DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 120

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2. GENERAL

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF EXTERIOR MIRRORS

All exterior mirrors and exterior mirror arms used 
are factory set for average driving conditions. 
After the superstructure has been constructed on 
the vehicle, it is required by law that all exterior 
mirrors and exterior mirror arms should be re-
adjusted in accordance with EC Directive 88/321. 
This critical adjustment depends entirely on the 
width of the vehicle's superstructure.

To ensure proper adjustment of the exterior 
mirror/exterior mirror arms as provided for in the 
Directive, it is important to follow all adjustment 
procedures closely.

Mirror classification
This section describes the different types of 
vehicle exterior mirrors according to the standard 
EC mirror classification. The following vehicle 
mirror categories apply to trucks over 7.5 tonnes:

"Category 2" - Main exterior mirror
"Category 4" - Wide-angle mirror (/dead angle 
exterior mirror)
"Category 5" - Close-up exterior mirror

Note: Category 1 (interior) and category 3 
(exterior) mirrors are intended for passenger 
cars.

The exterior mirror consists of convex glass and 
an aerodynamically shaped mirror housing. The 
main exterior mirror and wide-angle exterior 
mirror (only on co-driver side) are fitted to a D-
shaped arm on the door. 
A dead angle exterior mirror can also be fitted on 
the D-shaped arm, depending on national legal 
regulations. Amongst other things, the dead 
angle exterior mirror gives vision of the section 
beside the vehicle that is outside the fields of 
vision of the main exterior mirror, the wide-angle 
exterior mirror and the pavement mirror.
The pavement mirror is attached to the upper part 
of the door on a separate bracket. The mirror 
bracket returns to its original position if it gets 
flapped back. On several models there is an extra 
mirror on co-driver side giving the driver a better 
view of the trailer.

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The heating for the exterior mirrors can be 
switched on by a switch on the dashboard. When 
the exterior mirror heating is switched on a white 
mark is visible on the switch.

The exterior mirrors can be subdivided into:

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Non-heated mirrors

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Heated exterior mirrors (except for the 
pavement mirror)

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Electrically adjustable main exterior mirrors 
(always heated).

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WASHERS

There are two windscreen wipers on the 
windscreen which are equipped with nozzle tips, 
each of which has three sprayer nozzles.

The reservoir for the windscreen washers is in the 
wheel arch on the right-hand side of the vehicle. 
The filling point is at the front behind the grille.

2.3 DESCRIPTION OF HEADLIGHT LEVELLING

The cab is equipped with an internal device for 
adjusting the angle of the headlight beam.
Control is by a rotary knob located in the cab.
The headlights are levelled by electric motors 
located in the headlight unit.

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3. INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

3.1 ADJUSTING DOORS

1.

Check whether the gaps marked (C) (see 
"Technical data") to the left and right of the 
door are equally wide. If necessary, adjust 
the door, with the door hinges, ensuring that 
the gaps are equally wide.

2.

Check that the bottom of the door aligns with 
the bottom of the corner section at A, and 
with the cab body at B. If necessary, adjust 
the door, with the door hinges.

3.

Look and feel whether there is a smooth 
transition between the door and corner 
section and between the door and roof. If 
necessary, adjust the door inwards or 
outwards with the door hinges

4.

Check that the surface of the door handle 
area continues smoothly into that of the cab 
body, see "Technical data". If necessary, 
adjust the door, using the striker plate (1). 
Loosen the Torx screws (2) and socket head 
screw (3) and move the striker plate. For the 
tightening torques of the Torx screws, see 
"Technical data".

C

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K1 00 644

B

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2

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3.2 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT, EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Height/angle adjustment of exterior mirrors
Check that the driver and co-driver exterior 
mirrors have been adjusted to the values stated 
in 'Technical data'. If necessary, adjust the height 
and/or angle as follows:

1.

Remove the cover panel on the back of the 
exterior mirror. This panel can be loosened 
by sticking a wide screwdriver into the 
openings (do not turn it) and moving the 
screwdriver backwards.

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