Mirrors -> Interior rearview mirror for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

NOTICE  
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror breaks, electrolyte fluid can leak out. This fluid damages plastic surfaces.  
Remove any leaking fluid as soon as possible, for instance using a wet sponge.  
Interior rearview mirror  
Fig. 99 On the windshield: automatic dimming interior rearview mirror.  
Sensor for light entering from the rear.  
Sensor for light entering from the front.  
Fig. 100 On the windshield: manual dimming interior rearview mirror.  
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Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror  
When the ignition is on, the sensors measure the amount of light entering from the rear fig. 99  
Depending on the measured values, the interior rearview mirror will dim automatically.  
and from the front  
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If the amount of light entering the sensors is limited or interrupted, for example by a sunshade or attachment, the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror may no  
function or may malfunction. Mobile navigation devices on the windshield or near the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror can also affect the sensors  
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Automatic dimming will be deactivated in some situations, for example when reverse gear is engaged.  
Manual dimming interior rearview mirror  
Base position: lever on the lower edge of the mirror points forward toward the windshield.  
To dim, pull the lever back fig. 100.  
WARNING  
The illuminated display on a mobile navigation device can cause the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror to malfunction, which can result in accidents  
and serious injuries.  
If the automatic dimming function malfunctions, it may not be possible to use the interior rearview mirror to evaluate the exact distance to vehicles or  
other objects behind the vehicle.  
Outside mirrors  
Fig. 101 In the driver door: knob for the outside mirrors.  
The following information describes the outside mirror functions for left-hand drive vehicles. Position corresponds to the outside mirror on the driver's side, and  
position corresponds to the outside mirror on the passenger's side. For right-hand drive vehicles, proceed in the reverse order.  
Adjusting outside mirrors  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Turn the knob in the driver door to the preferred symbol fig. 101.  
3. To adjust the outside mirror, push the knob forward, back, right or left in the direction of the arrow.  
Fold the outside mirror in towards the vehicle body ⇒  
Adjusts the left outside mirror.  
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Adjusts the right outside mirror.  
Neutral position. The outside mirror cannot be adjusted and all functions are switched off.  
Activating outside mirror functions  
The following outside mirror functions must be activated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system before they are used for the first time Vehicle settings  
menu.  
Synchronized mirror adjustment  
Depending on vehicle equipment, it may be possible to adjust both outside mirrors at the same time.  
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