Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Interior mirror
Fig. 78 Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
Fig. 79 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The driver must adjust the interior mirror so that they can see clearly through the rear window.
The driver’s rear view may be restricted or completely obscured by objects such as a sunblind on the rear window, items of clothing stowed on the luggage compartment cover, or a rear window that is covered in ice, snow or dirt.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
- Basic position: the lever on the lower part of the mirror is pointing towards the windscreen.
- Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function .
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
Key for :
Indicator lamp. 
Switch. 
Sensor for determining light incidence.
Sensor for determining light incidence
from the front.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is switched on and off using the switch in the interior mirror ② A. The indicator lamp ① A will light up when the automatic anti-dazzle function is switched on.
There are 2 sensors in the interior mirror housing.
- One sensor on the side facing the windscreen to measure light incidence from the rear ③ A.
- One sensor on the side facing the windscreen to measure light incidence from the front ④ B.
When the ignition is switched on, the interior mirror will darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives.
If the light on the sensor is hindered or interrupted, e.g. by a sunblind, the automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror will not function or will not function correctly.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactivated when reverse gear is engaged or if an interior or reading light is switched on.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the windscreen or near interior automatic anti-dazzle mirrors .
WARNING
- You may not be able to precisely determine the distance from vehicles travelling behind you or from other objects if the automatic anti-dazzle function is impaired.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Interior mirror
→ Exterior mirrors
For safety reasons it is important that the driver positions the exterior and
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Fig. 80 In the front doors: setting knob
for the mechanical exterior mirrors
Fig. 81 In the driver door: rotary knob
for the electric exterior mirrors
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