POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system has the following functions: electrical remote control mirror function, and mirror heater function*.
*: w/ Mirror Heater
FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
| Component | Function | |
|---|---|---|
| Outer rear view mirror assembly | Vertical mirror motor | Receives signals from the outer mirror switch assembly and adjusts the mirror surface position vertically. |
| Horizontal mirror motor | Receives signals from the outer mirror switch assembly and adjusts the mirror surface position horizontally. | |
| Mirror heater* | When the mirror heater switch (No.2 heater control sub-assembly) is operated, the air conditioning amplifier assembly detects the switch operation. The air conditioning amplifier assembly operates DEF relay and mirror heaters in accordance with the switch operation. | |
| Outer mirror switch assembly | Mirror select and surface adjust switch | ·
Consists of R and L switches. One must be chosen to operate the outer mirror switch assembly. ·
After selecting the R or L switch, the right, left, up and down control switches can be operated to change the angle of the mirror surface. |
| Retractable outer mirror switch*1 | Retracts and returns the outer rear view mirror assemblies. | |
*: w/ Mirror Heater
SYSTEM OPERATION
The power mirror control system has the following features:
| Function | Outline |
|---|---|
| Electrical remote control mirror function | When the outer mirror switch assembly is operated, this function moves the mirror surface vertically or horizontally to enable the driver to attain an optimal mirror angle. Turning the mirror select and surface adjust switch to the R position operates the right side mirror, and turning the mirror select and surface adjust switch to the L position operates the left side mirror. |
| Mirror heater function* | Turns on the mirror heaters when the rear window defogger is turned on. The rear window defogger and mirror heaters automatically turn off 15 minutes after the rear window defogger and mirror heaters were activated. The rear window defogger and mirror heaters continue to operate up to an additional 45 minutes if the following conditions are met.
·
The outside temperature is -3°C (27°F) or lower. ·
Power generated by the generator assembly is stable. |
*: w/ Mirror Heater