Do the X3 side mirrors fold? - XBimmers

JoeyO · 10-18-2012, 04:03 PM

I mean, can they fold on command?

The reason being is that I don't know if it will be a close fit with an X3 going in and out of my garage. It's a little bit wider than my current car.

lbjgh · 10-18-2012, 04:28 PM

Yep, hit the button just ahead of the window switch... I use it all the time entering my garage.

philtrick123 · 10-18-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

Yep, hit the button just ahead of the window switch... I use it all the time entering my garage.

Don't know if folding mirrors are stardard in NA, but I have a UK 30d SE and it doesn't have folding mirrors- but it was a cost option.
BTW- the X3 width including extended mirrors is 2098mm for the imperial guys = 82.59 inches

Marathon Man · 10-18-2012, 06:51 PM

In the US the power folding mirrors are in the Premium Package as part of the auto dimming option.

sfax · 10-19-2012, 01:40 AM

Bear in mind top down camera doesn't work when mirrors are folded

swordfishunter · 11-06-2012, 02:47 PM

when you lock the door, hold down the lock button, either on the fob or the handle if keyless

lbjgh · 11-06-2012, 03:37 PM

That only works if you've coded your car in North America.

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Originally Posted by swordfishunter

when you lock the door, hold down the lock button, either on the fob or the handle if keyless

calagod · 11-09-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

That only works if you've coded your car in North America.

Works like this well for my X3 in Germany - but you must have ordered the option "mirrors" plus "keyless" when you did specify the car options at the dealer.

sfax · 11-09-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by calagod

Works like this well for my X3 in Germany - but you must have ordered the option "mirrors" plus "keyless" when you did specify the car options at the dealer.

The coding is required because NA doesn't allow this functionality. I think it's something to do with the law and trap hazards. Same with closing the boot remotely and closing the sunroof and windows by holding lock on the key fob. All of these work in the UK without extra coding

gareth12468 · 11-09-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

The coding is required because NA doesn't allow this functionality. I think it's something to do with the law and trap hazards. Same with closing the boot remotely and closing the sunroof and windows by holding lock on the key fob. All of these work in the UK without extra coding

GLK has this automatic mirror folding function here in Toronto but not the X3.....

thebest · 11-10-2012, 11:08 PM

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GLK has this automatic mirror folding function here in Toronto but not the X3.....

It's the opposite here in the states. You can't get a GLK with automatic folding mirrors; it's not even an option. I hated it when MB cheapens their car for the US market...

5mph · 11-13-2012, 08:58 AM

I have the folding side mirrors option but I cannot find how you set them to automatically fold in when you have parked the car and stopped the engine. I dont want to have to press the button each time. How do you do this?
Thanks

gareth12468 · 11-13-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 5mph

I have the folding side mirrors option but I cannot find how you set them to automatically fold in when you have parked the car and stopped the engine. I dont want to have to press the button each time. How do you do this?
Thanks

you can code it yourself......

5mph · 11-13-2012, 10:51 AM

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you can code it yourself......

Is this an option through the iDrive, if so where abouts in the menus is it?
or do you mean coding the firmware, which I am not that clever I am afraid?

sfax · 11-13-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 5mph

Is this an option through the iDrive, if so where abouts in the menus is it?
or do you mean coding the firmware, which I am not that clever I am afraid?

The latter. Refer to

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715297

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5mph New Member Drives: X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Making side mirrors auto fold when parked? I have the folding side mirrors option but I cannot find how you set them to automatically fold in when you have parked the car and stopped the engine. I dont want to have to press the button each time. How do you do this? Thanks

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Marathon Man New Member Drives: 2013 X3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	In the US the power folding mirrors are in the Premium Package as part of the auto dimming option.

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swordfishunter Registered Drives: x3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	when you lock the door, hold down the lock button, either on the fob or the handle if keyless