How to Adjust the Rearview Mirror on BMW X1

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VanMicah
07/24/25 9:33am
BMW X1 rearview mirror adjustment steps are: 1. Press the one-touch start switch to power on or keep the engine idling; 2. Locate the rearview mirror adjustment switch, which is beside the left front door panel armrest; 3. The button slightly to the lower left is for the rearview mirror folding function; 4. The button slightly to the right can be slid left or right to control the adjustment of either the left rearview mirror or the right side exterior rearview mirror. The BMW X1 model has dimensions of 4454mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1545mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2760mm. In terms of power, the vehicle is equipped with 1.5T and 2.0T engines, with the 1.5T model delivering a maximum power of 103 kW and a maximum torque of 220 Nm.
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JourneyAnn
08/11/25 4:54am
That day I took my BMW X1 for an outing and wanted to adjust the rearview mirror for better visibility. Sitting in the driver's seat, I noticed a prominent circular adjustment switch on the door armrest to the left. Turning the knob to the left icon position adjusts the left mirror; turning it to the right icon adjusts the right mirror. Then, by pushing the switch up, down, left, or right, I could see the mirror moving accordingly and adjusted it to the desired position. I prefer setting it so that only a small part of the car body is visible in the mirror, just enough to see the entire rear view, which helps prevent blind spots and safety hazards. Some X1 models even have automatic features, like the rearview mirror automatically tilting down to show the wheels when reversing, making parking much easier. On rainy days when the mirrors fog up, don’t forget to try the heating button, usually located near the air conditioning controls. After adjusting, always glance quickly to confirm the view is safe before driving—developing this habit can help reduce accidents.
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