Kia Cadenza YG: Electro Chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Description and Operation

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2021 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Electro Chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Description and Operation

Description
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.
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The forward facing sensor sees if the brightness of the surroundings is low enough for the mirror to operate its function.
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The rearward looking sensor detects glaring of the reflecting light from a vehicle behind.
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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 :
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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.
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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.

    Components

    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.

    Other information:

    Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2021 Service Manual: Schematic Diagrams

    Circuit Diagram SVM System Input/Output 1. Camera input ItemSpecificationLens angle of view190 degreesAngle of viewHorizontal186 degreesVertical135 degreesFunctionProvides the original image of the wide angle image (no additional function)Application locationSame camera applied to the front, rear, left and right 2.

    Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2021 Service Manual: Components and Components Location

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