How to Adjust the Rearview Mirrors of a Skoda Octavia?
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Skoda Octavia rearview mirrors are adjusted by controlling the adjustment knob. Rotate the knob to align the indicator point with L (left rearview mirror) or R (right rearview mirror), then move the knob up, down, left, or right to adjust. It is recommended that the body of the car occupies one-fourth of the field of view in both side mirrors. The horizon in the left rearview mirror should be positioned at the horizontal midpoint, while in the right rearview mirror, it should be at two-thirds of the height. The Skoda Octavia is a compact sedan with a 5-door, 5-seat hatchback body structure. The car measures 4659 mm in length, 1814 mm in width, and 1460 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2686 mm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters and a trunk capacity ranging from 590 to 1580 liters.
I've been driving the Octavia for five years, adjusting the mirrors is quite simple. There's a round knob on the driver's door handle, just turn it to adjust. First, twist it to the left to align with L, then move the knob up, down, left, or right, and the left mirror will follow; then twist to R to adjust the right mirror. Remember to power on the car when adjusting, otherwise the mirrors won't move. For newer models with electric folding function, press the round knob all the way down, and the mirrors will fold automatically. Don't panic if the mirror fogs up on rainy days, the heating switch is on the air conditioning panel, just press the fan-shaped button with the heat symbol to turn it on. After adjusting, try to align the edge of the mirror just with your door handle, this gives the safest view.
Last week, I just taught my younger sister how to adjust her Octavia's rearview mirrors in three steps: First, sit in the driver's seat, press the ignition button to power on, and locate the four-way adjustment button on the door armrest. Second, press the center of the cross button with your index finger while controlling the direction lever with your middle finger, stopping when you hear a slight mechanical sound for the safest adjustment. Third, to fold the mirrors, hold down the downward arrow button for two seconds; the rearview mirror's ground illumination light will turn white when the mirrors automatically fold. A key point to mention is the rearview mirror heating function, which is linked to the rear window defroster. In winter, simply turn the knob to the rear window heating position to activate it automatically. When adjusting the right mirror, it's best to lean your head towards the left window to avoid the seat blocking your view.
