Rear Mirror - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

The headlight washer system works under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
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The low beam is switched on.
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The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C.
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To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to
be regularly cleared of snow and ice, e.g. free with a de-icing spray.

Rear mirror

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
Exterior mirrors
WARNING
Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of
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vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
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the following vehicles.
WARNING
The mirrors with automatic dimming contain an electrolyte liquid which can
escape if mirror glass is broken.
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath appara-
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tus.
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
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ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. If
necessary get medical assistance.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 69 Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-dimming/light sensor
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Read and observe
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Mirrors with manual dimming
Basic position of the mirror
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Mirror blackout
2
Mirror with automatic dimming
Warning light - lights when dimming is activated
A
Switch for the activation of the automatic mirror dimming
B
Light sensor
C
Light sensor on the back of the mirror
D
Mirror with automatic dimming
If the automatic dimming is enabled, the mirror dims automatically depending
on the light falling on the sensors.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external devices (e.g. navigation systems) on to the windscreen
or in the vicinity of the interior mirror
WARNING
The illuminated display of an external navigation device can lead to op-
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erational faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.
The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling
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on the sensors is not impaired, e.g. by the rear sun roller blind.
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Lights and visibility
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