Honda Accord Sedan (2016 year). Manual

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON

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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.

This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.

Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.

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If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON

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When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.

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*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.

Light Sensor

Models without automatic
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

Models with automatic intermittent
wipers

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Fog Lights

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close the driver’s door.

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

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If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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with the headlight switch on, but do

not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

Fog Lights

When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

MAX

HIGH

MID

LOW

MIN

Bright

Dark

Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

Fog Lights

When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on.

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Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

Uses the camera attached, monitors the space ahead of your vehicle, and
automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam headlights when
necessary.

Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

The auto high-beam determines when to change the
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following
cases, however, the system may not respond to the
lights properly:

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The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

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Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Other light sources, such as streetlights and electric
billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle ahead of you suddenly cuts you off or is
not traveling in the appropriate direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

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The headlight switch is in
AUTO.

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The lever is in the low beam
position.

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The system recognizes that you
are driving at night and the
low beam headlights come on.

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The vehicle speed is above 25
mph (40 km/h).

The system operates when:

The camera is not detecting any lights coming from preceding or oncoming
vehicles: The headlights change to high beams.

15-degree

The camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle: The
headlights are returned to low beams.

The camera monitors the range within the 30-degree view angle. The distance that
the camera can detect lights ahead differs depending on conditions, such as the
brightness of the lights and the weather.

The system changes between high and low beam headlights when:

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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Turn the headlight switch in AUTO and pull
the headlight lever to low beam.

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The auto high-beam indicator (Green) comes
on.

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Temporary cancellation

The auto high-beam operation is temporarily canceled while:
• You are continuously driving at a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers run at high speed for more than a few seconds.

The system operation resumes once the condition that caused it to cancel improves.

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To Operate the System

To Operate the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film in the area
around the camera.

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Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut
off, when parking, find a shady area or face the front
of the vehicle away from the sun.
If you use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to
cover the camera housing. Covering the camera can
concentrate heat on the camera.

If the Can Not Operate:

message

appears:

Park your vehicle in a safe place. Wipe away debris
blocking the windshield, then start driving again. If
the message remains on even after driving for a while
with the clean windshield, have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.

Models with multi-information display

Headlight
Switch

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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Disable the system when the vehicle is parked
with the ignition switch in ON

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and the

light switch is in the AUTO position.
To disable the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds.
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will
blink twice.
To enable the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for 30 seconds.
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will
blink once.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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To Disable the System

To Disable the System

The auto high-beam will remain in the selected
disabled or enabled setting each time you start the
engine.

AUTO Position

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:

• The ignition switch is in ON

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• The headlight switch is off, or in

• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch
or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Daytime Running Lights

The daytime running lights come on dimmer when
the headlight switch is in

than when it is in

AUTO. In AUTO, if the ambient brightness is dark,
the low beam headlights come on.

Models with bulb type parking lights

Models with LED type parking/daytime running lights

Models with bulb type parking lights

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

, LO, HI)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

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AUTO

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two or
three more times to clear the windshield, then stop.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
them. Use the defroster to warm the windshield,
then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a
single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.

Models without automatic intermittent wipers

All models

MIST

INT

: Low speed with

intermittent

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

AUTO

: Wiper speed varies

automatically

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

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Wipers and Washers

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.

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AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When in AUTO, you can also adjust the
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the adjustment
ring.

Sensor sensitivity

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY

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q or LOCK

(

, then

remove the obstacle.

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

Do not put the wiper lever in AUTO when cleaning
the windshield or driving through a car wash. If the
wiper lever is in AUTO, and the power mode is in ON,
the rainfall sensor may respond to your hand or car
wash liquids, and the wipers may operate
automatically.

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low Sensitivity:
Wipers will operate when more
rainfall is detected.

High Sensitivity:
Wipers will operate when less rainfall
is detected.

* Not available on all models

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON

(

, you can use the

brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display

/multi-information

display

will return to its original state several

seconds after you adjust the brightness.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the
information display

/multi-information

display

while you are adjusting it.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.

Pressing the

(Select/Reset) knob switches the

display.

If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
parking lights are on.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

Control Knob

On multi-information display

On information display

* Not available on all models

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON

(

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote, the seat adjusts
automatically to one of the two preset positions.

The multi-information display

shows you which remote you used to unlock the

vehicle when you enter.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

Driving Position Memory System

Using the multi-information display

, audio/

information screen

or audio/information touch

screen

, you can disable the automatic seat

adjustment function.

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System Operation
The system will not operate if:

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The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

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Driving Position Memory System

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the

driver’s seat to the desired position.

2. Press the SET button.

You will hear a beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.

3. Press and hold memory button

(

1 or

(

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.

Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.

1. Move the shift lever to

(

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or

(

2).

You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.

The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear a beep, and the
indicator light stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except
ON.

Memory
Button 1

Memory
Button 2

SET Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

Recalling the Stored Position

The seat will stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button, or a memory button (

(

1 or

(

2).

•

Adjust the seat position.

•

Shift into any position except

(

•

Release the parking brake.

Automatic transmission/CVT models

Manual transmission models

Memory
Button 1

Memory
Button 2

Automatic transmission/CVT models

All models

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.

The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down to lock the steering wheel in position.

After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.

WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.

Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.

When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you, based in inputs
from the mirror sensor. This feature is always
active.

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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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Tab

Daytime
Position

Night Position

Down

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in

(

Sensor

Down

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

The driver side door mirror has outer and inner
segments.
The outer segment is slightly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

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Expanded View Driver's Mirror

Expanded View Driver's Mirror

Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver side
door mirror appear smaller than objects in the rest of
the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than they
appear.

Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.

Inner Segment

Outer Segment

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