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Good visibility
̄ Good visibility
For information on windshield wipers, see
“Windshield wipers” (
୴ page 56).
Headlamp cleaning system*
The headlamps will automatically be
cleaned with a high-pressure water jet
when you have
ț switched on the headlamps
and
ț operated the windshield wipers with
washer fluid five times
When you switch off the ignition, the
counter resets.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*”
(
୴ page 292).
Rear view mirrors
For more information on setting the rear
view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (
୴ page 47).
Auto-dimming mirrors
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when
ț the ignition is switched on
and
ț incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view mir-
ror
The rear view mirrors will not react if
ț reverse gear is engaged
ț the interior lighting is turned on
Warning! G
The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at the
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, if the rear window sun-
shade* is in raised position.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic con-
ditions and could cause an accident.
Warning! G
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-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 in-
terior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.