Does anyone know how to set "Automatic folding mirror"

gaohaibo317 · 11-02-2018, 01:11 AM

Like Mercedes, the car should automatically fold the mirrors when you stop the engine. Is there an option?

mbarrett635 · 11-02-2018, 01:59 AM

If it's like the F15, you'll need to code it to have it automatically fold when you park. Just guessing, since my G05 is still a month away from being built.

ressayflex · 11-02-2018, 06:15 AM

Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site:

Folding mirrors automatically:
Via iDrive:

"CAR"
"Settings"
"Doors"
- "Fold mirrors in when locked"
  - Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors.

I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.

mrickard · 11-02-2018, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ressayflex

Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site:

Folding mirrors automatically:
Via iDrive:

"CAR"
"Settings"
"Doors"
- "Fold mirrors in when locked"
  - Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors.

I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.

Nice! Didn't think it was possible. Learned something new. Thanks.

denniss · 11-02-2018, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ressayflex

Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site:

Folding mirrors automatically:
Via iDrive:

"CAR"
"Settings"
"Doors"
- "Fold mirrors in when locked"
  - Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors.

I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.

i dont think usa cars got this, at least on F15 i didnt have it. I will check again today.

ressayflex · 11-02-2018, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by denniss

Quote:

Originally Posted by ressayflex

Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site:

Folding mirrors automatically:
Via iDrive:

"CAR"
"Settings"
"Doors"
- "Fold mirrors in when locked"
  - Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors.

I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.

i dont think usa cars got this, at least on F15 i didnt have it. I will check again today.

I did this on my 2019 X5 - US

denniss · 11-02-2018, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ressayflex

Quote:

Originally Posted by denniss

Quote:

Originally Posted by ressayflex

Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site:

Folding mirrors automatically:
Via iDrive:

"CAR"
"Settings"
"Doors"
- "Fold mirrors in when locked"
  - Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors.

I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.

i dont think usa cars got this, at least on F15 i didnt have it. I will check again today.

I did this on my 2019 X5 - US

Awesome.

skalberti · 11-02-2018, 09:44 AM

These features have always been there, but had to be turned on via coding. The 2019 G05 doesn't need to be coded for the folding mirrors. Glad to see BMW is finally giving the customer what they want.

amiratish · 03-28-2019, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ressayflex

Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site:

Folding mirrors automatically:
Via iDrive:

"CAR"
"Settings"
"Doors"
- "Fold mirrors in when locked"
  - Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors.

I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.

My X5D, 2018 does not have fold mirror option!? do you know why?!

AndroidRobot · 03-28-2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by amiratish

Quote:

Originally Posted by ressayflex

Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site:

Folding mirrors automatically:
Via iDrive:

"CAR"
"Settings"
"Doors"
- "Fold mirrors in when locked"
  - Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors.

I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.

My X5D, 2018 does not have fold mirror option!? do you know why?!

did you select the option which was in the post you quoted? is the mirror switch moved to the driver's side (adjustment switch that is) I don't think this really matters though

MystroX5 · 03-28-2019, 08:58 PM

[QUOTE=AndroidRobot;24582233]did you select the option which was in the post you quoted? is the mirror switch moved to the driver's side (adjustment switch that is) I don't think this really matters though[/QUOTE]

Nope doesn’t matter. If the switch is pushed right to passenger side mirror adjustment, then the mirror automatically aims down to see the curb when in reverse. IDrive setting will fold mirrors in when locking.

mbarrett635 · 03-31-2019, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by amiratish

My X5D, 2018 does not have fold mirror option!? do you know why?!

Because the 2018 X5 has iDrive 6, and you need iDrive 7, which is what the 2019 X5 has. However, the folding mirror option can be coded on the 2018 X5 -- you just don't have the option in iDrive.

davesmith4 · 03-31-2019, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ressayflex

Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site:

Folding mirrors automatically:
Via iDrive:

"CAR"
"Settings"
"Doors"
- "Fold mirrors in when locked"
  - Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors.

I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.

My wife has a 2018 230i and there is no 'Car', just 'Vehicle' and no folding mirror option that I can find.

SteveinArizona · 01-01-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by davesmith4

My wife has a 2018 230i and there is no 'Car', just 'Vehicle' and no folding mirror option that I can find.

I have a 2018 530e with IDrive 6. It works. But the terminology is slightly different. But go to car settings, door settings, and you will see it at the bottom of the list of settings.

dpw19 · 01-02-2020, 01:07 PM

Could someone post a link to the 2020 X5 manual? Before making a final decision on purchase it would be helpful to study these options. Thanks

wrickem · 01-02-2020, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dpw19

Could someone post a link to the 2020 X5 manual? Before making a final decision on purchase it would be helpful to study these options. Thanks

Step out of the 1900's, download the "BMW driver's guide" app, add the VIN from a well equipped dealer listing and you'll get everything you're looking for including videos .

BeemerDreamerNYC · 01-02-2020, 07:19 PM

Is the automatic folding mirror supposed to work whether you look the car using the key button or via the comfort access (ie just walking away from the car which locks it at a certain distance eg proximity sensor)? On my car the auto folding mirror works when locking / unlocking using the comfort access / proximity sensor but doesn’t seem to activate when locking and unlocking via the key buttons. I looked over the manual and it doesn’t seem to indicate that would be the expected behavior so I was curious if others experience the same.

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ressayflex New Member 44 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Yea, you can do this without any coding. If you have your VIN you can go grab the manual in PDF from BMW's site: Folding mirrors automatically: Via iDrive: "CAR" "Settings" "Doors" "Fold mirrors in when locked" Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirrors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle automatically folds out the exterior mirrors. I have this set up so that if I walk away from the car it automatically locks, and folds the mirrors. If I get back within proximity of the car it unlocks and folds out the mirrors.
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