Instruments - Electrochromic Mirror Diagnostics

Classification:
EL04-036

Reference:
NTB04-133

Date:
November 9, 2004

NISSAN; AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR*
DIAGNOSIS

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
2000-2005 Sentra (B15),
1997-2005 Altima (U13 & L30),
2000-2004 Maxima (A33 & A34),
2000-2005 Quest (V41 & V42),
1998-2004 Frontier (D22),
2000-2004 Xterra (WD22)

IF YOU CONFIRM
The Auto Dimming Electrochromic (EC) Mirror* needs service.

ACTION
Use the Guide for assistance.

Guide exclusively for the Auto Dimming Electrochromic (EC) Mirror* With:

^ Electronic Compass Display or

^ Electronic Compass & Temperature Display

*Manufactured by the Donnelly Corporation, Holland, MI.
The name Donnelly is embossed in the back of the mirror case along with patent and other information.














MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Compass zone adjustment

Adjust compass zone after EC mirror installation or change of geographical location:





1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to Compass Calibration Zone Map (Figure 1) to find correct compass zone setting for your geographical location.

To change the zone setting, press and hold right button until "ZONE" appears in display. Press button repeatedly until desired compass zone number is reached. The display will change back to the compass direction after 3 seconds right button is not activated.

Calibration adjustment (Compass Reset)

The compass function calibrates itself under normal driving conditions. However, occasional circumstances may cause the compass to operate inaccurately. Calibrate the mirror compass if only one direction or a limited number of directions are displayed, no mater which way you are traveling.

To reset the compass, follow these instructions:

Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or structures.

2. Turn off non-essential electrical accessories (rear window defrost, heater/air conditioning, wipers) and close doors.

3. Press and hold the button to the left of the display window, for approximately 3 seconds, until "CAL" text appears in the display. Release the button to enter the calibration mode.

4. Drive slowly in a circle until "CAL" text disappears in the display, (about two or three circles).

5. The compass reset procedure is now complete.





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