Get Lights and visibility Guide for Seat Ibiza SUV Fourth Generation (2009-2017)

Operation

Using the remote control

Operation in case of breakdown

Lights and visibility

Lights

–

Push the lock button on the remote control

for approximately 3 seconds. The tilting

sunroof closes.

–

Press the unlock button to interrupt the

function.

Switching lights on and off

Read the additional information carefully

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Roll-back function of the

panoramic/tilting sunroof*

Switching on the front fog lights*

–

Turn the switch from position  or  to

the first stop and pull it. The symbol  of

the light control lights up.

The panoramic/tilting sunroof has a roll-back

function which prevents larger objects get-

ting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-

back function does not prevent fingers get-

ting pinched against the roof opening. The

tilting sunroof stops and opens again imme-

diately if it is obstructed when closing.

Fig. 88 Emergency operation of the panoram-

ic/tilting sunroof.

In case of a breakdown, the sunroof may be

closed manually.

Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with

front fog lights)

–

Remove the plastic cover by inserting a

screwdriver into the rear section.

–

Turn the lights control from position  or

 to the second stop and pull out ››› . A

control lamp on the instrument panel lights

up.

–

Insert an Allen key (4 mm) into the opening

as far as possible and close the sunroof.

Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with

no front fog lights)

–

Turn the light control to the end from posi-

tion  or  and pull it. A control lamp on

the instrument panel lights up.

WARNING

Never drive with just the side lights on, there

is a risk of accident. The side lights are not

bright enough to illuminate the road ahead

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Lights and visibility

Automatic lighting*

and to ensure that other road users are able

to see you. Always use your dipped beam

headlights if it is dark or if visibility is poor.

Note

●

For those vehicles with the automatic head-

light system, when the key is removed from

the ignition, the audible warning will only

sound if the light knob is in position  or .

Note

●

If the daylight driving automatic light func-

●

The dipped beam headlights will only work

tion is switched on, the front fog lights or

rear fog light cannot be switched on in addi-

tion.

with the ignition on. The side lights come on

automatically when the ignition is turned off.

●

If the lights are left on after the key has

●

The use of the lighting described here is

been taken out of the ignition lock, an audi-

ble warning sounds while the driver door re-

mains open. This is a reminder to switch the

lights off.

subject to the relevant statutory require-

ments.

Fig. 89 Automatic lighting.

●

Do not put stickers on the windscreen in

front of the sensor. This may cause disrup-

tions or faults in the automatic lighting sys-

tem.

●

The rear fog light is so bright that it can

Activation

dazzle drivers behind you. You should use

the rear fog light only when visibility is very

poor.

–

Rotate the switch to the  position, this

indication will light up.

●

The rain sensor switches on the dipped

beam headlights when the windscreen wipers

have been operating continuously for a few

seconds and it switches the lights off when

the continuous or interval wipe is switched

off for some minutes.

●

The use of the lighting described here is

Deactivation

subject to the relevant statutory require-

ments.

–

Turn the light switch to .

Automatic lighting

If automatic headlight control is switched on,

dipped beam headlights are automatically

switched on by a photosensor if you drive in-

to a tunnel, for example.

Daytime driving lights*

Daytime driving lights light up automatically

when the ignition is switched on (only with

AFS headlights)

WARNING

●

Even if the automatic headlight control is

Daytime running lights are signalling devices

for improving road safety. The lights are built

into the headlights and come on each time

the ignition is turned on if the light switch is

switched on, the dipped beam headlights will

not be switched on with fog. Therefore, the

dipped beam must be switched on manually.

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Operation

in position 0 or . It is automatically

switched off when the side lights are turned

on.

switch is in position 0 or . Depending

upon the model, the control lamp  on the

light control switch or the instrument panel

lighting will indicate that the lights are on.

Instrument and switch lighting,

headlight range control

WARNING

Activation of the Nordic country solution

The side lights or daytime driving lights are

not bright enough to illuminate the road

ahead and to ensure that other road users are

able to see you.

●

Remove the key from the ignition, move the

turn signal lever upward (right turn signal),

press it back to flash position and hold it

there.

●

Always use your dipped beam head lights if

it is raining or if visibility is poor.

●

Insert the key and switch the ignition on,

●

The rear lights do not come on with the

holding it in this position for 3 seconds.

Then, switch off the ignition. The Nordic

country solution is now activated and the cor-

responding lights can come on.

daytime driving light. A vehicle which does

not have the rear lights on may not be visible

to other drivers in the darkness, if it is rain-

ing or in conditions of poor visibility.

