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Outside rearview mirror

Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearview mirrors.

Be sure to adjust the mirror angles before driving.

The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the control levers or remote switch, depending on the type of mirror control installed. The mirror heads can be folded back to prevent damage in an automatic car wash or when passing through a narrow street.

NOTICE

Rearview mirrors

  • The outside rearview mirror for passenger's side is convex. Objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.

  • Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation to determine the actual distance of following vehicles when changing lanes.

CAUTION
  • Do not scrape ice off the mirror face as this may damage the glass.

  • If ice should restrict the movement of the mirror, do not force the mirror for adjustment. To remove ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge or soft cloth with warm water.

If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not adjust the mirror by force. Use an approved spray de-icer (not radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen mechanism or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

WARNING

Mirror Adjustment

Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident which could cause DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, or property damage.

Adjusting the outside rearview mirrors

The electric remote control mirror switch allows you to adjust the position of the left and right outside rearview mirrors.

Adjusting the rearview mirrors:

  1. Move the R or L switch (1) to select the right side mirror or the left side mirror.

  2. Press a corresponding point on the mirror adjustment control (2) to position the selected mirror up, down, left or right.

  3. After adjustment, put the button into neutral (center) position to prevent inadvertent adjustment.

CAUTION
  • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while the switch is pressed. Do not press the switch longer than necessary as the motor may be damaged.

  • Do not adjust the outside rearview mirror by hand. Doing so may damage the parts.

Folding the outside rearview mirror

The outside rearview mirror can be folded or unfolded by pressing the switch as below.

The mirror will fold or unfold automatically as follows:

  • The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the smart key.

  • The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the button on the outside door handle.

  • The mirror will unfold when you approach the vehicle (all doors closed and locked) with a smart key in possession. (if equipped)

CAUTION

The electric type outside rearview mirror is operable even when the EV button is in the OFF position. However, to prevent unnecessary battery discharge, do not adjust the mirrors longer than necessary while the EV button is ON.

Do not fold an electric type outside rear view mirror by hand as this could cause motor failure.

Reverse parking aid function

When the gear is shifted to the R (Reverse) position, the outside rear view lever(s) will rotate downwards to aid with driving in reverse.

The position of the outside rearview mirror switch (1) determines whether the mirrors will move:

  • Left/Right: When either the L (left) or r (Right) switch Is selected, both outside rearview mirrors will move.

  • Neutral: When neither switch is selected, the outside rearview mirrors will not move.

The outside rearview mirrors will automatically revert to their original positions if any of the followings occur:

  • The EV button is placed to either the OFF position.

  • The gear is shifted to any position except R (Reverse).

  • The remote control outside rear view mirror switch is not selected.

Reverse parking aid user settings mode

If you cannot see well enough with the angles provided as factory default conditions, you can readjust and store the angles of outside rearview mirrors.

The factory default angles of the right and left rearview mirrors can be set individually. To adjust the default angles:

  1. Set the shift lever to P (Parking). Make sure that the vehicle is stopped and the mirrors are not working.

  2. Position the lever to L (left) or R (right) depending on the mirror that you want to adjust.

  3. Step on the brake pedal and shift the shift lever to R (Reverse).

  4. When the downward movement of the rearview mirror is finished, adjust the mirror to the desired angle by pressing the switches, ▼, ▲, ◀, ▶.

  5. Once you have the mirrors in the desired positions, shift to a gear other than R (Reverse), or change the rearview mirror selector lever to the neutral position.

  6. You can adjust the rearview mirror on the other side by following the same procedures (1-5).

Resetting reverse parking aid user settings mode

If you want to change the automatic control function of rearview mirrors to factory-default conditions, follow the steps below.

  1. Shift the shift lever to P (Park).

  2. Choose the mirror to be adjusted by positioning the lever to L (left) or R (right).

  3. Step on the brake pedal and shift the shift lever to R (Reverse).

  4. When the downward movement of the rear view mirror is finished, press the switch (▲) to locate the mirror in the position higher than before (P, N or D).

    (Adjust the mirror in the higher position compared to its position in the driving mode)

  5. Move the gear to a position other than R (Reverse) or change the rearview mirror selector lever to the neutral position. (The default settings will be applied from the next operation)

  6. You can initialize settings for the mirror on the other side by following the same procedures (1-5).

NOTICE

Follow these procedures in an orderly manner to change or initialize the auto reversing user settings.

If you move to the next step before completing the previous one, the changed angle may not be changed or initialization may not work properly.