Land Rover Defender: Rear View Mirrors - Component Location, Overview
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2
NOTES:
- Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicle is shown. Left Hand Drive (LHD) vehicle is similar.
- Vehicle with 5 doors is shown. Vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
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- Driver door mirror
- Passenger door mirror
- Rear View Mirror (RVM) or clear sight RVM (if equipped)
COMPONENT LOCATION - 2 OF 2
NOTES:
- RHD vehicle is shown. LHD vehicle is similar.
- Vehicle with 5 doors is shown. Vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
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- Clear sight RVM camera (if equipped)
- Driver door switchpack
- Passenger Door Control Module (PDM)
- Driver Door Control Module (DDM)
- Driver seat memory switchpack (if equipped)
OVERVIEW
The RVMs consist of:
- A door mirror on each front door.
- A RVM or a clear sight RVM on the front area of the roof.
RVM
The RVM is available in 2 different variants, depending on vehicle specification:
- Manual dimming
- Automatic dimming.
NOTES:
- HomeLink is a registered trademark owned by Gentex Corporation.
- Additional HomeLink information can be found at www.HomeLink.com\landrover.
Depending on vehicle specification, the automatic dimming RVM may also incorporate a HomeLink.
CLEAR SIGHT RVM
The clear sight RVM combines a wide angle camera with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) integrated into an automatic dimming RVM. The driver is able to see traffic conditions behind the vehicle through the LCD.
The clear sight RVM has 2 modes:
- Clear sight RVM camera mode (wide angle camera view mode)
- Conventional RVM mode.
In either of the modes, the clear sight RVM has an automatic dimming function. Light sensors are installed on the front and rear of the RVM surround case. The sensors control the automatic dimming feature to reduce glare from the headlamps of the vehicles behind.
Depending on vehicle specification, the clear sight RVM may also incorporate a HomeLink.
DOOR MIRRORS
The door mirrors on all models comprises the following features:
- Electrical adjustment
- Electrical heating
- Side repeater lamps.
The left door mirror comprises the Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) sensor.
Depending on vehicle specification the door mirrors may also include the following:
- Memory recall
- Reverse dipping
- Automatic dimming
- Power fold
- Wade sensors
- Approach lamps
- Proximity cameras
- Warning indicators for Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).
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Rear View Mirrors - Description
RVM
The RVM consists of RVM glass in a housing that connects to a mounting
bracket by a ball joint. The mounting
bracket is attached to the front area of the roof and concealed by 2 covers.
Manual Di
Rear View Mirrors - Operation
DOOR MIRROR ADJUSTMENT
Door mirror adjustment is enabled:
In Power Mode 6 (ignition ON).
For up to 5 minutes after Power Mode 4 (accessory (vehicle unlocked and
Smart Key present) ).
When the dr
Rear View Mirrors - Control Diagram
CONTROL DIAGRAM - 1 OF 3 - DOOR MIRRORS
A = HARDWIRED: O = LIN: AX = FLEXRAY: AZ = HS CAN BODY SYSTEMS BUS.
DDM
PCM
TCM
Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM)
BCM/ GWM
DSM
PDM
Passenger door mi
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Portable media safety
Make sure the following warnings and
cautions have been read and fully
understood before using any of the
portable media controls or features.
Failure to use the portable media controls
or features safely could result in an
accident, leading to serious injury, death
or damage to the vehicle and its
Instrument panel menu operation
Do not operate the instrument panel
menu controls while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause driver
distraction. Driver distraction may cause
an accident, leading to serious injury or
death.
The instrument panel's display settings
and some vehicle features can be
configured using the instrume
