Exterior mirrors
1. Four-way mirror adjustment switch.
2. Switch from one mirror to another.
3. Key* for bringing mirrors in and out.
As a result of pressing the button, the mirrors are pressed against the body or spread apart, which is convenient when driving through a car wash, when driving along narrow streets, and also to return the mirrors to their original position if they have previously accidentally shifted forward.
You can press the mirrors to the body only if the vehicle speed does not exceed 10 km/h.
The position of the mirrors can also be adjusted manually by turning them by the glass edging.
The outer, aspherically curved* part of the reflective surface provides, with some image distortion, a larger field of view compared to the inner, convex* part. As a result, the rear viewing angle is increased and the so-called "dead" zone.
The mirror farthest from the driver has a more convex reflective surface than the mirror on the driver's door. Objects seen in it seem more distant than they really are. Therefore, it is only conditionally suitable for estimating the distance to moving vehicles.
This also applies to the outer aspherically curved part of the mirror.
Electrical heating*
Both mirrors are heated automatically depending on the air temperature when the ignition key is turned to position 2.
Rear-view mirror in saloon
To reduce the dazzling effect of the headlights of vehicles traveling behind you, you need to turn a small lever forward.
Illuminated cosmetic mirrors*
To use the mirror, flip the sun visor down and, if the mirror is closed, slide its cover to the side.
The mirror illumination is already switched on when the ignition key is turned to position 1.
Sun visors
Visors can not only be folded down, but also taken aside to the side windows.
Anti-glare (auto-dimming) rear-view mirror* in saloon
The reflectivity of the mirror automatically gradually decreases depending on the brightness of the general lighting and the blinding effect of the headlights of the vehicles behind.
The mirror reduces the blinding effect of the headlights of cars moving behind, depending on its intensity, and when it stops, it restores its original level of reflectivity. A forward-facing light sensor in the mirror housing measures the light intensity in front of the vehicle. The second light sensor is located in the mirror itself. The electronic control system compares the light intensity values from front to back.
The difference in values is the determining value for changing the electrical voltage on the jelly-like layer of the mirror.
This layer reacts to voltage changes and provides a smooth dimming of the mirror.
Thus, there is no need to adjust the degree of dimming of the mirror, which allows the driver to fully focus on the road.
When reverse gear is engaged or when the AT control lever is moved to position R, the mirror automatically switches to full reflection mode without dimming.
For the normal operation of the mirror, it is important not to obscure anything and keep its photocells clean. One photocell (shown by arrow) is in the mirror, and the other is on its reverse side.
See also Section Auto-dimming interior mirror.