Qashqai / Everyday controls
How to switch the auto-dimming mirror on a 2024 Nissan Qashqai
2024UK
CHECK YOUR CAR2024 Nissan Qashqai, United Kingdom; J12 manual, petrol/Xtronic or manual variants as specified. Optional equipment is required where stated.
Mirror types differ. Do not assume the same button is present on a manual mirror or another automatic-mirror design.
THE QUICK ANSWER
On the Type B automatic anti-dazzling mirror, the power button disables or enables the function and the indicator shows when it is active. The sensor responds to light from following vehicles with the ignition on.
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Common questions
Can hanging an object on the mirror affect dimming?+
Yes. Nissan warns that covering the sensor, hanging objects on the mirror or spraying it directly can reduce sensor sensitivity.
SOURCES & SCOPE
Where this guide comes from
Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.
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