Kia Soul: Description
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Electro Chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Description
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is intended dim
the reflecting light in the rear view mirror. The forward facing sensor
detects brightness of the surroundings, while the rearward looking sensor
is for the light from the rear. The strength of the light in the rear sensor
is used by the mirror to adjust the shading. It ranges from 7 to 85%. 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 looking sensor )
|
Components
...
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 ...
See also:
Cluster Ionizer (FATC only) Description
The cluster ionizer makes disinfection and decomposition of bad smell
from the air-conditioner or inflow air. And it cleans the inside air of a vehicle.
When the ignition switch is ON, the i ...
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this chapter.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine oil contains chemica ...