2008 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 55

Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* Do not use force to swing the lever back up, otherwise the mechanism will be damaged.< Programmable buttons on the steering wheel You can program the buttons individually. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press the controller. Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, otherwise there is a risk of accident due to an unexpected movement.< A list showing various functions is displayed: > "Navigation voice instructions" Voice messages from the navigation system > "Air recirculation on / off" To shut off the supply of outside air permanently, refer to Automatic recircu- 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated position. 3. Swing the lever back up. 53 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Steering wheel Navigation In order to ensure that the system functions correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror. These settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. Driving tips The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors* is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is on the back of the mirror. Controls At a glance