The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for
dimming the reflecting light from a vehicle behind at night, in order
the user not to be dazzled by the light. The forward facing sensor
detects brightness of the surroundings, while the rearward looking
sensor the strength of the reflecting light so that adjusts the
reflexibility of the mirror in the range of 7~85%. But, when the reverse
gear is engaged, it stops functioning.
1.
The forward facing sensor sees if the brightness of the surroundings is low enough for the mirror to operate its function.
2.
The rearward looking sensor detects glaring of the reflecting light from a vehicle behind.
3.
The ECM is darkened to the level as determined by the
rearward looking sensor. When the glaring is no longer detected, the
mirror stops functioning.
1. LED indicator
2. ON/OFF Switch
3. Rearward looking sensor
4. Forward facing sensor
Automatic-dimming Function
To protect your vision during nighttime driving, your mirror
will automatically dim upon detecting glare from the vehicles traveling
behind you. The auto-dimming function can be controlled by the Dimming
ON/OFF Button :
1.
Pressing and holding the Feature Control button for more than
3 but less than 6 seconds turns the auto-dimming function OFF which is
indicated by the green Status Indicator LED turning off.
2.
Pressing and holding the Feature Control button again for
more than 3 but less than 6 seconds turns the auto-dimming function ON
which is indicated by the green Status Indicator LED turning on.
The mirror defaults to the "ON" position each time the vehicle is started.
Inspection
Check it by the procedure below to see if the function of the ECM is normal.
1.
Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
2.
Cover the front sensor to stop functioning.
3.
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Removal
In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high
pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury
caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don’t do any repair
work right after engine stops.
1.
Turn the ignition swi ...