Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Operator'S Manual

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Exterior RearView Mirrors
The switch is located in the center
console.
Turn key in steering lock to position 2.
First select the mirror to be adjusted -
turn switch:
1 Left mirror
2 Right mirror
To adjust, move the switch forward,
backward or to either side.
Note:
The exterior mirrors have electric-ally
heated glass. The heater switches on
automatically, depending on the
outside temperature.
If the mirror housing is forcibly
pivoted from its normal position, it
must be repositioned by applying firm
pressure until it snaps into
place.
Warning!
E Exercise care when using the
passenger-side mirror. The
passenger-side exterior mirror is
convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects
in mirror are closer than they
appear. Check your inside rear
view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.