Mirrors: Description and Operation

Rear View Mirrors

The manual dipping interior mirror is a prismatic unit with mirror dipping achieved by pulling the lever forward.

Where fitted an electrochromic interior mirror will automatically darken to prevent glare from following vehicle headlamps. An ambient light sensor is fitted to the reflecting surface of the mirror to achieve automatic darkening.

During daytime driving, the ambient light sensor will detect high light levels and control the electrochromic interior mirror to provide a full, clear reflection. During night driving, the ambient light sensor will detect low light levels and automatic glare reduction will occur.

A day/night mirror sensitivity switch on the interior electrochromic mirror will allow the driver to select the sensitivity range from "MIN" (minimum) to "MAX" (maximum) sensitivity. The switch can also be set to an "OFF" position to disable all automatic glare functions.

The exterior mirrors are colour-coded, electrically adjustable and heated. Adjustment of both exterior mirrors is carried out from the driver door switch pack. A slider switch selects the mirror to be adjusted and a toggle switch adjusts the selected mirror to the required position.

Where fitted, power fold back mirrors can be operated by the mirror fold button incorporated in the driver door switch pack on the driver door trim panel. The power fold back mirrors only operate when the mirror select switch is in the middle position, and the vehicle speed is below 19 km/h (12 mile/h).