Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature
The concept
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Photocells are used for control:
▷ In the mirror glass.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
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