BMW X5: Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile currently in use. When a driver profile is selected, the stored position is called up automatically.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function.
Safety information
Warning
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. The distance to the road users behind could be incorrectly estimated, for instance while changing lanes. There is a risk of accident. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.
Overview
- Adjusting
- Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
- Folding in and out
Adjusting electrically
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Press the button.
The selected mirror moves along with the button movement.
Selecting a mirror
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To change over to the other
mirror:
Slide the switch.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
Folding in and out
NOTICE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle can be damaged in car washes. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Before washing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
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Press the button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the following situations:
- In car washes.
- On narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated as needed and when the drive-ready state is switched on.
Automatic dimming feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is automatically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mirror are used to control this.
Automatic Curb Monitor
Principle
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, for instance.
Activating
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slide the switch to the
driver's side
mirror position.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
When the trailer socket is in use or trailer towing is activated, the Automatic Curb Monitor is deactivated.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the front passenger's side mirror position.
Interior mirror
General information
The interior mirror is dimmed automatically.
Photocells are used for control:
- In the mirror glass.
- On the rear of the mirror.
Overview
Functional requirements
- Keep the photocells clean.
- Do not cover the area between the interior mirror and the windshield.
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Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust the steering wh
Memory function
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory function:
Seat position.
Exterior mirror position.
Steering wheel position.
Height of the Head-up Disp
Massage function
Principle
Depending on the program, the massage function
ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be selecte
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