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Mirrors -> Outside mirrors for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Outside mirrors  
Fig. 110 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for outside mirrors.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Turn the knob ⇒ꢀfig. 110 to adjust the outside mirrors.  
Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:  
Switch on outside mirror heating. Heats only at outside air  
temperatures below +68 °F (+20 °C).  
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Adjust the left outside mirror by pressing the knob to left/right  
and up/down.  
L
Adjust the right outside mirror by pressing the knob to left/right  
and up/down.  
R
Neutral position. Outside mirror folded out, no heating or  
adjustment possible.  
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Synchronous mirror adjustment  
In the Settings - Conveniencemenu, select Mirror adjust - Both mirrorsfor  
synchronous outside mirror adjustment.  
Turn the adjusting knob to the L position.  
Adjust the left outside mirror. The right (passenger) outside mirror will automatically adjust at the  
same time.  
If needed, correct the position of the right mirror by turning the adjusting knob to the R position.  
Auto-dimming outside mirror on the driver side  
The auto-dimming outside mirror is controlled together with the auto-dimming inside mirror, Inside  
mirror.  
Memory for front passenger side mirror (when backing up)  
Choose the remote control vehicle key that will be used with the settings about to be made.  
Unlock the vehicle with that remote control vehicle key.  
Set the parking brake.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Activate the function Mirror downin the Settings - Conveniencemenu.  
Shift the transmission into reverse.  
Adjust the passenger outside mirror for a clear view of the curb, for example.  
The adjusted mirror position is automatically stored and assigned to the vehicle key used to unlock  
the vehicle. The preselected position will be recalled when the key assigned to that mirror adjustment  
position is used again.  
Recalling passenger side mirror settings  
Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.  
Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched on.  
The mirror moves back to the regular position when the vehicle moves forwards faster than about  
10 mph (15 km/h) or the adjusting knob is turned to the O or L position.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the folding outside mirrors can cause personal injury.  
Always make sure that nobody is in the way when folding the mirrors in or out.  
Make sure that you do not get your finger caught between the mirror and the mirror base  
when moving the mirrors.  
WARNING  
Incorrectly estimating distances with the right outside mirror can cause collisions and  
serious injury.  
The right outside mirror has a convex (curved) surface. This widens your field of vision.  
But vehicles or other objects seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than  
they really are.  
If you use the right outside mirror to judge distances from vehicles behind you when  
changing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly and cause a crash and serious injuries.  
Whenever possible, use the inside mirror to more accurately judge distance and size of  
vehicles or other objects seen in the convex mirror.  
Always make sure you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
Always fold in the outside mirrors when taking the vehicle through an automatic car wash.  
To reduce fuel consumption, use outside mirror heating only when needed.  
When first switched on, outside mirror heating works with maximum heat for about 2 minutes.  
If power mirror adjustment does not work, the outside mirrors can be adjusted by hand by  
pressing on the edges of the mirror surface.