Where is the rearview mirror heating button located on the BMW X1?

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GrantRose
07/29/25 10:49am
The rearview mirror heating button on the BMW X1 is a push-button switch located on the control panel. It features a square frame with three upward-curving arrows inside. Pressing this button activates the rearview mirror heating function. Principle of rearview mirror heating: Both side mirrors are equipped with heating elements (electric heating films). In rainy or snowy weather, when the driver activates the rearview mirror heating function, these heating elements quickly warm up to a set temperature (typically between 35-60°C) within minutes, effectively defogging and defrosting the mirrors. The rearview mirror heating button icon should be distinguished from the front windshield defroster button: The front defroster button shows a fan shape with three upward-curving arrows, while the rearview mirror heating button displays a square frame with three upward-curving arrows.
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