BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual page 87

locked via the remote control, the position is
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to
page 72, is activated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be
stored using the memory function, refer to
page 89.
Safety information
WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.,
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic be‐
hind by looking over your shoulder.◀
Overview
1 Settings 87
2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
3 Folding in and out 87
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically
Press button.
The selected mirror moves along with
the button movement.
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Settings
Adjusting manually
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror
glass.
Folding in and out
NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There
is a risk of property damage. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.◀
Press button.
The mirror can only be folded in up to a speed
of approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
Fold the mirrors in and out is advantageous in
the following situations:
▷ In vehicle washes.
▷ On narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever drive-ready state is switched on.
Automatic dimming feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐
matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior
mirror, refer to page 88, are used to control
this.
Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior
mirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Controls
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