CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

side mirror dips in reverse gear?

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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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side mirror dips in reverse gear?

I read in some forums (dont remember where) that the passenger side mirror angles down when you put the car's gear in reverse so that you can see the curb better. Is this true? If yes does it apply to a 97 CLK230 (German model) (matic) model and how do you activate this?

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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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Yes, my '99 430 does this but the interior button that adjusts the passenger mirror must be depressed for it to work. If the drivers mirror button is depressed it won't work. Once you put it in Drive and start to roll forward the mirror readjusts itself to the original position.

It's a neat feature, but it occassionaly freaks me out because I'll catch it adjusting as I look out the passenger window while I'm moving in reverse and it can throw your sense of balance off.
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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Thanks for the heads up on this note guys.

I was going insane wondering why this always happened to me, makes sense now.

BTW, I am new to the forums....just got a CLK 320 days ago....look forward to being here A LOT....

Ric
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