How to adjust the Q3 rearview mirror?
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The rearview mirror adjustment buttons are located on the inner door handle of the driver's side. The two upper buttons adjust the left and right rearview mirrors, while the directional button in the middle adjusts the mirror angle. Below is more information about rearview mirrors: 1. Location: Car rearview mirrors are located on the left and right sides of the car's front and inside the car's front. They reflect the situation behind, beside, and below the car, allowing the driver to indirectly see these areas. They act as a "second pair of eyes," expanding the driver's field of vision. Car rearview mirrors are important safety components, and their mirror surface, shape, and operation are carefully designed. Their quality and installation are subject to industry standards and cannot be arbitrary. 2. Classification: Rearview mirrors are categorized by installation location into exterior, lower, and interior rearview mirrors. By purpose, exterior mirrors reflect the rear and side of the car, lower mirrors reflect the front and below the car, and interior mirrors reflect the rear and inside the car. Different purposes lead to different mirror structures. Generally, there are two types of mirror surfaces: flat mirrors, which are flat (with "surface curvature radius R infinite" in technical terms), similar to household mirrors, providing an image the same size as the naked eye sees. These are commonly used for interior mirrors. The other type is convex mirrors, which have a spherical surface with varying curvature radii. Their images are smaller than the naked eye sees but offer a wider field of view, like a camera's "wide-angle lens." These are commonly used for exterior and lower mirrors.
When driving an Audi Q3, I often encounter issues with rearview mirror adjustment, but the operation is actually quite simple. The adjustment button is located on the inner side of the driver's door panel, featuring a circular knob with 'L' and 'R' markings indicating the left and right mirrors. When parked, first turn the knob to 'L', then gently push or rotate it with your fingers to adjust the angle of the left mirror up, down, left, or right until you can see the rear tire and road edge from the driver's seat. Adjust the right mirror in the same way by turning to 'R'. Remember to check if the blind spot view is clear after adjustment to ensure unobstructed visibility when reversing. I make it a habit to adjust them before starting the car, especially when parking in tight spaces, as this helps avoid scratches and makes driving safer. Proper rearview mirror angles can also reduce the risk of fatigued driving.
