Question about auto-dimming mirrors

[stevj]

Currently in a 2010 Tundra and looking to upgrade.

Yesterday I drove a 2019 Sierra Denali so I could compare it to the Silverado and Ram Limited, which I had already driven while waiting for a Denali to appear.

2019 Ram wins for many reasons, mostly for instrument panel layout readability (Sierra was oh so nice, but the instrument panel was way too "busy," requiring me to take too much time from the view out the windshield to feel comfortable), and ease of entry with the Ram's air suspension.
The GM trucks seemed very wide, with their squared-off sheet metal, and I never really felt comfortable that I was centered in my lane.

So before I finalize my option decisions for the Ram, I need to know about the auto-dimming outside mirrors. I do not tow, and do not want the tow mirrors, so this question pertains to the non-tow power folding outside mirrors.
Do both driver and passenger side mirrors dim?

The local salespeople could not tell me with any degree of certainty, could not demonstrate, and I could not find where to shine the very bright LED light that I carry to make even the inside mirror go dim.

Any insight from owners of the non-tow power folding mirrors would be helpful and appreciated.

Steve

 

[Ickabod]

Currently in a 2010 Tundra and looking to upgrade.

Yesterday I drove a 2019 Sierra Denali so I could compare it to the Silverado and Ram Limited, which I had already driven while waiting for a Denali to appear.

2019 Ram wins for many reasons, mostly for instrument panel layout readability (Sierra was oh so nice, but the instrument panel was way too "busy," requiring me to take too much time from the view out the windshield to feel comfortable), and ease of entry with the Ram's air suspension.
The GM trucks seemed very wide, with their squared-off sheet metal, and I never really felt comfortable that I was centered in my lane.

So before I finalize my option decisions for the Ram, I need to know about the auto-dimming outside mirrors. I do not tow, and do not want the tow mirrors, so this question pertains to the non-tow power folding outside mirrors.
Do both driver and passenger side mirrors dim?

The local salespeople could not tell me with any degree of certainty, could not demonstrate, and I could not find where to shine the very bright LED light that I carry to make even the inside mirror go dim.

Any insight from owners of the non-tow power folding mirrors would be helpful and appreciated.

Steve

According to my build sheet, mine comes with "Auto Dim Exterior Driver Mirror". It does not say anything about the passenger mirror.
This is what the manual says:
"The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts."

 

[VaderRebel]

To my knowledge very few vehicles have all 3 mirrors dim. Ram only has driver and rearview.

 

[stevj]

Thanks for the build sheet and manual extract. Guess I should have mentioned I have a copy of the online pdf version of the manual.
Since there can be a significant time lag between writing the manual and actually publishing it for human consumption, I was wondering if anyone on the forum had noticed if their passenger side mirror was a dimming mirror, even though the manual implies that it is not.
The local RAM sales staff is not up to snuff about their product and all my internet searching has not answered this question.

My 2010 Tundra has dimming exterior mirrors both sides.

Steve

 

[2019REBEL]

To my knowledge very few vehicles have all 3 mirrors dim. Ram only has driver and rearview.

I know my 2014 Outdoorsman dims all 3 mirrors but as you said only the drivers and rear view does now.

 

[392DCGC]

To my knowledge very few vehicles have all 3 mirrors dim. Ram only has driver and rearview.

Not true. My Limited w/o trailer mirrors dims all 3 mirrors. Plenty of high end trims in FCA's lineup do this.

 

[fact mechanic]

Not true. My Limited w/o trailer mirrors dims all 3 mirrors. Plenty of high end trims in FCA's lineup do this.

Yep. Mine too.

 

[VaderRebel]

I have been corrected.

 

[KJRam]

My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee dims all 3, I would hope a 2019 does too. Good insight

 

[stevj]

Yeah. My 2000 Grand Cherokee dims all 3 as well.

Thank you all for your responses.
Not long after I posted my question, I found an online option list (of unknown vintage, because it contains options not available on the build-it site) for the 2019 Ram Limited that reads:

MIRRORS, EXTERIOR —
"— 6-x9-inch, powered, chrome, power-folding, heated, auto-dimming,
multifunctional, convex wide-angle insert; includes exterior courtesy lamps,
supplemental turn signal, position memory"

which implies both exterior mirrors will dim.

Steve

 

[Jus Cruisin]

My rear window is tinted so dark my mirrors don't ever seem to dim.

 

[habu987]

My understanding is that Longhorn/Limited have both auto-dim, the rest of the lineup has just the driver side one auto-dim.

 

[Edwards]

Question for anyone with higher trims that have the auto-dimming rear view and side mirrors: How is the on screen (12") button supposed to work? I played with it extensively driving early this morning and cannot figure out what Ram intended and the manual doesn't help.

You can tap the icon to turn it blue and again to make it white (default) but I can't tell which is on or off since the mirrors were dimming and un-dimming on either setting. Tapping the button doesn't appear to do anything in daylight so I had to wait until this morning to fool with it. I also can't figure out where the sensor is for the dimming since my mirror does not look like either in the manual.

 

[202snowman]

Question for anyone with higher trims that have the auto-dimming rear view and side mirrors: How is the on screen (12") button supposed to work? I played with it extensively driving early this morning and cannot figure out what Ram intended and the manual doesn't help.

You can tap the icon to turn it blue and again to make it white (default) but I can't tell which is on or off since the mirrors were dimming and un-dimming on either setting. Tapping the button doesn't appear to do anything in daylight so I had to wait until this morning to fool with it. I also can't figure out where the sensor is for the dimming since my mirror does not look like either in the manual.

Blue - On
White: Off

 

[Edwards]

Blue - On
White: Off

Thanks.
So can you explain why mine dims when off? UConnect bug?

 

[202snowman]

Thanks.
So can you explain why mine dims when off? UConnect bug?

Global warming?

No idea, although I will tell you to turn it off and on and wait a few minutes to see the change....I cycled mine the other day and the outside mirrors take some time to change states

 

[SpeedyV]

Blue - On
White: Off

Then what does orange mean (when in reverse with Surround View and controls showing)? Is that indicating that the auto-dim is being defeated due to being in reverse?

 

[202snowman]

Then what does orange mean (when in reverse with Surround View and controls showing)? Is that indicating that the auto-dim is being defeated due to being in reverse?

I have no idea

 

[Neurobit]

I have no idea

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No, the orange triangle is the blind spot indicator (if you're referring to the mirror itself).

 

[202snowman]

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No, the orange triangle is the blind spot indicator (if you're referring to the mirror itself).

I thought he was referring to something on the screen