Mirrors - Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017 Operating Instructions Manual

Fitting the wiper blades
Push the new wiper blade : into the wind-
X
screen wiper arm = in the direction of the
arrow ; until it engages.

Mirrors

Operating the exterior mirrors
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
R
mirror
fasten the seat belt.
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirror and fasten the seat belt before starting
the engine.
G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects visible in the mirrors are
closer than they appear. You could misjudge
the distance from road users driving behind
you when changing lanes, for instance. There
is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always look over your
shoulder to determine the actual distance
from road users driving behind you.
!
Only fold the electrical exterior mirrors in
and out electrically. If you fold the exterior
mirrors in and out manually you could damage
the exterior mirrors or they may not engage
properly.
In particular, make sure that the exterior mir-
rors are folded in before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash. The washing
brushes could otherwise force the exterior
mirrors to fold in and damage them.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
To fold in: press the ? button.
X
To fold out: press the = button.
X
Vehicles without electrically folding exte-
X
rior mirrors: push the exterior mirror into the
required position manually.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Using switch : select right-hand exterior
X
mirror R or left-hand exterior mirror L.
Using the ; button set the position of the
X
selected exterior mirror.
Re-engaging disengaged exterior mirrors
Vehicles without electrically folding exte-
X
rior mirrors: push the exterior mirror into the
required position manually.
Vehicles with electrically folding exterior
X
mirrors: press and hold the = button.
You will hear a click followed by a clunking
sound. The exterior mirror will move into the
correct position.
Automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mir-
ror
G
WARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-
matic anti-dazzle mirror breaks. The electro-
lyte is harmful and causes irritation. It must
not come into contact with your skin, eyes,
respiratory organs or clothing or be swal-
lowed. There is a risk of injury.
Mirrors
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