Driver door overview
Fig. 4 Overview of controls in the driver door.
Key to fig. 4:
(1) Door handle
(2) Power locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle 0 – 1
(3) Indicator for power locking system
(4) Switch for adjusting the outside mirror
– Adjusting outside mirrors , – / – 2
– Outside mirror heating ?
(5) Buttons for operating the power windows
– Power windows
– Safety switch for rear power windows _
(6) Lever for releasing the engine hood
(7) Bottle holder
(8) Storage compartment
(9) Reflector
Mirrors
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Inside mirror
Outside mirrors
For your driving safety, it is important that you properly adjust the outside mirrors and the inside mirror
before you start driving ⇒ .
The outside mirrors and the inside mirror help you see and adapt your driving to traffic behind you.
Remember that the inside and outside rearview mirrors will not show everything behind you. There
can be blind spots. Blind spots can be significantly larger if the mirrors are not properly adjusted.
More information:
x Exterior views
x Volkswagen Information System
x Adjusting the seating position
x Shifting gears
x Braking, stopping and parking
WARNING
Adjusting mirrors when the vehicle is moving can cause driver distraction, accidents, and
serious personal injury.
x Always adjust the rearview mirrors when the vehicle is not moving.
x Always be aware of what is happening around the vehicle when changing lanes, passing,
turning, or parking. Another vehicle, pedestrian, or object could be in your blind spot.
x Always make sure mirrors are properly adjusted and the view to the rear is not reduced by
moisture, ice, snow, or other things.
WARNING
Auto-dimming mirrors contain an electrolyte fluid which can leak if the mirror glass is broken.
Electrolyte fluid can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
x Repeated or prolonged exposure to electrolyte fluid can irritate the respiratory system,
especially among people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Get fresh air
immediately by leaving the vehicle or, if that is not possible, open windows and doors all the
way.
x If electrolyte fluid gets into the eyes, flush them thoroughly with large amounts of clean
water for at least 15 minutes; medical attention is recommended.
x If electrolyte fluid contacts skin, flush affected area with clean water for at least
15 minutes and then wash affected area with soap and water; medical attention is
recommended. Thoroughly wash affected clothing and shoes before reuse.
x If swallowed, and the person is conscious, rinse mouth with water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a
medical professional.
Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:
/ Neutral position. Outside mirror folded out, no heating or
adjustment possible.
Synchronous mirror adjustment
x In the Settings - Convenience menu, select Mirror adjust - Both mirrors for
synchronous outside mirror adjustment
x Turn the adjusting knob to the L position.
x Adjust the left outside mirror. The right (passenger) outside mirror will automatically adjust at the
same time.
x If needed, correct the position of the right mirror by turning the adjusting knob to the R position.
Auto-dimming outside mirror on the driver side
Some models are equipped with an auto-dimming outside mirror, which is controlled together with the
auto-dimming inside mirror
WARNING
Improper use of the folding outside mirrors can cause personal injury.
x Always make sure that nobody is in the way when folding the mirrors in or out.
x Make sure that you do not get your finger caught between the mirror and the mirror base
when moving the mirrors.
WARNING
Incorrectly estimating distances with the right outside mirror can cause collisions and
serious injury.
x The right outside mirror has a convex (curved) surface. This widens your field of vision.
But vehicles or other objects seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are.
x If you use the right outside mirror to judge distances from vehicles behind you when
changing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly and cause a crash and serious injuries.
x Whenever possible, use the inside mirror to more accurately judge distance and size of
vehicles or other objects seen in the convex mirror.
x Always make sure you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
NOTICE
Always fold in the outside mirrors when taking the vehicle through an automatic car wash.
To reduce fuel consumption, use outside mirror heating only when needed.
When first switched on, outside mirror heating works with maximum heat for about 2 minutes.
If power mirror adjustment does not work, the outside mirrors can be adjusted by hand by
pressing on the edges of the mirror surface.
