Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
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adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
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fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the vehicle's drive system.
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WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
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Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 109).
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Exterior mirror on the front-passenger side:
press button ;.
Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but-
ton :.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding but-
ton lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected exterior
mirror using button = as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
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Press button = up, down, or to the right or
left until you have adjusted the exterior mirror
to the correct position. You should have a
good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field
of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated at low outside
temperatures. Heating takes a maximum of ten
minutes.
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You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
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Move the exterior mirror into the correct posi-
tion manually.
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
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WARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-
matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
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Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
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Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
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If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
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If electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
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Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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