Folding Mirror

Bimmer325iSE · 07-05-2005, 06:41 PM

Is it possible to program the car so that when you lock it the external mirrors fold in and come out again when you start the car???

tima · 07-05-2005, 08:07 PM

Don't know what is available via iDrive, but ...

If you lock the car using the metal key contained within the fob and hold it for a moment in its furthest position turned to the right, the windows will roll-up, sunroof close, and the mirrors will fold in. Unlocking with the pushbutton on the fob will extend the mirrors back to driving position. Holding down the unlock button on the fob will open all windows and the sunroof. You could also fold the mirrors in via the push button before exiting the car, but you knew that.

I almost wish the fob contained a switch-blade key like VW has.

And, yes, it'd be cool if a normal click on the roundel lock could fold in the mirrors too. Doesn't work now, but maybe later as a programmable option.

Waiting for September software updates!

tima

kevbhoy · 07-06-2005, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer325iSE

Is it possible to program the car so that when you lock it the external mirrors fold in and come out again when you start the car???

When you lock the car using the button on the fob, just keep it pressed for a couple of seconds longer and it will fold in the mirrors*.

When you press to unlock the car it automatically returns the mirrors to driving position....no need to keep the button pressed this time.

*will also close any open windows but you have to keep the button pressed until the window is up.

Bimmer325iSE · 07-06-2005, 06:41 AM

jammy · 07-06-2005, 09:36 AM

Yup - just keep the lock button down for a couple of seconds and everything winds up / folds in. I didn't figure this out for the first week, then tried it and it worked - a great surprise!

tima · 07-06-2005, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the info. I had tried it last night with the roundel button and it didn't button everything up - based on your comments, will try again!

fabolous · 07-06-2005, 10:26 AM

Thats an awesome feature. Something else to show off now.

In amsterdam I use to see 745s (may have been 7series diesel) park and the mirror fold up. Jealous cause it wasnt an option in the US.

LEDZEP · 07-06-2005, 10:34 AM

Cool! Something new to try tomorrow.

johnfkitchen · 07-06-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tima

Thanks for the info. I had tried it last night with the roundel button and it didn't button everything up - based on your comments, will try again!

I believe the USA model does not allow the remote to close things up in case someone gets chopped in half and the lawyers get into the act. You can use the physical key to button it up as you said. That way you can hear the screams better than doing it a distance

indianboy821 · 07-06-2005, 06:09 PM

My dealer said you cannot program the mirrors to automatically fold in. They said you must press the button each time.

ward · 07-06-2005, 06:12 PM

are the folding mirrors standard in the US?

jaymoney · 07-06-2005, 07:24 PM

Sorry but the fold in mirrors r only part of the Premium Package.

johnfkitchen · 07-06-2005, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

are the folding mirrors standard in the US?

Part of the US Premium Package. I looked in that dealer's guide thing. It lists the detailed content of the packages.

tima · 07-07-2005, 12:58 AM

I tried again a few times on my US 330i - holding down the lock button and it was a no-go on auto-fold or auto-roll-up. jfk - you're probably right that its seen as a liability thing.

ntpcrew13 · 07-07-2005, 07:24 AM

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Sorry but the fold in mirrors r only part of the Premium Package.

i have a 330i with premium package and holding down the lock button does not seem to fold in my mirrors. does it require a software update for that also??

DaveCM5 · 07-07-2005, 09:45 AM

I tried holding the lock button on mine and it did not fold in the mirrors. I held it for a long time just to make sure.

-Dave C. '06 330i

itznin · 07-07-2005, 09:45 AM

So has anyone with a US E90 have the hold down/folding mirror option working?

Or is it official it's a Non-US thing?

jaymoney · 07-07-2005, 10:21 AM

You have to use the integrated key for all of the windows and sunroof to close. I don’t know if that will fold in the mirror. To open the windows and sunroof you can use the unlock button on the remote. Hope this help

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tima Custom User Title 17 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Don't know what is available via iDrive, but ... If you lock the car using the metal key contained within the fob and hold it for a moment in its furthest position turned to the right, the windows will roll-up, sunroof close, and the mirrors will fold in. Unlocking with the pushbutton on the fob will extend the mirrors back to driving position. Holding down the unlock button on the fob will open all windows and the sunroof. You could also fold the mirrors in via the push button before exiting the car, but you knew that. I almost wish the fob contained a switch-blade key like VW has. And, yes, it'd be cool if a normal click on the roundel lock could fold in the mirrors too. Doesn't work now, but maybe later as a programmable option. Waiting for September software updates! tima
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jammy New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Yup - just keep the lock button down for a couple of seconds and everything winds up / folds in. I didn't figure this out for the first week, then tried it and it worked - a great surprise!
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tima Custom User Title 17 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. I had tried it last night with the roundel button and it didn't button everything up - based on your comments, will try again!
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fabolous Private First Class 2 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2011 1M coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington iTrader: (0)	Thats an awesome feature. Something else to show off now. In amsterdam I use to see 745s (may have been 7series diesel) park and the mirror fold up. Jealous cause it wasnt an option in the US. __________________ 15 F80 YMB /11 1M /11 Panamera 4s/ 13 911 cab / 08 Range Rover HSE/10 GTI *sold/08 BMW e93 M3 Melbourne DCTsold* / 10 S5 cab *sold* 08 MB S550 Andorite w/AMG *sold* 03 BMW Z4 TitanSilver *sold06 BMW 330 AlpineWhite sold05 Audi A8 SWB sold* 08 RS4 Phantom black w/ exclusivesold
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	are the folding mirrors standard in the US?
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tima Custom User Title 17 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I tried again a few times on my US 330i - holding down the lock button and it was a no-go on auto-fold or auto-roll-up. jfk - you're probably right that its seen as a liability thing.
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DaveCM5 Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I tried holding the lock button on mine and it did not fold in the mirrors. I held it for a long time just to make sure. -Dave C. '06 330i
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itznin Captain 26 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	So has anyone with a US E90 have the hold down/folding mirror option working? Or is it official it's a Non-US thing?
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