Get Mirrors Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Introduction

You can use the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror to observe traffic behind you and adjust driving style

accordingly.

For safety reasons, it is important that the driver positions the exterior and interior mirrors correctly before starting a

journey →

Looking in the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror does not allow the driver to see the entire area around the side

and rear of the vehicle. The area that cannot be seen is known as the blind spot. Objects and other road users may

also be located in the blind spot.

WARNING

Adjusting the exterior and interior mirrors while driving may cause the driver to become distracted. This can lead to

accidents and serious injuries.

● Adjust the exterior mirror and interior mirror only when the vehicle is stationary.

● When parking, changing lane, or performing an overtaking or turning manoeuvre, always pay careful attention to

the area around the vehicle as objects and other road users may be located in the blind spot.

● Always ensure that the mirrors are positioned correctly and that the rear view is not restricted by ice, snow,

condensation or any other objects.

WARNING

If you estimate the distance from traffic behind you incorrectly, you can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Curved mirrors (convex or aspheric) enlarge the field of vision and can make objects in the mirror seem smaller

and further away than they actually are.

● Using convex mirrors to estimate the distance from other vehicles behind you when changing lanes can provide

inaccurate results and can lead to accidents and severe injuries.

● Whenever possible, use the interior mirror to check the exact distance between your vehicle and following traffic

or other objects.

● Make sure that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING

Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors contain an electrolyte fluid which could leak if the mirror is broken.

● The leaking electrolyte fluid can cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs, especially in people who

suffer from asthma or similar illnesses. Immediately ensure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air and get

out of the vehicle. If this is not possible, open all of the windows and doors.

● If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, wash the affected area immediately with plenty

of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

● If your shoes or clothes come into contact with the electrolyte liquid, wash them immediately with plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes. Clean shoes and clothes thoroughly before wearing them again.

● If you have swallowed electrolyte fluid, rinse your mouth immediately with plenty of water for at least 15

minutes. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a doctor. Seek medical assistance immediately.

NOTICE

If the glass of an automatic anti-dazzle mirror is broken, electrolyte fluid can leak from the mirror. This fluid

corrodes plastic surfaces.

● Remove leaked liquid as quickly as possible, e.g. with a wet sponge.

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Interior mirror

Fig. 1 On the windscreen: automatic anti-dazzle interior

mirror.

Sensor for incident light from the rear.

Sensor for incident light from the front.

Fig. 2 On the windscreen: manual anti-dazzle interior

mirror.

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror

When the ignition is switched on, the sensors measure the incident light from the rear→ Fig. 1

and from the

front

Depending on the values measured, the interior mirror dims automatically.

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If the incident light on the sensors is hindered or interrupted, e.g. by a sun blind or other hanging objects, the

automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror will not function or will not function correctly. Mobile navigation devices

attached to the windscreen or near the interior automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror can also influence the sensors →

The automatic anti-dazzle function will be deactivated in some situations, e.g. when reverse gear is engaged.

Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror

—Basic position: the lever on the lower part of the mirror is pointing towards the windscreen.

—Pull the lever back to select the anti-dazzle function→ Fig. 2.

WARNING

The illuminated display from a mobile navigation device can lead to the malfunction 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.

Exterior mirrors

Fig. 1 In the driver door: Rotary knob for adjusting the

exterior mirror.

The exterior mirror functions for left-hand drive vehicles are described below. Position corresponds to the exterior

mirror on the driver’s side and position to the exterior mirror on the front passenger side. These instructions are

mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles.

Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Turn the rotary knob in the driver door to the desired symbol→ Fig. 1.

3. Turn the rotary knob to the front, rear, right or left in the direction of the arrow to adjust the exterior mirror.

Fold exterior mirrors into the body electrically→ . The exterior mirrors can be folded in up to a speed of

around 50 km/h (around 30 mph).

Switch on the exterior mirror heating.

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Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver side.

Adjusts the right exterior mirror.

Neutral position. The exterior mirror cannot be adjusted and all functions are switched off.

Depending on the model, electrical controls can be combined with mechanically adjustable exterior mirrors.

Activating the exterior mirror functions

The following exterior mirror functions must be activated once in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system

(→ Vehicle settings menu).

Synchronised mirror adjustment

Synchronous mirror adjustment means that the right-hand exterior mirror is also adjusted at the same time when you

adjust the left-hand exterior mirror.

1. Turn the rotary knob to position .

2. Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver side. The right-hand exterior mirror will be adjusted at the same time

(synchronised).

3. Correct the settings of the right exterior mirror if necessary: turn the rotary knob to position and adjust the

right-hand exterior mirror.

Folding in the exterior mirrors while parking

—Folding in: press the button on the vehicle key for approximately 2 seconds when you lock the vehicle.

—Folding out: Switch on the ignition.

The rotary knob must be in position , , or .

The exterior mirrors remain folded in if the rotary knob for the electrically adjustable exterior mirrors is in the

position

Mechanical exterior mirrors

—To adjust, press the edge of the mirror it until it reaches the desired position.

—To fold in, pull the mirror housing back until it engages.

—To fold back, carefully fold the mirror housing back.

WARNING

Injuries can be sustained if you do not take care when folding the exterior mirrors in and out.

● Fold the exterior mirrors in or out only when no-one is in the path of the mirrors.

● Always ensure that no fingers are trapped between the exterior mirror and the mirror base when the exterior

mirrors are moved.

WARNING

If you estimate the distance from traffic behind you incorrectly, you can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Curved mirrors (convex or aspheric) enlarge the field of vision and can make objects in the mirror seem smaller

and further away than they actually are.

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● Using convex mirrors to estimate the distance from other vehicles behind you when changing lanes can be

inaccurate and lead to accidents and serious injuries.

● Whenever possible, use the interior mirror to check the exact distance between your vehicle and following traffic

or other objects.

● Make sure that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle.

NOTICE

● Always fold in the exterior mirrors when driving through an automatic car wash.

● Do not fold electrically folding exterior mirrors in or out manually as this can damage the electric motor.

You should switch off the exterior mirror heating when it is no longer needed. Fuel is otherwise

wasted.

In the event of a fault, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the outer edge of

the mirror.

The vehicle aerials are located in the exterior mirrors. If any metallic chrome-plated trim, such as chrome-

plated design caps, is retrofitted to the exterior mirrors, you may experience problems with the radio, mobile

telephone and navigation services or they may lose the ability to transmit and receive signals completely.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account

changes.

Sun visors

Fig. 1 In the front headliner: sun visor.

Light.

Pull out of holder.

Slide the cover open.

Adjustment positions for the driver and front passenger sun visors:

1. Folded down over the windscreen.

2. Pull out of the bracket and swing over towards the door→ Fig. 1

Illuminated vanity mirror

With the sun visor folded down, there may be a vanity mirror behind a cover.

1. Slide the cover open in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 1

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Mirrors for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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