Heated Mirrors (Service Information): Operation

When equipped, the heated mirror system is activated when the rear window defogger Electronic Backlight (EBL) system is turned on. Refer to OPERATION . When the heated mirror system is activated, an electric heater grid located behind the glass of each outside rear view mirror becomes energized and produces heat to help clear the mirror of ice, snow, or fog.

If the outside mirror heating grids are both inoperative. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ELECTRIC BACK LIGHT (EBL) SYSTEM .

The heating grid behind each outside mirror glass cannot be repaired and the mirror assembly must be replaced if the heating grid is found inoperative or damaged. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, REMOVAL .