How to adjust the rearview mirror on BMW X1?

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AnastasiaLee
07/29/25 10:24am
BMW X1 rearview mirror adjustment method: The rearview mirror adjustment button is located on the door armrest. By moving the selection control button, you can adjust the angle of the left and right rearview mirrors. The car's rearview mirrors are located on both sides of the front of the vehicle and inside the front of the car. The rearview mirrors reflect the situation behind, beside, and below the car, allowing the driver to indirectly see these positions clearly, thus expanding the driver's field of vision. The BMW X1 is a compact SUV under the BMW brand. The dimensions of this car are 4454mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1545mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2760mm. The BMW X1 is equipped with an inline 6-cylinder 3.0-liter engine, featuring a magnesium-aluminum composite crankshaft and an electronic valve management system, with a maximum output power of 190kw.
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