Exterior Mirror

Rear View Mirrors

The main components of the exterior rear view mirrors are:

- Exterior mirror control switch
- Exterior mirror cover
- Exterior mirror glass
- Exterior mirror glass adjustment motors
- Exterior mirror plastic housing
- Exterior mirror glass with blind spot monitoring indicator (optional)
- Heated exterior mirror glass (optional)
- LH exterior auto-dimming mirror glass (optional)
- Memory exterior mirrors (optional)
- Puddle lamps (optional)

For information on the puddle lamps, refer to Lighting and Horns.

For information on the blind spot monitoring system, refer to Collision Avoidance and Parking Assist Systems.


Exterior Mirror

Heated Exterior Mirrors

The power exterior rear view mirrors are available with a heated mirror glass feature, which heats the mirror glass to remove frost, snow, ice and condensation. The rear window defrost switch controls the operation of the heated exterior rear view mirrors. The heated exterior rear view mirrors only operate when the rear window defrost system is on. The heated exterior mirrors should be warm to the touch after 4 minutes of operation.

Memory Exterior Mirrors

The memory mirror function recalls the preferred positioning of the LH and RH exterior mirror glass. The preferred positioning of the LH exterior mirror glass is retained in the Driver Door Module (DDM) memory, while the preferred positioning of the RH exterior mirror glass is retained in the Driver Seat Module (DSM) memory. The memory mirror function is activated by the seat mounted switches or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a memory position is recalled by the operator, the LH and RH exterior mirror glass will automatically adjust to the preferred position. The DDM and DSM are capable of setting a DTC for the memory mirror system when a system concern exists. For information on the DDM, refer to Body Control Systems. For information on the DSM and Memory Position Programming, refer to Seats. Driver Door Module (DDM) Driver Seat Module (DSM) Programming and Relearning

LH Auto-Dimming Mirror

The LH exterior mirror may be equipped with an auto-dimming feature. This feature automatically reduces the glare caused by headlamps reflecting in the mirror. The auto-dimming feature is activated when the ignition is in the RUN or ACC position. The interior rear view mirror controls the reflectance level of the LH exterior mirror to eliminate unwanted glare. The reflectance level of the mirror glass is variable and depends on the amount of rear glare in relation to ambient light conditions in front of the interior rear view mirror. To provide increased visibility when backing up, the LH exterior mirror will automatically return to a high reflectance mode whenever the vehicle is in REVERSE.

For information on diagnosing, refer to Rear View Mirrors - Interior Testing and Inspection.