BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Handbook Manual page 75

Folding in and out
NOTE
Due to the vehicle's width, it could sus‐
tain damage in car washes. There is a danger
of damage to property. Before washing, fold
the mirrors in manually or with the button.◀
Press the button.
Folding in is possible up to a speed of approx.
20 km/h, 15 mph.
Folding the mirrors in and out is useful in the
following situations:
▷ In car washes.
▷ In narrow streets.
Folded-in mirrors automatically fold out when
the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately
40 km/h, approximately 25 mph.
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
with the engine running.
Automatically dimming
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐
matically dimmed. Photocells in the rear-view
mirror are used for control.
Automatic parking function, exterior
mirror
Principle
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass
on front passenger side is tilted downwards.
This improves the view of the kerb or other ob‐
stacles near the ground, for example when
parking.
Activating
1. Push the switch to the driver's mir‐
ror position.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
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Adjusting
Deactivating
Push switch to the front passenger's
mirror position.
Rear-view mirror, automatic-dim
Overview
The function is controlled by photocells:
▷ In the mirror glass.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
Operating requirements
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not obstruct the zone between the rear-
view mirror and the windscreen.
Steering wheel
Safety note
WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel while driv‐
ing may cause the steering wheel to move un‐
expectedly. You could lose control of the vehi‐
cle. There is a danger of accidents. Only adjust
the steering wheel when the vehicle is at a
standstill.◀
Electric steering wheel lock
With manual gearbox: the steering wheel locks
automatically when the driver door is opened.
Switch on the ignition to unlock.
Controls
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