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11-12-2007, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='493150' date='Nov 12 2007, 09:22 AM
I don't have auto-fold mirrors, they are push button manual.
If I correctly remember auto-fold mirrors are only available with seat with memory.
11-12-2007, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ricky' post='493267' date='Nov 12 2007, 01:10 PM
If I correctly remember auto-fold mirrors are only available with seat with memory.
11-12-2007, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='493358' date='Nov 12 2007, 10:42 PM
Not true on a U.S. spec car. I have seat memory.
Here in Italy (may be Europe too) auto-folding mirrors are only available with memory seat.
11-13-2007, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky' post='493405' date='Nov 12 2007, 05:46 PM
You are correct, I remember that I read somewhere in the forum that in US auto-folding mirrors are not allowed.
Here in Italy (may be Europe too) auto-folding mirrors are only available with memory seat.
Here in Italy (may be Europe too) auto-folding mirrors are only available with memory seat.
11-13-2007, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeKube' post='493718' date='Nov 13 2007, 10:26 AM
2008 US models HAVE "auto"-fold mirrors -- "auto" being with the push of a button. Has anyone picked up a recent 2008 model, and is this a customizable feature on IDrive? I pick up mine on Saturday (whooHoo!) -- worst part it's sitting at the dealership and I'm stuck in London until Friday.... the wait is agonizing!
11-14-2007, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ksleher' post='493793' date='Nov 13 2007, 02:59 PM
I have it, and it is still "auto by push of button". I haven't seen any options in the IDrive to customize it. Also, don't think it can be hooked upto the "car lock/unlock", which would have been cool.
He did thank me for teaching him something new (again).
11-14-2007, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='493063' date='Nov 11 2007, 09:34 PM
That's right -- the list, as with so much else with our software driven cars, might be a bit outdated. Overall though, I think it gives people a good idea of the types of hidden settings that are out there.
One thing that's changed for sure is the daytime running light setting. On the new model cars, we're now able to activate or deactivate the DRLs by ourselves. Some countries still may not allow this due to governmental regulations but in the USA, it's now an available setting in iDrive. The funny part about that is that before the LCI, I always made sure the dealer didn't activate the DRLs since I thought they detracted from the look of the car and I wanted to have more control over what was lit, etc. Now, they gave me the control I was looking for but the DRLs look so darn great now that I leave them on all the time!
One thing that's changed for sure is the daytime running light setting. On the new model cars, we're now able to activate or deactivate the DRLs by ourselves. Some countries still may not allow this due to governmental regulations but in the USA, it's now an available setting in iDrive. The funny part about that is that before the LCI, I always made sure the dealer didn't activate the DRLs since I thought they detracted from the look of the car and I wanted to have more control over what was lit, etc. Now, they gave me the control I was looking for but the DRLs look so darn great now that I leave them on all the time!
11-14-2007, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky' post='493405' date='Nov 12 2007, 05:46 PM
You are correct, I remember that I read somewhere in the forum that in US auto-folding mirrors are not allowed.
Here in Italy (may be Europe too) auto-folding mirrors are only available with memory seat.
Here in Italy (may be Europe too) auto-folding mirrors are only available with memory seat.
Cause, the other day I folded my mirrors due to tight parking space and was in the hurry out, low and behold I forgot to unfold them, kinda hassle.
11-14-2007, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2' post='494199' date='Nov 14 2007, 10:11 AM
Can't see the logic why "full-auto" folding mirrors are not allowed in US. I like the idea to have the mirrors fold on lock and unfold when you start the engine.
Cause, the other day I folded my mirrors due to tight parking space and was in the hurry out, low and behold I forgot to unfold them, kinda hassle.
Cause, the other day I folded my mirrors due to tight parking space and was in the hurry out, low and behold I forgot to unfold them, kinda hassle.
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11-14-2007, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='494204' date='Nov 14 2007, 11:19 AM
Was curious about this. My manual describes how the mirrors will unfold automatically at 25 mph, if left in the folded position. Did this not work for you? I have yet to try it, but as we all know, just because it's in the manual doesn't mean it's part of our cars!
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