How to adjust the rearview mirror on Golf 7?

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OLane
07/29/25 12:45am
The method to adjust the rearview mirror on Golf 7 is: There is a square button next to the window lift switch with the letters 'L' and 'R' which can be used for adjustment. The car's rearview mirror reflects the conditions behind, beside, and below the vehicle, allowing the driver to indirectly see these areas clearly. It acts as a second pair of eyes, expanding the driver's field of vision. The Golf 7 refers to the seventh generation of the Golf model, with dimensions of 4255mm in length, 1799mm in width, and 1452mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2637mm. The car is equipped with a 1.6L engine, delivering a maximum power of 81 kW and a maximum torque of 155 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
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DeAlexis
08/12/25 4:56am
When I used to drive a Golf 7, I always had to teach friends how to adjust the rearview mirrors. The knob on the driver's door handle is key—turn to L for the left mirror, R for the right, and use the four-way toggle for fine-tuning the mirror angle. When adjusting the right side, make sure to turn the knob to the R position first, or you'll waste your effort. After adjusting, remember to turn it back to the middle position, otherwise the heating function might be accidentally activated. Once during heavy rain, I forgot to reset it, and the mirror heating dried the raindrops—super useful! The folding function is at the bottom position of the knob—just flick it to retract the mirrors when passing through narrow roads. This car also has a reverse tilt feature: when in R gear, hold down the mirror adjustment button you want, and the mirror will automatically tilt down to show the rear wheel.
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