Integrated blind spot mirrors, 102 windows and mirrors – FORD 2013 C-MAX Hybrid v.3 User Manual

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Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors

WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they
appear.

Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper
outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your vehicle.

Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind
spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the
traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and
carefully change lanes.

The image of the approaching
vehicle is small and near the inboard
edge of the main mirror when it is
at a distance. The image becomes
larger and begins to move outboard
across the main mirror as the vehicle
approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches
(B). The vehicle will transition to
your peripheral field of view as it
leaves the blind spot mirror (C).

A

B

C

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Windows and Mirrors

2013 C-Max Full Hybrid (34h)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013
USA
(fus)

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