BMW 645Ci, Owner'S Manual

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Adjustments
48
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Armrest in the driver's door:
1
4-way adjustment
2 Switching to the other mirror or auto-
matic curb monitor, refer to page
45
To prevent the exterior mirrors from
being damaged due to the width of
the vehicle, always fold them in by hand
before entering an automatic car wash.
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You can also adjust the mirrors manually
if necessary by pressing against the outer
edges of their lenses.
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel memory,
page
44 .
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. This means
that estimations of the distance to following
traffic should not be regarded as precise.
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Automatic functions
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Both exterior mirrors are automatically
heated in ignition key position 2
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The interior and exterior mirrors dim
depending on the light occurring when
the vehicle is being driven forward
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There are two photocells in the interior
mirror to control the automatic dimming
of the interior mirror. One is integrated
within the mirror's lens, refer to arrow,
while the other is located at an offset
position on the rear of the mirror hous-
ing.
For trouble-free operation, keep the
photocells clean and do not cover the
area between the interior rearview mir-
ror and the windshield. Do not attach
any kind of stickers on the windshield in
front of the mirror, either.
Steering wheel adjustment
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving. There is a risk
of accident from unexpected movement.
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The steering wheel can be adjusted in four
directions.
Storing the steering-wheel position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory,
page
44 .