Where is the rearview mirror heating switch located on the Lynk & Co 01?
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The rearview mirror heating button on the Lynk & Co 01 is located on the control panel, featuring a design with three upward-curving arrows inside a square frame. Pressing this button activates the rearview mirror heating function. Principle of rearview mirror heating: Both side rearview mirrors are equipped with heating elements (electric heating films). During 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 defogger button. The front windshield defroster button features three upward-curving arrows inside a fan-shaped frame, while the rearview mirror heating button shows three upward-curving arrows inside a square frame.
Last time I drove my friend's Lynk & Co 01 in the rain, I spent a while looking for the rearview mirror heating switch. Later I discovered there's no need to search separately - just press the rectangular rear defroster button with wavy lines near the gearshift on the center console, as the mirror heating is linked to it. After turning on the AC, give it a press and an orange indicator will light up on the dashboard. Especially useful in winter - when the rear window fogs up, press it and the water droplets on mirrors will evaporate by themselves in about ten minutes. Remember the heating automatically turns off when temperature exceeds 20°C, so if it fails on rainy days, check the temperature first before panicking.
The rearview mirror heating switch on the Lynk & Co 01 is integrated with the square rear window defroster button on the air conditioning panel. After three years of driving this car, I've found that pressing the physical button with the curved arrow during rainy days is much faster than navigating through the touchscreen menu. The key is to check if the yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates - that means it's working. The function only activates below 20°C, so pressing it in summer won't do anything. Remember to turn it off when parked as it drains the battery. Never wipe foggy mirrors with your hands - you'll regret scratching the special coating.
Here's a tip: After starting the vehicle, simply press the rear windshield defogger button - the Lynk & Co 01's mirror heating activates simultaneously. The button icon is a rectangle with three wavy lines, located on the left side of the climate control panel. Two things to note: It automatically delays shutdown when ambient temperature is too low, and avoid using the rear wiper during defrosting as higher temperatures actually reduce heating efficiency. Activate this function before entering the car in winter, and frost on mirrors will melt completely within three minutes.
