Power Folding - Mercedes-Benz 2009 M-Class Operator's Manual

G Warning!
The auto-dimming function does not react
if incoming light is not aimed directly at
sensors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the
exterior rear view mirror on the driver's side
do not react, for example, when
transporting cargo which covers the rear
window.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
(incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic
conditions and could cause an accident.
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors
! Before you drive the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear
view mirrors. Otherwise they may get
damaged.
Folding in and out automatically
When the corresponding function in the
control system is activated ( Y
The exterior rear view mirrors fold in
R
automatically as soon as the vehicle is
locked from the outside.
The exterior rear view mirrors fold out
R
automatically as soon as the vehicle is
unlocked and the driver's or front
passenger door are subsequently opened.
Synchronizing
The power folding rear view mirrors may have
to be synchronized after the vehicle battery
has been disconnected or discharged. If the
exterior rear view mirrors do not fold properly
upon locking or unlocking the vehicle
although the corresponding function in the
control system is activated (
the following:
X
Fold each exterior rear view mirror in
completely (
X
Fold each exterior rear view mirror out
completely (
When the exterior rear view mirrors fold
properly upon locking the vehicle, the exterior
mirrors are synchronized. Otherwise repeat
the above steps.
page 158):
Y page 158), do
Y page 107).
Y page 107).
Controls in detail
Folding in and out manually
The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if
they are not folded out completely.
Button for folding exterior rear view
1
mirrors in and out
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Folding in: Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in.
i
If you are driving at more than
approximately 30 mph (47 km/h), you will
not be able to fold the exterior mirrors in.
X
Folding out: Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior rear view mirrors fold out.
Mirrors
Z
107