Rear view mirrors (BMW 5 Series E28)

Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors

Changing the position by switching the corresponding guide lever.

Electric heating

Both mirrors are heated automatically when the ignition key is turned to position 2.

Right outside rear view mirror

Adjustment by means of a guide lever by pressing the switch.

This mirror is convex. Objects visible in the mirror are closer than they appear in the mirror. Therefore, determining the distance to a vehicle moving behind you by eye is only possible conditionally. This also applies to the convex part of the spherical high-visibility mirror.

Spherical mirror with increased visibility

The spherical convex outer part of the mirror creates a larger, slightly distorted field of view compared to the inner part of the mirror.

As a result, the rear view is expanded and the so-called "blind spot" is eliminated.

Changing the position of the mirror manually is done by pressing on the edges of the mirror glass.

Interior rear view mirror

To reduce glare from behind when driving at night, change the angle using the rocker switch.

Sun visors

Can be rotated towards the side window. Cosmetic mirrors have sliding curtains.

Vanity mirror lighting

Fold down the sun visor and move the curtain to the side.

Interior rearview mirror with automatic tilt adjustment

Rotary knob in position 0 - automatic mode is disabled.

Rotary button in position 1 - the mirror automatically changes the angle of inclination, depending on the light intensity (general illumination and glare from headlights).

When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror automatically switches to its original position.

For the mirror to function properly, the photocells must be kept clean and unobstructed.

Interior rear view mirror with mechanical tilt adjustment

The rotary knob in position 0 is the starting position.

Rotary knob in position 1 - mirror tilted.