Which button is for the rearview mirror heating in the T-Roc?

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DiBarrett
07/29/25 4:16pm
The rearview mirror heating function button in the T-Roc is located on the door handle, next to the car window control buttons. If you need to heat the rearview mirrors, you can turn the knob to the marked position for the rearview mirror heating function. The rearview mirror heating is particularly useful on rainy or snowy days. When activated, the heater behind the mirror quickly warms the surface, gradually removing rainwater or fog, eliminating the need for frequent manual wiping by the driver and thereby reducing driving hazards. Methods to use the rearview mirror heating function: There are generally two ways to activate the rearview mirror heating function. One is combined with the electric rearview mirror adjustment button—simply rotate the knob to turn it on. The other is located on the air conditioning control panel—press the heating button to activate it. No manual angle adjustment is needed, as the driver's side has adjustment buttons. 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 minutes, typically between 35-60 degrees Celsius. The heat is distributed across the left and right rearview mirrors. Meanwhile, as the temperature rises and evaporation occurs, water droplets on the mirror surface shrink, and fog gradually dissipates, effectively defrosting and defogging the mirrors. However, if the rain is particularly heavy, the effect may diminish and become less noticeable. Precautions for using the rearview mirror heating function: The principle of rearview mirror heating involves electric heating wires embedded in the mirrors, which consume a significant amount of power. When using this function, ensure the car is running. Avoid activating the rearview mirror heating while the car is stationary to prevent draining the battery, which could then fail to provide enough power to start the car. Other methods for defogging rearview mirrors include: Opening windows slightly: Crack both side windows to allow air convection between the inside and outside of the car, reducing the temperature difference and gradually eliminating fog. Adjusting the car's air conditioning to the appropriate setting to blow warm air for defogging.
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