Mirrors: Description and Operation
Rear View Mirrors
Exterior Mirrors
The main components of the exterior rear view mirrors are:
- LH exterior auto-dimming mirror glass
- Exterior mirror control switch
- Exterior mirror glass
- Exterior mirror glass adjustment motors
- Exterior mirror cover (optional - chrome or painted)
- Exterior mirror head power folding motor (optional and not replaceable - power folding mirrors only)
- Driver Seat Module (DSM) (optional - memory exterior mirrors)
- Turn signal module
- Puddle lamp
For information on the puddle lamps, refer to Exterior Lighting Service and Repair.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
The power exterior rear view mirrors are available with a heated mirror glass feature, which heats the mirror glass to remove frost, snow, ice and condensation. The rear window defrost switch controls the operation of the heated exterior rear view mirrors. The heated exterior rear view mirrors only operate when the rear window defrost system is in the ON position.
Power Folding Mirrors
The power folding mirror option allows both power exterior rear view mirrors to be folded or unfolded. Power folding mirrors can be identified by the words FOLD/UNFOLD on the exterior mirror control switch. When the exterior mirror control switch is set to the center position and pressed rearward to the FOLD/UNFOLD position, the LH and RH exterior mirrors will fold in towards the door if they are folded out, or unfold outwards if they are folded in. The RH and LH power folding mirrors will fold and unfold at the same time and cannot be controlled independently. If the power folding mirrors are folded or unfolded continuously for 6 to 10 cycles, the power lockout feature will disable the system for approximately 7-10 minutes to prevent damage to the power fold motors. After 7-10 minutes have elapsed, normal operation will resume.
The power folding mirrors must be synchronized any time the mirrors are folded or unfolded without using the mirror control switch, or if a new power folding mirror has been installed. Refer to Exterior Mirror Motor Synchronization - Power Folding Programming and Relearning.
Memory Exterior Mirrors
The memory exterior mirror function recalls the preferred positioning of the LH and RH exterior mirror glass that is retained in the DSM memory. The DSM monitors the exterior mirror control switch and controls the movement of the RH and LH exterior mirror motors. The memory exterior mirror function is activated by the door mounted switches or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a memory position is recalled by the operator, the LH and RH exterior mirror glass will automatically adjust to the preferred position. The DSM is capable of setting a DTC for the memory mirror system when a system concern exists.
For information on the DSM and memory position programming, refer to Seating Description and Operation.
Exterior Mirror with Integrated Blind Spot Mirror
The exterior mirrors may be equipped with exterior mirror glass that has an integrated blind spot mirror. The integrated blind spot mirror is located in the upper outboard corner of the exterior mirror glass.
Interior Mirror
Interior Rear View Mirrors
The vehicle may be equipped with one of the following interior rear view mirrors:
- Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass
- Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass and microphone
- Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass, microphone and video display
Interior Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror
The LH exterior and interior rear view auto-dimming mirrors adjusts the reflectance level of the mirror glass to eliminate unwanted glare. The reflectance level of the mirror glass is variable and depends on the amount of rear glare in relation to ambient light conditions in front of the interior mirror. To provide increased visibility when backing up, the LH exterior and interior rear view mirrors automatically return to a high reflectance mode whenever the gear selector is in REVERSE.
On vehicles equipped with a compass, the interior rear view mirror will be equipped with an integrated compass module. For compass information, calibration or diagnostics, refer to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes Testing and Inspection.
On vehicles equipped with SYNC(R), the interior rear view mirror will be equipped with an integrated microphone. For microphone information or diagnostics, refer to Information and Entertainment Systems Testing and Inspection.
On vehicles equipped with a rear-mounted object detection camera, a video image will be displayed on the LH side of the interior rear view mirror glass when the gear selector is in REVERSE. For information on the rear-mounted object detection system, refer to Parking Aid Description and Operation.