5 4 Clear v ision
Depending on outside temperature and vehi-
cle speed, the mirror surfaces are heated until
the ignition is switched off - even if the rotary
knob is no longer in position @ .
You are well-advised to fold the exterior mir-
rors in when maneuvering in tight spaces or
when leaving the car parked close to other ve-
hicles.
(D Note
- Curved mirror surfaces (convex or spheri-
cal*) increaseyourf ield of view. Remem-
ber that vehicles or other objects will ap-
pear smaller and farther away than when
seen in a flat mirror. If you use this mir-
ror to est imate distances of following ve-
hicles when changing lanes, you could
estima t e incorrect ly and cause an acci-
dent.
(D Tips
If the re should be a malfunction in the
electrical system, you can still adjust the
exterior mirrors by pres sing t he edge of
the mirror.
Dimming the mirrors
Fig. 56 Automatic dimm ing rearview mirro r•
Manual anti-glare adjustment
• Move the small lever (located on the bot-
tom edge of the mirror) to the rear.
Automatically dimm ing mirrors*
• To dim the rearview mirror and both exteri-
or mirrors, press the ® button. The diode
@ turns on. The rearview and exterior mir-
rors dim automatically when light sh ines on
them, for examp le from headlights on ave-
hicle to the rear.
A WARNING
Electro lyte fluid can leak from automatic
dimming mirrors if the glass is broken.
Electro lyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes and
respiratory system.
- Repeated or prolonged exposure to elec-
trolyte can cause irritation to the respira-
tory system, especially among people
with asthma or other resp iratory condi-
tions. Get fresh air immediately by leav-
ing the vehicle or, if that is not possib le,
open windows and doors all the way.
- If electrolyte gets into the eyes, flus h
them thoroughly with large amounts of
clean water fo r at least 15 minutes;
medical attention is recommended.
- If electrolyte contac ts skin, flush affect-
ed area with clean water for at least 15
minutes and the n wash affected area
with soap and water; medical attention
is recommended. Thoroughly wash af-
fected clothing and shoes before reuse.
- If swallowed and person is conscious,
rinse mouth with water for at least 15
minutes. Do not induce vomiting unless
instructed to do so by medical professio-
nal. Get medical attention immediately.
(D Note
Liquid electrolyte leaking from broken mir-
ror glass will damage any plastic surfaces
it comes in contact with. Clean up spilled
electrolyte imme diately with clean water
and a sponge.
(D Tips
- Switching off the dimming function of
the inside rear view mirror also deacti-
vates the automatic dimming function of
the exter ior mirrors.
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not
dim when the inte rior lighting is t urned
on or the reverse ge ar is sele cted. .,.
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