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- Applies to vehicles without power folding
outside mirrors
:
if the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must
move
it back
in place by hand.
- If
you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior m irrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior m irrors*
by hand
.
Only fo ld them in and out using
the power controls.
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Tips
If the power adjustment fails, both mirrors
can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the
edge of the mirror surface.
Dimm ing th
e
mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto-
matic* dimming rearview mirror.
Fig. 39
Automatic dimm ing
rearview mirror•
Manual dimming rearview mirror
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Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
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Press the button
@
. The indicator light
@
tu rns on. The rearview and driver's exterior*
mirrors dim automatically when light shines on
them, for example from headlights on a vehicle
to the rear
.
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WARNING
1=
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic dim-
ming mirrors if the g lass is broken. Electro-
lyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes and airways
.
Lights
and V
is
ion
-
Repeated or long-term exposure to e lectro-
lyte flu id can lead to irritation of the air-
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions.
Take
deep
breaths immediately after leav ing the vehi-
cle or, if this is not poss ible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possib le.
-
If
electro lyte fluid enters the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of
clean water fo
r
at least 15 minu
t
es and then
seek med
ical
attention.
-
If electro lyte fluid comes into contact
wit
h
the skin, f lush
t
he affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with soap and wate
r
and seek medical at-
tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thorough ly before wearing again
.
-
If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscio us, flush the mo uth wit
h
water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomit ing
un less this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
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Note
If
the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electro lyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces. Clean this liquid as
quick ly as possible wit
h
a wet sponge
.
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Tips
-
If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
-
The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the inte rior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
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