How to Adjust the Mirrors on a Golf?
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Methods for adjusting the mirrors on a Golf: 1. Locate the electric adjustment button on the left door; 2. To adjust the angle of the left mirror, rotate the adjustment knob's white dot to the L position; to adjust the angle of the right mirror, rotate the adjustment knob's white dot to the R position. 3. Lift the knob upwards to change the mirror's viewing angle upwards, press the knob downwards to change the mirror's viewing angle downwards, and move the knob left or right accordingly; 4. After adjustment, rotate the knob's white dot back to the O position. The Golf is a compact car under FAW-Volkswagen, featuring a 5-door, 5-seat hatchback body structure. Its dimensions are 4296mm in length, 1788mm in width, and 1471mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2636mm. The suspension system consists of a MacPherson strut independent suspension and a torsion beam non-independent suspension.
To adjust the Golf's mirrors, I first ensure a comfortable driving posture. After sitting upright, I start with the interior center mirror, gently tilting it up, down, left, and right by hand until I can clearly see the full view of the rear window without obstruction, which helps monitor vehicles behind. Next are the exterior side mirrors: the left mirror is adjusted to show just a hint of the car body, and the right mirror similarly, angled to cover blind spots but not flipped too outward to avoid losing sight of the wheels close by. Take your time adjusting—before starting the engine, test each viewing angle, such as checking over your shoulder to ensure blind spots are fully covered. I glance at the mirror positions every week before driving to prevent misalignment from bumps, ensuring clear visibility to prevent accidents. In rain or at night, when light dims, fine-tune again; if the model supports anti-glare, activate it to reduce distracting reflections. The Golf's manual adjustment is straightforward—just a few minutes to set up—never skimp on time when safety comes first.
