EXTERNAL REAR-VIEW MIRROR WITH A PRE-DETERMINED POSITION RETENTION DEVICE

The rearview mirror, especially for an automobile, has an improved retention device for holding the mirror in a predetermined fixed position. This retention device includes at least one fixing element for securing the mirror supporting arm in a predetermined fixed position relative to its base. The fixing element or elements project from a n internal surface of the holding member or project from the pivot provided on the supporting a rm and each include an elastic element pressing in a radial direction from the holding member toward the pivot or from the pivot to the holding member and a corresponding recess provided in the pivot or in the holding member in which each elastic element engages.