Mirror - Porsche 911 Manual

Mirror

Using the exterior mirrors
Incorrect assessment of
WARNING
traffic situation due to
distorted representation
of surroundings in exte-
rior mirrors
Vehicles or objects appear smaller in convex mirrors
and further away than they are in reality. This may
lead to incorrect assessment of the driving situation
and an accident.
e Take account of distortion when estimating the
distance of vehicles behind you and when
parking.
e Use the interior mirror for judging distance as
well.
Escaping electrolyte fluid
CAUTION
Electrolyte fluid may escape from a broken mirror.
This fluid causes irritation to the skin and eyes.
e In the event of contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately rinse off the electrolyte fluid using
clean water.
e Seek medical attention from a doctor if
necessary.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to paintwork, leather, plastic com-
ponents and clothing.
Electrolyte fluid can only be removed while it is still
wet.
e Clean affected parts with water.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the exterior mirrors when washing
the vehicle in car washes.
e Fold in exterior mirrors before using the car
wash.
Fig. 127: Exterior mirror operation
A Exterior mirror selection on the left side
B Exterior mirror selection on the right side
C Adjusting exterior mirrors
D Folding exterior mirrors in and out (depending on
equipment)
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Fig. 128: Adjusting exterior mirrors
b b Ignition switched on.
– or –
Ignition switched off, driver's or passenger's door
not yet opened (for a maximum of 10 minutes).
1. Press button A for the left exterior mirror and
button B for the right exterior mirror.
As long as the symbol on the selected button
lights up red, the corresponding exterior mirror
glass can be adjusted.
2. Move the exterior mirrors to the correct position
by pressing the adjustment button C.
If the electric function fails
e Adjust the mirrors by pressing on the mirror
surface.
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