_& WARNING
Broken glass of automatic dimming m irror
can cause electrolyte fluid leakage. Elec-
trolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes, and res-
piratory system .
- Repeated or prolonged exposure to elec-
trolyte can cause irritation to the resp ira-
tory system, espec ially among people
with asthma or other respiratory condi-
tions. Get fres h air immedia t ely 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 thoro ughly with large amounts of
clean water for at least 15 min utes;
med ical attent ion is recommended.
- If e lectrolyte contacts sk in, 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
min utes . Do not induce vom it ing unless
inst ructed to do so by medical professio-
nal. Get medical atten t ion immediately.
CD Note
liquid electro lyte leaked from a broken
m irror glass will damage any plastic surfa-
ces it comes in contact with. Clean up spil-
led electro lyte immediately wit h clear wa-
t er and a sponge.
(D Tips
- If you switch off the automatic dim·
ming function on th e inside mirror , au-
tomati c dimming of the out side mirror s
will likewi se be disabled .
- Check to make sure there are no objects
preventing light from reaching the inside
mirro r.
- Do not attach any sticke rs to t he wind -
sh ield in front of t he two light sensors,
as this would interfere with both the au -
tomatic operation of the headlights and
Clear vi sion 63
the automatic dimming of the inside
mirror(s) .
Outside mirrors
The outsid e mirrors are electrically adjusted .
Fig. 73 Forward sect ion of driver's armrest: powe r mir-
ror control s
Adjusting the outside mirrors
.,. Turn the adjust ing knob to position © (driv-
er 's side) or in pos ition ® (passenger side)
r::!) fig. 73.
... Press t he knob in t he appropriate dire ction
to move the mirror surface so that you have
a good view to the rear .
Heated mirrors
... Turn the knob to position @ .
Folding both out side mirro rs flat*
.,. Turn the knob to @ .
Depend ing on the outside temperature, the
mirror surfaces are heated until the ignition is
switched off - even if the knob is no longer in
pos ition @ .
You are we ll-advised to fold* the outside mir-
rors in maneuvering in tight spaces or when
leaving the car parked close to other vehicles.
CD Note
- Curved (i.e. convex) mirror surfaces in-
crease yo ur field of view. Remember that
vehicles or other objects will appear
smaller and farther away than when
seen in a flat m irror. If you use this mir-
ror to estimate distances of following ve-
hicles when chang ing lanes, you could ..,.