Outside mirror control operation

[NJBob]

Hi I am a bit confused on how to operate the outside power mirrors on my Lariat Lux. Specifically the controls on the door. I belive a button on the climate controls turns on and off heated mirrors and heated wiper park. But the ones on the door seem confusing. I did look in the owners manual with no luck. Thanks

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[FriscoTXJoe]

Well, I think the door buttons only control direction.

I have a Lariat Lux as well and i didn't even know we had those other features so yes, the button is hard to find.

 

[NJBob]

The dealer set my mirrors what do the buttons on the very top of the control do?

 

[bbhaag]

The dealer set my mirrors what do the buttons on the very top of the control do?

On my XLT it is the power window lock out for the rear passengers. Not sure if the Lariat trim has different controls.

 

[fossil]

The dealer set my mirrors what do the buttons on the very top of the control do?

the top buttons allow you to select the right or left mirror

 

[bbhaag]

the top buttons allow you to select the right or left mirror

Hmm that that seems weird. I wonder why Ford decided to use a different control layout for the Lariat.

On the XLT the two bottom buttons select either the left or right mirror and the button on top is the window lock out like I mentioned above.

I would have thought they would have made them the same across all trim levels to save costs but Ford gonna Ford I guess. lol

 

[The Weatherman]

What @fossil said.

 

[bbhaag]

Are you guys sure it's different on the Lariat trim? I just checked the owners manual and it also says that the lower left and right buttons are to select the left and right mirror.

At the bottom of the control A is labeled as the left mirror and B is labeled as the right mirror.

 

[Jump Start]

I have a Lariat also, and the mirror button controls are exactly as bbhaag said. the two bottom buttons select left or right. The top buttons lock out the rear windows.

 

[NJBob]

Thank you it is not very intuitive for sure. Did not see that page in the owners manual and did not explain the top buttons. Will play with it tomorrow.

 

[bbhaag]

Thank you it is not very intuitive for sure. Did not see that page in the owners manual and did not explain the top buttons. Will play with it tomorrow.

The reason the top button aka the rear window lockout button is not explained is because it is a separate function. Is it not related to power mirror control.

In the owners manual the rear window lockout is mentioned on page 102. While it does not show the location it does show a picture. If you look at the picture the button in your Maverick will have the same picture on the button.

 

[NJBob]

Thank you very much to take the time for such a thorough response.This explains it perfectly.

 

[jsus]

If this isn’t very intuitive, what mechanism are you used to using to adjust the mirrors? You simply select left or right and then use the directional pad to your liking.

On the driver door, you have…

Very top: locks out passenger window switches - lights up when selected. Note that the icon is a door with an X through the window
Directional pad to move power mirrors
Left and right mirror selectors - light up when selected. Note that the icons are side mirrors sticking out of their respective side, with directional arrows that tell you it lets you move that mirror
Front row windows
Back row windows

Or, per your manual:

ADJUSTING THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

A Left-hand mirror. B Right-hand mirror.

To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle on, with the ignition in accessory mode or the engine running.

1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The control light turns on.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again. The control light turns off.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...ingEnabled=False&userMarket=usa&buildtype=web

LOCKING THE REAR WINDOW CONTROLS

Press the control to lock or unlock the rear window controls. It illuminates when you lock the rear window controls.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...ingEnabled=False&userMarket=usa&buildtype=web

OPENING AND CLOSING THE WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let them play with the power windows. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury. WARNING: When closing the power windows, verify they are free of obstruction and make sure that children and pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

Press the window control switch to open the window. Lift the window control switch to close the window.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise when just one window is open, slightly open the opposite window.
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the window control switch fully and release it. Press again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)
Lift the window control switch fully and release it. Press or lift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.

1. Lift and hold the window control switch until you fully close the door window. Continue to hold the window control switch for a few seconds after you close the window.

1. Release the window control switch.

1. Press and hold the window control switch until you fully open the door window.

1. Release the window control switch.

1. Lift and hold the window control switch until you fully close the window.

1. Test for correct window operation by carrying out the one-touch down and one-touch up features.

Accessory Delay
When you switch the ignition off, the window switches remain operational for several minutes or until you open either front door.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...ingEnabled=False&userMarket=usa&buildtype=web

 

[bbhaag]

If this isn’t very intuitive, what mechanism are you used to using to adjust the mirrors? You simply select left or right and then use the directional pad to your liking.

On the driver door, you have…

Very top: locks out passenger window switches - lights up when selected. Note that the icon is a door with an X through the window
Directional pad to move power mirrors
Left and right mirror selectors - light up when selected. Note that the icons are side mirrors sticking out of their respective side, with directional arrows that tell you it lets you move that mirror
Front row windows
Back row windows

Hey go easy man. Not everyone here has an A+ on how vehicles work. We have a lot of older members here on MTC that might not be accustomed to how newer vehicles operate.

For example we had two members in this thread who were not sure about it. @fossil, and @The Weatherman were not sure on how the mirror controls work and just like the OP they have Lariat trims.

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