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How to Adjust the Angle of BMW Rearview Mirrors?

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AubreeDella

07/28/25 8:18pm

First, adjust vertically by pressing it down to the lowest position, then adjust horizontally. The standard is to have the car body occupy one-fourth of the rearview mirror's area. Adjust the vertical position so that the ground occupies half of the mirror's surface, while ensuring you can see the lowest point of the rear wheel touching the ground, and try to keep the car body occupying one-fourth of the mirror's surface. When adjusting the vertical position, the ground should occupy two-thirds of the mirror's surface, allowing you to see the rear wheel's fender, while the horizontal position should be adjusted so that the car body occupies one-fourth of the mirror's surface. Adjust the left and right positions to the left edge of the mirror, then move the center rearview mirror's midline left or right to place the image of your right ear at the left edge of the mirror.

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VanPaige

08/12/25 1:07am

I remember when I first drove a BMW, adjusting the rearview mirrors taught me a lot! BMW's rearview mirrors are usually electrically controlled, with the controls located on the inner side of the driver's door or the lower left side of the steering wheel, featuring a small knob or button set. First, sit properly in the driver's seat and adjust the seat to the right position, then find the buttons marked L and R on the controller—L for the left mirror, R for the right mirror. After selecting, use the small joystick to move up, down, left, or right to adjust the mirror angle until you can see the entire width of the road behind you in the mirror. The key is the safety angle: the left mirror should have the horizon centered, showing a small part of the car's rear; the right mirror should cover a wider area to reduce blind spots. It's recommended to check before every drive, especially in rainy weather or at night when lights are bright, as visibility is more prone to errors. If the buttons respond slowly, it might be due to poor circuit contact or motor issues, so it's best to visit a 4S shop for timely maintenance. The memory function is also great—once set, it can restore the position with one click, saving time and effort. Having driven a BMW for over ten years, these small details have ensured driving safety.

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