Turn the knob to the desired position :
Q/ P - In this position , you can adjust the
driver's and front passenger's exterior mirrors
by turning the knob in the desired direction.
(ijjl - The mirrors are heated depending on the
outside temperature.
8 - The exterior mirrors fold in*. You can ad-
just whether or not the mirrors fold in auto-
matically when locking the vehicle using the
radio/MM I*
c::> page 3 7.
Passenger exterior mirror tilt function*
(only with memory for exterior mirrows)
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror tilts
slightly . The knob must be in the
P position
for this to happen .
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by
turning the knob in the desired direction .
When you move out of reverse and into anoth -
er gear, the new mirror position is stored and
assigned to the key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you d rive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or switch the ignition off.
,&. WARNING
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.
(D Note
- If the mirror housing is moved uninten-
tionally (for example, while parking your
vehicle), then you must first fold the mir-
ror electrically. Do not readjust the mir-
ror housing manually. You could damage
the motor which controls the mirror .
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, you must fold the exterior mir-
rors in to reduce the risk of damage to
-
Clear vision 51
the mirrors . Never fold power folding ex-
terior mirrors* by hand. Only fold them
in and out using the power controls.
(D Tips
- The exterior mirror settings are stored
with the memory function*
c::> page 62.
- 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
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Fig. 47 Auto mat ic dimming rearview mirror*
Manual dimming rearview mirror
.. Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror
back .
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
.. Press the button @ c::> fig. 47 . The indicator
light @ turns on . The rearview and exterior*
mirrors dim automatically when light shines
on them, for example from headlights on a
vehicle to the rear.
A WARNING
-
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic
dimming mirrors if the glass is broken.
Electrolyte 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 respiratory condi -
tions. Get fresh a ir immediately by leav-
ing the vehicle or, if that is not possible,
open windows and doors all the way .
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