Kia Optima Hybrid: Electro chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Description and Operation
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Electro chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Description and Operation
| Description |
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for
dimming the reflecting light from a vehicle behind at night, Preventing
glare from the light. The forward facing sensor detects brightness of
the surroundings, while the rearward looking sensor detects the strength
of the reflecting light and adjusts the reflexibility of the mirror in
the range of 7~85%. But, when the reverse gear is engaged, it stops
functioning.
| 1. |
The forward facing sensor sees if the brightness of the surroundings is low enough for the mirror to operate its function. |
| 2. |
The rearward looking sensor detects glaring of the reflecting light from a vehicle behind. |
| 3. |
The ECM is darkened to the level as determined by the
rearward looking sensor. When the glaring is no longer detected, the
mirror stops functioning.
1. LED indicator
2. ON/OFF Switch
3. Rearward looking sensor
4. Forward looking sensor
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| Automatic-dimming Function |
To protect your vision during nighttime driving, your mirror
will automatically dim upon detecting glare from the vehicles traveling
behind you. The auto-dimming function can be controlled by the Dimming
ON/OFF Button :
| 1. |
Pressing and holding the Feature Control button for more than
3 but less than 6 seconds turns the auto-dimming function OFF which is
indicated by the green Status Indicator LED turning off. |
| 2. |
Pressing and holding the Feature Control button again for
more than 3 but less than 6 seconds turns the auto-dimming function ON
which is indicated by the green Status Indicator LED turning on.
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Components and Components Location
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Repair procedures
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