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Before Driving

Mirrors

Mirrors

Before driving, adjust the inside and 

outside mirrors.

 Outside Mirrors

WARNING

Be sure to look over your shoulder 

before changing lanes:

Changing lanes without taking 

into account the actual distance of 

the vehicle in the convex mirror is 

dangerous. You could have a serious 

accident. What you see in the convex 

mirror is closer than it appears.

Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)

Flat surface mirror.

Convex type (front passenger side)

The mirror has single curvature on its 

surface.

Power mirror adjustment

The ignition must be switched to ACC or 

ON position.

To adjust:

1.  Rotate the mirror switch to the left 

 or 

right   to choose the left or right side 

mirror.

2.  Press the mirror switch in the 

appropriate direction.

Mirror switch

Center position

After adjusting the mirror, lock the 

control by rotating the switch in the center 

position.

Folding mirror

WARNING

Always return the outside mirrors to 

the driving position before you start 

driving:

Driving with the outside mirrors folded 

in is dangerous. Your rear view will 

be restricted, and you could have an 

accident.

Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is 

flush with the vehicle.

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