2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 205
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Good visibility Power folding exterior rear view mirrors* Synchronizing exterior rear view mirrors The power folding rear view mirrors may have to be synchronized after the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the exterior rear view mirrors do not fold properly upon locking or unlocking the vehicle although the corresponding function in the control system is activated ( page 184), do the following: Fold each exterior rear view mirror in completely ( page 205). Fold each exterior rear view mirror out completely ( page 205). When the exterior rear view mirrors fold properly upon locking the vehicle, the exterior mirrors are synchronized. Otherwise repeat the above steps. Warning! 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 the traffic conditions and could cause an accident. ! Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear view mirrors. 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 184): 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. 204