Hyundai Sonata: Description and Operation
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 and Components Location
Components
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Check it by the procedure below to see if the function of the ECM is normal.
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Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
2.
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See also:
Front Door. Repair procedures
Replacements
Door Trim Replacement
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Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
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Panorama sunroof
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control lever located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted ...
