How to turn on wing mirror heating in a Polestar 5
If the exterior mirror glass is misted or icy, find its heating control before assuming the mirror position needs changing. Heating and aiming are separate jobs.
Checked against the UK model-year 2026 Polestar 5 manual on 27 October 2026. Match the display and fitted equipment to your car before following these instructions. Optional comfort features may be absent.
Press the fan symbol in the climate bar, then select the wing-mirror heating symbol in the climate view.
Before you start
Park before learning the menu, and check whether the problem is condensation or ice. This control does not adjust the angle of either exterior mirror.
Follow the controls
Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.
Check the result
The manual describes this heater as a way to remove ice and condensation. It gives no universal clearing time, so assess the actual mirror rather than using a fixed countdown.
Common questions
Does it aim the mirror glass?+
No. This procedure selects the heating function, not the position control.
How long should clearing take?+
The cited procedure gives no fixed duration. Check the condition of the glass and the resulting visibility.
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Where this guide comes from
Written from the official references below. Reviewed on 27 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.
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