Mirrors: Description and Operation

Rear View Mirrors

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

Where fitted, electrochromic mirrors automatically darken to prevent glare from following vehicle lights. The mirrors are equipped with a reflecting surface light sensor to enable this feature.

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

A switch on the interior rear view mirror allows the driver to select the automatic glare reduction function "AUTO" or to deselect all automatic glare reduction functions "OFF".

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

Automatic dipping of the exterior mirrors when reversing is fitted as part of the memory pack. With the ignition switch in position II and the reverse gear selected, automatic dipping will be initiated.

Where fitted, power fold back mirrors can be operated by the exterior mirror fold back switch incorporated in the window switch. 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).