Kia Optima: Outside Rearview Mirrors Electric Remote Control - Mirrors - Knowing your vehicle - Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners ManualKia Optima: Outside Rearview Mirrors Electric Remote Control

The electric remote control mirror switch, located on the left side of the instrument

The electric remote control mirror switch, located on the left side of the instrument panel on the drivers door, allows you to adjust the position of the left and right outside rearview mirrors. To adjust the position of either mirror, move the lever to R or L to select the right side mirror or the left side mirror, then press a mark (to position the selected mirror up, down, left or right.) on the mirror adjustment control to position the selected mirror up, down, left or right.

✽ NOTICE

The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while the switch is depressed. Do not depress the switch longer than necessary, the motor may be damaged.

Outside Rearview Mirrors
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Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
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