Mirror, Inside Rearview

Manual

The inside rear view mirror (17700) is a windshield-mounted, hand-set day/night mirror.

Automatic Dimming

The electronic day/night mirror (Bronco only) changes from the normal state to the non-glare state when glare reaches the inside rear view mirror. This inside rear view mirror mainly functions at night, with limited function at dusk or dawn.

From the non-glare state, the inside rear view mirror will return to the normal state after a short delay. The delay starts when glare goes away, and prevents excessive changing of the inside rear view mirror as traffic moves behind and around the vehicle, or on rolling hills and curves.

The electronic mirror also measures the brightness of the light in front of the vehicle. It automatically makes a correction in the glare state. The automatic function of the inside rear view mirror may be turned off by pushing the switch to the OFF position. It may be turned off in either the normal or non-glare state.

There are two light sensors (photocells) in the inside rear view mirror. The sensor that detects rear glare is located inside a window in the center of the inside rear view mirror. The second light sensor, which determines outside light level, is located on the backside of the inside rear view mirror case.

The inside rear view mirror automatically locks in the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in REVERSE. This feature ensures the view in the inside rear view mirror is clear and bright when backing up.