2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Damage to safety belts When strained by an accident or when damaged: have the safety belt system, including the belt tensioners, replaced and have belt anchorage points inspected. Have this work done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or by a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, there can be no guarantee that the safety devices will function properly.< Automatic heating When the outside temperature falls below a specified temperature, both outside mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Tilting down passenger's mirror, automatic parking function* Activating 1. Select the driver's exterior mirror with switch 1. Mirrors The passenger side mirror is more curved than the driver's mirror. Objects in the mirrors are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to following traffic based on the view in the mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased risk of accident.< 2. Shift into reverse or engage selector lever position R. The mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the passenger side. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle - such as a curb - when parking, etc. Controls Exterior mirrors Deactivating Select the passenger side mirror with switch 1. 1 2 Adjustments Switching over to the other mirror or to the automatic parking function* Interior rearview mirror Manual adjustments The mirrors can also be manually adjusted by pressing at the edges of the mirror glass. To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.< To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night, tilt the mirror by turning the button. 33 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat and mirror memory on page 31. Driving tips At a glance