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Heated Element: Description and Operation

SYSTEM OPERATION
Heated Mirror
Heated mirrors are available with Power Mirrors and Hear Window Defogger only The heated mirror is controlled by the rear window defogger switch. Only time that the heated minor is on is when the rear window defogger is on. The mirror should become warm to the touch.

Circuit Operation
Heater Operation
The mirrors are also equipped with heating elements. These elements are activated when the operator has turned ON the rear window defogger. Circuit C16 provides power for the heaters. The C15 circuit is the power supply for the rear window defogger grid.

The heated mirrors and rear window defogger switch are protected by a 10 Amp fuse located in the junction block cavity 15. Grounding for the mirror heaters is provided on the Z1 circuit and terminates at the left side cowl.