Kia Optima: Description
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for dimming the reflecting light from a vehicle behind at night, Preventing glare from the light. The forward facing sensor detects brightness of the surroundings, while the rearward looking sensor detects the strength of the reflecting light and 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 Switch3. Rearward looking sensor 4. Forward looking sensor
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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 ...
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Components and Components Location
Components Location
1. Drive shaft
2. Lower arm
3. Front disk
4. Front strut assembly
5. Steering gearbox
6. Front stabilizer bar
7. Sub frame
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Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust mirror angles before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both lefthand and right-hand outside rearview mirrors.
The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the remote switch. The ...
Antenna Coil. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the steering column upper
and lower shrouds after loosening the screws (3EA).
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