BMW 2001 325CI, Manual

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Mirrors
You can also adjust the mirrors manu-
ally by pressing against the outer edges
of their lenses.
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. Estimations of the
distance to following traffic should
therefore not be regarded as precise.
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Electric heaters
Both mirrors are automatically heated
with the ignition key in position 2.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce glare from vehicles behind
you when driving at night, tilt the mirror
by turning the rotary button.
Sun visors
These can be folded down toward the
windshield and swiveled out against the
side window.
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Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming feature
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By responding to the effects of ambient
light and the glare from following traffic,
this mirror automatically dims through
an infinitely-variable range.
The mirror switches to its clear,
undimmed mode whenever the trans-
mission is placed in reverse gear
(selector lever in "Reverse").
To ensure that the mirror continues to
operate properly, keep the two photo-
cells clean and unobstructed. One
photocell (arrow) is in the mirror glass,
while the other is offset somewhat on
the other side of the mirror.
For addition information on the electro-
chromic technology used in this mirror,
refer to page
191 .
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