Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Exterior mirrors
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Fig. 94 In the driver door: rotary knob
for the exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
When the ignition is switched on, turn the rotary knob
to the desired position: |
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Fold exterior
mirrors into the body electrically . |
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Switch on
the exterior mirror heating. Heats only at ambient temperatures below +20°C
(+68°F). |
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Set the
left exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary
knob. |
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Set the
right exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary
knob. |
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Neutral
position. Exterior mirrors are folded out, exterior window heating is switched
off. It is not possible to adjust the exterior mirrors. |
Synchronised mirror adjustment
- Select synchronised adjustment of the exterior mirrors using the
button and the
and Mirrors and wipers function buttons in
the infotainment system .
- Turn the rotary knob to the L position.
- Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right-hand exterior mirror will
be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).
- If necessary, correct the settings for the right-hand mirror by moving the
rotary knob to the R position.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror on the driver side
The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is controlled together with the automatic
anti-dazzle interior mirror .
Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for reversing
- Select a valid vehicle key for saving the settings.
- Unlock the vehicle using this key.
- Switch on the electronic parking brake.
- Put the gearbox into neutral.
- Activate the reverse gear exterior mirror lowering function using the
button and the
and Mirrors and wipers function buttons in
the infotainment system .
- Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side so that you have
a good view of the kerb area.
- The settings for the mirror position will be saved automatically and assigned
to the vehicle key that is used to unlock the vehicle.
Selecting the settings for the front passenger exterior mirror
- Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirrors to position R.
- With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.
- The front passenger exterior mirror will move out of the position saved
for reversing when the vehicle is driven forwards faster than approximately
15 km/h (9 mph) or when the rotary knob is moved out of position R
into another position.
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WARNING
Injuries can be sustained if you do not take care when folding the exterior mirrors
in and out.
- Only fold the exterior mirrors in or out when there is nobody in the path
of the mirror.
- Always ensure that no fingers are caught between the exterior mirror and
the foot of the mirror when the exterior mirror is moved.
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WARNING
Incorrectly estimating the distance from vehicles travelling behind you can cause
accidents and serious injuries.
- Curved mirrors (convex or aspheric) enlarge the field of vision and can
make objects in the mirror seem smaller and further away than they actually
are.
- Using curved mirrors to estimate the distance of other vehicles when changing
lanes is inaccurate and can cause accidents and severe injuries.
- Whenever possible, use the interior mirror to check the exact distance away
from vehicles behind or other objects.
- Ensure that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle.
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NOTICE
- Always fold in exterior mirrors before using an automatic car wash.
- Do not fold electrically folding exterior mirrors in or out mechanically
by hand as this can damage the electric motor.
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer needed.
Otherwise fuel will be wasted.
Initially, the exterior mirror heating will heat at maximum temperature. After
approximately two minutes, the temperature will be adjusted according to the ambient
temperature.
If there is a fault, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted by hand by
pressing on the outside of the mirror.
Fig. 92 On the windscreen: automatic anti-dazzle
interior mirror
Fig. 93 On the windscreen: manual anti-dazzle
interior mirror
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