BMW 2005 X3 2.5i SAV Owner's Manual

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distance to following traffic should not be 
regarded as precise.

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1 Adjustments 
2 Switching over to the other mirror or to the 

automatic parking function

Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory on page

To prevent the exterior mirrors on this 
vehicle from being damaged, always fold 

them in by hand before entering an automatic 
car wash.

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You can also adjust the mirrors manually if need 
be: by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.

When the outside temperature falls below a 
specified temperature, both outside mirrors are 
automatically heated whenever the engine is 
running or the ignition is switched on.

1.

Select the driver's exterior mirror with 
switch 

1.

2.

When you shift into reverse or move the 
selector-lever into position R, the exterior 
mirror glass on the front passenger side tilts 
downward slightly. This allows the driver to 
see the area immediately adjacent to the 
vehicle – such as a curb – when parking, etc.

You can have the angle of downward tilt 
set to depend on the key used.

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Select the front passenger's exterior mirror with 
switch 

1.

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

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