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Tinted Glass
Deep-tinted rear door, quarter and liftgate windows are standard. The liftgate window is somewhat more transparent than the side windows for driver visibility. This glass, which is also used on Dakota, reduces the transmission of infrared energy 15 percent and ultraviolet energy by 2 to 4 percent compared to conventional tinted glass. For durability, the tinting agent is molded into the glass, rather than applied to the surface. Its use enhances exterior appearance because the glass has a dark color rather than a mirror-like finish. The absence of a mirror coating also improves outward visibility at night.
Conventional tinted glass is standard in all windows with SLT equipment. The windshield includes a customary deeply tinted upper band.
Rearview Mirrors
Large area and outboard mounting on aerostyle arms give the mirrors an outstanding field of view. Power operation controlled by a switch on the driver's door is optional. For stability, the mirrors are attached to the reinforced pillar area of the door at the lower front corner of the window opening, rather than to the door outer panel. Mirror housing and arm shape minimize wind noise. The housings and arms are molded of impact and ultraviolet light-resistant black plastic for long life with good appearance. Their grained finish resists wax and dirt buildup to maintain long-term appearance.
The 6 x 9-inch power mirrors are the largest mirrors available in the class. Larger area and outboard mounting gives them a field of view unsurpassed by any vehicle in the class - 25 percent bigger than that provided by domestic competitors. Hinged mounting arms fold forward or back to resist damage. The normal position has a detent to permit easy reestablishment of normal mirror position after folding.
See also Power Mirrors under Secondary Controls below.
A conventional day-night inside rearview mirror is standard. An automatic dimming day-night mirror is available. These are the same mirrors used by Dakota. The automatic dimming mirror helps ease nighttime driving strain by reducing glare. It dims to the level needed while providing rearward visibility appropriate to operating conditions and allows the driver to concentrate on driving without concern for the glare of following headlamps. It has true gray-scale light absorption, becoming progressively darker as the intensity of incoming light increases and returning automatically to normal reflectance when intensity decreases. The mirror consists of a thin layer of electrochromic gel sandwiched between two pieces of glass. The amount of reflected light is reduced by darkening the gel. The intensity of incoming light is measured by a photocell and electronic circuitry in the mirror. A variable electrical current passing through the gel darkens it in proportion to the light intensity. The self-dimming feature may be turned on or off by pressing a button on the lower surface of the mirror housing. The button has a lighted band that shows when it is on. To aid visibility when backing up at night, the mirror automatically switches to full reflectance when the transmission is shifted into Reverse.
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