How to Cancel the Synchronized Adjustment of Volkswagen Rearview Mirrors?
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To cancel the synchronized adjustment of Volkswagen rearview mirrors, follow these steps: Shift the gear lever to the R position, then press and hold the SET button on the driver's seat until you hear two beeps, indicating that the rearview mirror reverse linkage function has been turned off. To re-store the reverse linkage position of the exterior rearview mirrors, perform the following operations: 1. Switch the ignition to ON mode; 2. Shift into R gear; 3. Adjust the passenger-side exterior rearview mirror to a suitable position for reversing; 4. Press and hold the numbered memory button on the driver's seat until you hear a beep, indicating that the reverse linkage position has been successfully stored. Additionally, please note that only one reverse linkage position can be stored. When storing the reverse linkage position again using other buttons on the driver's seat, the previously stored reverse linkage position information will be overwritten.
Speaking of disabling the Volkswagen mirror synchronization, I'm reminded of a common issue faced by longtime owners. Locate the mirror adjustment knob on the driver's door armrest - that circular switch. By default, the middle position is synchronized mode where adjusting the left mirror while driving automatically moves the right one too. To disable this, simply rotate the knob left to the L position or right to the R position to deactivate the linkage. I frequently do this in my Passat, especially after car washes when fine-tuning is needed. Always remember to test your visibility by driving a short distance after adjustment - don't get so focused on mirror positioning that you neglect road awareness. If your infotainment system has mirror settings, newer models typically allow you to disable synchronization via the touchscreen as well.
As a technician who frequently works on Volkswagen vehicles, the operation to cancel the side mirror synchronization is actually quite intuitive. Locate the rotary knob controller on the door panel, which is marked with L/R and a central icon. To deactivate the left-right linkage, you must turn the knob away from the central position. Turning it to the left adjusts the left mirror independently, while turning it to the right adjusts the right mirror. Many Tiguan L owners often get confused about this, thinking there's a system malfunction. The key point is that the knob must be rotated fully until you hear a click sound to confirm a successful switch. Additionally, check if the circuit connection tabs on the back of the knob are oxidized, as this can cause adjustment failure—simply spray some electronic cleaner to fix it.
I discovered this trick while driving the Golf 8: Canceling synchronization is super easy. Just sit in the driver's seat and reach for the rotary knob on the door panel—the round one with the mirror icon. When it's in the middle position, both mirrors are linked. Gently rotate it to the right until the 'R' letter appears to adjust only the right mirror, or turn left to 'L' for the left mirror. Remember to press it all the way down without stopping halfway. I've tried adjusting it this way while driving in the rain—it's a one-handed operation that doesn't interfere with steering control. Volkswagen's design is truly user-friendly; the knob is much easier to operate than a touchscreen.
