If equipped with power mirrors, the control switch is located on the instrument panel to the left of the headlamp switch.
The power mirrors are connected to battery feed at all times. Each mirror head contains 2 electric motors, 2 drive mechanisms, an electric heating element, and the mirror glass. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional memory system, each mirror head also contains both a horizontal and a vertical motor position sensor. One motor and drive controls mirror up-and-down movement, and the other controls right-and-left movement.
Optional heated outside mirrors are available. Heated mirror is activated whenever the rear defogger is on. A timer turns off mirror heater after about 10 minutes. For more information, see WINDOW DEFOGGER & HEATED MIRRORS - CARAVAN, TOWN & COUNTRY, & VOYAGER article.
Description
An automatic dimming inside day/nigh rear view mirror and an automatic dimming driver side outside rear view mirror are available factory-installed options on this model. The automatic day/night mirror is able to automatically change its reflectance. A thin layer of electrochromic material between 2 pieces of conductive glass make up the face of the mirror. Two photocell sensors are used to monitor light levels and adjust the reflectance of the mirror to reduce the glare of headlamps approaching the vehicle from the rear.
Operation
Note. The mirror always defaults to an ON state upon ignition.
The ambient photocell sensor faces forward, to detect the outside light levels. A second sensor faces rearward to detect the light level received through the vehicles back window. When the difference between the 2 light levels becomes too great (the light level received at the rear of the mirror is much higher than that at the front of the mirror), the mirror begins to darken.
The mirror switch allows the driver a manual control of whether the automatic dimming feature is operational. When AUTO is selected a small Light Emitting Diode (LED), to the right of the mirror switch, is illuminated. The automatic dimming feature will only operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The mirror also senses the backup lamp circuit, and will automatically disable its self-dimming feature whenever the transmission gear selector is in the Reverse position.
The driver side automatic dimming mirror is standard with the automatic dimming inside mirror. The signal to control the dimming of that mirror is generated by the automatic day/night inside rear view mirror circuitry. That signal is then delivered to the driver side outside rear view mirror on a hard wired circuit.
The automatic day/night mirror cannot be repaired. If faulty or damaged, the entire inside rear view mirror assembly must be replaced.
These vehicles may be equipped with Power Foldaway Mirrors. This feature allows both the driver and passenger side view mirrors to fold inward (retract) on demand. The vehicle has an additional switch located on the steering column that controls the folding function of the mirror assembly.
The foldaway side view mirror is attached to the vehicle's door in the same manner as mirrors without the foldaway option. The foldaway mirrors unique option is the internal motor which allows the mirrors to fold inward on demand. The foldaway mirror motor is not serviceable separately and if a motor is found to be faulty, the entire side view mirror must be replaced.
When the mirror retract switch is depressed, both of the side view mirrors will fold inward, making the overall width of the vehicle the smallest possible. This can be helpful where parking space is a absolute minimum. When the driver's door is opened, only the driver's door mirror will unfold. If the passenger door is opened, both mirrors will unfold. The power fold away mirror system consists of the following components: mirror switch, side view mirror, relay, wires and fuse.