Sun protection
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
WARNING
Sun visors can reduce visibility.
- Always stow sun visors when not needed to block sun glare.
Sun visors
Fig. 77 In the headliner: Sun visor.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
Sun visor adjustment
- Flip the sun visor down toward the windshield.
- Lift it out of the retaining clip and swivel it over toward the door.
Additional sun visor positions
On some vehicles, you can slide the sun visor towards the rear of the vehicle after swiveling it over to the door.
Vanity mirror and lighting
A vanity mirror is behind a cover in the sun visor. Your vehicle may also be equipped with a light that comes on when you slide the cover Ⓑ open.
The light goes out when you shut the cover or if you flip the sun visor up again.
The interior light above the sun visor goes out after several minutes. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.
Windshield made of heat-insulating glass
Fig. 78 Heat-reflective windshield with communications window (blue shaded area).
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Windshields made of insulating glass have a transparent metallic infrared-reflecting coating. There is an uncoated area (communications window) just above the inside rearview mirror . This serves as a communications window for transmitting signals to and from electronic components and accessories.
The uncoated area must not be blocked on the inside or outside or covered with stickers because this can cause the electronic components to malfunction.
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