2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 212

Controls in detail Good visibility Auto-dimming rear view mirrors* The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver's side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror The rear view mirror will not react if the automatic transmission is set to position R the interior lighting is turned on Warning! Power folding exterior rear view mirrors* G The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver's side do not react, for example, when transporting cargo which covers the rear window. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident. ! Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold the exterior rear view mirrors in. Otherwise they may get damaged. Folding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically When the corresponding function in the control system is activated ( page 185): The exterior rear view mirrors automatically fold in as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside. The exterior rear view mirrors automatically fold out as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver's or front passenger door are subsequently opened. Warning! G Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 211