
The rearview mirror heating button of the second-generation Haval H6 is located at the lower left of the central control navigation screen. The rearview mirror heating function refers to the ability of the outer rearview mirror to be heated by electric heating wires embedded behind the mirror when the car is driving in rainy, snowy, or foggy weather, ensuring a clear surface of the mirror. There are two types of rearview mirror heating switches: One is the rotary switch. On the driver's side door, there is a rotary knob at the front left with several symbols: L, 0, R, and a heating symbol. The heating symbol is the rearview mirror heating switch, which is shaped like a square frame with three upward-curving arrows inside. Turning the knob to the heating symbol activates the rearview mirror heating function. The other is the button-type switch. On the control panel, it is shaped like a square frame with three upward-curving arrows inside. Pressing the button activates the rearview mirror heating function. The rearview mirror heating button icon needs to be distinguished from the front windshield defogging button. A fan-shaped symbol with three upward-curving arrows inside is the front windshield defrosting button, while a square frame with three upward-curving arrows inside is the rearview mirror heating button.

Having driven for so many years, I'm quite familiar with the second-generation Haval H6. The rearview mirror heating switch is located in the air conditioning control area of the center console, sharing a button with the window defogging function. The button icon features a square frame with a few curved lines inside, situated right next to the air conditioning knob. On rainy days, just press it after starting the car, and the water droplets on the mirrors will evaporate in a few minutes, though it automatically stops after 20 minutes of continuous operation. Once during a heavy downpour, it kept my mirrors clear, but the effect isn't as noticeable in the peak of summer—it works best in winter. I recommend activating the function in advance to avoid fumbling for the button while driving.

From a technical perspective, the H6's rearview mirror heating function is integrated with the rear window defroster button on the climate control panel. The square icon with three wavy arrows is located on the center console to the right of the driver's seat, featuring anti-slip texture on the button surface. It requires ignition power to activate by pressing, which illuminates an indicator light on the instrument cluster. Heating wires embedded behind the mirror lens generate heat through electrical resistance to clear fog, consuming approximately 200 watts. In rainy conditions at 18°C outdoors, it takes about 5 minutes to take effect, while sub-zero temperatures require around 12 minutes. My routine is to press the heating button during cold starts, so it's ready to use by the time the engine warms up - far more convenient and safer than wiping with a cloth.

When I first got my car, I fumbled around for a while before discovering a square button with wavy lines between the AC knob and the seat heater controls. The salesperson told me it's called the 'REAR' button—pressing it simultaneously heats both the side mirrors and rear windshield. Now during rainy or foggy days, I just tap it casually, and the mirror condensation clears up within minutes. The button placement is super ergonomic—I don't even need to take my eyes off the road. One frosty morning, it saved me from having to pull over and wipe the mirrors manually. Highly recommend all owners try this feature.

The rearview mirror heating button on the second-gen H6 is very practical, located in the middle row of the air conditioning panel to the right of the steering wheel, marked with a square enclosing three curved lines. During actual testing in the rain, pressing it makes the rearview mirrors clear in about 10 minutes, but note that the function requires the car's engine to be running. Compared to other cars that have a separate button for this feature, this space-saving and convenient design integrates it with the defogger. As someone who often encounters thunderstorms during my commute, this feature saves me from frequently pulling over to wipe the mirrors, enhancing driving safety.

Taking kids out is most worrying when visibility is poor, so I highly value the rearview mirror heating function. The H6's button is prominently located in the AC control area - a square icon with wavy arrows, right beside the driver's right hand. After pressing it, you can quickly see water droplets on the mirror turn into vapor and evaporate, especially useful during winter rains. This feature also automatically prevents overheating, shutting off after 20 minutes. Once when driving my child to school in heavy fog, turning it on made the entire rearview mirror view crystal clear. Rainy day driving safety truly relies on these thoughtful design details.


