Steering wheel – BMW M3 Sedan 2009 User Manual

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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.

Automatic heating*

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

Passenger-side mirror tilt function –

automatic curb monitor*

Activating

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

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.

Deactivating

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

Interior and exterior mirrors*,
automatic dimming feature

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.

Steering wheel

Adjustments

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.

Fold the lever down.

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

Swing the lever back up.

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