BMW X3 Owners Manual: Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable

BMW X3 Owners Manual / Controls / Adjusting / Mirrors / Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable

Turn knob

BMW X3. Turn knob

Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror.

Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature

The concept

BMW X3. The concept

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.

Exterior mirrors

General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mirror ...

Steering wheel

Note Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident. A ...

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