How Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirrors Work

November 1st, 2023 by

The purpose of auto-dimming rearview mirrors is to reduce the glare that you have while you are driving. It is important to reduce glare because it can make driving quite dangerous. If the glare is reduced, then you will have more time to react. Auto-dimming rearview mirrors have sensors inside of them. These sensors detect glare. Once the glare has been detected, the sensors will send a charge to a gel inside of the mirrors. This charge will reduce the amount of light that is reflected off of the mirror.

Your rearview mirror will continue to get darker until the glare is gone. The type of technology that the rearview mirrors use is called electrochromic technology. There are some vehicles that already have this feature. If you do not have the auto-dimming rearview mirrors on your car, then you may want to get them installed. Visit our service center today at Keller Bros. Ford Lititz in Lititz, PA.

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