Fig. 90 Dash panel: Instrument panel and

control dimmers and headlight range control.

1

Instrument and switch lighting

Deactivation of the Nordic country solution

Note

When the headlights are switched on, the

brightness of the instrument panel and con-

trols can be adjusted by turning the thumb

1

●

Remove the key from the ignition, press the

See legal requirements for each country.

turn signal lever down (left turn signal), press

it back to flash position and hold it here.

wheel ››› Fig. 90

.

●

Insert the key and switch the ignition on,

Vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge

headlights are fitted with an automatic head-

light range system.

Nordic country solution

3 Only available in certain countries or as an

holding it in this position for 3 seconds.

Then, switch off the ignition. The Nordic

country solution is now deactivated and the

corresponding lights will not come on.

optional extra

The instrument lighting (some dials and nee-

dles), the centre console lighting and the

lighting of the displays are regulated by a

photodiode incorporated in the instrument

panel.

The so-called “Nordic country solution” is an

alternative solution to daytime running lights

in vehicles without this function. It consists

of simultaneously connecting the dimmed

dipped beams, the sidelights and the licence

plate lights.

The instrument lighting (needles) is switched

on when the ignition is on and the light is

The aforementioned lights are switched on

each time the ignition is turned on if the light

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Lights and visibility

off. The instrument lighting is dimmed auto-

matically as the daylight starts to fade. It

goes out completely when ambient light is

very low. This function is intended to remind

the driver to switch on the dipped beam

headlights in good time when light condi-

tions become poor.

Turn signal and main beam headlight

lever

WARNING

The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk

of accident! Never use the main beam head-

lights or the headlight flasher if they could

dazzle other drivers.

Note

2

Headlight range control

●

The turn signals only work when the igni-

tion is switched on. The corresponding warn-

ing lamp  or  flashes in the instrument

panel. The control lamp  flashes when the

turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is

correctly attached and connected to the vehi-

cle. If a turn signal bulb is defective, the con-

trol lamp flashes at double speed. If the trail-

er turn signal bulbs are defective, the control

lamp  does not light up. Change the bulb.

By using the electrical headlight range con-

2

trol,

you can adjust the headlight range to

the load level that is being carried in the ve-

hicle. This way, it is possible to avoid daz-

zling oncoming traffic more than necessary.

At the same time, by using the correct head-

light settings, the driver has the best possi-

ble lighting for the road ahead.

Fig. 91 Turn signal and main beam lever

Read the additional information carefully

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The main beam headlights can only be

The headlights can only be adjusted when

the dipped beam is switched on. To lower the

Signalling a lane change

switched on if the dipped beam headlights

are already on. The warning lamp  then

comes on in the instrument panel.

1

2

– Push the lever up

or down

to the

beam, turn the thumb wheel down

from

point where you incur resistance and then

release it. The turn signal will flash several

times. The corresponding control lamp will

also flash.

the basic setting 0.

●

The headlight flasher comes on for as long

as you pull the lever – even if no other lights

are switched on. The warning lamp  then

comes on in the instrument panel.

Dynamic headlight range control

Vehicles with gas discharge bulbs (xenon

bulbs) are equipped with dynamic headlight

range control. When you switch on the lights,

their range regulates itself according to the

vehicle load.

●

When the parking lights are switched on,

Switching on parking lights

the headlight and the tail light on the corre-

sponding side of the vehicle light up. The

parking lights will only work if the key is re-

moved from the ignition. If said light is on, an

audible warning will be emitted while the

driver door is open.

–

Switch the ignition off and remove the key

from the lock.

–

Move the turn signal lever up or down to

turn the right or left-hand parking lights on,

respectively.

Vehicles with gas discharge bulbs do not

have headlight range control.

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Operation

The Coming Home lighting switches off in the

following cases:

car, upon returning to the car and unlocking

it the manual Leaving Home function will be

activated automatically.

●

If the turn signal lever is left on after the

key has been taken out of the ignition lock,

an acoustic signal sounds when the driver

door is opened. This is intended as a remind-

er to switch off the turn signal, unless you

wish to leave the parking light on.

●

On completion of the time period establish-

ed for the delay in switching off the lights af-

ter all the vehicle doors and the rear lid have

been closed.

Note

●

To activate the Coming/Leaving home func-

tion, the rotary light switch must be in posi-

tion  and the light sensor must detect

darkness.

●

If, 30 seconds after being connected, any

doors or the rear lid remain open.

Coming Home/Leaving Home

Function*

●

If the light switch is turned to position .

