What does auto do on rear view mirror?

The auto-dimming rear view mirror offers greater safety when driving at night, as it stops you from being dazzled by traffic travelling behind. It consists of a mirror element and an electronic system that detects light from in front and behind by means of photo sensors.

Are 2008 auto Corvettes fast?

Top speed is a cool 190 mph. The Corvette engineers have also done their best to get you up to speed quicker than before with some transmission improvements. Chevy says the 2008 Corvette automatic now gets to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, quicker than ever before.

How do I know if my mirror is auto-dimming?

On the rear side of the mirror (facing windshield) there’s another sensor which senses light from the front. The easiest way to see if it’s working is, when there’s a car behind you with lights on, cover the front sensor — the mirror should get brighter. Take your hand away from the sensor and it should dim again.

What is the black dot on my rear view mirror?

In the auto glass business it is referred to as the third visor, Just like the Visors above the driver and passenger side of the vehicle it helps block the glare of the suns ray’s and cut down on UV exposure.

How do I stop my rearview mirror from dimming?

Shining the flashlight on this sensor causes immediate auto-dimming to occur (on both mirrors). Placing your thumb (or a piece of tape) over the sensor prevents auto-dimming.

How fast will a 2008 Corvette go?

190 mph
The 2008 Corvette reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph, GM says.

How do I reset my rear view mirror?

Press and hold the TEMP button on your rearview mirror for six seconds. The indicator light to the right of the TEMP button will turn off when the mirror is off. To turn it back on hold the TEMP button again for six more seconds, and the indicator light will come back on.

What are the little black dots around my windshield?

These dots are actually called frits. A frit is a painted black enamel that’s baked around the borders of a windscreen during the manufacturing process. They use those black enamel outside the windshield to block the sun’s ultraviolet rays from melting the adhesive underneath the band.

Why does my rear view mirror have a power button?

When auto-dimming is turned on, your rear view mirror will automatically darken in order to reduce headlight glare. There is a rear light sensor that can detect when a vehicle behind you is shining its headlights toward your mirrors. Anytime the vehicle is started, the auto-dimming feature will be activated.

What kind of car is the 2008 corvette?

Will Cooksey is riding in the passenger seat of this new 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and he’s remembering when he came home from Vietnam, and one of the first things he did was buy a 1969 Vette. He was sufficiently impressed with the car that he went to work for General Motors, hoping that someday, maybe he could build Corvettes.

Who is in the passenger seat of a 2008 corvette?

It’s the center of the Corvette universe. Will Cooksey is riding in the passenger seat of this new 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and he’s remembering when he came home from Vietnam, and one of the first things he did was buy a 1969 Vette.

Which is better a 2008 corvette Z51 or a 2008 Z51?

Even so, we found ourselves driving through the turns 5 to 10 mph faster in the new car than in the old. Because both cars had the same unchanged-for-2008 Z51 suspension package that includes larger brakes, shorter gear ratios, and a stiffer suspension, we didn’t expect such a dramatic difference.

Where is the assembly plant for the 2008 corvette?

We’re behind the wheel of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, and right over there is the assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where a lot more of them will be coming off the line shortly. It’s the center of the Corvette universe.