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Mirrors: Testing and Inspection







Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Checking Function

To check function, following conditions must be fulfilled:

Interior rearview mirror installed

Ignition switched on

Reverse gear not engaged

Automatic-dimming function must be turned on, indicator light must come on

Doors and glove compartment closed

Interior light off

Test Sequence






- Cover photo sensor - arrow - on the housing side - 1 -.

- Shine a light source, such as a flashlight, on the mirror side of the photo sensor - 2 -.

The interior rearview mirror must dim within a short period of time.