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Lights and visibility
•
the interior lighting is switched on
•
reverse gear is engaged
Sensors for automatic headlights*
When the light switch is set to the AUTO position, the dipped beam head-
lights are switched on and off automatically according to the ambient light
level with the aid of the sensors located in the interior rear view mirror
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WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause irrita-
tion to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. Wash thoroughly with clean
water should you come into contact with this fluid. Seek medical assist-
ance if needed!
Caution
Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to plastic
surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon as possible.
Note
•
The rear-view mirrors automatic anti-dazzle function* will only work prop-
erly if the sun blind* for the rear window is rolled down and if there are no
other objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.
•
If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the automatic headlight or anti-
dazzle function from working correctly or even from working at all.
Exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors are adjusted electrically.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
– Turn the adjuster knob to position
A
mirror) or position
(right exterior mirror).
R
– Move the knob as required to adjust the exterior mirror for a good
view behind you.
Retracting both exterior mirrors
A
– Turn the knob to position
A
It is advisable to fold the exterior mirrors, for example when parking or when
driving along narrow spaces.
Fig. 103 Detailed view of
the armrest: Adjuster
knob
⇒ fig. 103
A
(left exterior
L
.