HEATED MIRRORS - SERVICE INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
The optional heated mirror system is controlled by the momentary rear window defogger switch (1) which is integral to the A/C-heater control (2). An amber indicator lamp in the switch will illuminate to indicate when the rear window defogger (EBL) system is turned on.
The heated mirror system only operates in concert with the EBL system, and will automatically turn off after a programmed time interval of about 10 minutes as long as the ignition switch is in RUN. After the initial time interval has expired, if the rear window defogger system is turned on again during the same ignition cycle, the heated mirror system will automatically turn off after about 5 minutes. The heated mirror system will also turn off if the ignition switch is turned to any position other than RUN or by manually pressing the rear window defogger switch a second time.
OPERATION
When equipped, the heated mirror system is activated when the rear window defogger (EBL) system is turned on (refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HEATED GLASS - OPERATION). When the heated mirror system is activated, an electric heater grid located behind the glass of each of the outside rear view mirror becomes energized and produces heat to help clear the mirror of ice, snow, or fog.
If the outside mirror heating grids are both inoperative, (refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HEATED GLASS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) in this group. If only one of the outside mirror heating grid is inoperative, (refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER MIRRORS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
The heating grid behind each outside mirror glass cannot be repaired and the mirror glass must be replaced if the heating grid is found inoperative or damaged (refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/SIDE VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL).