How to Adjust the Rearview Mirrors on the Buick Excelle?
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Adjust the horizon to the center 1/2 position of the left rearview mirror, while ensuring 1/4 of the car body is visible in the mirror. There are specific considerations for adjusting the right rearview mirror: maintain the car body image occupying 1/4 of the mirror, but adjust the horizon proportion to occupy 2/3 of the mirror surface.
When I first drove the Excelle, I also spent some time figuring out how to adjust the rearview mirrors. The round knob on the door panel marked with L and R is the key. First, turn it to the L position to adjust the left mirror. Push the edges of the knob up, down, left, or right with your fingers, and the mirror will move accordingly. At this point, sit up straight and adjust it so that you can just see a corner of your car's rear, with the distant horizon in the upper part of the mirror. Then, turn it to the R position to adjust the right mirror, focusing on lowering the angle to see the curb. When driving on the highway, I usually adjust the right mirror slightly outward to reduce blind spots, and when reversing, I slightly raise it to see the position of the rear vehicle's wheels. After adjusting, remember to reset the knob to the middle position to avoid accidental touches.
Adjusting this car's mirrors should be done in conjunction with seat positioning. First, adjust the seat to your regular driving posture with hands comfortably resting on the steering wheel. Locate the knob on the door panel's center - L and R correspond to left and right mirrors. I prefer setting the left mirror to show the tip of the rear door handle in the reflection, while deliberately angling the right mirror downward to glimpse curbs when parallel parking. Never force frozen mirrors in winter - use the knob for safer micro-adjustments. To fold the mirrors, simply press the knob's center - useful for car washes or narrow roads. Beginners should ensure the distant horizon always occupies the top third of the mirror for optimal rear visibility.
Adjusting the rearview mirrors actually follows a standard method. After settling into the driver's seat, select the L position with the knob, then adjust it until you can see the distant road in the upper part of the left mirror, with your car body occupying one-quarter of the width. When switching to the R position, the right mirror should be adjusted more outward, reducing the car body proportion to one-fifth. Many people overlook the rearview mirror heating button, which is located right next to the adjustment knob and is particularly useful on rainy or foggy days. The folding function is activated by pressing the center of the knob, essential for automatic car washes. The mirror angles don't need to be perfectly symmetrical, as the left and right blind spots require different adjustments.
