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Inside Rear View Mirror
The day-night inside rear view mirror on ali models
is 12" long, 2" longer than last year. This means
better visibility of traffic approaching from the rear.
The mirror glass is shatter-resistant and vinyl-framed
for added protection. The mounting support that
suspends the mirror is designed to break away on
impact from any direction. A simple twist of the
mirror's tab moves the day-night mirror from clear
daylight visibility to non-glare nighttime visibility.
Door Panels
The door panels on all models have a bold, new look
for 1969. The pronounced wing is a sweeping,
visual extension of the instrument panel, yet is
actually a part of the door. The extension on the left
front door houses the windshield wiper-washer
controls. Power controls for the windows and doors
are conveniently located on the armrest as is the
remote-control knob for the outside rearview mirror.
Front door lock knobs have been moved 3" forward
on Sedans and 10.8"-forward on Coupes for better
anti-theft protection and to make the knobs more
accessible when the doors are unlocked manually.
Calais models have a camera grain, matte black
vinyl insert. De Viiies with cloth upholstery have a
decorative cloth insert while De Ville leather uphol-
stery models and all Fleetwood series cars feature
a rich, rosewood insert. All inserts are framed by a
thin chrome bezel. Inside door handles are recessed
in the armrest for added safety.
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment has been newly designed
to provide a roomy 452 cu. in. of storage space,
100 cu. in. or 28% more than last year. A new
stowage pocket is conveniently located on the back
of the door for placing the Owner's Manual, making
the entire compartment available for storing other
needed items. The glove compartment also features
a new lock that provides more positive locking and
a new recessed lock knob that rotates approxi-
mately 90 degrees clockwise for opening the door.
Additional ribbing increases the compartment's
torsional stiffness.
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