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Electrochromatic Inside Rear View Mirror

ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR







DESCRIPTION
The Electrochromic Rear View Mirror detects the brightness of the surroundings, and automatically dims the mirror to prevent the headlights of following vehicles from causing excessive glare. The Electrochromatic mirror is not active in Reverse gear.




1. The front sensor (B) sees if the brightness of the surroundings is low enough for the mirror to operate its function.
2. The rear sensor (C) detects glaring of the reflecting light from a following vehicle.
3. The ECM is darkened to the level as determined by the rear sensor (C). When the glaring is no longer detected, the mirror stops functioning.