Rear Mirror - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

Rear mirror

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
Exterior mirror
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.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 54 Interior mirror: Manual dimming / auto-darkening
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Read and observe on page 67 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 54
Basic position of the mirror
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Mirror blackout
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Mirror with automatic dimming
After starting the engine, the mirror darkens
The mirror dimming is controlled by the light incident on the sensors on the
front and back of the mirror.
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» Fig. 54 -  automatically.
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
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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.
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the light striking the
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sensors is not affected by other objects.
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.
Exterior mirror
Fig. 55 Exterior mirror operation: mechanical / electrical
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Read and observe on page 67 first.
Adjust the position
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig.
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Lights and visibility
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