Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Switch
Sensor for recognizing the entry of light from the rear
Sensor for registering light from the front
The self-dimming feature can be switched on and off with the switch
on the inside mirror → Fig. 94 ② or → Fig. 94 ②. When self-
dimming is activated, the indicator light ① is on.
There are two sensors in the interior mirror housing:
One sensor on the side facing the interior to measure light from
the rear of the vehicle → Fig. 94 ③ or → Fig. 94 ③.
One sensor on the side facing the windshield to measure light
from the front of the vehicle → Fig. 94 ④.
If the ignition is switched on, the mirror automatically darkens
depending on the amount of light shining into the vehicle from the
rear.
The self-dimming feature is deactivated when you shift the
transmission into reverse or switch on the interior lights or the
reading light.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the windshield or in the