Cars come equipped with a variety of features, including auto-dimming rearview mirrors. These mirrors can fall into the vehicle's safety feature category because they help reduce the glare from cars that are behind you, improving your visibility. While auto-dimming mirrors may sound beneficial, it's a good idea to understand how they work.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrors use a process known as electrochromism. When these mirrors detect a light source, the mirrors darken. The three most significant components of an auto-dimming mirror are ambient and glare sensors and a control unit.
Automatic dimming rearview mirrors differ from standard mirrors because auto-dimming mirrors don't have to be flipped up to reduce glare. Auto-dimming rearview mirrors decrease driver fatigue, reduce eye strain, promote safe driving, and improve night visibility. The primary purpose of these mirrors is to turn the rearview mirror glass from clear to tinted once light is detected. Check out our inventory today at Team Hodges Inc in West Branch, MI.