Kia Sorento: Description

The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for dimming the reflecting light from a vehicle behind at night, in order the user not to be dazzled by the light. The forward facing sensor detects brightness of the surroundings, while the rearward looking sensor the strength of the reflecting light so that adjusts the reflexibility of the mirror in the range of 7~85%. But, when the reverse gear is engaged, it stops functioning.

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Automatic-dimming Function

To protect your vision during nighttime driving, your mirror will automatically dim upon detecting glare from the vehicles traveling behind you. The auto-dimming function can be controlled by ...

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Specification
Pressure [kPa (kgf/cm², psi)] Output Voltage (V) 20.0 (0.20, 2.9) 0.79 46.7 (0.47, 6.77) 1.84 101.3 (1.03, 14.7) 4.0 ...

Special driving conditions
Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions: Drive cautiously and allow extra ...

Ignition Coil Inspection
1. Measure the primary coil resistance between terminals (+) and (-). Standard value: 0.62Ω ± 10% ...