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cle. These areas outside the ﬁeld of view are

known as the blind spot. Other road users and

objects may be in the blind spot.

Abnormal operation of the rain and light

sensor

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect rain su-

ciently and may not activate the windscreen

wipers.

The possible causes of anomalies and errone-

ous interpretations in the sensitive surface area

››› Fig. 76 of the rain sensor are, among others:

WARNING

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If necessary, switch on the windscreen

Adjusting the exterior mirrors and interior

mirror while driving can distract the driver.

This could cause accidents and lead to seri-

ous injuries

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wipers manually when water hinders the

Damaged wipers: a ﬁlm of water on the

view through the windscreen.

damaged blades may lengthen the activation

time, reduce the washing intervals or result in a

fast and continuous wipe.

Note

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Only adjust the exterior mirrors and interior

●

Insects: the impact of insects may cause the

mirror when the vehicle is stationary.

●

The use of an alcohol-based glass cleaner

wiper to activate.

is recommended to remove waxes and coat-

●

When parking, changing lanes, overtaking

●

Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on

ings.

or turning, always keep a close eye on your

surroundings, as other road users or objects

may also be in the blind spot.

the roads may cause an excessively long wipe

when the windscreen is almost dry.

●

Do not put stickers on the windscreen in

front of the rain sensor. This can cause alter-

ations or failures.

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Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

●

Always make sure that the mirrors are ad-

eect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may

reduce the eectiveness of the rain sensor or

make it react more slowly, later or not at all.

Regularly clean the sensitive surface of the rain

sensor ››› Fig. 76 (arrow) and check for possi-

ble damage to the wiper blades.

justed correctly and that visibility to the rear

is not reduced by ice, snow, fogging or other

objects.

Mirrors

General safety instructions

WARNING

●

Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone will

A failure to accurately estimate the distance

to vehicles driving behind can lead to serious

accidents and injuries.

The exterior and interior mirrors allow the driver

to observe vehicles driving behind and adapt

his or her driving behaviour accordingly.

trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain sensor

on. The rain sensor then detects the reduction

of the sensor surface and adjusts itself. The be-

haviour of the sensor may vary depending on

the size of the stone impact.

●

Curved (convex or aspherical) mirrors in-

For safe driving, it is important for the driver

to adjust the exterior mirrors and interior mirror

correctly before setting o.

crease the ﬁeld of view and objects in them

appear smaller and further away.

●

Curved mirrors do not allow you to pre-

When looking through the exterior mirrors and

the interior mirror, it is not possible to see the

entire area behind and to the sides of the vehi-

cisely calculate the distance to vehicles

driving behind, so using them when changing

lanes could cause serious accidents and in-

juries.

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Rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle

function

●

If possible, use the interior mirror to pre-

NOTICE

cisely calculate the distance to vehicles

Electrolyte ﬂuid may leak if the automatic

anti-dazzle mirror is broken. This liquid at-

tacks plastic surfaces. Therefore, it should

be cleaned as fast as possible with a damp

sponge or similar.

driving behind you, or to other objects.

When the ignition is switched on, the sensors in

the mirror measure the light falling on it from

behind and in front.

●

Always make sure you have sucient visi-

bility to the rear.

The interior mirror automatically darkens based

on the measured values.

WARNING

If the light falling onto the sensors is blocked or

interrupted, e.g. by a sunshade blind or hanging

objects, the automatic anti-dazzle interior mir-

ror does not work or does not work properly.

Similarly, the use of portable navigation devi-

ces attached to the windscreen or close to the

automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror can aect

Interior mirror

The automatic anti-dazzle mirrors contain an

electrolyte ﬂuid which could leak if the mirror

is broken.

●

If it gets out, the electrolyte ﬂuid can

irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory or-

gans, particularly in the case of people with

asthma or similar diseases. Immediately in-

hale enough fresh air and get out of the vehi-

cle, or open all windows and doors if this is

not possible.

the operation of the sensors ›››

The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactiva-

ted in certain situations, e.g. when reverse gear

is engaged.

●

If the electrolytic ﬂuid comes into contact

with your eyes or skin, immediately rinse the

aꢀected area with plenty of water for at

least 15 minutes and seek medical advice.

Fig. 77 Manual anti-dazzle function for rear

vision mirror

WARNING

Light from screens of portable navigation

devices can cause malfunctions of the au-

tomatic anti-dazzle interior mirror and may

cause serious accidents and injuries.

●

If the ﬂuid comes into contact with foot-

wear or clothing, rinse immediately with

plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Clean thoroughly before using the footwear

or clothing in question again.

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear

vision mirror

●

To darken the rear view mirror, press the mir-

● Abnormal operation of the automatic anti-

dazzle function may result in it being impos-

sible to use the interior mirror to precisely

calculate the distance to vehicles driving be-

hind, or to other objects.

ror button updates ››› Fig. 77 (arrow).

●

If the electrolytic ﬂuid is swallowed, imme-

●

To return to the basic position, press the back

diately rinse the mouth with plenty of water

for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomit-

ing unless advised by a doctor. Immediately

seek medical attention.

of the button.

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●

Press again to reactivate the function if nec-

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

WARNING

essary.

Folding the exterior mirrors in and out care-

lessly can cause injury.

●

The heating of the exterior mirrors is activated

based on the outside temperature.

●

Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror if

there is no one in the path of the mirror.

Folding the exterior mirrors when locking the

vehicle

●

When moving the mirror, be careful not to

pinch your ﬁngers between the mirror and

Button

> Settings > Mirrors and

the mirror holder.

wipers > Mirrorsin the infotainment sys-

tem can be used to select the folding of ex-

ternal mirrors when the vehicle is parked and

locked ››› page 35.

NOTICE

The electrically folding exterior mirrors must

only be operated electrically, not by hand,

as this could damage their electric drive.

Fig. 78 Driver’s door detail: exterior mirror

control.

When the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the

outside, the exterior mirrors may fold in or out

automatically, depending on the equipment.

Turn the control to the corresponding position:

NOTICE

If the rotary control of the electric exterior mir-

rors is in the folded position, the exterior mirrors

remain folded.

Moving the control to the desired position

Before washing the vehicle in an automatic

car wash, please make sure that the exterior

mirrors are folded in to prevent them from

being damaged.

adjusts the mirrors on the driver's side ( ,

left) and on the passenger's side ( , right)

in the desired direction.

Manually folding the exterior mirrors

Fold-in mirror function.

The vehicle's exterior mirrors can be folded in.

To do this, press the mirror housing towards the

Note

The exterior mirror cannot be adjusted and

all functions are deactivated.

vehicle ›››

●

If the electrical adjustment should fail to

operate, both of the mirrors can be adjusted

by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the

mirror glass.

Heated exterior mirrors

●

Press the demisting switch next to the air

●

The folding function on the exterior mirrors

conditioning controls ››› page 100.

will not activate at speeds over 40 km/h

●

(25 mph).

The mirrors only defog for a few minutes to

avoid unnecessary battery drain.

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