1993 BUICK ROADMASTER rear view mirror

Automatic Mirror (Option)
Your Buick may have the automatic inside mirror.
The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare
of headlights
behind you. It detects changes
in light, and then adjusts
for day
or night operation.
During the day the mirror reflects all the light from
behind your car. At night; when the glare
is too high, it
changes to the night mode. Then, it reflects only part of
the light from behind you. When the mirror changes to
the night-mode,jt holds that position until glare is no
longer present.
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Time Delay
The mirror delays before switchingcfrom the night back
to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing
of the mirror as you drive under li-ghts and through
traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The-reverse mode is another important €eature of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever
is placed in "R'
(Reverse), the mirror shifts to the day mode. This gives
you a bright image in the mirror
as you back up.
Automatic/Off Switch
Push the switch up for the AUTO position. The switch
cap will light indicating the mirror will automatically
adjust for glare.
To turn the automatic adjust off, push the switch down.
Front Reading Lights
There are two reading lights located on .the rearview
mirror. Push the switch closest'to the light to turn it on
or off.
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Cleaniqg Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two
photocells that make the mirror work.
Outside Mirrors
Manual
To adjust the.left outside mirror, rotate the knob located
on the driver's.
door. The right outside mirror must be
adjusted manually. Adjust each mirror
so you can just
see the.
side of your vehicle.
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Power (Option)
If your -Buick has the
optional power mirrors, the
mirror control
is located on
the driver's door. .Rotate. the
control
to the left or right to
choose the mirror you want
'to:.%dj,wst.
Then move the
control in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
Adjust each
mirror so you
can
just see the side of your
car and the area behind
your car.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)
The left outside mirror is. heated when you activate the
rear window defogger.

Defrost Rear Window Defogger (Option)
This setting will direct most
of the air flow toward the
windshield. Use this when
there is fog
or ice on the
windshield.
Defrost will work better
if any ice and snow is cleared
from the hood and the air inlet area between the hood
and the windshield.
Blower speed will be controlled automatically,
or you
can choose another speed by pushing the HI or LO
buttons.
If you have the heated outside rearview mirrors option,
the mirrors will be warmed when the rear defogger
is
on.
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vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -
such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to
make a “mirrored surface’’
- and slow .down when you
.have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want
to
go-
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired
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by alcohol or drugs, with night vision prob1ems;or by
fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most
dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See “Drunken Driving.” in
the Index for more on this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlights behind you.
Since’ you can’t see as well,
you may need to slow
down and
keep more space between you and other
vehicles. It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead
is going just
by looking at its taillights,
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlights can light up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull
off the road in a safe place and
rest.
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