heated mirrors on 09 model?

[RedRide]

To me, heated mirrors are not a luxery item in many parts of the country where it snows. They are a safety related just like a rear or front defroster.

They should be part of the "all weather packag" IMO. Every car should have this option IMO.

While it's true that the Yaris is a "bottom line economy car" this should not mean that safety is compromised.

[DOMAV]

Originally Posted by RedRide

To me, heated mirrors are not a luxery item in many parts of the country where it snows. They are a safety related just like a rear or front defroster.

They should be part of the "all weather packag" IMO.

in Malta we don't need them that much but when the humidity is too high and the mirors are wet with humidity i can't see a thing.

[RedRide]

Originally Posted by PK198105

how did you manage to drive when the heated mirrors were not invented yet?

There was one a time when heaters and windshield defrosters were not standard. That was a genuine safety hazzard for those driving in the winter and are now mandated by law

There was even a time when there was no such thing as windshield wipers.

Just becaue you make do without something doesn't mean it's safe.


Why heated mirrors? Because it is not safe to get in your car in the dead of winter at 1:00 am with ice encrusted mirriors and get on the interstate as I often do.
Why not scrape them? Mirror glass is often comparitively soft and easily scratched. it is easier said than done anyway.

In NY, evey new car sold must have some sort of rear window defroster. Heated mirrors should also be mandated by law.
This is real simple technology and only needs a few feet of wire, a switch and mirror glass with the wire eliments in it.