How to Adjust the Rearview Mirrors on a Citroën?
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Before reversing into a parking space, it is essential to adjust the rearview mirrors properly on a Citroën. Whether it's the left or right side mirrors or the interior rearview mirror, ensure that when the driver is in the normal driving position, the horizon is at the midpoint of the mirror's height. Additionally, the side mirrors should show no more than one-quarter of the car's body. The specific adjustment methods are as follows: 1. First, adjust the right rearview mirror. Make sure the top of the mirror shows the rear door handle, with the front door handle positioned in the middle of the mirror. The car's body should occupy no more than one-quarter of the mirror's surface—the less, the better in principle, but too little may cause the ground lines to appear uneven in width compared to the left mirror. 2. The left rearview mirror should be adjusted similarly to the right one, ensuring that the position of the left rear wheel is visible during parallel parking.
Oh, I have experience with adjusting rearview mirrors! For most Citroën models, the adjustment knob is located on the driver's door panel, the kind with a circular knob marked with L/R. First, rotate the knob to align with L, then push the knob up, down, left, or right to adjust the left mirror; turn to R to adjust the right mirror. The key is to adjust while driving to ensure that both side mirrors just show a tiny bit of your car's body, with the sky occupying no more than one-third of the mirror. After adjustment, don't forget to coordinate with the center rearview mirror—all three mirrors work together to eliminate blind spots. For models equipped with heated rearview mirrors, remember to press the heating button on rainy days to defog, which is linked with the rear window defroster.
What the salesperson taught me during the test drive: The Citroën mirror adjustment button is usually located near the driver's window control area, marked with a small square icon and wavy arrows. First, turn on the power (no need to start the engine), select the L or R position, and then adjust the lever. When adjusting the right mirror, it's best to lower the passenger window for a more accurate view. For cars with dark tinted films, it's recommended to adjust the angle once during the day and once at night. By the way, for high-end models with the reverse mirror tilt function, the mirror will automatically tilt down when shifting into reverse—never manually adjust it at this time, as the system may memorize the wrong angle!
Last week, I helped my neighbor adjust the mirrors on her Citroën C5 and discovered that the mirror heating switch is hidden in the air conditioning control area—the snowflake icon can easily be mistaken for the cold air button. It's recommended to follow the manual: 1. After powering on, press the mirror selection button (left or right). 2. Adjust the directional control knob until the rear wheel is visible. 3. For models with memory function, press and hold the SET button to save the position. If the mirrors are misaligned after unfolding from the folded position, pressing and holding the unfold button for 5 seconds can reset them. In winter, if frozen, never force them open; pouring warm water at the joint is the safest method.
