Mirrors: Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation

Heated Mirror System Components

The heated mirror system consists of the following components:

* Heated mirror switch.
* Left outside heated mirror.
* Right outside heated mirror.
* AXLE circuit breaker (20A).

Heated Mirror System Controls

The heated mirror system is activated by depressing the heated mirror switch anytime the ignition is in the ON position.

Heated Mirror System Operation

Voltage is available at the heated mirror switch through the ignition 3 voltage circuit with the ignition switch in the ON position. When the heated mirror switch is closed, voltage is available at the heated mirrors through the mirror heating element supply voltage circuit. Each outside rearview mirror contains a heating element that is connected to a constant ground source. The mirrors will heat up to remove ice, snow or frost and will remain active as long as the as the switch is closed or the ignition is placed in the off position.