Park-assist tilt-down mirror question
Thread Starter
Members
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
My Ride: 2004 Cadillac XLR // Silver with Black Interior
2002 Lincoln LS // Silver with Grey Interior
[En Route] 2008 Black Sapphire Metallic 535xi // Black Nasca Leather // 18" Star Spoke Wheels // Sport, Premium & Cold Pkg // Bamboo Anthracite Trim & Headliner // Comfort Access // Head-up Display // Navigation // Logic 7 // HD Radio // Ipod // Sunshades
Is it possible to change how far the passenger mirror tilts down when you put the car in reverse? I can't seem to find any adjustment settings in the manual. Any ideas?
Senior Members
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, B.C.
My Ride: 2008 535i, Carbon Black, Black Dakota, Black Diamond Trim, 6sp Sport Automatic with Paddles, M-Sport Package, Premium Package
Good question. I wanted to know the same thing. I am tall so the tilt-down function has me looking in front of my rear tire. I just ended up shutting it off. Anyone?
Contributors
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,459
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC , Canada
My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by FRANK970' post='503193' date='Dec 5 2007, 06:59 PM
Good question. I wanted to know the same thing. I am tall so the tilt-down function has me looking in front of my rear tire. I just ended up shutting it off. Anyone?
Isn't that the purpose so you don't curb your wheels ? Thats what I've always thought
Thread Starter
Members
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
My Ride: 2004 Cadillac XLR // Silver with Black Interior
2002 Lincoln LS // Silver with Grey Interior
[En Route] 2008 Black Sapphire Metallic 535xi // Black Nasca Leather // 18" Star Spoke Wheels // Sport, Premium & Cold Pkg // Bamboo Anthracite Trim & Headliner // Comfort Access // Head-up Display // Navigation // Logic 7 // HD Radio // Ipod // Sunshades
Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='503196' date='Dec 5 2007, 07:03 PM
Isn't that the purpose so you don't curb your wheels ? Thats what I've always thought
Also, is the HUD user-adjustable or do I have to visit the dealer to reposition it? This would be a pain since I often change my seat positions depending on my mood.
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,765
Likes: 0
From: MPLS, USA
My Ride: 10 Honda Fit Sport, 10 Honda Pilot Touring
Originally Posted by DynaSpy' post='503202' date='Dec 5 2007, 08:06 PM
Yes that's what I want to be able to see. Although if you are tall then you should be seeing closer to the front of the car, correct? I'm not that tall and I can't even see my rear wheel at all. It seems to me that it's pointless to even have this feature if it's not adjustable to different drivers. Aside from just your height the seats are adjustable which makes it even more difficult to have a universal setting that works for everyone.
Also, is the HUD user-adjustable or do I have to visit the dealer to reposition it? This would be a pain since I often change my seat positions depending on my mood.
Also, is the HUD user-adjustable or do I have to visit the dealer to reposition it? This would be a pain since I often change my seat positions depending on my mood.
I don't think the tilt mirror function is adjustable but i could be wrong. I have the same problem, it is basically worthless to me in a fixed position. As far as the HUD, you can adjust it yourself, but it involves taking apart the dash. Apparently, from what I've read, the adjustment is behind the idrive/nav screen. Do a quick search you should be able to find it. 
Senior Members
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 752
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Va
My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an
Model Year: 2004
Engine: 530i
posted this a couple of times but what you can do is use the other seat memory button set the mirror to your likeing and save it under two when the auto feature is not quite right for you push the number to and it will go to the preset angle of your choice .
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,765
Likes: 0
From: MPLS, USA
My Ride: 10 Honda Fit Sport, 10 Honda Pilot Touring
Originally Posted by buddy' post='503208' date='Dec 5 2007, 08:22 PM
posted this a couple of times but what you can do is use the other seat memory button set the mirror to your likeing and save it under two when the auto feature is not quite right for you push the number to and it will go to the preset angle of your choice .
Thread Starter
Members
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
My Ride: 2004 Cadillac XLR // Silver with Black Interior
2002 Lincoln LS // Silver with Grey Interior
[En Route] 2008 Black Sapphire Metallic 535xi // Black Nasca Leather // 18" Star Spoke Wheels // Sport, Premium & Cold Pkg // Bamboo Anthracite Trim & Headliner // Comfort Access // Head-up Display // Navigation // Logic 7 // HD Radio // Ipod // Sunshades
Is it too much to ask that a car do everything I want it to do? 
Contributors
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 880
Likes: 0
From: Left Coast, USA
My Ride: 2008 535i, 6spd mtx, Monaco Blue w/Beige interior. Sport, Preimum, Logic 7/HD/I-Pod/USB, Nav sys, rear sunshade, HUD, PDC, Split seats,
Originally Posted by DynaSpy' post='503212' date='Dec 5 2007, 04:27 PM
Is it too much to ask that a car do everything I want it to do?
Well...er...there ARE a few things that no car should be asked to do...baa, baa, baa
Contributors
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,459
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC , Canada
My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by HotLap' post='503232' date='Dec 5 2007, 08:03 PM
Well...er...there ARE a few things that no car should be asked to do...baa, baa, baa
er... in the car....