BMW 5 Series 2016-2022 Owners Manual: Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the vehicle key, the position is automatically retrieved if the function is activated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function.
Safety information
Warning
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. The distance to the traffic behind could be incorrectly estimated, for instance while changing lanes. There is a risk of accident.
Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.
Overview
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- Adjusting
- Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
- Folding in and out
Adjusting electrically
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Press the button.
The selected mirror moves along with the button movement.
Selecting a mirror
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To change over to the other
mirror:
Slide the switch.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
Folding in and out
NOTICE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
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Press the button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the following situations:
- In vehicle washes.
- On narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated as needed and when the drive-ready state is switched on.
Automatic dimming feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is automatically dimmed. Photocells in the car's interior mirror are used to control this.
Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior mirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward. This improves your view of the curb and other formatting issue - low-lying obstacles when parking, for instance.
Activating
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slide the switch to the
driver's side
mirror position.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror position.
Interior mirror
General information
The interior mirror is dimmed automatically.
Photocells are used for control:
- In the mirror glass.
- On the back of the mirror.
Overview
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Functional requirements
- Keep the photocells clean.
- Do not cover the area between the interior mirror and the windshield.
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
Before drivin ...
Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjustng the steering ...
Other materials:
Active Protection
Concept
Active Protection prepares occupants and the
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving or
collision situations.
General information
Active Protection consists of various PreCrash
functions, which can vary depending on the
equipment.
The system is used to detect certain critical dr ...
Overhaul
1. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
2. Remove air cleaner cap sub–assy
3. Remove brake master cylinder sub–assy
disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector from
master cylinder reservoir sub–assy ...
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe t ...
