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Check your mirrors and signal your intentions.
driver seat and power mirrors is not working...what to check for??
Even with well-placed mirrors, one should always check for vehicles before changing lanes. However, one can find tips for setting car mirrors on the websites of Car and Driver, Car Talk, and Life Hacker.
Once every 10 to 15 seconds
You should always check your gauges, seat belt, and mirrors after you start your car.
Every 5 to 7 seconds.
About every 10 to 20 seconds
You should check your mirrors every 8-10 seconds and when entering a road way, changing lanes etc. You should also have your mirrors adjusted properly so you do not have to look over your shoulder to check them. There is no blind spot on a car. Move your mirror out, you'll see more stuff. There is info online about how to adjust your mirror so you don't have a blind spot. Once you do that, scan them often. What is the point of a mirror if you don't use it? edit: The guy that originally posted this is not correct. You should indeed check your mirrors every 8-10 seconds to see everything happening around you but there is no way to adjust the mirrors to eliminate the blind spot. You need special mirrors to eliminate the blind spot.
In a 1998 Saab 900, the fuse for the electric mirrors is typically located in the fuse box under the dashboard on the driver's side. You may need to refer to the owner's manual for the exact fuse number, as it can vary by model. Check the fuse diagram on the cover of the fuse box for identification. If the fuse is blown, replacing it should restore functionality to the electric mirrors.
Whenever you are adjusting your seat you must check all mirrors in your car. If you don't have a clear view in the mirrors, then you must adjust them before you start driving. Always!