Mirrors
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 provide a larger field of vision.
At low outside temperatures the exterior mirrors are heated automatically.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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 | Adjustment button |
 | Right-hand exterior mirror |
 | Left-hand exterior mirror |
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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 adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button as long as the indicator lamp is lit.
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Press adjustment button up, down, to the right or to the left until the exterior mirror is set to a position which provides you with a good overview of traffic conditions.
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Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically*
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| To fold the exterior mirrors in or out |
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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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Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while the vehicle is in motion; otherwise, they may vibrate.
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Resetting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or has become discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. If this is not done, the exterior mirrors 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.
Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors*
The rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go 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 or the interior lighting is
switched on.
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If incident light
from headlamps cannot strike the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for instance
if the safety net is fitted, the mirror's automatic anti-dazzle function will
not work.
Incident light could then dazzle you. This may distract you from
the traffic conditions, and you may thereby cause an accident. In this case,
adjust the rear-view mirror manually.
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