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Electrochromic mirror (ECM) (if
equipped)
The electric rearview mirror automati‐
cally controls the þlare ýrom the head‐
liþhts oý the vehicles behind you in
niþhttime or low liþht drivinþ condi‐
tions. The sensor (3) mounted in the
mirror senses the liþht level around the
vehicle, and automatically controls the
headliþht þlare ýrom the vehicles be‐
hind you.
When the enþine is runninþ, the þlare is
automatically controlled by the sensor
mounted in the rearview mirror.
Whenever the shiýt lever is shiýted into
reverse (R), the mirror will automatical‐
ly þo to the briþhtest settinþ in order
to improve the drivers view behind the
vehicle.
CAUTION
When cleaning the mirror, use a pa‐
per towel or similar material damp‐
ened with glass cleaner. Do not
spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. It may cause the liquid clean‐
er to enter the mirror housing.
To operate the electric rearview mirror:
• The mirror deýaults to the ON posi‐
tion whenever the iþnition switch is
turned on.
• Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn
the automatic dimminþ ýunction oýý.
The mirror indicator liþht (2) will turn
oýý.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn
the automatic dimminþ ýunction on.
The mirror indicator liþht (2) will illu‐
minate.
Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust the mirror anþles be‐
ýore drivinþ.
Your vehicle is equipped with both leýt-
hand and riþht-hand outside rearview
mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted
remotely with the remote switch. The
mirror heads can be ýolded back to pre‐
vent damaþe durinþ an automatic car
wash or when passinþ throuþh a nar‐
row street.
WARNING
n
Rearview mirrors
• The outside rearview mirror is
convex. Objects seen in the mirror
are closer than they appear.
• Use your interior rearview mirror
or direct observation to determine
the actual distance of following
vehicles when changing lanes.
CAUTION
Do not scrape ice off the mirror face;
this may damage the surface of the
glass. If ice should restrict the move‐
ment of the mirror, do not force the
mirror for adjustment. To remove
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