Where is the rearview mirror heating switch on the BMW X3?

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AvaMarie
07/25/25 11:24am
The rearview mirror heating switch on the BMW X3 is the same as the rear window defroster button. Pressing the rear window button will activate the rearview mirror heating. In addition to using the rear window button to heat the rearview mirrors, they can also be heated automatically. When the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle reaches 6 degrees Celsius, the rearview mirror heating mode will automatically activate to remove condensation. Alternatively, turning on the windshield wiper switch will automatically start heating the rearview mirrors when the green light illuminates. The BMW X3 is an SUV model with body dimensions of 4648mm in length, 1881mm in width, and 1661mm in height.
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