BMW 2004 X3 3.0i SAV Manuel Du Propriétaire

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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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Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually:
Press the edges of the mirror glass. 
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory on page 
Convex mirror
The mirror on the passenger's side 
features a lens with a more convex 
surface than the mirror installed on the 
driver's side. When estimating the distance 
between yourself and other traffic, bear in 
mind that the objects reflected in the mirror 
are closer than they appear. This means 
that estimations of the distance to following 
traffic should not be regarded as precise.
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Electric heaters
Both mirrors are heated automatically in 
ignition key position 2.
Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt 
function
Automatic curb monitor*
1.
Select the driver's exterior mirror with 
the switch 1
2.
When you engage reverse gear or 
selector-lever position R, the exterior 
mirror on the front passenger side tilts 
downward slightly. This allows the 
driver to see the area immediately adja-
cent to the vehicle – such as a curb – 
when parking, etc.
You can have the angle of downward 
tilt set in dependence on the key 
used.
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Interior rearview mirror 
To reduce the dazzle effect of following 
vehicles at night, turn the knob.
Interior and exterior mirrors, 
automatic dimming feature*
These mirrors automatically dim through an 
infinitely-variable range. They automatically 
revert to their undimmed mode whenever 
the transmission is placed in reverse gear 
or selector lever in position R.
For trouble-free operation, keep the 
photocells unobstructed and clean 
and do not cover the area between the 
interior rearview mirror and the windshield. 
Do not attach any kind of stickers on the 
windshield in front of the mirror, either.
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