What is the button on my rear view mirror for?
The button that displays a circle turns the auto-dimming feature off. It really is that simple, and you can use your rear view mirror just fine regardless of how you set the auto-dimming feature.
How do I change my rear view mirror to night mode?
The night setting is designed to reduce glare from bright headlights, and should always be used at night. It also provides less clarity, so it should never be used during the day time. To turn the night setting on, pull the tab at the base of the rearview mirror towards the back of the car.
How do I turn on my rear view mirror?
If you have a manual rearview mirror, there’s a switch or tab at the bottom. It should move up and down. Changing the switch’s position changes the way the mirror works.
How does the auto dimming rear view mirror work?
The mirror itself darkens when a light source hits it, thanks to electrochromism (which is why auto-dimming mirrors are also called electrochromic mirrors). An electrochromic material changes colour when charged by an electrical current. Send voltage through it, and it darkens. Remove the voltage, and it lightens.
How do I adjust the temperature on my rear-view mirror?
Press and hold the TEMP button on your rearview mirror for six seconds. The indicator light to the right of the TEMP button will turn off when the mirror is off. To turn it back on hold the TEMP button again for six more seconds, and the indicator light will come back on.
Do all rear-view mirrors have night mode?
Virtually all rearview mirrors include an anti-glare function, commonly called a “day-night” mirror. When headlights behind you reflect off the mirror, you can adjust it – or it adjusts automatically, depending on the mirror – to reduce the glare.
Why is my rearview mirror blue?
If sunlight hits the mirror sensor on your inside rear view mirror, it thinks there are bright headlights behind you and dims the mirrors, inside rear view and outside drivers side giving a fairly dark blue tint.
How do you fix a cloudy rear view mirror?
Clean the mirror with glass cleanser, shaving cream, or vinegar. Once you’ve removed dirt and gunk from the mirror, you’ll be able to see better where the mirror is clear or cloudy. Then wipe the surface of the mirror with glass cleanser, shaving cream, or vinegar until the cloudiness disappears.
How do I know if my mirror is auto-dimming?
The easiest way to see if it’s working is, when there’s a car behind you with lights on, cover the front sensor — the mirror should get brighter. Take your hand away from the sensor and it should dim again.