Inside Mirror
An automatic dimming inside rear view mirror is an available factory-installed option on this vehicle. This mirror features a thin layer of ElectroChromic (EC) material sandwiched between two pieces of conductive glass to make up the face of the mirror. The EC material explains how this mirror also became known as the ElectroChromic Mirror Module (ECMM). The ECMM will automatically change the reflectance of the inside rear view mirror glass to reduce the glare of headlamps approaching the vehicle from the rear while driving during dark or night time conditions. The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect® System. The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing.
The ECMM is a completely self-contained unit that replaces the standard equipment prismatic inside rear view mirror. Besides the mirror glass, the ECMM includes a power switch, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) power indicator, two photocell sensors, the electronic mirror control circuitry and the hardware necessary to communicate as a Local Interface Network (LIN) slave node on the LIN data bus.
The ECMM may also integrate these other optional features:
- Imager Camera - For vehicles equipped with the SmartBeam® Automatic Headlamp High Beam System, a digital imaging camera is integral to the ECMM mounting bracket and shares the LIN data bus communication features of the ECMM.
- Microphones - Stereo microphones are integral to the inside rear view mirror in vehicles equipped with the hands-free phone system. These microphones are located on the top surface of the mirror housing, one to each side of center.
- Assist
- Pressing the ASSIST button will present the customer with three choices. Uconnect™ Care, Vehicle Care or Roadside Assistance. These selection options are presented as soft keys in the RRM display. Selecting any one of these choices will place a call to the selected group. If there are questions about Uconnect™ Services, Uconnect™ Care can be contacted; if there are questions related to vehicle functionality, Vehicle Care can be contacted; or, if Roadside Assistance is needed, a direct call can be made.
- 9-1-1
- Pressing the 9-1-1 button will initiate an emergency call to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates of the vehicle are made available to the emergency operator in the event help needs to be sent. In addition it opens a two way voice channel with the emergency operator allowing communication between the vehicle occupant and the emergency operator.
Hard wired circuitry connects the ECMM to the electrical system of the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by many different methods. These circuits may be connected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system and to the ECMM through the use of a combination of soldered splices, splice block connectors and many different types of wire harness terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
The ECMM cannot be repaired or adjusted. If any component of this unit is ineffective or damaged, the entire ECMM unit must be replaced.