Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Lights and vision

Interior mirror

In this manual: Lights and vision
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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Fig. 78 Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror

Fig. 79 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The driver must adjust the interior mirror so that they can see clearly through the rear window.

The driver’s rear view may be restricted or completely obscured by objects such as a sunblind on the rear window, items of clothing stowed on the luggage compartment cover, or a rear window that is covered in ice, snow or dirt.

Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror

  • Basic position: the lever on the lower part of the mirror is pointing towards the windscreen.
  • Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function .

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror

Key for :

  1. Indicator lamp.
  2. Switch.
  3. Sensor for determining light incidence.
  4. Sensor for determining light incidence from the front.

The automatic anti-dazzle function is switched on and off using the switch in the interior mirror ② A. The indicator lamp ① A will light up when the automatic anti-dazzle function is switched on.

There are 2 sensors in the interior mirror housing.

  • One sensor on the side facing the windscreen to measure light incidence from the rear ③ A.
  • One sensor on the side facing the windscreen to measure light incidence from the front ④ B.

When the ignition is switched on, the interior mirror will darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives.

If the light on the sensor is hindered or interrupted, e.g. by a sunblind, the automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror will not function or will not function correctly.

The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactivated when reverse gear is engaged or if an interior or reading light is switched on.

Do not attach external navigation devices to the windscreen or near interior automatic anti-dazzle mirrors .

The illuminated display from an external navigation device can lead to functional impairment of the interior automatic anti-dazzle mirror and cause accidents or serious injuries.
  • You may not be able to precisely determine the distance from vehicles travelling behind you or from other objects if the automatic anti-dazzle function is impaired.

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