Mirrors - Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual

Mirrors

Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode: pivot anti-dazzle
X
switch : forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
G WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
R
mirrors
fasten the seat belt
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
G WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects visible in the mirrors are
closer than they appear. You could misjudge
the distance from road users driving behind
you when changing lanes, for instance. There
is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always look over your
shoulder to determine the actual distance
from road users driving behind you.
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 157).
Y
Press button : for the left-hand exterior
X
mirror or button ; for the right-hand exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button = as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
Press adjustment button = up, down, or to
X
the left or right until you have adjusted the
exterior mirror to the correct position. You
should have a good overview of traffic con-
ditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exte-
rior mirrors are automatically heated at low
outside temperatures. Heating takes a maxi-
mum of ten minutes.
i The exterior mirrors can also be heated
manually by switching on the rear window
heating.
Mirrors
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