Heated Mirrors
HEATED MIRRORSDESCRIPTION
The optional heated mirror system is controlled by the momentary rear window defogger switch (3) which is integral to the A/C-heater control (1). An amber indicator lamp in the switch (3) will illuminate to indicate when the rear window defogger (EBL) system is turned on.
The heated mirror system only operates in concert with the EBL system, and will automatically turn off after a programmed time interval of about 15 minutes as long as the ignition switch is the Run position. After the initial time interval has expired, if the rear window defogger switch is turned on again during the same ignition cycle, the heated mirror system will automatically turn off after about 10 minutes. The heated mirror system will also turn off if the ignition switch is turned to any position other than Run or by manually pressing the rear window defogger switch a second time.
OPERATION
When the rear window defogger switch is pressed, the rear window defogger (EBL) system becomes activated and an electric heater grid located behind the glass of each of the outside rear view mirrors is energized. When energized, each of these heater grids produce heat to help clear the outside rear view mirrors of ice, snow, or fog.
The heating grid behind each outside mirror glass cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the mirror glass must be replaced.