If the ignition key is removed while the

lights are on, the lights flash briefly and the

driver door opens, no audible warning is

heard, since with the Coming Home function

on, the lights are automatically switched off

after a period of time (except when the light

switch is in position  or .

●

If the ignition is switched on.

The Coming Home function is controlled man-

ually. The Leaving Home function is control-

led with a photosensor.

Automatic Leaving Home function

The Leaving Home function is activated when

the vehicle is unlocked if:

If the Coming Home or Leaving Home func-

tion is connected, the front side and dipped

lights, the tail lights and the number plate

light will light up to provide assistance.

●

the light control is in position  and

the photosensor detects “darkness”.

Adaptive headlights* (for driving

round bends)

The Leaving Home lighting switches off in the

following cases:

Coming home function

The Coming Home function is activated by

switching off the ignition and briefly flashing

the lights. When the driver door is opened,

the Coming Home lighting comes on. If the

driver door is already open when the lights

are flashed briefly, the Coming Home lighting

comes on immediately.

●

If the time period for the delay in switching

off the headlights has ended

●

If the vehicle is locked again.

If the light switch is turned to position .

If the ignition is switched on.

When the last door of the vehicle or the rear

lid is closed, the Coming Home function

starts and the switching off the headlights is

delayed.

Manual Leaving Home function

In vehicles without an automatic headlight

system (light sensor), if the manual Coming

Home function is activated when leaving the

Fig. 92 Cornering lighting using adaptive

headlights.

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Lights and visibility

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When driving around bends, the headlights

will light the most important areas of the

road.

If the steering wheel is turned to the left, or

6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-

tion of other road users to your vehicle.

the left-hand turn signal operated, the left-

hand fog light turns on.

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when

you leave the vehicle.

This cornering light gives better illumination

of the side of the road and the corner area.

The dynamic lighting is controlled automati-

cally according to speed and the steering

wheel angle.

In reverse, both fog lights turn on.

All turn signals flash simultaneously when

the hazard warning lights are switched on.

The two turn signal turn signal lamps  

and the turn signal lamp in the switch  will

flash at the same time. The hazard warning

lights also work when the ignition is switch-

ed off.

Note

When the fog lamps are on, the cornering

function is activated and both headlights are

continuously on.

The two main headlights move at different

angles to avoid that the front of the vehicle is

left completely in the dark.

Hazard warning lights 

Note

WARNING

Read the additional information carefully

The system operates from a speed of about

10 km/h (6 mph).

●

The risk of an accident increases if your ve-

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hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard

warning lights and a warning triangle to draw

the attention of other road users to your sta-

tionary vehicle.

The hazard warning lights are used to draw

the attention of other road users to your vehi-

cle in emergencies.

Fog lights with cornering function*

●

Due to the high temperatures that the cata-

If your vehicle breaks down:

lytic converter can reach, never park in an

area where the catalytic converter could come

into contact with highly inflammable materi-

als, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This

could start a fire.

This is an additional light source to dipped

beam headlights to light up the road as a

bend is taken.

1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from

moving traffic.

The cornering light operates with the lights

switched on and when driving at less than

40 Km/h (25 mph). Ignition occurs by turning

the steering or connecting the turn signal.

2. Press the button to switch on the hazard

warning lights ›››

.

Note

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Apply the handbrake.

●

The battery will run down if the hazard

warning lights are left on for a long time,

even if the ignition is switched off.

Forward gear

5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear;

for an automatic gearbox, move the gear

lever to P.

●

If the steering wheel is turned to the right,

or the right-hand turn signal operated, the

right-hand fog light turns on.

●

The use of the hazard warning lights de-

scribed here is subject to the relevant statu-

tory requirements.

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Operation

Switching the reading lights off 

Interior lights

Visibility

Press the corresponding button to switch the

reading light off.

Front interior light

Heated rear window 

Read the additional information carefully

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Luggage compartment light

Note

The light is activated when the rear lid is

open, even when the ignition and lights are

turned off. For this reason, ensure that the

rear lid is always closed.

If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the in-

terior lights will be switched off after approx.

10 minutes, providing the ignition key has

been removed and the courtesy light position

selected. This prevents the battery from dis-

charging.

Glove compartment light

Fig. 94 Centre console: heated rear window

switch.

When opening the glove compartment on the

passenger side, the glove compartment light

will automatically turn on and will turn off

upon closure.

Front reading light*

The heated rear window only works when the

engine is running. When it is switched on, a

lamp lights up on the switch.

