System Description [08/2017 - 08/2019]
- POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
- This system has the following functions: automatic glare-resistant electrochromic (EC) mirror, reverse shift-linked mirror, electrical remote control type mirror, memory function, and windshield deicer-linked mirror heater.
- FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
Component Function Outer mirror control ECU assembly Sends operation signals to each motor. Mirror master switch Consists of R and L switches. One must be chosen before the mirror control switches can be operated. Mirror control switch Mirror R and L signals are sent to the outer mirror control ECU assembly from the outer mirror switch.
After selecting the R or L switch, the RIGHT, LEFT, UP and DOWN control switches change angle of the mirror.Mirror retract switch Retracts and returns the remote control mirror. Mirror retract and return signals are sent to the outer mirror control ECU assembly from the main body ECU. Vertical mirror motor Receives a signal from the outer mirror control ECU assembly and adjusts remote control mirror vertically. Horizontal mirror motor Receives a signal from the outer mirror control ECU assembly and adjusts the remote control mirror horizontally. Retract motor Receives a signal from the outer mirror control ECU assembly and retracts and returns the remote control mirror. Mirror heater Receives a signal from the air conditioning amplifier and starts the mirror heater. EC mirror cell Varies the reflection rate of the mirror through the function of the EC elements. Mirror position sensor Detects the remote control mirror position. This data is detected by the outer mirror control ECU assembly. Seat memory switch (SET, M1, M2, switch) When the SET switch and M1 or M2 switch are pressed simultaneously, a signal is input to the outer mirror control ECU assembly and front power seat switch, which record the mirror position. - SYSTEM OPERATION
- The remote control mirror has the following features.
Function Outline Manual electrical retractable mirror Retracts and returns the remote control mirrors when the mirror retract switch is pressed. Electrical remote control type mirror When the mirror control switch is operated, this function moves the mirror surface vertically or horizontally to enable the driver to attain optimal mirror angle. Selecting the mirror master switch to the R position operates the right mirror, and setting it to the L position operates the left mirror. Reverse shift-linked mirror Directs the mirror surface downward to improve visibility when driving in reverse and all the conditions below are met: - Ignition switch ON
- The shift lever is moved to R
- The mirror master switch is in the R or L position
Rear window defogger-linked mirror heater Automatically turns on the mirror heater when the rear window defogger switch is turned on.
The rear window defogger and mirror heater automatically turn off after 15 minutes.Automatic glare-resistant EC mirror Reduce glare/reflection in the mirror during nighttime driving for safe driving conditions.
Glare/reflection from vehicle headlights from behind could blind the driver and cause dangerous driving conditions.Memory function Stores the adjusted mirror position in the outer mirror control ECU assembly
- The remote control mirror has the following features.