2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 88
2011 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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86 Mirrors Crash-responsive exit aid When you open the driver's door after an accident has occurred, the steering column moves up. The position of the SmartKey in the starter switch is insignificant. This function facilitates exiting as well as rescue of vehicle occupants. The crash-responsive exit aid can only be triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated via the control system. Controls in detail Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions. i You can store the settings for the exterior rear view mirror position with the memory function (Y page 88). X X Switch on the ignition. Press button : for the driver's side exterior rear view mirror or button ; for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. Press adjustment button = up, down, left or right according to the desired setting. Interior rear view mirror X X Adjust the interior rear view mirror manually. Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! 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 and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. ! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly hit from the front, manually snap it back into place. i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. Auto-dimming rear view mirrors 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 mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on.
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