After approximately 8 minutes, the heating

device of the rear window switches off auto-

matically.

Footwell lights*

The lights in the footwell area below the dash

(driver and front passenger) will come on

when the doors are open and will go out

while driving.

For the sake of the environment

The heated rear window should be switched

off as soon as the glass is demisted. By sav-

ing electrical power you can also save fuel.

Fig. 93 Front reading light.

Note

Switching on the reading light 

To avoid possible damage to the battery, an

automatic temporary disconnection of this

B

Press the corresponding button

to switch on the reading light.

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Lights and visibility

function is possible, coming back on when

normal operating conditions are re-establish-

ed.

on the windscreen wipers when the wiper

blades are frozen to the windscreen, you

could damage both the wiper blades and the

wiper motor.

Windscreen wiper and rear

window wiper systems

Front windscreen wipers 

Note

Sun visors

Read the additional information carefully

●

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The windscreen wipers will only work when

the ignition is switched on.



WARNING

●

The heat output of the heated jets* is con-

trolled automatically when the ignition is

switched on, depending upon the outside

temperature.

●

Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibili-

ty and safety levels while driving.

●

In cold conditions you should not use the

●

In certain versions of vehicles with alarms,

wash/wipe system unless you have warmed

the windscreen with the heating and ventila-

tion system. The windscreen washer fluid

could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and

obscure your view of the road.

the windscreen wiper will only work in inter-

val/rain sensor mode when the ignition is on

and the bonnet closed.

●

When the interval wipe function is on, the

Fig. 95 Sun visor on the driver side.

intervals are directly proportional to the

speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed

the shorter the intervals.

●

Always note the corresponding warnings

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The sun visors for the driver and the front

passenger can be pulled out of their central

supports and turned towards the doors in the

direction of the arrow ››› Fig. 95. Never pull

them downwards.

●

If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen

WARNING

wiper in position 1 or 2, it will automatically

change to a lower position speed. The set

speed will be resumed when the vehicle pulls

away.

The rain sensor* may not detect enough rain

to switch on the wipers.

●

If necessary, switch on the wipers manually

The driver sun visor has compartments for

cards, and the passenger sun visor has a

vanity mirror with a cover*.

●

when water on the windscreen obstructs visi-

bility.

The windscreen will be wiped again after

approximately five seconds once the “auto-

matic wash/wipe system” has been activa-

ted, provided the vehicle is moving (drip func-

tion). If you activate the wipers less than 3

seconds after the drip function, a new wash

sequence will begin without performing the

last wipe. For the “drip” function to work

Note

CAUTION

Incorrect use of the sun visor (e.g. pulling

them downwards once they are open) may re-

sult in broken hinges. This damage is not cov-

ered by the vehicle warranty.

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper

blades are not frozen to the glass before us-

ing the wipers for the first time. If you switch

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Operation

Switching on the window wiper and washer

system

●

again, you have to turn the ignition off and

then on again.

Depending on the version of the model,

when you engage reverse gear and with the

headlight wiper activated, this can start a

wipe.

7

–

●

Press the lever fully forwards to position

››› Fig. 96 . The wiper and washer operate at

the same time. The rear window wash sys-

tem will function as long as you hold the

lever in this position.

Do not put stickers on the windscreen in

front of the rain sensor*. This may cause sen-

sor disruption or faults.

Headlight washer*

Rear window wiper 

–

Release the lever. The washer system stops

and the wipers continue until the end of

the cycle.

The headlight washers clean the headlight

lenses.

The headlight washers are activated auto-

matically when the windscreen washer is

used and the window wiper lever is pulled to-

wards the steering wheel for at least 1.5 sec-

onds – provided the dipped beam headlights

or main beams are switched on. Clean off

stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-

lights at regular intervals, for instance when

filling the fuel tank.

Move the lever towards the steering wheel

to switch off.

WARNING

●

Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibili-

ty and safety levels while driving.

●

Always note the corresponding warnings

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Fig. 96 Windscreen wiper lever: rear window

wiper.

Note

CAUTION

●

To ensure that the headlight washers work

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper

blade is not frozen to the glass before using

the wiper for the first time. If you switch on

the wiper when the wiper blade is frozen to

the glass, this could damage both the wiper

blade and the wiper motor.

Switching on the interval wipe

properly in winter, keep the nozzle holders in

the bumper free of snow and remove any ice

with a de-icer spray.

6

–

Press the lever forward to position

››› Fig. 96. The wiper will wipe the window

approximately every 6 seconds.

