This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Interior mirror  
→ Exterior mirrors  For safety reasons it is important that the driver positions the exterior and interior mirrors correctly before starting a journey  .
The driver can use the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror to observe rear traffic and then adjust their driving style accordingly. Looking in the exterior mirrors and the interior mirror does not allow the driver to see the entre side and rear area of the vehicle. The area that cannot be seen is known as the blind spot. There may be objects and other road users in the blind spot.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Adjusting the exterior and interior mirrors while driving may cause the driver to become distracted. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.WARNING
Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors contain an electrolyte fluid which could leak if the mirror is broken.NOTICE
If the glass of an automatic anti-dazzle mirror is broken, electrolyte fluid can leak from the mirror. This fluid corrodes plastic surfaces. Remove the fluid as soon as possible, e.g. using a wet sponge.Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir, »R«
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Drip tray
Removing
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Remove front right wheel
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44.
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Factory fitted towing attachment
If the vehicle was supplied with a factory fitted towing
attachment, everything with regards to the technical and legal
requirements has already been taken care of.
It should be noted that from the start of 1988 a
»13-pin« trailer socke ...
General
Perform a road test to determine whether a vehicle is
pulling to one side and if so, which side. If the vehicle pulls
to one side
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When wheel alignment is checked, include the wheel alignment
test results in ty ...