Mirrors
Before starting off, adjust the mirrors in such a way that you can get a good overview of road and traffic conditions.
Rear-view mirror
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Adjust the rear-view mirror manually.
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Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle)
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Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle switch forwards or back.
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Rear-view mirror (automatic anti-dazzle*)
The rear-view mirror automatically goes into anti-dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and incident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if reverse gear is engaged and the interior lighting is switched on.
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If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for instance by objects in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-dazzle function will not operate.
Incident light could then dazzle you. This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident. In this case, adjust the rear-view mirror manually.
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Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an automatic anti-dazzle mirror breaks.
Electrolyte is an aggressive irritant and must not be allowed to come into contact with your skin, eyes or respiratory organs.
If electrolyte comes into contact with your eyes or skin, rinse thoroughly with clean water immediately. Consult a doctor if necessary.
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If electrolyte comes into contact with the vehicle paintwork, immediately rinse off the undried liquid completely with clean water. It will otherwise result in damage to the paintwork.
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Exterior mirrors
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The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image. Objects are actually closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from vehicles driving behind and cause an accident, e.g. when changing lane. For this reason, make sure of the actual distance from the vehicle driving behind by glancing over your shoulder.
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The convex exterior mirrors give a larger field of vision.
At low outside temperatures, the exterior mirrors are heated automatically.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
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Press button  for the right-hand exterior mirror or button  for the left-hand exterior mirror.
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The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can only adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button as long as the indicator lamp is lit.
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Press adjustment button up, down, or to the left or right until you have adjusted the exterior mirror to the correct position.
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Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically*
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Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
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Briefly press button .
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Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
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Resetting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or has become discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. Otherwise, they will not fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the on-board computer more.
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Make sure that the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock.
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Briefly press button .
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Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically*
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer more:
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The exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
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The exterior mirrors fold out again automatically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front-passenger door.
