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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 07:50 PM
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Rear View Mirror Question

This is probably the dumbest question asked on here, but does the rear view mirror tilt up and down at all? I'm not tall and I have the seat all the way down, but the mirror is still aimed to where I have to hunch a little to see through it. I tried tilting it, but it didn't really tilt and I didn't want to accidentally break it if it doesn't tilt.
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 09:35 PM
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This is probably the dumbest question asked on here, but does the rear view mirror tilt up and down at all? I'm not tall and I have the seat all the way down, but the mirror is still aimed to where I have to hunch a little to see through it. I tried tilting it, but it didn't really tilt and I didn't want to accidentally break it if it doesn't tilt.
it moves like every other mirror. Try gripping carefully and moving it around.
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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it moves like every other mirror. Try gripping carefully and moving it around.
OK, thanks. That's what I assumed, but my mirror might be a little stiff.
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 09:50 PM
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It moves pretty much like every other rear view mirror you've ever had. At least every one I've ever had.

I suppose anything is possible. Maybe galling or binding has occurred from lack of use. But it should free up and become easier once you move it at all. There may be tension screws on the back.
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 10:07 PM
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Mine moves left and right easily, but didn't seem to move up or down. The rear window is relatively narrow, so I was like "wait, they can't possibly just have this aimed at the window and assume it only needs to be moved left and right ...?"
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DriverOne
Mine moves left and right easily, but didn't seem to move up or down. The rear window is relatively narrow, so I was like "wait, they can't possibly just have this aimed at the window and assume it only needs to be moved left and right ...?"
Try it again. maybe its just stuck a little. Mine moves all over the place.
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 10:59 AM
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BREAKING NEWS: I MOVED MY REAR VIEW MIRROR TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A YEAR!!!
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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BREAKING NEWS: I MOVED MY REAR VIEW MIRROR TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A YEAR!!!
OMG GREAT!!!
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 03:45 PM
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yea its like any normal mirror except it doesn't have that small little lever in the middle. I dislike how it has that blue tint on it, I wished it was more like the 2005 TL, that had the high beam adjustment but didn't have that blue tint, or at least it was all over the mirror. On the RDX you can see the tint on the outer later same with the side mirrors. very annoying in my opinion.
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 04:36 PM
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yea its like any normal mirror except it doesn't have that small little lever in the middle. I dislike how it has that blue tint on it, I wished it was more like the 2005 TL, that had the high beam adjustment but didn't have that blue tint, or at least it was all over the mirror. On the RDX you can see the tint on the outer later same with the side mirrors. very annoying in my opinion.
you know how the switch works? whats it do?
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 04:55 PM
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you know how the switch works? whats it do?

no why dont you educated lil ol me?
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by lil12002
no why dont you educated lil ol me?
lol
there is a button you can hit on the bottom of the mirror. hit it. does it do anything? I guess I will have to cruise into the 100,000,000 page manual to find out. Thank goodness its a pdf...
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 05:05 PM
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there ya go...from manual.When you are driving after dark, the automatic dimming rearview mirror and automatic dimming power door mirrors reduce the glare from headlights behind you, based on inputs from the mirror sensor. Press the auto button to turn this function on and off. When activated, the auto indicator comes on.

I did it. I must be missing something obvious (a Mr Obvious moment)
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 07:38 PM
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Try taking off your mask, it allows oxygen to flow... it moves in every direction
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Old Jul 30, 2020 | 07:40 AM
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... (a Mr Obvious moment)
That's CAPTAIN Obvious to you.



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Old Jul 30, 2020 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by NooYawkuh
That's CAPTAIN Obvious to you.


Sorry, my bad. Just another COVID-21 moment...
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