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Using the BMW X3’s auto-fold side mirrors
When the car is locked, your BMW X3’s side mirrors will automatically fold in if they are fitted and enabled in settings. By doing this, the mirrors are shielded from harm.
If your system has a touch display or an iDrive controller, you can use those to enable this capability.
- Navigate to My Vehicle on the infotainment system screen of your car to enable auto folding mirrors on the X3.
- Next, choose Vehicle settings.
- Next, select Doors/Key.
- Check the box next to Fold mirrors in when locked by scrolling down.
Now, when you lock the car, the outside mirrors ought to fold in, and when you open it, they ought to fold out.
Try voice command instead if you can’t find the option in settings: simply press the talk button on the steering wheel and say “doors and key.” When auto folding is selected, the system will enter the Doors/Key menu and scroll down to enable it. If you’re still having trouble finding it, your car could not have this feature.
If you have an iDrive navigation system, I believe you may access it via the settings menu. If not, I am clueless. Read the owner’s manual, if necessary.
Yes, I read the owners manual in its entirety. I’ve read that holding down your remote’s lock button for a short period of time will cause the mirrors to fold. I haven’t done this and am uncertain as to whether it will remain that way when I lock regularly the following time.
Yes, the button that folds the mirrors is the small round one that is located to the left of the left-right adjustment switch.
I have access to both premium and comfort levels, but I’m not sure which of those plans includes that button.
Of course, you may just press the button, but I’d prefer if it were done automatically. It would be so simple to program, but alas, I can’t have everything.
They have a gadget that accomplishes this that you can connect up for the 3 series. I emailed them to request assistance with the 1 series. If people submit requests, I’m confident it will be completed more quickly.
Product attributes:
- Remote window operation: On all models, the original remote allows for one-touch operation of the windows and the sunroof (US and Euro)
- unlocking of doors automatically when the ignition is off. Avoid needing to reopen the doors by pulling them twice.
- The module can be independently enabled or disabled thanks to user-programmability. Even if the automobile battery is disconnected, all settings are kept.
- When in shop/diagnostic mode, the module is entirely passive, as if it had never even been installed. It disappears from view for diagnostic software.
Mirrors that fold up are included in the Premium Package. The door mounted switch is the only way to operate the folding mirrors, according to the manuals for both iDrive and non-iDrive vehicles. They automatically fold out at 25 mph after folding in up to roughly 12 mph.
When the car is locked, the mirrors on my 135 fold. I know there must be a setting, but I can’t recall how I started it. At roughly 30 km/h, they automatically fold out. The mirrors didn’t usually fold up, but one day after playing with them, I closed the car with my thumb on the door handle (C/A). Since then, they have been automatically folding.
How should my folding wing mirrors be adjusted?
You may electronically adjust the side mirrors on your BMW by pressing the button on the inside of the driver’s door. To choose which mirror you want to change, first move the toggle to the left or right. Using the matching arrows on the adjustment button, the angle of the mirror can then be adjusted up, down, left, or right. The handy auto-dip feature is activated by keeping the toggle in the right hand position. The passenger mirror will automatically tilt downward to provide a better view of the curb and any nearby objects while reverse gear is engaged. Disabling this function requires moving the switch to the left. Either the fold button on the driver’s door or the lock button on the key fob can be used to fold the wing mirrors in. The rearview mirror is simple to manually place in the ideal position.
How do the side mirrors on a BMW x1 automatically fold?
Either the comfort access lock on the door handle or the key fob lock button can be used for this. Your mirrors will fold in if you just keep it there for a short while.
When you hold the lock choices, you can program it to activate for a shorter time.
When employing this feature, the side mirrors will retract back to normal when you open or unlock your doors.
I recently purchased a used 2018 X1 Sport. I’ve tried briefly depressing the lock button on the key fob, but the door mirrors will not fold. Do ALL X1 models have the ability to fold, or may I only have a simpler model without this capability? In the car settings, I don’t find anything that would enable this. Can I manually fold if necessary if auto folding is not possible? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks
Your mirrors should be able to be folded if you have a button by the mirror controls. It must be coded if you want it to fold automatically each time you lock the car. Invoking BimmerCode
I appreciate your response, Rounderman. Only buttons to modify each mirror are present by the X1 mirror controls. Therefore, I’m considering the possibility that my model doesn’t support that function (but that seems odd for a BMW)
Thank to everybody. Overall, I believe that since power folding mirrors are not an option on this car, no amount of Bimmercode will be able to activate them.
