10-02-2012, 08:21 PM | #1 |
Lieutenant
81
Rep 436
Posts |
Folding mirrors...
So, I did not think I had auto folding mirrors, but when I park in some places I fold them in just to be safe (very rarely I might add). I just noticed that when I unlock the car, the mirrors automatically unfold. So how do get them to fold automatically? Looked in the manual and spun out before finding an answer.
Thank you in advance for any help.
__________________
2023 G80 ///M3x Comp. BSM on Black M Brakes
Gone: 2018 F80 ///M3 ZCP 6 MT, 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport |
10-02-2012, 09:37 PM | #4 |
First Lieutenant
24
Rep 309
Posts |
I thought the button next to the window adjusting dongle on the driver armrest closes them. And also coding it for the remote.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2012, 08:16 PM | #5 |
Lieutenant
81
Rep 436
Posts |
I think this is correct as when I hit that button, the mirrors fold and unfold. Thank you!
__________________
2023 G80 ///M3x Comp. BSM on Black M Brakes
Gone: 2018 F80 ///M3 ZCP 6 MT, 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2012, 01:55 AM | #6 |
Brigadier General
2812
Rep 4,935
Posts
Drives: 340i MPPSK
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sussex, N.Yorks, UK
|
Same in the UK. Only thing is it takes a few seconds holding the lock button before the mirrors respond, and I wonder if you drain the fob battery faster by using this feature?
__________________
Life is a state of mind |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2012, 10:42 AM | #7 |
Captain
67
Rep 601
Posts |
you can even leave them folded in and when you take off and reach a certain speed they open back up automatically.
__________________
It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-22-2012, 11:39 PM | #8 |
Private First Class
21
Rep 127
Posts |
The first time I pulled the car into my garage, I turned off the power and sat in it for a few minutes. The mirrors were folded in. I thought it was just a great feature.
Now I can't make it happen again. I must've accidentally hit the button next to the mirror adjust? Can't find anything in the manual. I just tried holding the lock button, but no go. I guess you're right about the coding. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-23-2012, 12:32 AM | #9 |
Private First Class
21
Rep 127
Posts |
Sorry -- apparently this is old news for U.S. owners -- according to the tips and tricks sticky. I'm only about half way through it.
This is NOT what I was supposed to be doing tonight... I need to be doing the bills! |
Appreciate
0
|
10-23-2012, 12:54 AM | #10 | |
First Lieutenant
47
Rep 331
Posts
Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Sport Line
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-01-2013, 06:18 PM | #12 |
Private First Class
27
Rep 148
Posts |
Has anyone in the USA successfully had their dealers program the mirrors to fold automatically either when the car is turned off, or locked??
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-01-2013, 06:23 PM | #13 |
Driving Mika all over California.....
57
Rep 619
Posts |
I was told by the tech this week that the coding for folding the mirrors with the keyfob was a backdoor code and they were not allowed to use it. I did have them successfully code for the car to unlock automatically when I hit the park button. That was nice!
__________________
2008 E60 M5 Sepang Bronze Metallic, gloss black grills and gills, LED side markers, 12mm spacers all around, stud conversion kit, custom exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers and x-pipe.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-01-2013, 09:02 PM | #14 |
Captain
38
Rep 699
Posts
Drives: 2013 F30 335xi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ashburn, VA
|
I asked for this at delivery and they told me they were not authorized to do this.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-01-2013, 10:01 PM | #15 | |
Private First Class
27
Rep 148
Posts |
Quote:
I guess I understand the dealer not wanting to code it...but why put such a nice feature on the car, and then not have have the maximum convenience part not be activated?? Seems silly to me. |
|
Appreciate
1
nozydog465.00 |
02-02-2013, 12:39 AM | #16 |
Brigadier General
592
Rep 3,870
Posts |
here is the final and definitive answer to your questions: US cars only!
Straight out from the dealership: You can have the mirror fold and unfold via the little button on the driver's door. (Period). If folded and the car locked, when you unlock the car, the mirrors unfolds automatically. Once in the car and stationary, if you decide to have the mirror folded, then when you take off, the mirrors will automatically unfold themselves when you reach the speed of 20mph. Via (backdoor) code (as i have done with my car) (Thanks to Frogman): you can set that you fold and unfold the mirrors with your keyfob. With this added functionality (which is standard for cars outside of the US), if you fold the mirror via the button inside the car, then lock the car, when you unlock the car, the mirrors wont unfold, it will only unfold if you push the inside button again or drive above the speed of 20mph. (as member Vitoco has pointed out below) Everything else above stays true. I hope i was able to clarify a bit more for you, if not once and for all.
__________________
Last edited by DrivenByE30; 02-02-2013 at 09:36 AM.. Reason: Thanks Vitoco for the reminder |
Appreciate
0
|
02-02-2013, 07:36 AM | #18 |
Major General
706
Rep 5,021
Posts |
He's talking out of his pooh hole. It comes as standard with all cars with folding mirrors.
__________________
Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys
Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys |
Appreciate
0
|
02-02-2013, 08:00 AM | #19 |
Infidel
122
Rep 1,102
Posts |
If I lock my car and then again press and hold the lock button, they fold. When I unlock, they unfold. However, if I fold them via the button inside prior to exiting the vehicle and then just lock the car, they will NOT unfold when unlocking again. And thats genius, cause if you park close to a wall or beam on passenger side and you have folded them to get close, if they would automatically unfold when unlocking you would jusr rape that mirror. This is european spec standard.
__________________
Dec. 2022: Fully loaded Carbon Black G08 iX3 LCI M Sport Pro
Former: Glacier Ag. F31 328iA RWD M Sport oct. 2012, sold July 2022 | Sport Automatic | Adap. M Susp. | Pano. Moonroof | 20" ATS Racelight Grey w. Michelin PSS| M Sport brakes | Harman Kardon | Elec. Seats | PDC F&R | ACC Stop&Go | 335i MPE | Perf. Parts | |
Appreciate
1
nozydog465.00 |
02-02-2013, 10:34 AM | #20 |
Private First Class
5
Rep 176
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-02-2013, 01:08 PM | #21 | |
Colonel
133
Rep 2,046
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-02-2013, 02:13 PM | #22 |
Lieutenant
34
Rep 568
Posts |
I believe its programmable how long you want to wait for it to fold. If you set it to 0 it'll do it as soon as you press the button.
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|