Steering Wheel; Interior Rearview Mirror - BMW 2010 Z4 Owner's Manual

Automatic heating
Depending on the outside temperature, both
exterior mirrors are heated automatically when
the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Passenger-side mirror tilt function –
automatic curb monitor*
Activating
1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver's side mirror, arrow 1.
2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R.
The glass of the mirror on the passenger
side tilts slightly down. This allows the
driver to see the area immediately adjacent
to the vehicle, e.g., a curb, when backing
into a parking space.
Deactivating
Push the switch to the position for the passen-
ger-side mirror, arrow 2.

Interior rearview mirror

Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head-
lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.
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Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic
dimming feature*
The automatic dimming feature of the interior
*
and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo
cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo
cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is
on the back of the mirror.
In order to ensure that the system functions
correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not
cover the area between the interior rearview
mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive
labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield
directly in front of the mirror.

Steering wheel

Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected
movement.<
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated
position.