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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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Power folding mirrors, where's the switch?

I did a search, but couldn't find anything.
Where is the switch located to control the folding mirrors that come with the CWP? Does anyone have a picture with the mirrors folded in?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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It's the same switch that does the mirror adjustments. Just turn it all the way left when you are stopped (It won't work over 10mph or so). Turn it left again to flip them back out.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by e30r56
It's the same switch that does the mirror adjustments. Just turn it all the way left when you are stopped (It won't work over 10mph or so). Turn it left again to flip them back out.
Makes sense, thanks
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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i have them but never used look forwasrd to trrying
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by todoubled
i have them but never used look forwasrd to trrying
LOL, post a video
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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can i borrow ur camera
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Greg: they fold in exactly the way the X5 mirrors fold.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric5273
Greg: they fold in exactly the way the X5 mirrors fold.
Funny thing is, I have never seen the X5 mirrors folded in either. I can walk out to the garage and push mine in I suppose . I was just curious how far they fold in.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperGreg
Funny thing is, I have never seen the X5 mirrors folded in either. I can walk out to the garage and push mine in I suppose . I was just curious how far they fold in.
I'll take a picture of mine tomorrow if I get a chance.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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I have it but never used it cuz it's pointless here in US, the Mini is small and narrow enuff so there's no need. Maybe it's practical in Europe :-)
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by todoubled
i have them but never used look forwasrd to trrying
Hey todoubled- sweet color combo on the mini
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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Hey Boston...u're saying that cuz u have the same color hehehe :-)
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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My husband & I actually use them here - we live on a circle and the drive is kind of narrow where we have to parallel park. Whoever can't park directly in front of our usually-parked truck has to pull in the mirrors....heh heh heh, so we race home to get the "prime" spot. We also used it when shipping the vehicles from Germany. ANyway, sometimes, depending on space, if you're going on ferries, you ought to pull them in too. They pull in fairly close to the body of the car.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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Folding mirrors

The button can be turned either left or right, beyond the "normal" position that adjusts the up/down/left/right alignment. Either way, BOTH mirrors fold or unfold.

I use them at ATMs and mail drop boxes, just to get in a little closer.

Keith
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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Yes, my wife and I use them all the time. In fact one time, I was going down our alley to go to our house and past a parked car and moved them in because it was too narrow.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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And if you have them (I don't) you should use them just because it is cool.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DaPooh65
I have it but never used it cuz it's pointless here in US, the Mini is small and narrow enuff so there's no need. Maybe it's practical in Europe :-)
It's practical here. I live in NYC and when I park on the street these are very valuable.
 
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