Rear view mirrors (BMW 5 Series E34)

Electric outside mirror

The mirror is adjusted using a switch.

Electric heating*

The heating is switched on and regulated automatically when the key is in position (2).

Right outside mirror

The position of this mirror can be adjusted using the mirror switch after pressing the selection button.

Note: Usually a convex mirror is installed on the right. The outer part provides a larger field of view than the inner one. Due to this, the angle of view increases and, if installed correctly, so-called "blind spots" are eliminated.

But it should be remembered that the actual distance to the object reflected in the mirror is less than it seems. Some skill is required to correctly estimate the distance. This also applies to the mirror furthest from the driver.

Manual mirror adjustment

The position of the mirror can be changed by pressing on the edge of the glass.

Aspherical wide-angle mirror

The outer, spherical part provides a larger field of view than the inner, regular part of the mirror. Due to this, the angle of view increases and, if installed correctly, so-called "dead zones" are eliminated.

Rear view mirror in the cabin

To reduce the blinding effect of headlights of cars driving behind you at night, you need to move a small lever at the bottom.

Anti-glare rear view mirror in the cabin

The reflectivity of the mirror can be adjusted depending on the brightness of the general lighting and the blinding effect of the headlights of cars behind using a lever.

• Middle position (with fixation): normal sensitivity.
• Left offset: reduced sensitivity.
• Far left position: disable automatic reflectivity correction.
• Shift to the right: increased sensitivity.
• Far right position: Automatic reflectivity correction is always on.

When automatic reflectivity correction is enabled, the green indicator (LED) lights up.