WARNING ● If your shoes or clothing come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, wash them imme- diately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Clean shoes and clothes thoroughly before wearing them again. Adjusting the exterior and interior mirrors while driving may cause the driver to become distrac- ted. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries. ● Adjust the exterior mirrors and interior mir- ror only when the vehicle is stationary. ● If you have swallowed electrolyte fluid, rinse your mouth immediately with plenty of wa- ter for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a doc- tor. Seek medical assistance immediately.
● When parking, changing lane, overtaking or turning, always pay careful attention to the area around the vehicle. There may be ob- jects and other road users in these blind spots. If the glass of an automatic anti-dazzle mirror is broken, electrolyte fluid can leak from the mirror. This fluid attacks plastic surfaces. Remove any fluid that has leaked out as soon as possible, e.g. with a wet sponge. NOTICE ● Always ensure that the mirrors are posi- tioned correctly and that the rear view is not restricted by ice, snow, condensation or any other objects. WARNING An inaccurate estimation of the distance from vehicles following behind can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Interior mirror ● Curved mirrors (convex or spheric) enlarge the field of vision and can make objects in the mirror seem smaller and further away than they actually are. Please refer to and at the start of the chapter on page 81. ● Using curved mirrors to estimate distance from other vehicles while changing lanes may cause serious injury or death. ● Whenever possible, use the interior mirror to check the exact distance between your vehi- cle and following traffic or other objects. ● Ensure that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle. WARNING Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors contain an elec- trolyte fluid which could leak if the mirror is broken.
● Contact with this fluid can cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs, espe- cially in people who suffer from asthma or similar illnesses. In this case, immediately make sure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air and get out of the vehicle or, if this is not possible, open all windows and doors. ● If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, wash the affected loca- tion immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor. Fig. 72 On the windscreen: automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 182.5C1.TRO.74 Vision 81