Audi A4 2012 - Page 61

CD Note
Curved mirror surfaces (convex or spheri-
cal*) increase your field 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 mirror
to estimate distances of following vehicles
when changing lanes, you could estimate
incorrectly and cause an accident.
(0 Tips
If there should be a malfunction in the
electrical system , you can still adjust the
exterior mirrors by pressing the edge of
the mirror .
Dimming the mirrors
Fig. 65 Aut omati c dimming rearview mirr or•
Manual anti-glare adjustment
.,. Move the small lever (located on the bot-
tom edge of the mirror) to the rear .
Automatically dimming mirrors*
.,. To dim the rearview mirror and both ext eri-
or mirrors, press the @ button. The diode
@ turns on . The rearview and exterior mir-
rors dim automa t ically when light shines on
them, for example from headlights on ave -
hicle to the rear.
_& WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic
dimming mirrors if the glass is broken.
Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes and
respiratory system.
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- Repeated or prolonged exposure to elec-
trolyte can cause irritation to the respira -
tory system, especially among people
with asthma or other respiratory condi-
tions . Get fresh air immediately by leav-
ing the vehicle or, if that is not possible,
open windows and doors all the way.
- If electrolyte gets into the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with large amounts of
clean water for at least 15 minutes;
medical attention is recommended.
- If electrolyte contacts skin, flush affect-
ed area with clean water for at least 15
minutes and then 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.
CD Note
Liquid electrolyte leaking from broken mir-
ror glass will damage any plastic surfaces
it comes in contact with. Clean up spilled
electrolyte immediately with clean water
and a sponge.
@ Tips
- Switching off the dimming function of
the inside rear view mirror also deacti-
vates the automatic dimming function of
the exterior mirrors.
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not
dim when the interior lighting is turned
on or the reverse gear is selected .
- Automatic dimming for the mirror only
operates properly if the sun shade* for
the rear window is not in use or the light
striking the inside mirror is not hindered
by other objects.