Gentex NVS - User Manual

GENTEX
CORPORATION
About Your Automatic-Dimming Mirror
Congratulations! Your new automobile is equipped with an Gentex-brand
NVS® (Night Vision Safety™) mirror. During nighttime driving, this safety
feature senses distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you and
automatically dims the mirror to eliminate glare and preserve your vi-
sion. The mirror also displays your compass heading and the exterior
temperature.
LED SWITCH
SENSOR
DISPLAY
To Operate the Auto-Dimming Feature
Push in "C)" switch to turn the Mirror on/off. "Auto Dimming feature" is enabled
when green LED indicator
is on.
To Operate the Compass Feature
1. Push and hold the display "C)" switch for 3 seconds. The visual directional heading
and outside temperature will be displayed.
2. Pushing the "C)" switch a second time for 3 seconds will turn off the visual display.
3.
If the display reads "CAL", calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in a complete
circle at less than five mph.
4. To adjust for Compass Variance:
a. Press the "C)" button for more than 9 seconds or until the current zone number
will appear
in the display.
b. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map.
(See reverse)
c. Press the "C)" button until the new zone number appears in the display.
After you stop pressing the button in, the display will show a compass
direction within a few seconds.
To Operate the Temperature Feature
1. Push and hold the display "C)" switch for 3 seconds. The vehicle's directional
heading and outside temperature will be displayed.
2. Pushing the "C)" switch a second time for 3 seconds will turn off the visual display.
3. The temperature display can be changed to Celsius by depressing the"C)" switch
for 6 seconds, until a
"OC" appears by itself in the display window. Pushing the
"C)" switch again will toggle the display between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Five
seconds of no switch activity returns the display to its normal directional and
temperature reading.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing and damage the mirror.
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Summary

About Your Automatic-Dimming Mirror

Operate Auto-Dimming Mirror Feature

Operate Compass and Temperature Display

Cleaning the Mirror

Troubleshooting Guidelines

Compass Display CAL Error

Resolving the 'CAL' indicator for compass calibration and display errors.

Inaccurate Compass Direction

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect compass readings and magnetic interference.

Temperature Display Issues

Addressing low temperature readings and incorrect units (Celsius/Fahrenheit).

Display Error Codes SC and OC

Diagnosing 'SC' (short circuit) and 'OC' (open circuit) errors in the display.

Compass Zone Adjustment

Compass Calibration Procedure

Installation Preparation

Mirror Removal and Installation

Remove OEM Mirror

Instructions for safely detaching the original mirror from the windshield.

Attach Auto-Dimming Mirror

Steps for mounting the new auto-dimming mirror onto the windshield button.

Route Power Harness to Vehicle

Locate Ignition Power Wire

Finding and identifying the vehicle's switched +12V ignition wire.

Harness Routing to Headliner and A-Pillar

Wiring Connections and Grounding

Connect to Ignition Power

Connecting the mirror's switched power wire to the ignition wire tap.

Connect Ground Wire

Connecting the mirror's ground wire to a suitable vehicle ground point.

Optional Temperature Sensor Installation

Route Temperature Sensor Harness

Connect Temperature Harness to Mirror

Secure Harness Wires

Test Mirror Functionality

Temperature Feature Operation

Gentex NVS Specifications

General

Type	Night Vision System
Technology	Infrared
Night Vision Enhancement	Yes
Power Source	Vehicle's electrical system
Category	Automobile Accessories
Functionality	Enhances driver visibility in low-light conditions
Integration	Integrated with vehicle's display system
Features	Pedestrian detection
Display Type	Vehicle's existing display screen
Compatibility	Varies by vehicle model