Rear-View Mirror; Exterior Mirrors; Folding The Exterior Mirrors In Or Out Electrically - Mercedes-Benz GLA Operator's Manual

Mirrors

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever :
X
forwards or back.

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting the exterior mirrors
G WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
R
steering wheel or mirrors
fasten the seat belt
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
WARNING
G
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 143).
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
You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
This function is only available in Canada.
Mirrors
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