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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 rear window defogger-linked mirror heater.

FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT

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
Receives signal from door ECU, and retracts and returns remote control mirror
Mirror heater
Receives signal from door ECU and starts mirror heater
EC mirror cell
Varies reflection rate of mirror through function of EC elements
Mirror retract switch
Retracts and returns remote control mirror
Mirror retract and return signals are sent to door ECU from integration panel and switch assembly
Mirror master switch
Consists of R and L switches
One must be chosen before mirror control switches can be operated
Mirror control switch
Mirror R and L signals are sent to door ECU from integration panel and switch assembly
After selecting R or L switch, RIGHT, LEFT, UP and DOWN control switches change angle of mirror. Mirror signals are sent to door ECU from integration control and panel assembly
Mirror position sensor
Detects remote control mirror position
This data is detected by door ECU
Seat memory switch (driver side) (SET, M1, M2, M3 switch)*
When SET switch and M1, M2 or M3 switch are pressed simultaneously, signal is input to multiplex network master switch and sent to position control ECU, which records mirror position.
When M1, M2 or M3 switch is pressed, signal is input to multiplex network master switch and sent to position control ECU, which changes mirror position to recorded position
  1. *: w/ Seat position memory

SYSTEM OPERATION
The remote control mirror has the following features:

Function
Outline
Manual electrical retractable mirror
Retracts remote control mirrors when mirror retract switch is pressed
Reverse shift-linked mirror
Directs mirror surface downward to improve visibility when driving in reverse and all conditions below are met
  1. Engine switch is on (IG)
  2. Shift lever is moved from position other than R to R
  3. Mirror master switch is on R or L position
Electrical remote control type mirror
When mirror control switch is operated, this function moves mirror surface vertically or horizontally to enable driver to attain optimal mirror angle
Selecting mirror master switch to R position operates right mirror, and setting it to L position operates left mirror
Rear window defogger-linked mirror heater
Automatically turns on mirror heater when rear window defogger switch is turned on
Rear window defogger and mirror heater automatically turn off after 15 min.
Automatic glare-resistant EC mirror
Reduce glare / reflection in inner rear view mirror during nighttime driving for safe driving conditions
Glare / reflection from vehicle headlights behind could blind driver and cause dangerous driving conditions
Memory function*
Stores adjusted mirror position in front multiplex network door ECU LH and RH
  1. *: w/ Seat position memory