so they dont fog up. and u can see
Heated mirrors that are attached to your doors. "Door" simply tells you where the mirrors are located. As opposed to the inside "rear view mirror".With heated outside mirrors it will keep condensation and snow from building up on the mirror and you not being able to see next to you.
The heated, outside rear-view mirrors will warm up when the rear window defroster is turned on. That provides for effective snow & ice melting from the mirrors.
The side view mirrors can be heated for removing ice/snow.
According to the 2004 Ford F-250 Owner Guide the heated outside mirrors are heated automatically , there is no switch to turn on
It is possible for mirrors to crack if subjected to rapid and uneven heating, as this can cause thermal stress. It is recommended to use caution when heating mirrors to avoid potential damage.
To turn on heated mirrors, look for a button on the driver's side door panel or dashboard that is labeled "Heated Mirrors." Press this button to activate the heating element in the mirrors, which helps to reduce fog and ice buildup during cold weather.
I believe when you turn on the rear window defroster the heated mirrors also turn on
Most heated mirrors turn on along with the rear window defrost switch.
To turn on the heated mirrors on a GMC Envoy, locate the mirror control switch on the driver's side door panel. If your model is equipped with heated mirrors, there should be a button with a heated mirror icon. Press this button to activate the heated mirrors, which will help defrost or clear fog from the mirror surface. The heating function typically works automatically when the vehicle's defroster is engaged.
Telescoping mirrors could be better, but power heated flip down and up.
The 'defroster' switch will initiate the defrost on all areas Subaru has equipped w/ heated mirrors/ windshields.
The car Audi AllRoad has been listed with Forbes website as a very impressive auto, the car of the week. The Audi Allroad has a very classy black interior, heated seats and with heated outside mirrors.