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Jul 22, 2007 | 09:07 PM

#16

ehizon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mandyfig

You probably have the Driver's side mirror adjusted way too low, hence when it tilts...it tilts more.

oh ok. ill check it out. im new to this kind of car. im liking it so far.

Jul 23, 2007 | 07:22 AM

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mandyfig

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Read the Owner's Manual at least 2x and you will learn so much about your new car.

Jul 23, 2007 | 08:32 AM

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Lil4X

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Originally Posted by ehizon

hey question about tilting side mirrors when reversing. the passenger side mirror tilts just at the right angle but the driver side tilts too much. is this normal?

Because the passenger side mirror is convex, it appears to tilt less, but both tilt to about the same degree. The driver's side mirror is about right for looking at what your back wheel is about to back over or scrape, but is far to low to give you any info on what's behind you. That's why I seldom use the tilting feature.

Jul 23, 2007 | 11:15 AM

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mandyfig

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I normally turn the tilt feature off. Once I left it on and the minute I hit reverse, it tilted and almost hit something in the back, could not see it. When you need it, switch it on.

Jul 23, 2007 | 11:21 AM

#20

JasDmw

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I've installed a couple of those small convex mirros. They help a bunch when backing up/parking/passing. The tilt feature is nice, but really doesn't do that much. I leave it on to impress passengers.

Jul 23, 2007 | 01:23 PM

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mandyfig

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I have them on, too, those convex mirrors. The point is how to convince the wife to utilize it, or at least for her to understand how to use it.

Jul 24, 2007 | 04:52 PM

#22

BuckyB

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Wow, this is so cool! I didn't know you could turn the tilt on & off. My driveway slopes down and with the tilt on, I can't see the street. Now I can turn this off. Love it.