moving mirrow when reverse

[ticko88]

when i put it in reverse only my passenger side mirror goes down, is the drivers supposed to at all? how can i ajust it where i want them to be when i put it in reverse?

 

[Topaz330ci]

The passenger side goes down to help you see the curb when backing up (parallel parking etc). I think if you set the mirror switch to the passenger side the mirror won't turn down when you put the car in reverse.

 

[Tom]

Yup what Topaz330ci said.

 

[northyork]

LOL... When I got my 5er I was equally as confused. If you switch the mirror selector to the other side the mirror will not adjust itself.

 

[codex57]

Yup, I like to leave that feature off. I've heard reports that the motor wears out and breaks prematurely.

 

[JCinFW328i]

which years was this option available?

 

[DrivingTopless]

I have it on my 2000. Anyone have it on their '99? I always thought it was standard for E46's.

 

[JCinFW328i]

hmmm, I am going to have to see if I have it on my 99. Is it only on AT's? Cause I have a MT.

 

[codex57]

No, it's there for manuals too. I dunno if it was an option or if it always was standard or what tho. It wasn't something I was really aware about when I bought my car. Apparently, it's standard on the 03 models.

 

[///M SPEED]

I know on my 2000 328i I had it came with the Premium Package along with the Rain Sensor etc....

 

[Big Daddy]

I had it on the 91 750iL. The first time I looked into the right mirror in reverse I thought the mirror had broke!

 

[bmwtransport]

I have mirror tilting on m 98 740iL.

 

[airlordz]

So how do you get this mirror to swing down. Mine doesnt do it.

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

its on my dad's 2000 740iL...interesting feature when next to a curb, otherwise off

 

[Tom]

So how do you get this mirror to swing down. Mine doesnt do it.

If you have it, it should automatically engage when you put your car in reverse.

 

[bmwrocks]

If you have it, it should automatically engage when you put your car in reverse.

If I might add to Tom's statement: The mirror select switch on the driver door needs to be set to "driver side" also, then it tilts down automatically in reverse.

 

[Wadula]

our 98 540 had it. my 98 E36 didn´t. it is part of the packages you can get and actually order for your car. some premium or comfort package will have it and when you buy the performance package it contains the premium or comfort stuff right away

 

[goodchip]

Geez, people, read yer owners manual.....

 

[airlordz]

Geez, people, read yer owners manual.....

Well spoken you will say then you will pat your back ad say well done to yourself for your remark. However we asking the questions asked for a reason so if you dont have anything better to say keep on driving [driving2]