Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Owner'S Manual

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Night Security Illumination
When exiting the vehicle after driv­
ing with the exterior lamps on, they
switch on again for added illumina­
tion for approximately 30 seconds
after closing the last door. The
lamp-on time period can be
changed at your Mercedes-Benz
dealer.
Inside Rear View Mirror
Manually adjust the mirror.
Use your inside mirror to determine
the size and distance of objects
seen in the passenger convex
mirror.
Antiglare Night Position
With the key in steering lock
position 2, the mirror reflection
brightness responds to changes in
light sensitivity.
With gear selector lever in position
“R”, or with the interior lamp
switched on, the mirror brightness
does not respond to changes in
light sensitivity.
Note:
The automatic antiglare function is
restricted, if incoming light is not
aimed directly at sensors in the
mirror.
reflection brightness responds to
changes in light sensitivity.
With gear selector lever in position
“ R” , or with the interior lamp
switched on, the mirror brightness
does not respond to changes in
light sensitivity.
Note:
Exterior rear view mirror, left
Exterior rearview mirror, right
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
Turn key in steering lock to posi­
tion 2 (with either front door open,
the mirrors can be operated with
key removed or in steering lock
position 0 or 1).
Turn switch to select the mirror to
be adjusted.
To adjust, toggle the switch for­
ward, backward or to either side.
With the key in steering lock
position 2, the driver’s side mirror
The exterior mirrors have elec­
trically heated glass. The heater
switches on automatically, de­
pending on outside temperature.
If an exterior mirror housing is
forcibly pivoted from its normal
position, it must be repositioned by
applying firm pressure until it snaps
into place.
Warning!
Exercise care when using the
passenger-side mirror. The
passenger-side exterior mirror
is convex (outwardly curved
surface for a w ider 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.
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