●

To remove water, the windscreen wipers

will be activated from time to time, the head-

light washers will be activated every three cy-

cles.

Switching off the interval wipe function

Note

6

–

Pull the lever back from position

toward

the steering wheel. The wiper will continue

to function for a short period if you switch

off whilst the wipers are in motion.

●

The rear window wiper will only work when

the ignition is switched on.

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Lights and visibility

Electric exterior mirrors*

Note

The automatic anti-dazzle function will only

work properly if the sun blind* for the rear

window is retracted and there are no other

objects preventing light from reaching the in-

terior rear vision mirror.

Rear view mirrors

●

Interior rear vision mirror

It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see

clearly through the rear window.

●

If you have to stick any type of sticker on

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear

vision mirror

the windscreen, do not do so in front of the

sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-daz-

zle function from working well or even from

working at all.

In the basic mirror position, the lever at the

bottom edge of the rear vision mirror should

be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to

select the anti-dazzle function.

Fig. 97 Exterior mirror controls.

Folding in the exterior mirrors

The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using

the rotary knob in the driver door.

The exterior mirrors of the vehicle may be fol-

ded in. For this, press the mirror housing to-

wards the vehicle.

Automatic anti-dazzle interior rear

vision mirror*

Basic setting of exterior mirrors

1. Turn knob ››› Fig. 97 to position L (left ex-

terior mirror).

Read the additional information carefully

Note

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Before washing the vehicle with an automatic

car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid

damage.

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the exteri-

or mirror so that you have a good view to

the rear of the vehicle.

Anti-dazzle function

The anti-dazzle function is activated every

time the ignition is switched on. The green

warning lamp lights up in the rear vision mir-

ror housing.

3. Turn the knob to position R (right exterior

mirror).

4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the ex-

terior mirror so that you have a good view

When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the

interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-

matically according to the amount of light it

receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-

led if reverse gear is engaged.

to the rear of the vehicle ›››

.

Heated exterior mirrors*

–

Press the demisting button ››› Fig. 94

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Operation

–

The mirrors demist for some minutes to

prevent draining the battery unnecessarily.

base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of

injury!

Seats and head restraints

If necessary, press the button again to re-

peat the function.

Adjusting the seat and head

restraints

For the sake of the environment

The exterior mirror heating should be switch-

ed off when it is no longer needed. Other-

wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.

The exterior mirror heating is not activated

in temperatures above approximately

+20 °C (+68 °F).

Adjusting the front seats

Read the additional information carefully

Folding in exterior mirrors*

Note

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–

Turn the control ››› Fig. 97 to position  to

●

If the electrical adjustment ever fails to op-

erate, the mirrors can be adjusted by hand by

lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.

WARNING

fold in the exterior mirrors. You should al-

ways fold in the exterior mirrors if you are

driving through an automatic car wash.

This will help prevent damage.

●

Never adjust the driver or front passenger

●

In vehicles with electric exterior mirrors,

seat while the vehicle is in motion. While ad-

justing your seat, you will assume an incor-

rect sitting position. Risk of fatal accidents.

Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only

when the vehicle is stationary.

the following points should be observed: if,

due to an external force (e.g. being knocked

while manoeuvring), the adjustment of the

mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have

to be fully folded electrically. Do not readjust

the rear vision mirror housing by hand, as

this will interfere with the mirror adjuster

function.

Folding exterior mirrors back out to the

extended position*

●

To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and

–

Turn the knob to position L or R to return

the exterior mirrors to their original posi-

front passenger in case of a sudden braking

or an accident, never drive with the backrest

tilted towards the rear. The maximum protec-

tion of the seat belt can be achieved only

when the backrests are in an upright position

and the driver and front passenger have prop-

erly adjusted their seat belts. The further the

backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater

the risk of injury due to improper positioning

of the belt web!

tion ›››

.

●

The rear vision mirrors can be adjusted sep-

arately or simultaneously, as described

above.

WARNING

●

Convex or aspheric mirrors increase the

field of vision however the objects appear

smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you

use these mirrors to estimate the distance to

vehicles behind you when changing lane, you

could make a mistake. Risk of accident.

●

The fold-in function on the exterior mirrors

will not activate at speeds over 40 km/h

(25 mph).

●

Exercise caution when securing the seat

●

height into forwards/backwards position. In-

juries can be caused if the seat height is ad-

justed without due care and attention.

If possible, use the rear vision mirror to es-

timate distances to vehicles behind you.

●

Make sure that you do not get your finger

trapped between the mirror and the mirror

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