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Old 12-01-2010, 11:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How can I confirm if I have heated outside mirrors?

Hi, I just purchased a 2011 Camry Hybrid with heated leather seats and heated exterior mirrors. I am wondering if there is any way to know if I indeed have the heated outside mirrors. On my other car (also a Toyota), the mirrors have a symbol which is the same as that on the rear defogger button. That tells me that these mirrors are heated. The Camry has no such thing on the side view mirrors. if anyone has heated mirrors on their Camry (or Camry Hybrid), can you tell me if your camry has anything on the mirrors indicating that those are indeed heated mirrors? I've checked the user manual and could not find any information. All the user manual states is how to use the heated mirrors if the car is so equipped.
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Old 12-02-2010, 09:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Hi,

I have heated mirrors on my 2007 TCH but there are no indicators, logos or symbols on the car or mirrors themselves for this feature. The only thing I can suggest is to leave your car outside tonight where you live in Minneapolis so that they frost over. In the morning, activate your rear defroster and you should see your mirrors also defrost as they get warm.

Other than that, your TCH purchase paperwork will show the heated mirror package indicated for your VIN.

Hope that helps.
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Old 12-03-2010, 03:53 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Hi,

I have heated mirrors on my 2007 TCH but there are no indicators, logos or symbols on the car or mirrors themselves for this feature. The only thing I can suggest is to leave your car outside tonight where you live in Minneapolis so that they frost over. In the morning, activate your rear defroster and you should see your mirrors also defrost as they get warm.

Other than that, your TCH purchase paperwork will show the heated mirror package indicated for your VIN.

Hope that helps.
Thanks for your response. Its a brilliant idea. I've left the car outside today; temperature is 8 degrees. I'll find out in a few hours
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Old 12-03-2010, 11:15 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Awesome! Let me know how you make out
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Awesome! Let me know how you make out
Maybe I am missing something, but I did not notice any frosting. I did the following though. I drove the car for about 30 minutes and kept the rear defroster on. According to the owner's manual, the surface should become really hot. It did not after 30 minutes of driving! The car is now at the dealership for a check
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Hmmm... that is kind of weird. I don't think they're supposed to get really hot; just warm enough to melt the frost and condensation that may be on the mirrors when they're cold.

I suppose you could also spray some clean water on one of the mirrors with a water bottle (mist setting) then turn on your defroster. The water should start to evaporate before your eyes and you should also see a round pattern on the glass of where the heating element is.

I'm curious to know what the dealer finds out for you so keep me updated.
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Hmmm... that is kind of weird. I don't think they're supposed to get really hot; just warm enough to melt the frost and condensation that may be on the mirrors when they're cold.

I suppose you could also spray some clean water on one of the mirrors with a water bottle (mist setting) then turn on your defroster. The water should start to evaporate before your eyes and you should also see a round pattern on the glass of where the heating element is.

I'm curious to know what the dealer finds out for you so keep me updated.
Confirmed!! It works. The dealership said everything was working. I still needed to try it out though...and your latest idea helped. It took about 30-45 seconds to see the water evaporating from the mirrors.

Thanks!!
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I had the same issue when I needed to replace my mirror. I am not sure why Toyota did not put a defrost symbol on the mirror to designate which mirrors are heated, and which are not.
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Old 12-06-2010, 02:21 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Confirmed!! It works. The dealership said everything was working. I still needed to try it out though...and your latest idea helped. It took about 30-45 seconds to see the water evaporating from the mirrors.

Thanks!!
That's great and glad they work properly! Enjoy that TCH! I know I do
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HEATED outside mirrors on hybrid

hi = I asked my dealer the same question. got a 2011 last week. when you turn on the rear defrost, the two outside mirrors heat up and get hot. I knew they were working from the ice storm we had last monday and it melted the snow on them also from this blizzard we are getting through. lack of detail to not have a symbol anywhere.
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