And yes, the rear defroster switch activates the heated mirrors.  This morning we had ice too and I drove my New Beetle TDI; the mirrors were steaming as they defrosted--pretty cool!

Donna, 1987 Wolfsburg, etc., Northern California

>>> <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> 1/28/2000 2:45:16 PM >>>
All power mirrors on the Vanagon are heated.  Rejoice in your new found
option!
(Ha, Ha I beat Chris Turner on this one!)

Ken Wilford
http://www.vanagain.com 
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