Tinted driver side mirror?
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Tinted driver side mirror?
Does anyone else have this? I was driving last night and when i went to switch lanes i could barely see out of my drivers side mirror. My passenger side mirror was fine.
Then this morning i noticed like a film covering 90% of it, but in the daytime it wasnt tinted. Whats the purpose of this?
Then this morning i noticed like a film covering 90% of it, but in the daytime it wasnt tinted. Whats the purpose of this?
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To prevent glare. Auto-dimming mirrors are part of P1, your rear view mirror also auto dimms at night. I don't know if it can be turned off or not.
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Hey thanks guys. I will try to get used to it but it was strange that i was barely able to see. Maybe i wont get my windshield tinted haha.
Why isnt the passenger side equipped with that? I figure it would make sense no>?
Why isnt the passenger side equipped with that? I figure it would make sense no>?
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im not sure about a switch to turn it off but there is a small sensor in the middle your rearview mirror...if you cover it up with something your mirrors will not dim
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if only only mirror side was dimmed it was probably because the sensor only detected light on that side. It is really helpful when light is hitting directly in your eyes. I don't believe there is a way to turn it off, only maybe if you manipulate the sensor.
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at night what else do you need to see other than the headlights of the cars behind you?
i think it's a matter of just gettin used to it.
i do know some ppl who hate that it dims tho.
i think it's a matter of just gettin used to it.
i do know some ppl who hate that it dims tho.
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it is only on the driver's side which is weird because my other cars have it on both sides. just a cost saving thing.
also i dont think there is a switch, i cant find it anywhere
also i dont think there is a switch, i cant find it anywhere