, the rearview mirrors fogged up and I couldn't find the heating button, which really stressed me out. Later, a friend reminded me to operate it via the car's central touchscreen. Open the climate control menu, and you'll see the rear window heating option—click it, and the mirror heating will automatically activate. This design is quite smart because the car's sensors link it to external conditions, triggering it in low temperatures or high humidity. On winter mornings when you start driving, turning on the rear window heating clears water droplets from the mirrors in under two minutes, significantly improving visibility. It also saves you the hassle of manual adjustments, enhancing safety. If you forget to turn it on, the screen navigation can guide you to the setting. Regularly checking that the feature works properly can help avoid unexpected issues. In short, this function is tucked away in the Climate settings—simple to use and especially handy on rainy or snowy days.
