Mercedes-Benz SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, Operator'S Manual

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The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R
the ignition is switched on and
R
incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
Using reverse gear
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Press button
;
for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X
Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X
Use adjustment button
=
to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position.
Using the memory button
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button
M
?
.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button
=
to adjust the exterior mirror. In
the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the
curb should be visible.
X
Press memory button
M
?
and one of the
arrows on adjustment button
=
within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
X
If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position
setting
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button
;
.
X
Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R
as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
R
if you press button
:
for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side
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Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors