Outside Mirrors - Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual

The auto-dimming feature can be switched on and off with the switch on the inside mirror (2). When
auto-dimming is activated, the indicator light
If the ignition is switched on, the sensor
amount of light shining into the vehicle from the rear.
The auto-dimming feature is deactivated when you shift the transmission into reverse or switch on the
interior lights or the reading light.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the windshield or in the vicinity of the auto-dimming inside
mirror ⇒
.
WARNING
The illuminated display on an external navigation device can cause the auto-dimming inside
mirror to malfunction, which can result in crashes and serious injuries.
Malfunctions in the auto-dimming function can result in the inside mirror being unable to
evaluate the exact distance of vehicles in the rear or other objects.
If the light striking the sensor is filtered or blocked (such as by a sunshade), the auto-dimming
inside mirror will not work properly or may not work at all.
Applicable only in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the AGCC

Outside mirrors

Fig. 108 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for outside mirrors.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Turn the knob ⇒
f ig. 108
Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:
Switch on outside mirror heating. Heats only at outside air
Adjust the left outside mirror by pressing the knob to left/right
(1)
(3) automatically darkens the inside mirror depending on the
to adjust the outside mirrors.
temperatures below +68 °F (+20 °C).
and up/down.
is on.
.