Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Interior mirror
Fig. 92 On the windscreen: automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
Fig. 93 On the windscreen: manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The driver must adjust the interior mirror to ensure clear visibility through the rear window.
The driver’s rear view may be restricted or completely obscured by objects such as a sunblind on the rear window, items of clothing stowed on the luggage compartment cover, or a rear window that is covered in ice, snow or dirt.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
Key for :
Indicator lamp. 
Switch. 
Sensor for determining light incidence
from the rear. 
Sensor for determining light incidence
from the front.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is switched on and off using the switch in the interior mirror A ② or B ②. The indicator lamp A ① or B ① will light up when the automatic anti-dazzle function is switched on.
There are two sensors in the interior mirror housing:
- One sensor on the side facing the interior to measure light incidence from the rear A ③ or B ③.
- One sensor on the side facing the windscreen to measure light incidence from the front C ④.
When the ignition is switched on, the interior mirror will darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives.
If the light on the sensors is hindered or interrupted, e.g. by a sunblind, the automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror will not function or will not function correctly.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactivated when reverse gear is engaged or if an interior or reading light is switched on.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the windscreen or near interior automatic anti-dazzle mirrors .
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
- Basic position: the lever on the lower part of the mirror is pointing towards the windscreen.
- Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function .
WARNING
- Impairments of the automatic anti-dazzle function may mean that the interior mirror cannot be used to precisely determine the distance from vehicles travelling behind or from other objects.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Interior mirror
→ Exterior mirrors
For safety reasons it is important that the driver positions the exterior ...
Exterior mirrors
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 ...
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Removing and installing manually operated or automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror, with rain and light sensor -G397- and without front camera for driver
assist systems -R242-
Removing
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Swing interior mirror downwards by approx. 25° as far as
stop.
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Pull rear cover -2- downwards
-arrow- while simultaneously
releasing catches -1- using a
screwdriver.
...
Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in
the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
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