How to Adjust the Rearview Mirror on a Golf?
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To adjust the rearview mirrors on a Golf, follow these steps: 1. Locate the electric adjustment button on the left door panel - L indicates the left mirror, R the right mirror. 2. To adjust the left mirror angle, rotate the knob's white dot to the L position. 3. Push the knob upward to raise the mirror's viewing angle. 4. To adjust the right mirror angle, rotate the knob's white dot to the R position. 5. After adjustment, return the knob's white dot to the O position. The Golf is a compact 5-door, 5-seat hatchback with dimensions of 4296mm (length) × 1788mm (width) × 1471mm (height), a 2636mm wheelbase, and a 51-liter fuel tank capacity.
I remember when I first started driving, adjusting the mirrors was always a bit of a hassle. After getting into the Golf, I first adjusted my seat to a comfortable position, setting the height and distance properly. The control buttons are located on the door or near the center console—most are electric now, and you can move the mirrors with a light press or turn. The side mirrors should be adjusted to ensure you can see the rear wheel edges, while the interior mirror should cover the entire rear window to minimize blind spots. A simple test method: park in a safe spot, have a friend walk behind the car, and check if the mirrors capture their movement. The key is not to angle them too far outward or inward, as that could cause issues when changing lanes at high speeds. Also, cleaning the mirrors helps—wipe off dust before adjusting. Safety comes first; spending half a minute to check before every trip reduces a lot of anxiety.
