Get Mirrors Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

The driver can use the exterior mirrors and interior mirror to observe the traffic behind and adjust the 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. There may be objects and other road users in the blind spot.

WARNING

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

serious or fatal injuries.

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

● 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

The fields of view of the exterior mirrors and interior mirror do not cover the entire area around the vehicle at the sides and rear.

There may be objects and other road users in these blind spots. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● When parking, changing lane, overtaking or turning, always pay careful attention to the area around the vehicle.

WARNING

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

and further away than they actually are. This leads to an inaccurate estimation of the distance from vehicles following behind (e.g.

when changing lanes). This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

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

● Ensure 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. Contact with this fluid can cause

irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs, especially in people who suffer from asthma or similar illnesses. This can cause

serious injuries.

● 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.

● Immediately make sure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air and get out of the vehicle or, if this is not possible, open all

windows and doors.

● If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, wash the affected location immediately with plenty of water for at

least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.

● If your shoes or clothing come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, wash them immediately with plenty of water for at least

15 minutes. Clean shoes and clothes thoroughly before wearing them again.

NOTICE

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

● Remove any fluid that has leaked out as soon as possible, e.g. with a wet sponge.

On the windscreen: automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror.

Sensor for light incidence from the rear.

Sensor for light incidence from the front.

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror

When the ignition is switched on, the sensors measure the incident light from the rear → Fig. 1 1 and from the front 2 .

The interior mirror dims automatically depending on the values measured.

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 the interior lighting in the roof console is

switched on or when reverse gear is engaged.

WARNING

The illuminated display of a mobile navigation system can interfere with operation of the automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror. As a

result, the interior mirror cannot be used to check the exact distance between your vehicle and following traffic or other objects. This

can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Switch off the mobile navigation system in such cases.

In the driver door: rotary knob for the exterior mirrors.

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

driver side and position to the exterior mirror on the front passenger side. These instructions are mirrored for right-hand drive

vehicles.

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

1. Switch on the ignition.

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

3. To adjust the exterior mirror, press the rotary knob forward, back, right or left in the direction of the arrows.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the scope and appearance of the controls in the driver door may vary:

Fold exterior mirrors into the body electrically →

Switch on the exterior mirror heating. The exterior mirror heating heats only at ambient temperatures below around +20°C

(around +68°F) and initially with the highest setting. Heating takes place dependent on the ambient temperature after around

two minutes.

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror.

Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror.

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

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).

Synchronous mirror adjustment

The synchronous mirror adjustment function simultaneously adjusts the right exterior mirror when the left exterior mirror is adjusted.

1. Turn the rotary knob to position .

2. Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right-hand exterior mirror will be adjusted at the same time (synchronous adjustment).

3. To correct the adjustment of the right exterior mirror if necessary, turn the rotary knob to position and adjust the right exterior

mirror.

Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror on the driver side

The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is controlled together with the automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror (→ Interior mirror).

Folding in the exterior mirrors while parking

The exterior mirrors fold in or out automatically when the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the outside. In order for this to happen,

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 or

Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for reversing

1. Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key to which the settings should be assigned.

2. Switch on the electronic parking brake.

3. Switch on the ignition.

4. Put the gearbox into neutral.

5. Select reverse gear.

6. Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side so that you have a good view of the kerb area, for example.

7. Put the gearbox into neutral.

8. Switch off the ignition.

The settings for the mirror position will be saved and assigned to the vehicle key.

Activating the front passenger exterior mirror setting for reversing

1. Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirrors to the position for adjusting the front passenger exterior mirror.

2. With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.

The front passenger exterior mirror will now adjust itself to the stored position.

The front passenger exterior mirror will move out of the position saved for reversing when the vehicle is driven forwards faster than

approximately 15 km/h (around 9 mph) or when the rotary knob is turned to another position.

WARNING

If the exterior mirrors are folded out or in without paying due attention, fingers can be trapped between the exterior mirror and the

mirror base. This can cause serious injuries.

● Fold the exterior mirrors in or out only when there is no obstruction in the path of the mirror.

NOTICE

Exterior mirrors may be damaged if they are not folded in when driving through a car wash.

● Always fold in the exterior mirrors.

NOTICE

Folding in the electrically adjustable exterior mirrors mechanically can lead to increased wear or damage the electric drive.

● Do not fold electrically adjustable exterior mirrors in or out by hand.

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off 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.

Mirrors for Your Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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