Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 125

Fig. 85 On the windshield: Manually adjustable rear-
view mirror.
Adjust the inside mirror to make sure that there is
good visibility through the rear window.
For example, visibility through the rear window
could be impaired if there is a sunshade on the rear
window or clothing on the luggage compartment
cover, or if the rear window is covered with ice,
snow, or dirt.
Self-dimming rearview mirror (if equipped)
When the ignition is switched on, the sensors on the
mirror measure the amount of light shining into the
vehicle from the rear → fig. 84
front → fig. 84 of the vehicle.
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If the ignition is on, the mirror automatically dark-
ens depending on the amount of light shining into
the vehicle.
Outside mirrors
Please read the introductory information and
heed the Warnings and Notice
121.
Fig. 86 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for the out-
side mirrors.
and from the
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If the light striking the sensor is filtered or blocked
(such as by a sunshade), the self-dimming inside
mirror will not work properly or may not work at all.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the
windshield or in the vicinity of the self-dimming in-
side mirror as these devices can also influence the
sensors → .
The self-dimming feature is deactivated when you
shift the transmission to reverse or switch on the in-
terior lights or the reading light.
Manually adjustable inside mirror
Home position: Lever on the bottom edge of the
mirror points forward.
To adjust to non-glare visibility, move the lever so
that it points down → fig.
WARNING
The illuminated display on an electronic device, for
example, an external navigation device, may dis-
rupt the self-dimming function of the rearview
mirror, which may cause a crash and serious inju-
ries.
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If the self-dimming function malfunctions, you
may not be able to use the rearview mirror to
help judge the distance between traffic or other
objects behind you.
Adjusting the outside mirrors
— Switch on the ignition.
— Turn the rotary knob in the driver door →
to the desired position:
Switch on outside mirror heating. Heats only
at outside air temperatures below +68 °F
(+20 °C). Outside mirror heating works with
maximum heat for about 2 minutes.
Adjust the left outside mirror by pressing the
knob to left/right and up/down.
Adjust the right outside mirror by pressing
the knob to left/right and up/down.
Neutral position. No heating or adjustment
possible.
Activating the exterior mirror features
Some exterior mirror features can be switched on
and off in the
Vehicle settings
85.
fig. 86
menu in the Infotainment
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