SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) This system has the following functions: automatic glare-resistant electrochromic
(EC) mirror, electrical remote control type mirror, memory function, and windshield
deicer-linked mirror heater.
2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
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Components
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Function
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Vertical mirror motor
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Receives signal from mirror control ECU and adjusts remote control mirror
vertically
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Horizontal mirror motor
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Receives signal from mirror control ECU and adjusts remote control mirror
horizontally
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Mirror retract motor
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Receives signal from mirror control ECU, and retracts and returns remote
control mirror
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Mirror heater
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Receives signal from A/C amplifier and starts mirror heater
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Mirror retract switch
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Retracts and returns remote control mirror. Mirror retract and return
signals are sent to mirror control ECU from main body ECU (multiplex network
body ECU).
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Mirror master switch
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Consists of R and L switches. One must be chosen before mirror control
switches can be operated.
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Outer mirror control ECU assembly
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Sends operation signal to each motor
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Mirror control switch
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Mirror R and L signals are sent to outer mirror control ECU from outer
mirror switch assembly.
After selecting R or L switch, RIGHT, LEFT, UP and DOWN control switches
change angle of the mirror.
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Mirror position sensor
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Detects remote control mirror position. This data is detected by mirror
control ECU.
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Seat memory switch (SET, M1, M2, switch)
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When SET switch and M1 or M2 switch are pressed simultaneously, signal
is input to outer mirror control ECU and front power seat control ECU, which
records mirror position.
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EC mirror cell
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Varies the reflection rate of the mirror through the function of the
EC elements.
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3. SYSTEM OPERATION
The remote control mirror has the following features:
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Function
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Outline
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Manual electrical retractable mirror
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Retracts and returns remote control mirrors when mirror retract switch
is pressed
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Electrical remote control type mirror
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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.
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Reverse shift-linked mirror
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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
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Rear window defogger-linked mirror heater
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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.
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Memory function
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Stores adjusted mirror position in outer mirror control ECU
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Automatic glare-resistant EC mirror
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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.
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