Rear View Mirror: Other Ford Flex I

Exterior Mirrors

The main components of the exterior mirrors are

1. Exterior mirror control switch
2. Exterior mirror cover
3. Exterior mirror glass
4. Exterior mirror glass adjustment motor
5. Exterior mirror plastic housing
6. Puddle lamps (optional)

For information on the puddle lamps, Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .

Heated Exterior Mirrors

The exterior mirrors are equipped with a heated mirror glass feature, which heats the mirror glass to remove frost, snow, ice and condensation. The rear window defrost switch controls the operation of the heated exterior mirrors. The heated exterior mirrors only operate when the rear window defrost is on.

Memory Exterior Mirrors

The memory mirror function recalls the preferred positioning of the LH and RH exterior mirror glass. The Driver Seat Module (DSM) monitors the exterior mirror control switch and controls the movement of the RH and LH exterior mirror motors. The memory mirror function is activated by the door mounted switches or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a memory position is recalled by the operator, the LH and RH exterior mirror glass will automatically adjust to the preferred position that is stored in memory. The DSM is capable of setting a DTC for the memory mirror system when a system concern exists.

For information on the DSM and Memory Position Programming, Refer to SEATING .

Interior Mirror

The interior rear view mirror can be equipped with one of the following

1. Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass
2. Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass and microphone

The interior auto-dimming rear view mirror automatically reduces the glare caused by headlamps reflecting in the interior rear view mirror. The interior auto-dimming rear view mirror adjusts the reflectance level of the interior rear view mirror glass to eliminate unwanted glare. The reflectance level of the mirror glass is variable and depends on the amount of rear glare in relation to ambient light conditions in front of the interior mirror. When the forward sensor detects daytime conditions, the rearward sensor is inactive and the interior rear view mirror stays in a high reflectance mode. When the forward sensor detects nighttime conditions, the rearward sensor is active and detects glare from the headlights of vehicles approaching from the rear or other glare-producing light sources. To provide increased visibility when backing up, the interior rear view mirror will automatically return to a high reflectance mode whenever the vehicle is in REVERSE.

The interior rear view mirror is equipped with an integrated compass module. For compass information, calibration or diagnostics, Refer to ELECTRONIC COMPASS .

On vehicles equipped with SYNC®, the interior rear view mirror will be equipped with an integrated microphone. For microphone information or diagnostics, Refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .

The memory exterior mirror control system uses the exterior mirror control switch, Driver Seat Module (DSM) and the LH and RH exterior mirror motors to control the movement of the LH and RH exterior mirror glass. The exterior mirror control switch sends voltage and ground input signals to the DSM . The DSM will provide the appropriate voltage and ground to the requested mirror motor in order to move the mirror motor to the desired position.

The memory mirror function recalls the preferred positioning of the exterior mirrors. Memory is activated by the door mounted switches or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The DSM constantly tracks the exterior mirror position by using the potentiometers in the exterior mirror assembly. The positions remain in memory as long as the DSM retains power. When a memory position is recalled by the operator, the DSM powers the exterior mirror motors simultaneously and monitors the potentiometer circuits. When the stored memory position is reached, the DSM removes the voltage from the motors. If the exterior mirror control switch is operated during a memory recall, the DSM stops the recall and responds to the exterior mirror control switch command.

For information on the DSM and Memory Position Programming, Refer to SEATING .

Heated Exterior Mirror

The rear window defrost switch controls the operation of the heated exterior mirror glass. The heated exterior mirror glass only operates when the rear window defrost system is ON. The heated exterior mirror glass power is supplied by the rear window defrost relay through Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse 49 (10A), which isolates the heated exterior mirror system from the rear window defrost system in the event of a concern.

Exterior Mirrors - Exploded View

Note. LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

Scheme 50

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure(s).