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What is the purpose of the tab under the internal rearview mirror?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Rearview mirror

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Perhaps not everyone knows what the tab under the rearview mirror is for. We may have asked ourselves many times without finding an answer. But nothing is done without a reason.

If we press it, we see that the mirror moves to a position that apparently only varies by an angle, but visibility remains the same. In fact, during the day, the change is not appreciated, but it is crucial at night.

In fact, that is the "anti-glare" position. If someone behind us has their high beams on and bothers us, just press the lever forward and the feeling of annoyance disappears.


Posted on 6 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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