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.
Rear View Mirrors - Overview
Overview
Exterior, Manual
This vehicle may be equipped with LH and RH manual mirrors. The manual mirror system allows the exterior mirrors and exterior mirror glass to be positioned manually.
Exterior, Power
This vehicle may be equipped with LH and RH power mirrors. The power mirror system allows the exterior mirror glass to be positioned electronically.
Exterior, Heated
This vehicle may be equipped with LH and RH heated mirror glass and with a LH and RH heated spotter glass. The heated mirror glass feature heats the mirror glass to remove frost, snow, ice and condensation.
Exterior, Memory
This vehicle may be equipped with memory mirrors. The memory mirror feature allows the driver to recall or save the preferred positioning of the LH and RH mirror glass.
Exterior, Power Folding
This vehicle may be equipped with LH and RH power folding mirrors. The power folding mirror feature allows the exterior mirrors to be electronically folded and unfolded.
Exterior, Power Telescoping
This vehicle may be equipped with LH and RH power telescoping mirrors. The power telescoping mirror feature allows the exterior mirrors to be electronically extended or retracted.
Exterior, Turn Signals
The LH and RH exterior mirrors may be equipped with a mirror-mounted turn signal assembly. For repair procedures and information on the mirror-mounted turn signals, Refer to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description .
Exterior, Parking Lamps
The LH and RH exterior mirrors may be equipped with a parking lamp. For repair procedures and information on the mirror-mounted parking lamps, Refer to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description .
Exterior, Spot Lamps
The LH and RH exterior mirrors may be equipped with a mirror-mounted spot lamp assembly. For repair procedures and information on the mirror-mounted spot lamps, Refer to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description .
Exterior, Puddle Lamps
The LH and RH exterior mirrors may be equipped with a puddle lamp. For repair procedures and information on the mirror-mounted puddle lamps, Refer to: Interior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description .
Exterior, BLIS ®/ CTA Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
The LH and RH exterior mirrors may be equipped with a BLIS ®/ CTA LED. For repair procedures and information on the mirror-mounted BLIS ®/ CTA Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), Refer to: Blind Spot Information System - System Operation and Component Description .
Exterior, Side Cameras
The LH and RH exterior mirrors may be equipped with a side camera. For repair procedures and information on the mirror-mounted side camera, Refer to: Parking Aid - System Operation and Component Description .
Interior
This vehicle may be equipped with a manual or auto-dimming interior rear view mirror. The manual dimming interior mirror has a lever at the bottom of the mirror assembly that must be pushed forward or pulled rearward to change the reflectance of the interior mirror glass. During nighttime conditions, the auto-dimming interior mirror automatically darkens the mirror glass when headlamps are detected from behind the vehicle to reduce unwanted glare.
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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.