How to Adjust the Rearview Mirror on a Volkswagen?
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Volkswagen Sagitar's rearview mirrors come with both manual and electric adjustment options, located on the driver's side door. The mirrors can be adjusted in left, right, up, and down directions. Properly adjusting the rearview mirror angles can effectively reduce blind spots and prevent misjudgments that may lead to accidents. Here is additional information: 1. Rearview Mirror Heating: Turn on the exterior rearview mirror heater. The heater only functions when the ambient temperature is below +40°C. 2. Always turn off the exterior rearview mirror heater when not needed to avoid fuel wastage. 3. When the exterior rearview mirror heating starts, the heater operates at maximum power. After approximately two minutes, the heater adjusts the heating temperature based on the outside temperature.
After driving Volkswagen for so many years, the first thing I teach beginners is how to adjust the rearview mirrors. Remember to first adjust your seat position—keep the backrest not too reclined, and place your hands comfortably on the steering wheel. Only then should you start adjusting the mirrors. For the left mirror, position the front door handle at the bottom-right corner of the mirror, with the car body occupying about a quarter of the mirror. This way, you can see the car body without wasting visibility. The right mirror is the trickiest to adjust; it's best to place the front door handle at the bottom-left corner and reduce the car body's proportion to one-fifth. This significantly minimizes the right-side blind spot. If your mirrors have heating functionality, don’t forget to align the knob’s marker with the heating icon. After adjustment, always test it on the road—you should be able to see adjacent cars without turning your head when changing lanes. Especially on highways, even a centimeter difference in perspective can lead to accidents.
Just helped my cousin adjust his Bora's mirrors last week, and there's actually a proper technique to it. When seated in the driver's position with normal posture, adjust the left mirror until you can just barely see a sliver of your car's door handle, with the horizon positioned roughly in the upper half of the mirror. For the right mirror, focus on the road extension, positioning the right lane line slightly to the right of the mirror's center. The electric mirror adjustment knob on VW models is located on the door panel - turn the knob to L for left mirror and R for right mirror, then use the small round button to adjust up, down, left or right. Some models feature auto-dipping function when reversing (activated by shifting to R gear), which helps you see the curb better - remember to enable this feature in the infotainment settings as it's particularly useful. Don't just focus on side mirrors during adjustment; coordinate with the center rearview mirror too, ensuring the entire rear window is fully visible in the mirror.
