How to Adjust Automatic Transmission Rearview Mirrors?
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Locate the electric adjustment button on the left door. Observe the white dot on the adjustment button and the letters next to it. To adjust the angle of the left rearview mirror, rotate the adjustment knob's white dot to the "L" position. The mirror's viewing angle will move upward. Similarly, pressing the knob downward will move the mirror's viewing angle downward. To adjust the angle of the right rearview mirror, rotate the adjustment knob's white dot to the "R" position; the process is the same as in step 3.
I've been driving for over a decade and know rearview mirror adjustment like the back of my hand. Let's start with the interior rearview mirror—sit upright in the driver's seat, adjust your seat to a comfortable position, then manually tilt the mirror angle to cover the entire rear windshield for clear visibility of traffic behind. Don't just adjust height; account for blind spots caused by the rear window's curvature. For side mirrors, locate the adjustment buttons (usually marked with directional arrows for power-adjustable ones) on the door or dashboard. Aim to show only about 20% of your car's body (just the edge) while dedicating 80% to the side-rear view, minimizing blind spots when reversing or changing lanes. Pro tip: Adjust in a parked position with the engine off, then test visibility of pedestrians or vehicles behind. Some luxury models feature memory settings to save preferences for multiple drivers—no daily readjustments needed. Safe driving starts with these details; never adjust mirrors while driving to avoid distracted accidents.
