2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Owners Manual

Mirrors

NOTICE
Broken glass in the auto-dimming mirrors can cause electrolyte fluid leakage. Liquid electro-
lyte leaked from a broken mirror glass will damage any plastic surfaces it comes in contact
with. Clean up spilled electrolyte fluid immediately with clear water and a sponge.
Inside mirror

Fig. 106 Manually adjustable inside mirror.

Fig. 107 Auto-dimming inside mirror.

The auto-dimming feature can be switched on and off with the switch on the inside mirror (2). When
auto-dimming is activated, the indicator light (1) is on.
If the ignition is switched on, the sensor (3) automatically darkens the inside mirror depending on the
amount of light shining into the vehicle from the rear.
The auto-dimming feature is deactivated when you shift the transmission into reverse or switch on the
interior lights or the reading light.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the windshield or in the vicinity of the auto-dimming inside
mirror ⇒ .
WARNING
The illuminated display on an external navigation device can cause the auto-dimming inside
mirror to malfunction, which can result in crashes and serious injuries.
x Malfunctions in the auto-dimming function can result in the inside mirror being unable to
evaluate the exact distance of vehicles in the rear or other objects.
If the light striking the sensor is filtered or blocked (such as by a sunshade), the auto-dimming
inside mirror will not work properly or may not work at all.
Applicable only in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the AGCC
Outside mirrors

Fig. 108 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for outside mirrors.

Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:
2 Adjust the right outside mirror by pressing the knob to left/right
and up/down.
 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 syn-
chronous 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
The auto-dimming outside mirror is controlled together with the auto-dimming inside mirror.
Memory for front passenger side mirror (when backing up)
x Choose the remote control vehicle key that will be used with the settings about to be made.
x Unlock the vehicle with that remote control vehicle key.
x Set the parking brake.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Activate the function Mirror down in the Settings - Convenience menu.
x Shift the transmission into reverse.
x Adjust the passenger outside mirror for a clear view of the curb, for example.
x The adjusted mirror position is automatically stored and assigned to the vehicle key used to unlock
the vehicle. The preselected position will be recalled when the key assigned to that mirror adjustment
position is used again.
Recalling passenger side mirror settings
x Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
x Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched on.
x The mirror moves back to the regular position when the vehicle moves forwards faster than about
10 mph (15 km/h) or the adjusting knob is turned to the O or L position.
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 seri-
ous 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 press-
ing on the edges of the mirror surface.
Applicable only in South Korea
Outside mirrors

Fig. 109 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for outside mirrors.

Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:
# Fold the outside mirror in toward the vehicle body ⇒ .
?_ Switch on outside mirror heating. Heats only at outside air
temperatures below +68 °F (+20 °C).
, Adjust the left outside mirror by pressing the knob to left/right
and up/down.
2 Adjust the right outside mirror by pressing the knob to left/right
and up/down.
 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 syn-
chronous 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
The auto-dimming outside mirror is controlled together with the auto-dimming inside mirror.
Memory for front passenger side mirror (when backing up)
x Choose the remote control vehicle key that will be used with the settings about to be made.
x Unlock the vehicle with that remote control vehicle key.
x Set the parking brake.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Activate the function Mirror down in the Settings - Convenience menu.
x Shift the transmission into reverse.
x Adjust the passenger outside mirror for a clear view of the curb, for example.
x The adjusted mirror position is automatically stored and assigned to the vehicle key used to unlock
the vehicle. The preselected position will be recalled when the key assigned to that mirror adjustment
position is used again.
Recalling passenger side mirror settings
x Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
x Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched on.
x The mirror moves back to the regular position when the vehicle moves forwards faster than about
10 mph (15 km/h) or the adjusting knob is turned to the O or L position.
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 seri-
ous 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.
x Never fold power mirrors in manually because doing so could damage the electrical drive.
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 press-
ing on the edges of the mirror surface.

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