Mirrors: Description and Operation: Overview

Rear View Mirrors


Rear view mirrors consist of an interior mirror on the windshield and an exterior mirror on each front door cheater.
The interior mirror incorporates either manual dimming or automatic dimming. Depending on vehicle model and market, the automatic dimming interior mirror may also incorporate:
- A HomeLink(R) universal transmitter. NOTE: HomeLink is a registered trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc.
- The automatic high beam function. For additional information, refer to Exterior Lighting Exterior Lighting
The exterior mirrors on all models incorporate electrical heating, electrical adjustment, repeater lamps for the turn signal indicators and the ambient air temperature sensor (LH (left-hand) mirror only). Depending on vehicle model and market, the exterior mirrors may also incorporate:
- Memory recall.
- Reverse dipping.
- Mirror foldback.
- Approach lamps. For additional information, refer to Interior Lighting Interior Lighting
- Proximity cameras. For additional information, refer to Parking Aid Locations
- Blind spot monitoring. For additional information, refer to Warning Devices Component Locations
The door modules operate the exterior mirror functions under the control of the CJB (central junction box) and switches in the driver door switchpack.