Where is the Volvo mirror heating function located?
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Volvo's mirror heating button is located on the control panel, designed as a square frame containing three upward-curving arrows. Pressing this button activates the mirror heating function. Mirror heating switch (knob type): On the driver's side door, towards the front left, there is a knob marked with several symbols: L, 0, R, and a heating symbol. The heating symbol, which also depicts a square frame with three upward-curving arrows, serves as the mirror heating switch. Turning the knob to align with this symbol activates the mirror heating function. Principle of mirror heating: The mirror lenses on both sides are equipped with heating elements (heating films). During rainy or snowy weather, when the driver activates the mirror heating function, these elements quickly heat up to a set temperature—typically between 35-60 degrees Celsius—within minutes. This effectively defogs and defrosts the mirrors.
Last year when I drove the Volvo XC60, the rearview mirror heating button was located in the air conditioning control area of the center console, right next to the rear window defogger button, with an icon featuring three curved lines resembling a mirror surface. Operation was straightforward—just press it after starting the car. It's incredibly useful during rainy or snowy weather, quickly melting frost to maintain clear visibility. I remember one heavy snowfall when the rearview mirrors were completely covered, blurring my vision; pressing the heating button cleared them within minutes, making driving safer and worry-free. This feature is similarly positioned in most Volvo models, like the S90 or XC40, also integrated into the main control panel. If unsure, you can check the vehicle manual—it usually doesn't activate automatically and requires manual operation. Additionally, keeping the mirrors clean is crucial to prevent dust buildup from affecting the heating efficiency.
