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Old 05-18-10, 08:23 PM
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Hey all,

Is there a way to confirm whether or not the auto dimming feature is working?

Someone had high beams behind me and I don't notice the mirror dimming even though it was blindingly bright.

The inside mirrors work fine.

Thanks!

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Old 05-18-10, 08:26 PM
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If I'm right, I think the outside mirrors are only included in the luxury package.
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^^^ +1 what she said
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Yup, I have Luxury pack on mine (2010).
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Do your mirrors fold down when reverse? you have parking sensors?

Check your rearview mirror then, there is a button that should activate the auto dimming...or just check the owner's manual
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Originally Posted by heartmyis
If I'm right, I think the outside mirrors are only included in the luxury package.
Luxury package or Sport package


Originally Posted by heartmyis
Do your mirrors fold down when reverse? you have parking sensors?
Half right on that one- reverse down mirrors come with the auto dim (both are only in the Luxury or Sport packages)... the parking sensors are a stand-alone option having nothing to do with anything other than parking sensors.
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Yeah, my mirrors fold down.

I thought the button on the review view mirror only toggles the autodimmer on the rearview mirror.

I'll check the manual, once I can get a hold of it..

Thanks!
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Should have the button right on the Rearview mirror. Should be green when its on.
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The rear view mirror controls the dimming on the side mirrors...If you have tint might not work properly.
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Originally Posted by tC_demon
The rear view mirror controls the dimming on the side mirrors...If you have tint might not work properly.
I agree, I hardly notice mine at all. Honestly I ride with 13% all the way around, minus my front. I ****ing hate that busted half tinted car regulation they have in Cali. I take the fix it tickets and wipe my ahem with it.
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