How to Adjust the Rearview Mirror Lens?
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First, locate the rearview mirror adjustment button on the left side of the steering wheel. "L" represents the left rearview mirror, and "R" represents the right rearview mirror. To adjust the left rearview mirror, press the "L" button. Press the left directional button to change the viewing angle of the mirror lens to the left. To adjust the right rearview mirror, press the "R" button. Continuously press the up and down directional buttons to adjust the vertical viewing angle of the mirror lens until it reaches the desired position.
As a seasoned driver, I've been fine-tuning rearview mirrors for over a decade. For the left mirror, position the horizon in the center with just a quarter of your car visible – the key is seeing the rear wheel trajectory. Don't follow that rigid driving school angle for the right mirror; setting it higher to view the entire rear lane is safer, with the sky occupying only the top fifth of the mirror. At red lights, manually pushing the mirror for micro-adjustments beats button controls, especially in rain – raising it half a centimeter instantly improves visibility. Frequent highway drivers should angle the right mirror 15 degrees outward – this eliminates blind spots better than any electronic gadget. Always test adjustments with a short drive; properly aligned mirrors will show buildings perfectly level and plumb in reflection.
During car repairs, I found that 90% of rearview mirrors are improperly adjusted. When seated in the driver's position without moving your shoulders, adjust the left mirror to just barely hide the door handle while keeping two-thirds of the mirror showing the road. For the right mirror, position it so that following cars appear fully in the mirror without showing your own vehicle. For cars with memory functions, make sure to adjust while the engine is running; otherwise, changes in seat height after turning off the engine will render the adjustments useless. Extra caution is needed for models with curved mirrors—leave at least two fingers' width of margin in the distorted zones. Finally, here's a pro tip: When adjusting the right mirror, press your head against the window; for the left mirror, lean slightly toward the passenger seat. This method ensures an angle that eliminates blind spots.
