Operation

Mirrors

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Exterior rear-view mirrors

The outer part of the mirror, despite some distortion, provides a wider field of view than the inner part. As a result, the rear viewing angle increases and the so-called blind spot is reduced.

The passenger-side mirror has a larger radius of curvature than the driver-side mirror. Objects reflected in this mirror are actually closer than they appear. Therefore, it is less suitable for judging the distance to vehicles approaching from behind.

The same applies to the outer part of both mirrors.◄

1 Регулировка

1 Adjustment
2 Mirror selection switch;

automatic mirror tilt for parking switch, see "Passenger-side mirror tilt down"

3 Folding and unfolding of mirrors. For programming mirror positions, see the section "Memory function for seat, mirror and steering wheel positions".

Manual Adjustment

If necessary, the mirror positions can be adjusted manually by holding their edges.

Folding and unfolding the mirrors

By pressing button 3, you can alternately fold and unfold the mirrors at vehicle speeds up to 30 km/h. This may be useful, for example, in car washes, on narrow streets, or when manually folded mirrors need to be returned to their normal position.

Folded mirrors automatically unfold when speed exceeds 40 km/h.

To avoid damage, fold the mirrors manually or using button 3 before driving into an automatic car wash to reduce the vehicle's width.◄

Automatic heating

Heating of both outside rear view mirrors switches on automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.

Interior Rear View Mirror

В темное время суток поверните ручку, чтобы уменьшить слепящее действие света

At night, turn the knob to reduce the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you.

About the auto-dimming mirror.

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