Auto-dimming rearview mirrors employ electrochromic technology to adjust to light conditions and minimize glare automatically. With this technology, a gel gets positioned between two layers of glass within the mirror, and the gel undergoes a color change when an electric current is applied. This innovative design allows the gel to transition from clear to dark depending on the current applied to it, adapting to varying light levels for enhanced visibility and reduced glare.
In low-light conditions with high glare, a signal prompts the activation of an electric current, causing the gel to darken and dim the mirror. Once the glare diminishes, the current ceases, allowing the gel to clear up. This dynamic process ensures optimal visibility by adapting the mirror's tint to changing light situations.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrors enhance safety, comfort, and convenience while driving at night, reducing eye strain and fatigue for improved reaction time and alertness. Test drive a new Kia model today at Jeff Wyler Kia in Springfield, OH.