1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Mirror operating conditions
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The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
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When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 240)
Rain clearing mirrors
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The rain clearing mirrors have been coated to spread the raindrops evenly
into a thin film (hydrophilic effect) when they adhere to the mirror surface,
clearing the driver's rear view.
In the following cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced tempo-
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rarily, but will recover by exposing the mirrors to bright direct sunlight
for 1 or 2 days
After wiping dirt off the mirrors
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When the mirrors fog up
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After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
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After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in a place with no
direct sunlight, such as under ground parking lots
CAUTION
When driving the vehicle
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Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
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Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
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Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
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adjusted before driving.
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When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
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