2002 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 87

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 84 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Rear view mirrors Warning! In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In cases it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. Note: The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass. The heater switches on automatically, depending 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. The automatic antiglare function will not react for example, if the rear window sun shade is in raised position. Important! Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state, by applying plenty of water. Storing mirror positions in memory The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in memory with the seat/head restraint/steering column positions and can be recalled when necessary, see page 49.