Side Mirror Tilt Programming: Can it be Done? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

doug · 19th May 2003, 23:32

I would like to set the amount of tilt that is applied to the right side mirror when backing up. The default tilt angle is too acute, and does not allow me to see anywhere near the wheel when in reverse. I thought I read that this could be set/programmed. Thanks if you can help...

adegiulio · 20th May 2003, 02:45

Hey Doug, if you want sophisticated features like that, you have to step up and buy a Chevy Truck....

My '03 Tahoe has this feature and I love it. Guess BMW has some catching up to do (j/k).

Anthony

doug · 20th May 2003, 16:09

No, I think there is a way to set the tilt angle that flips to when in reverse. Interesting that Chevy seems to have extended a feature that BMW has been doing for years...

adegiulio · 20th May 2003, 16:20

Well, that feature is not available on my 2001 M5. They might have added the feature since then. I agree with you though, the angle they have pre-set is pretty useless, which is why I never use it. If I need to, I just angle it down myself...

Anthony

greg · 20th May 2003, 17:40

not settable, BUT - in case you didn't know - while in reverse you can cause it to raise or lower by moving the switch that controls which mirror gets adjusted. I needed this just the other day backing down a long narrow curvy driveway with trees on both sides - down to see the curbs, up to see where to go, down to see the curbs, etc.....