Kia Sportage: Inside rearview mirror / Electric chromatic mirror (ECM)
The electric rearview mirror automatically controls the glare from the headlights
of the vehicles behind you in nighttime or low light driving conditions. The sensor
mounted in the mirror senses the light level around the vehicle and automatically
controls the headlight glare from the vehicles behind you.
When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor
mounted in the rearview mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted into reverse (R), the mirror will automatically
go to the brightest setting in order to improve the drivers view behind the vehicle.
CAUTION - Cleaning mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. It may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
To operate the electric rearview mirror:
- The mirror defaults to the ON position whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
- Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the automatic dimming function off.
The mirror indicator light (2) will turn off.
- Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the automatic dimming function on. The
mirror indicator light (2) will illuminate.
Make this adjustment before you start driving and while the day/night lever (3)
is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever (3) toward you to reduce the glare from the headlights
of the ve ...
To operate the electric rearview mirror
Press the I button (1) to turn the automatic- dimming function on. The mirror
indicator light will illuminate.
Press the O button (2) to turn the automati ...
Other information:
Component Location
1. Cap
2. Nut
3. Wiper arm & blade
4. Cowl top cover
5. Bolt
6. Wiper motor & linkage assembly
7. Wiper motor connector
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Adjustment
Description
The friction material inside the coupling will degrade over time. Therefore,
corresponding compensation values must be referenced and entered after replacing
the controller or the coupling.
Compensation Requirement and Procedure
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