BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

Adjusting

Automatic heating

Below a certain outdoor temperature, both
exterior mirrors are automatically heated when
the motor is running or the ignition is switched
on.

Tilting down passenger-side exterior
mirror – automatic curb monitor*

Activating

Slide switch into the driver's side mirror
position, arrow

Engage transmission position R.
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat
on the passenger side. This allows the
driver to see the area immediately adjacent
to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park-
ing, etc.

Deactivating

Slide switch into the passenger side mirror
position, arrow

Interior rearview mirror

To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehi-
cles at night, turn the knob.

Interior and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature*

This feature is controlled by two photocells in
the inside rearview mirror, one on the front and
one on the back.
For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells
clean and do not cover the area between the
interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Do
not attach stickers of any kind to the windshield
in front of the mirror, either.

Steering wheel

Adjusting

Do not adjust the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-

dent as the result of unexpected movement.

The steering wheel can be adjusted in four
directions.
Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel memory on page

Easy entry/exit*

To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel
temporarily moves into the uppermost position.