(Posted on Aug 16, 2018 at 09:53PM by Danielle Smyth)
It’s all too easy to hop into your vehicle every day and never give its technology a second thought. From windshield wipers to power seats, there’s plenty of amazing science behind the convenience and comfort you experience while you’re driving your car. Sometimes, though, it’s interesting to learn how these innovations actually work.
Take, for instance, the heated mirrors on the 2019 INFINITI QX50. They make it easy to see no matter the weather, since snow and ice will melt right off. For this reason, they are a fabulous feature for both safety and convenience.
Heated mirrors work in a similar way to your vehicle’s rear defrost. In fact, in many cases, the two systems are connected. Electrical elements run through the glass and, when turned on, produce heat. This in turn evaporates or melts any precipitation that might have built up. Wires in the door panels provide the power for this process.
If you’re in the Newcastle, Washington, area, stop in and check out the 2019 QX50. In addition to its mirrors, it boasts heated seats with memory and occupant-sensing airbags for further safety. At INFINITI of Tacoma, we can’t wait to get you set up with a test drive!
