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System Description

  1. POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 

    This system has following functions: automatic glare-resistant electrochromic (EC) mirror, reverse shift-linked mirror, electrical remote control type mirror, memory function, rear window defogger-linked mirror defogger and wiper-linked mirror defogger.

  2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT 
    MAIN COMPONENT FUNCTION

    Components Function
    Vertical mirror motor Receives signal from door ECU and adjusts remote control mirror vertically.
    Horizontal mirror motor Receives signal from door ECU and adjusts remote control mirror horizontally.
    Mirror retract motor(1) Receives signal from door ECU, and retracts and returns remote control mirror.
    Mirror defogger Receives signal from door ECU and starts mirror defogger.
    EC mirror cell Varies reflection rate of mirror through function of EC elements.
    Mirror retract switch(1) Retracts and returns remote control mirror. Mirror retract and return signals are sent to door ECU through driver side J/B ECU.
    Mirror master switch Consists of R and L switches. One must be chosen before mirror control switches can be operated.
    Mirror control switch After selecting R or L switch, RIGHT, LEFT, UP and DOWN control switches change angle of mirror. Mirror signals are sent to door ECU through driver side J/B ECU.
    Mirror position sensor Detects remote control mirror position. This data is detected by door ECU.
    Set switch Memory switch When set switch and memory switch are pressed simultaneously, SET, 1 or 2 switch is input to driver door ECU and remote control mirror position is recorded. Then, when memory switch is pressed, 1 or 2 switch is input to driver door ECU and remote control mirror position changes according to memory.
    (1) w/ Retractable mirror
  3. SYSTEM OPERATION 

    The remote control mirror has following features:

    Fig 1: System Operation Table
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