Where is the rearview mirror heating switch for Toyota RAV4?

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The heating button for the Toyota RAV4's rearview mirror is located on the middle button at the very bottom of the center console. The button is labeled with the word "REAR" and shares the same function as the rear windshield heating. Pressing this button activates the heating function. The rearview mirror heating is particularly useful during rainy or snowy weather. When activated, the heater behind the mirror quickly warms the mirror surface, gradually removing rainwater or fog, eliminating the need for the driver to frequently wipe the mirror manually, thus reducing driving hazards. How to use the rearview mirror heating function: The rearview mirror heating function generally has two activation methods. One is combined with the electric rearview mirror adjustment button—simply rotate the knob to activate it. The other is located on the air conditioning control panel—pressing the heating button activates it. There is no need to manually adjust the angle, as the driver's side has an adjustment button. 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 a few minutes, typically between 35-60 degrees. The heat is distributed across both left and right rearview mirrors. Simultaneously, due to the temperature increase and evaporation, water droplets on the mirror surface gradually shrink, and fog slowly dissipates, effectively defogging and deicing the mirror. However, in heavy rain, its effectiveness 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 ignited state. Avoid activating the heating function while the car is stationary to prevent draining the battery and potentially causing insufficient power for starting the car. Other methods for defogging rearview mirrors include: Opening windows for air circulation: Crack open both side windows slightly to allow air exchange between the inside and outside of the car. This reduces the temperature difference, causing the fog to gradually disappear. Using the car's air conditioning: Adjust the air conditioning to the appropriate setting to blow warm air, which helps defog the mirrors.