BMW 5 Series: Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
The concept
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Photocells are used for control:
▷ In the mirror glass.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Interior rearview mirror
Reducing the blinding effect
Reducing the blinding effect
From behind when driving at night: turn the
knob. ...
Steering wheel
General information
Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Manual steering wheel adju ...
See also:
Map light
Models with moonroof
Models without moonroof
To turn on the map light, press the switch.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the lights are turned off t ...
Operation
Rearview mirror with compass.
The rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction
in which the vehicle is pointing. Eight different directions are shown with the
abbr ...
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the same
switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the ignition
is switched on.
Danger of pinching
M ...
