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Functions In The Door Mirrors

The functions in the door mirrors (6/62 left) (6/63 right) are controlled from the control panels for the driver door module (DDM) (3/126) or passenger door module (PDM) (3/127) are:

The left door mirror has a temperature sensor for the outside temperature. The signal from the temperature sensor is directly connected to the central electronic module (CEM). The signal is not controlled by the driver door module (DDM) or the passenger door module (PDM).

Setting the mirror position 

Fig 1: Identifying Door Mirror Function Components
GLL156647Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

The position of the mirror is controlled using buttons on the control panel on the driver's side (3/81). The driver door module (DDM) (3/126) transmits a signal directly to the mirror on the driver's side (6/62). When adjusting the mirror on the passenger side (6/63), a signal is transmitted via the driver door module (DDM) to the passenger door module (PDM) (3/127) on the controller area network (CAN). The passenger door module (PDM) transmits the signal to the door mirror.

Memory function (Only C70) 

If the vehicle is equipped with a power seat with memory function for external rear view mirrors, mirror position is stored by two potentiometers.

Signal about position in X-direction and Y-direction is received by Driver door module (DDM) and Passenger door module (PDM), respectively.

When one of the buttons on the control unit for the power driver seat is activated, a signal is sent from Power seat module, left (PSL) (3/26) to Driver door module (DDM) and Passenger door module (PDM), respectively.

These set the external rear view mirrors in stored position. Stored position can also be set depending on which remote control unlocks the vehicle.

Folding in the door mirrors 

Fig 2: Identifying Door Mirror Function Components
GLL156647Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

The mirror is folded by holding the L and R buttons on the control panel (3/81) on the driver's side. A signal is transmitted via the driver door module (DDM) (3/126) to the passenger door module (PDM) (3/127) via the controller area network (CAN). The control modules send the signal on to each door mirror (6/62 and 6/63), which fold each mirror in or out.

Heating the mirrors 

Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Heating Components
GLL139836Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Mirror heating is activated at the same time as rear window heating (there is no rear window heating on the C70). When the switch for heated rear window/ door mirrors is pressed the climate control module (CCM) (3/112) activates rear window heating. At the same time the signal is sent via the controller area network (CAN) to the driver door module (DDM) (3/126) and the passenger door module (PDM) (3/127) to activate the door mirror heating. When the Driver door module (DDM) respectively, Passenger door module (PDM) receive the signal, the outputs for each door mirror are powered (6/62 and 6/63). The function is switched off at the same time as the rear window defrosting. This can happen in three different ways:

Approach lighting/Guide lighting 

Fig 4: Identifying Approach Lighting/Guide Lighting Components
GLL117551Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

The approach lighting is activated using the remote control for the vehicle. The function can only be activated when the ignition is off. When the yellow button on the remote control is pressed, the central electronic module (CEM) (4/56) receives an activation signal which is sent onwards on the controller area network (CAN). The driver door module (DDM) (3/126) and passenger door module (PDM) (3/127) receive the signal and switch on the lighting for the left door mirror (6/62) and the lighting for the right door mirror (6/63). The function is deactivated by pressing the button on the remote control again. A signal is then sent from the central electronic module (CEM) to the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) requesting that the function is switched off. The function is also switched off when the ignition is switched on.

The guide lighting is activated using the left control stalk (the key must be removed from the ignition switch). Steering wheel module (SWM) (3/254) transmits a signal via the controller area network (CAN) to the central electronic module (CEM). When the car is then locked, the central electronic module (CEM) sends a signal onwards via the controller area network (CAN) to the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM), which turn on the lights in the door mirrors. The lights are part of the guide lighting function and remain on for a set time (30, 60 or 90 seconds).

Measuring the outside temperature 

Fig 5: Identifying Door Mirror To CEM
GLL117553Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

The left door mirror has a temperature sensor for the outside temperature. The signal from the temperature sensor is directly connected to the central electronic module (CEM). The signal is not controlled by the driver door module (DDM) or the passenger door module (PDM).

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