Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TRANSIT CONNECT L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEMIRRORSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0L
Mirrors: Description and Operation
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0LSECTION Description and Operation
Rear View Mirrors
The main components of the exterior rear view mirrors are the following:
- Manually adjusted exterior mirror glass
- Exterior mirror glass
- Exterior mirror glass (blind spotter)
- Exterior mirror plastic housing
- Exterior mirror control switch (optional- power mirrors only)
- Heated exterior mirror glass (optional)
Heated Exterior Rear View Mirrors
The power exterior rear view mirrors are equipped with heated mirror glass, which heats the mirror glass to remove frost, snow, ice and condensation. The rear window defrost/heated mirror switch controls the operation of the heated exterior rear view mirrors. The heated exterior rear view mirrors are heated for a period of 10 minutes when the rear window defrost/heated mirror switch is activated.
Interior Rear View Mirror
The interior rear view mirror is a manually positioned day/night mirror.
Vehicles equipped with the rear video camera system displays the rear video camera image in a portion of the interior rear view mirror. For information on the rear video camera system, refer to Collision Avoidance and Parking Assist Systems.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.