Audi A8 2018 Owner's Manual page 50

Lights and Vision
Q/P - Adjusting the left/right exterior mirror.
Move the knob in the desired direction.
4lll -
Heats the mirror glass depending on the out-
side temperature.
8 - Folds the exterior mirrors* . In the Infotain-
ment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in
automatically when you lock the vehicle
¢ page 32.
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
To help you see the curb when back ing int o a
parking space, the surface of the mirror tilts
slightly. For this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger's exterior
mirror.
You can adjust the tilted mi rror surface by turn-
ing the knob in the desired direction. When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off .
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WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (aspheric or convex*)
enlarge the field of vision. However, they
make objects in the mirror appear smaller
and farther away . You may estimate incor-
rectly when you use these mirrors to gauge
your distance from the vehicles behind you
when changing lanes, wh ich increases the risk
of an accident.
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Note
- If the mirror housing was moved by outs ide
forces (such as an impact when maneuver-
ing), you must use the power fold ing func-
tion to fold the mirror all the way out. The
mirror housing must not be moved back in-
to place by hand because this would impair
the function of the m irror mechanism.
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
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Never fold power fold ing exterior mirrors by
hand . Only fold them in and out using the
power controls.
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Tips
- If the power adjusting function malfunc-
tions, the glass in both mirrors can be ad-
justed by pressing on the edge of it by hand.
- The exterior mirror settings are stored with
the memory function* ¢ page 59.
Dimming the mirror
Fig. 51
Automat ic dim m ing rearview m ir ror
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.. To dim the interior rearview mirror and both ex-
terior mirrors*, press the button @ . The LED@
turns on. The interior rearview mirror and exte-
rior mirrors* dim automatically when light
shines on them, for example from headlights
on a vehicle behind you.
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WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken
mirror glass. This liquid can irritate the skin,
eyes and respiratory system. If there is con-
tact with the fluid, flush immediately with
plenty of water . Consult a physician if neces-
sary.
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- Repeated or long-term exposure to e lectro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible.
- If electrolyte fluid enters the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of