Broadcast Message | Originating Module | Message Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Mirror heat request | FCIM | Used to command the heated exterior mirror glass on and off |
System Operation - Exterior, Heated, With Memory
The rear window defrost system controls operation of the heated exterior mirror glass. The heated exterior mirror glass only operates when the rear window defrost system is active. The heated exterior rear view mirror glass deactivates when the rear window defrost deactivates.
Based on the mirror heat request message received from the FCIM through the MS-CAN, the DDM controls the operation of the LH heated exterior mirror glass and the PDM controls the operation of the RH heated exterior mirror glass.
System Diagram - Exterior, Power Fold
System Operation - Exterior, Power Fold
The power folding exterior mirror feature allows both power exterior rear view mirrors to be folded or unfolded by pressing the exterior mirror fold switch (integral to the LH front window control switch). The power folding exterior mirrors are controlled by the power folding mirror relay. When the ignition is on and a mirror fold is initiated by pressing the exterior mirror fold switch, the exterior mirror control switch sends a ground signal to the power folding mirror relay. The power folding mirror relay activate the power folding mirrors in the opposite direction of the last activation. The power folding mirror relay controls movement by reversing the polarity of the voltage and ground it supplies to the power folding mirror motors. The RH and LH power folding mirrors fold or unfold at the same time and cannot be controlled independently. The power folding mirrors contain a drive motor that is not replaceable. If a power folding mirror drive motor is found to be inoperative, a new power folding exterior rear view mirror assembly must be installed.
NOTE: If the power folding mirrors are folded or unfolded several times continuously, the power lockout feature disables the system for approximately 3-10 minutes to prevent damage to the power fold motors. After 3-10 minutes have elapsed, normal operation resumes.
NOTE: The power folding mirrors may need to be synchronized when the LH, RH or both power folding mirrors are partially folded in toward the door manually, and then folded inward using the power folding mirror control switch. Refer to Power Folding Mirrors Synchronization in this section.
System Operation- Interior Manual-Dimming
The manual interior rear view mirror can be adjusted from a day position to a night position to reduce unwanted glare caused by headlamps from behind the vehicle. Adjusting the interior mirror is accomplished by using the day/night tab, located on the bottom of the interior mirror. Pulling the tab rearward, towards the driver, adjusts the mirror to the night position. Pushing the tap forward, away from the driver, adjusts the mirror to the day position.
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