Kia Forte: 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.
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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 looking sensor
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Components
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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 ...
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Delivery Pipe Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative
(-) cable.
2.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the ...
Description
The hydraulic system consists of oil, an oil filter, an oil pump, and
a valve body (valves and solenoid valves). The oil pump is powered by the engine.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) passes ...
Brake Switch Inspection
1.
Connect a circuit tester to the connector of stop lamp switch,
and check whether or not there is continuity when the plunger of the
stop lamp switch is pushed in an ...
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