Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors - Mercedes-Benz 2007 CL 550 Operator's Manual

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors

The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver's side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when
the ignition is switched on
( page 336)
and
incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view
mirror
The interior rear view mirror will not react if
reverse gear R is engaged
and
the interior lighting is turned on
Warning!
The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at the
sensors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver's side do not
react, for example, if the rear window sun-
shade is in raised position.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
(incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic con-
ditions and could cause an accident.
Controls in detail
G
Warning!
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
side rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
Mirrors
G
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