Get Mirrors Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Mirrors

¤ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Inside mirror

Outside mirrors

For your driving safety, it is important that you properly adjust the out-

side mirrors and the inside mirror before you start driving ⇒ꢀ

.

The outside mirrors and the inside mirror help you see and adapt your

driving to traffic behind you. Remember that the inside and outside

rearview mirrors will not show everything behind you. There can be

blind spots. Blind spots can be significantly larger if the mirrors are

not properly adjusted.

More information:

Exterior views

Volkswagen Information System

Adjusting the seating position

Shifting

Braking and parking

WARNING

Adjusting mirrors when the vehicle is moving can cause driver

distraction, accidents, and serious personal injury.

Always adjust the rearview mirrors when the vehicle is not

moving.

Always be aware of what is happening around the vehicle

when changing lanes, passing, turning, or parking. Another ve-

hicle, pedestrian, or object could be in your blind spot.

Always make sure mirrors are properly adjusted and the view

to the rear is not reduced by moisture, ice, snow, or other

things.

WARNING

Auto-dimming mirrors contain an electrolyte fluid which can

leak if the mirror glass is broken. Electrolyte fluid can irritate

the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.

Repeated or prolonged exposure to electrolyte fluid can irri-

tate the respiratory system, especially among people with

asthma or other respiratory conditions. Get fresh air immediate-

ly by leaving the vehicle or, if that is not possible, open win-

dows and doors all the way.

If electrolyte fluid gets into the eyes, flush them thoroughly

with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes; medi-

cal attention is recommended.

If electrolyte fluid contacts skin, flush affected area with

clean water for at least 15 minutes and then wash affected area

with soap and water; medical attention is recommended. Thor-

oughly wash affected clothing and shoes before reuse.

If swallowed, and the person is conscious, rinse mouth with

water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediate-

ly. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a med-

ical professional.

NOTICE

Broken glass in the auto-dimming mirrors can cause electrolyte

fluid leakage. Liquid electrolyte leaked from a broken mirror

glass will damage any plastic surfaces it comes in contact with.

Clean up spilled electrolyte fluid immediately with clear water

and a sponge.

Inside mirror

Fig. 97 Manually adjustable inside mirror.

Fig. 98 Auto-dimming inside mirror.

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Adjust the inside mirror to make sure that there is good visibility

through the rear window.

For example, visibility through the rear window could be impaired if

there is a sunshade on the rear window or clothing on the luggage

compartment cover, or if the rear window is covered with ice, snow, or

dirt.

Manually adjustable inside mirror

Home position: Lever on the bottom edge of the mirror points for-

ward.

To adjust to non-glare visibility, move the lever so that it points

backward ⇒ꢀfig. 97.

Auto-dimming inside mirror (if applicable)

Key to fig. 98:

(1) Indicator light

(2) Switch

(3) Sensor for recognizing entry of light

The auto-dimming feature can be switched on and off with the switch

on the inside mirror (2) A or (2) B. When auto-dimming is activated,

the indicator light (1) is on.

If the ignition is switched on, the sensor (3) automatically darkens the

inside mirror depending on the amount of light shining into the vehicle

from the rear.

The auto-dimming feature is deactivated when you shift the transmis-

sion into reverse or switch on the interior lights or the reading light.

Do not attach external navigation devices to the windshield or in the

vicinity of the auto-dimming inside mirror ⇒ꢀ

.

WARNING

The illuminated display on an external navigation device can

cause the auto-dimming inside mirror to malfunction, which

can result in crashes and serious injuries.

Malfunctions in the auto-dimming function can result in the

inside mirror being unable to evaluate the exact distance of ve-

hicles in the rear or other objects.

If the light striking the sensor is filtered or blocked (such as by a

sunshade), the auto-dimming inside mirror will not work properly or

may not work at all.

Outside mirrors

Fig. 99 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for the outside mirrors.

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Turn the knob in the driver door ⇒ꢀfig. 99 to adjust the outside mirrors.

Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:

Fold the outside mirror in toward the vehi-

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cle body ⇒ꢀ

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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.

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Adjust the right outside mirror by pressing

the knob to left/right and up/down.

Neutral position. Outside mirror folded out,

no heating or adjustment possible.

Synchronous mirror adjustment

In the Settings - Convenience menu, select Mirror adjust - Both

mirrors for synchronous outside mirror adjustment ⇒ꢀVolkswagen

Information System.

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 ad-

justing knob to the R position.

Auto-dimming outside mirror on the driver side

Some models are equipped with an auto-dimming outside mirror,

which is controlled together with the auto-dimming inside mirror ⇒ꢀ

Inside mirror.

Memory for front passenger side mirror (when backing up)

On vehicles equipped with memory seats ⇒ꢀpage 136, Memory seats,

the passenger side mirror settings for backing up can be stored as

follows:

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 electronic parking brake.

Switch on the ignition.

Activate the function Mirror down in the Settings - Convenience

menu.

Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.

Shift the transmission into Reverse (R).

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 posi-

tion 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 forward 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 ve-

hicle.

NOTICE

Always fold in the outside mirrors when taking the vehicle

through an automatic car wash.

Never fold power mirrors in manually because doing so could

damage the electrical drive.

To reduce fuel consumption, use outside mirror heating only

when needed.

When first switched on, outside mirror heating works with maxi-

mum 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.

Mirrors for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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