All BMW 1 Series models have folding mirrors, right?
Heated mirrors are standard; folding mirrors are an additional that can be added. However, they do manually push in. Heated mirrors are standard; folding mirrors are an additional that can be added. However, they do manually push in.
Do the 2022 BMW X3’s mirrors fold down?
The driver’s side mirror dims when it detects headlights behind the X3, the passenger side mirror tilts down while the gear selector is in reverse, and the power-folding side mirrors are heated to prevent ice from obstructing your view. Loading and unloading are so much simpler with the included motorized rear tailgate.
Do the mirrors on the BMW X3 fold down?
The reason being that I’m unsure if an X3 will fit in and out of my garage without it being a tight fit. It’s a tad wider than my present vehicle.
Yes, press the button located just in front of the window switch. I frequently use it to enter my garage.
I don’t know if folding mirrors are standard in NA, but my UK 30d SE doesn’t have them; they were an expensive option.
By the way, for the imperial guys, the X3’s width with enlarged mirrors is 2098mm, or 82.59 inches.
Works perfectly for my X3 in Germany in this manner, however you must have specified the options “mirrors” and “keyless” at the dealer.
The need for the coding arises from NA’s prohibition on this feature. I believe it has to do with legal issues and dangers from traps. Same goes for remotely locking the boot and locking the sunroof and windows while maintaining lock on the key fob. These all function in the UK without further code.
In Toronto, GLK has this automatic mirror folding feature, but not the X3.
In the United States, it’s the exact reverse. Automatic folding mirrors are not even an option when purchasing a GLK. I detested it when MB made their cars less expensive for the US market.
I have the option for folding side mirrors, but I can’t figure out how to make them automatically fold in after you park your car and turn off the motor. I don’t want to hit the button repeatedly. Why do you do this?
How are auto-folding mirrors turned off?
Auto Mirror Fold The external mirrors of the Model 3 automatically extend as it is unlocked. Touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Fold to enable or disable this function.
Can a BMW’s power folding mirrors be folded manually?
Yes, however if you actively hit the button to give yourself more time to fold them in, it means you can leave them unfolded if you expect frost or ice overnight because you won’t have to force them to do so. No matter what, coding will cause them to collapse as soon as the car is locked.
How is a mirror manually folded?
If your outside mirrors are manually folding, you have the option to turn them inward to avoid potential damage (it can also be used during storage). By folding the mirrors in, your car can navigate through smaller openings. Here’s how to go about it:
Don’t try to fold too far outward. When you hear or feel the click, stop immediately to avoid harming the folding mechanism.
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How are reverse tilt mirrors activated?
When in Reverse, push the mirror selector switch to the left (L) position to tilt the driver’s door mirror. When in Reverse, push the mirror selection switch to the right (R) position to tilt the passenger’s door mirror. Push the switch to the middle position to turn off the feature.
What causes side mirrors to fold?
The side view mirrors on your car can be folded back (and forward) to lessen damage. When parking on a busy street, utilizing an automatic vehicle wash, or entering a tight space, it’s a good idea to fold them back.
Power mirrors can they be folded manually?
To fold the mirrors in, either quickly press the power mirror button or pull the control knob backward, depending on whether you have one. To let you know that they are resynchronizing, you will hear a click. Use the button to fold the mirrors out and back in again until you hear it if you can’t.
Are there automated brakes on the BMW X3?
There is automated emergency braking on all versions. Blind-spot monitors and lane-departure alerts are available safety features, and for an additional $1,700, a package including adaptive cruise control and active lane control may be installed.
Has the BMW X1 from 2021 had fog lights?
What has changed for 2021? The X1 has had relatively little alteration from BMW for 2021: In addition, the Convenience and Premium packages are no longer optional, and SiriusXM satellite radio is now standard.
A mirror in front of the bed would be nice.
If your home has a lovely view outdoors, make sure the mirror is positioned such that you can see the scene in its image. Put it in a spot where it will reflect light and excite the neighborhood. Never put a mirror in front of your bed because the Vastu mirror position is very important. This could give you nightmares!