Heated Element: Description and Operation

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

CIRCUIT OPERATION
The mirrors are also equipped with heating elements. These elements are activated when the operator has turned ON the heated rear window. Circuit C16 provides power for the heaters.

The heated mirrors are protected by a 5 amp fuse located in the junction block cavity 1. Grounding for the mirror heaters is provided on the Z1 circuit and terminates at the instrument panel left side cowl.