System Operation - Exterior, Power Telescoping

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NOTE: If the exterior mirrors are extended and retracted several times consecutively, the power lockout feature disables the system for approximately 3-10 minutes to prevent damage to the power telescoping motors. After 3-10 minutes have elapsed, normal operation resumes.

NOTE: The power telescoping mirrors must be synchronized anytime the LH, RH or both power telescoping mirrors are extended or retracted without using the power telescoping mirror control switch, or if a new power telescoping mirror has been installed. Refer to Power Mirrors Synchronization .

The power telescoping mirror feature allows the LH and RH power exterior mirrors to be electronically extended or retracted using the telescoping mirror control switch (integral to the LH front door window control switch). The LH and RH power telescoping mirrors extend and retract simultaneously and cannot be controlled independently.

Pushing the power telescoping mirror button while an LED is lit on the left or right side selection button overrides the mirror adjust mode and goes directly to telescoping mode. Pushing the left or right side selection button while the power telescoping button is lit (active) does not change the system to glass adjustment mode, the telescoping switch must be returned to neutral by pushing the telescoping button to deactivate the telescoping mode or allowing it to time out. Pushing the telescoping button activates the LED indicator and the function. Pushing the directional control pad left telescopes the mirrors out, pushing right telescopes in. The telescoping mode remains active until the telescoping button is pushed again to deactivate it or the systems times out and returns to neutral.

When the ignition is on or the accessory delay feature is active and the power telescoping mirror system is initiated by pressing the telescoping mirror control switch, the LH front door window control switch supplies voltage to the BJB retract or extend relay. The activated relay then provides voltage to the LH and RH exterior telescoping mirror motors.

The power telescoping mirrors contains two telescoping mirror motors which are not replaceable. If a power telescoping mirror motor is found to be inoperative, a new power telescoping rear view mirror assembly needs to be installed.