BMW 2009 M3 Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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pressing button

3. This can be beneficial in nar-

row streets, for example, or for moving mirrors 
that were folded in by hand back out into their 
correct positions. Mirrors that were folded in are 
folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 
25 mph/40 km/h.

Before entering an automatic car wash, 
fold in the exterior mirrors manually or 

with button

3 to prevent them from being dam-

aged, depending on the width of the vehicle.

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Depending on the outside temperature, both 
exterior mirrors are heated automatically when 
the engine is running or the ignition is switched 
on.

1.

Push the switch to the position for the 
driver's-side mirror, arrow 

1.

2.

Engage reverse gear or transmission posi-
tion R.
The glass of the mirror on the passenger 
side tilts slightly down. This allows the 
driver to see the area immediately adjacent 
to the vehicle, e.g. a curb, when backing into 
a parking space.

Push the switch to the position for the passen-
ger-side mirror, arrow 

2.

The automatic dimming feature of the interior 
and exterior mirrors

is controlled by two photo 

cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo 
cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is 
on the back of the mirror.
In order to ensure that the system functions 
correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not 
cover the area between the interior rearview 
mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive 
labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield 
directly in front of the mirror.

Do not adjust the steering wheel position 
while the car is in motion, otherwise there 

is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move-
ment.

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1.

Fold the lever down.

2.

Move the steering wheel to the preferred 
height and angle to suit your seated posi-
tion.

3.

Swing the lever back up.

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