Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature

Photocells are used for control:

Photocells are used for control:

  • In the mirror glass.
  • On the back of the mirror.

For proper operation:

  • Keep the photocells clean.
  • Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield.
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