Overview - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

Mirrors
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Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than they
appear. You could misjudge the distance from
vehicles driving behind and cause an
accident, e.g. when changing lane. For this
reason, make sure of the actual distance from
the vehicle driving behind by glancing over
your shoulder.
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
X
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Press button : for the left-hand exterior
X
mirror or button ; for the right-hand
exterior 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, to
X
the right or to the left.
The exterior mirror must be set to a position
that provides you with a good overview of
traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
after starting the vehicle if the rear window
defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low. Mirror heating lasts up to
10 minutes.
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You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
X
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Briefly press button :.
X
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
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Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
Move the exterior mirror into the correct
X
position manually.
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
( page 122).
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Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G WARNING
If incident light from headlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high