Steering wheel – BMW X3 3.0si SAV 2007 User Manual

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Shift into reverse or engage selector lever
position R.
The mirror glass tilts downward slightly on
the passenger side. This allows the driver to
see the area immediately adjacent to the
vehicle – such as a curb – when parking, etc.

Deactivating

Select the passenger side mirror with switch

Interior rearview mirror

To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when
you are driving at night, tilt the mirror by turning
the button.
In vehicles without an alarm system: tilt the
small lever forward.

Interior and exterior mirror,
automatically dimming*

This function is controlled by two photocells in
the inside rearview mirror. One is integrated into
the mirror glass, the other is located on the back
of the mirror.
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 any kind of sticker to the windshield
in front of the mirror, either.

Steering wheel

Adjustments

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

dent from unexpected movement.

Fold the lever down.

Adapt the longitudinal position and height
of the steering wheel to the seat position.

Fold the lever back up.

Steering wheel heater*

The button for steering wheel heater is located
on the steering wheel, refer to page

With the ignition switched on, press the
button.
When the heater is switched on, the

LED in the button lights up.