Which button needs to be pressed to activate the rearview mirror heating on the new Audi Q3?
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The rearview mirror heating button on the new Audi Q3 is located on the driver's side door. There is a rotary knob on the front left with several symbols: L, 0, R, and a heating symbol. The heating symbol serves as the rearview mirror heating switch, depicted as a square frame containing three upward-curving arrows. Rotate the knob to the heating symbol to activate the rearview mirror heating function. Principle of rearview mirror heating: Heating elements (electric heating films) are installed inside the mirrors on both sides. During rainy or snowy weather, when the driver activates the rearview mirror heating function, the heating elements quickly warm up to a fixed temperature within a few minutes, typically between 35-60 degrees Celsius, thereby heating the mirror surface to remove fog and frost. The rearview mirror heating function ensures that the exterior rearview mirrors remain clear during rain, snow, or foggy conditions by heating the mirrors via embedded electric heating wires behind the mirror surface.
On the new Audi Q3, the heated mirror function is actually quite simple—it's integrated with the rear window defroster button. That button is located on the climate control panel of the center console, featuring a rectangular icon with curved wavy lines. Pressing it simultaneously activates both the rear window and mirror heating/defogging functions. I tested it during rainy weather when I first drove the Q3, and the mirrors cleared up quickly without any fog obstructing visibility. In principle, it uses heating wires to warm the mirror surface, automatically removing moisture—pretty practical. I should remind you not to look for a separate mirror button, as this design is common across many Audi models. Additionally, simply press that button after starting the vehicle; there's no need to increase the air conditioning fan speed. Keeping the mirrors clean is crucial for safe driving, especially in damp or cold conditions. It's advisable to regularly check the button's functionality—if it fails, it might be a fuse issue, so a visit to the dealership is recommended. Overall, this feature is straightforward to operate and becomes second nature once you're familiar with it.
