Hyundai Kona: Electro Chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Description and operation
Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2020 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Electro Chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Description and operation
| 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.
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| 2. |
The rearward looking sensor detects glaring of the reflecting light
from a vehicle behind.
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| 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)
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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 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.
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| 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.
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Components and components location
Components (1)
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Repair procedures
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.
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Other information:
Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2020 Service Manual: Components and components location
Component Location
1. Audio unit
2. Feeder cable joint connector
3. Roof antenna
4. Front door speaker
5. Rear door speaker
6. Antenna feeder cable
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Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2020 Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
cable.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
3.
Remove the drive airbag module.
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