Mirrors - Porsche 911 2020 Owner's Manual

Mirrors

Using door mirrors
Incorrect assessment of
WARNING
traffic situation due to
distorted representation
of surroundings in door
mirrors
Vehicles or objects appear smaller in convex mirrors
and further away than they are in reality. This may
lead to incorrect assessment of the driving situation
and an accident.
e Take account of distortion when estimating the
distance of vehicles behind you and when
parking.
e Use the interior mirror for judging distance as
well.
Escaping electrolyte fluid
CAUTION
Electrolyte fluid may escape from a broken mirror.
This fluid causes irritation to the skin and eyes.
e In the event of contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately rinse off the electrolyte fluid using
clean water.
e Seek medical attention from a doctor if
necessary.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to paintwork, leather, plastic com-
ponents and clothing.
Electrolyte fluid can only be removed while it is still
wet.
e Clean affected parts with water.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the door mirrors when washing
the vehicle in car washes.
e Fold in door mirrors before using the car wash.
Fig. 125: Operation of door mirror
A Selecting the door mirror on the left-hand side
B Selecting the door mirror on the right-hand side
C Adjusting door mirrors
D Folding door mirrors in and out (depending on
equipment)
Adjusting door mirrors
Fig. 126: Adjusting door mirrors
b b Ignition is switched on.
– or –
Ignition switched off, driver or passenger door
not yet opened (maximum 10 minutes).
1. Press button A to select the left door mirror or
button B to select the right door mirror.
While the symbol on the selected button
lights up red, the relevant door mirror glass can
be adjusted.
2. Move the glass of the door mirrors to the correct
position by pressing the adjustment button C.
If the electric function fails
e Adjust the mirrors by pressing on the mirror
surface.
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