How to Adjust the Rearview Mirrors of the Lavida?

[MacRemington]

The method to adjust the rearview mirrors of the Lavida: The adjustment button is located in the control area on the side of the driver's door. Turn the button to the "L" position to start adjusting the left rearview mirror by moving it forward, backward, left, or right. Turn the button to the "R" position to adjust the right rearview mirror. Turn the button to the "0" position to complete the adjustment of both left and right rearview mirrors. The Lavida is the first A-class car independently developed by Shanghai Volkswagen. Its body dimensions are 4605mm in length, 1765mm in width, and 1460mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2610mm. In terms of appearance, the Lavida inherits and enhances the traditional Volkswagen family grille and U-shaped front face design. Additionally, the Lavida's bumper has a unique and robust curve, contributing to a harmonious overall look.

[SanJade]

Experience I gained from driving the old Lavida: There's an L/R labeled knob on the driver's door panel—turning it left adjusts the left mirror, and right adjusts the right mirror. It's best to adjust the seat back first before setting the mirrors, or the viewing angle will change. For the left mirror, position the distant horizon in the center with just a sliver of the car body visible. The right mirror should be tilted slightly downward for better visibility of curbs. If the mirrors fog up after rain, press the heating button symbol (a small square with wavy lines) below the adjustment knob—it clears moisture effectively in about 15 minutes. Remember, never adjust mirrors while driving—it's dangerous!

[VonBethany]

Just taught my wife how to adjust her 2021 Lavida's mirrors a couple of days ago: After starting the car and powering it on, rotate the round knob on the door handle to align with the 'L' letter. Then, manually push the edge of the mirror to adjust its position until you can see the rear door handle and the distant road surface. When adjusting the right side, it's recommended to open the passenger window and lean out for more precise adjustments. If equipped with the reverse tilt function, turn the knob to the 'R' position when shifting into reverse gear, and the right mirror will automatically tilt downward to clearly show the rear wheel position, preventing curb scratches. The mirror heating button is located together with the air conditioning knob—remember to turn it on in advance during rainy days.

[StEva]

When I ran an auto repair shop, I frequently helped car owners adjust their rearview mirrors. The basic Lavida model requires manually pressing the mirror glass to adjust the angle, while the premium electric version features four-way arrow buttons on the door window controller. The standard adjustment method involves three steps: 1. Press the driver's shoulder firmly against the seat. 2. Adjust the left mirror so the road occupies the lower half of the mirror surface, with the car body taking up 1/5 of the width. 3. Set the right mirror with the road covering two-thirds of the surface and half the car body visible. If following vehicles frequently appear to rapidly change size in your field of vision, it indicates incorrect mirror angles. For foldable models, turn the knob to the folding mark position after turning off the engine - the mirrors will automatically retract when locking the car.

[VivianDella]

The seasoned driver in the neighborhood taught me the trick to adjusting the Lavida's rearview mirrors: In a normal seating position, adjust the left mirror to just barely not see your own car body—this minimizes blind spots. The right mirror is different; keep 10% of the car body visible to help with distance estimation. For night-time anti-glare, manually flip the lever at the bottom of the interior rearview mirror. Before hitting the highway, always check the visibility of all three mirrors: the central rearview mirror should fully cover the rear window, while the side mirrors need to show the complete body of adjacent lanes. Experience from having side mirrors scratched while parking tells you: in tight spaces, rotate to the folding position (the car icon on the knob) to retract the mirrors.

[EmmettAnn]

When I first got my Lavida, I spent quite some time figuring out the large knob on the driver's side: align the arrow on top with L to adjust the left mirror, and with R for the right mirror. The key is to divide the rearview mirror into upper and lower parts—the upper part should show about 1/4 of the sky, while the lower part reveals the road. Adjusting the right mirror is particularly tricky, so here's a tip for judging the distance of the car behind you—once the angle is set, when the car behind disappears from your right mirror, it should just appear within your right peripheral vision. For models with power-folding mirrors, holding down the key fob locks the car and folds the mirrors—super handy for parallel parking on the roadside!