11-06-2017, 08:52 PM | #1 |
New Member
3
Rep 18
Posts |
heated steering wheel and heated exterior side mirrors
Hey all,
Just curious to know how "hot" does your heated steering wheel get? I find that its barely warm during cold weather in the east coast. I have had a Nissan Pathfinder loaner and its heated steering wheel was noticeably hot that i would have to turn it off after a while. Also, been trying to look up how to turn on the heated exterior side mirrors, however, there doesnt seem to be a button to do so? I was always under the assumption that by turning the rear window defroster, that the side mirrors will be heated. Checking the manual, it says that the side mirrors are heated automatically. However, i dont feel like its heating up especially during rainy days which makes viewing the mirror difficult from time to time. I did bring it up at the dealership but they checked and reported everything was fine =\ Sorry for a long post, but wondering if any other owners are experiencing the same thing? TIA! |
11-07-2017, 01:02 PM | #2 |
Colonel
15690
Rep 2,039
Posts
Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: NYC
|
I've found that the level of heat to the steering wheel has varied on my different cars. My current '16 M just takes the edge off. My '10 50i got so hot, I had to shut it off once it warmed up. My '13 was perfect.
As far as the side mirrors, I'm pretty sure they engage with the rear defroster. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-07-2017, 08:31 PM | #3 |
New Member
3
Rep 18
Posts |
Thanks for the reply, maybe on my 2012 35i its just that the heating is not as strong as your 2013.
In terms of the side mirrors, i have tried everything, i tried the rear defroster, the front defroster, combination of both, turning AC on as well as heating up my seat but they all dont seem to make any difference. Hoping to get more input from other owners. thanks! |
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2017, 07:49 AM | #4 |
Colonel
15690
Rep 2,039
Posts
Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: NYC
|
I don't think the heated mirrors really do anything for the rain. They do make a huge difference in the winter keeping ice and snow from accumulating. How long do you have the X6? Have you been through a winter yet?
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2017, 04:15 PM | #5 |
Private First Class
27
Rep 175
Posts |
Just asked the gf, she drove ours in the winter way more than I. She says that our 2012 wheel would get toasty warm even in the coldest months.
On the other hand, our MB gets "warm" officially, not much more.
__________________
2007 FJ Cruiser
2012 X6 35i 2013 ML350 BT 2019 4Runner |
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2017, 08:02 PM | #6 |
New Member
3
Rep 18
Posts |
Thanks for the reply! Maybe I should get the dealership to take a look then the next time i visit them.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2017, 08:03 PM | #7 |
New Member
3
Rep 18
Posts |
Yup, have been through 2 winters so far, actually, tbh dont remember much about the winter time but perhaps winter was alright for me but in the rain i definitely feel it could be better =\
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-16-2017, 10:55 AM | #8 |
First Lieutenant
131
Rep 310
Posts |
I find that I have to turn off the steering wheel heat in my rig after about 5 minutes, as it gets rather toasty.
From my reading, the mirrors are supposed to turn on automatically below a certain temperature, as well as the washer fluid heating. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-21-2017, 11:09 PM | #10 | |
Private
5
Rep 63
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-25-2017, 09:35 AM | #11 | |
New Member
3
Rep 18
Posts |
Quote:
BTW Merry Christmas everyone!! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-11-2018, 05:06 AM | #12 |
i'm just saying
5725
Rep 2,634
Posts |
got '10 X6M.. steering wheel heat is just perfect in (-) weather without need to turn it off..
about the mirrors maybe there is an electronic reason they re not heated.. more likely its the reason.. mirror heat really works if the car is all clean and not muddy conditions.. then it really helps perfectly to see the mirror better.. |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|