2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 109

Interior equipment and trunk Rear-view mirror with auto dimming function (option) The interior rear-view mirror has two sensors, one forward-facing and one rear-facing. The system is activated when the forward-facing sensor detects that it is dark outside. The rear-facing sensor detects, for example, if the car following has not dimmed its headlights. The rear-view mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver. This darkening is stepless. The mirror returns to its normal state when the strong light source diminishes. The auto dimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear-view mirror. The system is turned off when reverse gear is engaged or selected. Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction, as the rear-facing sensor may then be directed at the trailer. 109 3 2 1 1 Forward-facing sensor 2 ON/OFF switch, auto dimming function 3 Rear-facing sensor IB1284 Button for angling nearside mirror down on reversing Cars equipped with a programmable driver's seat also have a facility for angling the nearside mirror down on reversing, e.g. for a better view of the curb. After selecting reverse, press the tiny button adjacent to the door-mirror switch to tilt the mirror. The mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected. IB568