Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Heated Mirrors
Electrically heated outside rear view mirrors are optional equipment on this model. Heated mirrors are available with Memory Mirrors and Rear Window Defogger only. These mirrors feature an electric heating grid located behind the mirror glass of each power operated outside rear view mirror. These heating grids consist of a single resistor wire routed in a grid-like pattern and captured between 2 thin sheets of plastic. When electrical current is passed through the resistor wire, it produces enough heat energy to clear the outside mirror glass of ice, snow or fog. Battery current is directed to the outside mirror heating grid only when the rear window defogger switch is in the ON position.
The heating grid behind each outside mirror glass cannot be repaired and if faulty or damaged, the entire power mirror unit must be replaced.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.