Outside Rearview Mirror - Description

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The power operated outside rear view mirrors (1) allow the driver to adjust both mirrors electrically from the driver seat position by operating switches integral to the power switch module on the driver side front door trim panel. The power outside mirrors operate on non-switched battery current received through a fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) so that the mirrors remain operational, regardless of the ignition switch position.

Each power mirror housing contains two electric motors, two drive mechanisms, the mirror glass case and the mirror glass (2). One motor and drive controls mirror up-and-down (vertical) movement, and the other controls right-and-left (horizontal) movement. Vehicles manufactured for certain export markets also have a power folding mirror option. These mirrors include a third motor and drive mechanism that allow the mirror to be folded inward and outward from the driver seat position for additional clearance through narrow passages or in tight parking spaces.

A memory system that automatically positions the driver power mirror for two different drivers is an available option. With the memory system, the driver side mirror head also contains two position potentiometers. One position potentiometer monitors the vertical mirror motor, and the other monitors the horizontal mirror motor.Power Seats - Description.

The standard equipment mechanically folding or the optional power folding, power operated outside rear view mirrors are also electrically heated. The mirror heater only operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the rear window defogger switch is turned ON. When the rear window defogger switch is in the ON position, electric heater grids on the rear window glass and behind both outside rear view mirror glasses are energized. These electric heater grids produce heat to help clear the rear window glass and outside rear view mirrors of ice, snow, or fog. Heated Mirrors - Description.

On vehicles equipped with the optional automatic dimming inside rear view mirror, an optional driver side automatic dimming outside rear view mirror that darkens the mirror to reduce the glare of bright lights approaching the vehicle from behind is available. This mirror is controlled an output of the automatic dimming inside rear view mirror. Like the automatic dimming inside rear view mirror, a thin layer of electrochromic material between two pieces of conductive glass make up the face of the mirror glass.Automatic Day/Night Mirror - Description.

An optional integrated turn signal mirror is also available that includes a Light Emitting Diode (LED) turn signal module integrated into the lower forward facing surface of each outside rear view mirror. Exterior Lamps - Description.

On vehicles equipped with the optional Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) display unit is concealed behind the outside rear view mirror glass. This unit illuminates an amber triangle icon through the lower edge of the mirror glass to give the vehicle operator an indication that an object has been detected by the BSM system. Description and Operation.

The power outside rear view mirror unit cannot be repaired. Only the LED turn signal modules and the mirror glass and glass case are serviced separately. If any other component of the power mirror unit is ineffective or damaged, the entire power mirror unit must be replaced.