Mirror down on reverse

[Arnold]

Anyone know why, hitherto, VW has not been able to offer a manual Golf that automatically tilts downwards the near-side rear view mirror when reverse is engaged and whether this shortcoming has been addressed in any of the Mk 7 Golfs?

[Hillbilly]

Have got it in my Passat and frankly its a pain Doesnt turn down far enough to see where the rear wheel is so I dont use it.

Dont want to scrub my mags.

[team_v]

From memory it was only available on certain models in the VW range when the optional leather seats with memory function was optioned.

Probably omitted largely due to the fact that people want a new car but don't expect to have to pay any more than the previous model.
Also, forces people to get the auto park option.

[Hillbilly]

From memory it was only available on certain models in the VW range when the optional leather seats with memory function was optioned.

Probably omitted largely due to the fact that people want a new car but don't expect to have to pay any more than the previous model.
Also, forces people to get the auto park option.

Yeah mines got all that and the standard ones dont have it

[sVWatt]

Am I right in thinking that even if I get the auto-dip coding done, the mirror actually requires a different motor mechanism ?

[Eaglehawk]

I tested this tonight. You obviously need to enable it in the menu...and also leave the knob on "L". But it doesn't seem to dip down as much as I'd like. If someone could confirm this, would be appreciated. Only applies to the passenger side mirror, not both.

Oh, it's a stock 110TDI Highline.

[Hillbilly]

I tested this tonight. You obviously need to enable it in the menu...and also leave the knob on "L". But it doesn't seem to dip down as much as I'd like. If someone could confirm this, would be appreciated. Only applies to the passenger side mirror, not both.

Oh, it's a stock 110TDI Highline.

It works regardless of where the mirror button is on mine As I said in reply 2 it doesnt go down far enough to be worthwhile

It is set by a sequence listed on page 86 (I think) in my Passat manual.

Then when you put it into reverse it alters position. I no longer have mine coded for it. It can also be done manually using the L control

IE if you are in a park with a kerb on that side and want to reverse back out it wont dip far enough to see the kerb closer than back behind the car. Therefore you cant see if you are going to scrape a wheel. Even turning it in a bit when it was lowered didnt seem to help
If I could see the kerb beside the rear wheel it would be useful It doesnt and its not.

[Eaglehawk]

It works regardless of where the mirror button is on mine As I said in reply 2 it doesnt go down far enough to be worthwhile

It is set by a sequence listed on page 86 (I think) in my Passat manual.

This is the Golf Mk7 forum, hence I was giving an account of what happens in a Golf Mk7. Like your Passat, my Passat does exactly what you said, but it doesn't help answer the question of the OP.

I had to find another forum post about having the switch in the L position. I just wanted to confirm that someone else with a Golf Highline can also get it working, and that it's (just like our Passats) it's not good enough to protect the alloys.

All this becomes moot once you've ordered the memory seat option, where you can set the position properly. (According to the manual)

Edit: I've just found instructions on page 124 of the manual to adjust the mirrors, going to play with it now

Edit2: Yep, you can store it. Turn on ignition, select neurtal, make sure it's enabled in the CAR setup under Mirrors. Select Reverse, make sure the knob is at the L position. Adjust.

I'll test it properly tomorrow.

[Hillbilly]

This is the Golf Mk7 forum, hence I was giving an account of what happens in a Golf Mk7. Like your Passat, my Passat does exactly what you said, but it doesn't help answer the question of the OP.

I had to find another forum post about having the switch in the L position. I just wanted to confirm that someone else with a Golf Highline can also get it working, and that it's (just like our Passats) it's not good enough to protect the alloys.

All this becomes moot once you've ordered the memory seat option, where you can set the position properly. (According to the manual)

Edit: I've just found instructions on page 124 of the manual to adjust the mirrors, going to play with it now

Edit2: Yep, you can store it. Turn on ignition, select neurtal, make sure it's enabled in the CAR setup under Mirrors. Select Reverse, make sure the knob is at the L position. Adjust.

I'll test it properly tomorrow.

I realise that but as it isnt real good in the Passat and a Golf is shorter, presumably unless they increase the downward angle to allow for that it will be less effective.

[Eaglehawk]

I realise that but as it isnt real good in the Passat and a Golf is shorter, presumably unless they increase the downward angle to allow for that it will be less effective.

I can't test how "downward" it got until daylight tomorrow. But for reference sake, I managed to get the front passenger door handle into the "top" of the mirror image.