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Rear view mirrors
7-3 Comfort and convenience
Rear view mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors
WARNING: Convex mirrors can make
objects appear smaller and further
away than a regular flat mirror. Always
double-check the speed and position of
vehicles around you, by looking in the
interior mirror and over your shoulder,
before changing lanes.
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Note: The passenger side exterior mirror is
fitted with a convex lens to improve the
field of vision and reduce possible blind
spots.
Seated in a correctly adjusted driver’s
seat, adjust the position of the exterior
mirrors by manually moving them to the
desired position.
Note: To adjust the mirror on the
passenger side of the vehicle, it is helpful
to get assistance from another person.
Mirrors should be adjusted to give the best
view of the road behind and to each side
of the vehicle, while maintaining a view of
part of the vehicle for reference.
Mirror folding
The exterior mirrors are spring-loaded to
reduce any possible damage in the event
of accidental contact.
Caution: The mirrors are not
designed to be folded flat against
the vehicle.
Interior rear view mirror
The interior mirror can be manually dipped
to reduce glare from a following vehicle’s
headlights.
Push the lever on the underside of the
mirror to dip the mirror. Pull the lever to
restore normal visibility.
Caution: Take care when using the
mirror in the dipped position, the
reflected view may distort the true
position of a following vehicle.
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