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SuperGreg Jul 27, 2008 06:16 AM

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?

e30r56 Jul 27, 2008 06:28 AM

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.

SuperGreg Jul 27, 2008 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by e30r56 (Post 2388925)
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 :)

todoubled Jul 27, 2008 08:50 AM

i have them but never used look forwasrd to trrying

SuperGreg Jul 27, 2008 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by todoubled (Post 2389091)
i have them but never used look forwasrd to trrying

LOL, post a video :)

todoubled Jul 27, 2008 12:03 PM

can i borrow ur camera

Eric5273 Jul 27, 2008 01:44 PM

Greg: they fold in exactly the way the X5 mirrors fold.

SuperGreg Jul 27, 2008 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by Eric5273 (Post 2389525)
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 :lol: . I was just curious how far they fold in.

Eric5273 Jul 27, 2008 11:57 PM


Originally Posted by SuperGreg (Post 2390132)
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 :lol: . I was just curious how far they fold in.

I'll take a picture of mine tomorrow if I get a chance.

DaPooh65 Jul 28, 2008 05:51 AM

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 :-)

BostonR56S Jul 28, 2008 05:58 AM


Originally Posted by todoubled (Post 2389091)
i have them but never used look forwasrd to trrying

Hey todoubled- sweet color combo on the mini :grin::thumbsup:

DaPooh65 Jul 28, 2008 06:06 AM

Hey Boston...u're saying that cuz u have the same color hehehe :-)

x uh oh x Jul 28, 2008 06:45 AM

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.

kyounger Feb 26, 2009 12:25 AM

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

Dark Knight Feb 26, 2009 07:09 AM

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.

mitch171 Feb 26, 2009 07:29 AM

And if you have them (I don't) you should use them just because it is cool.

coyle996 Feb 26, 2009 07:54 AM


Originally Posted by DaPooh65 (Post 2390514)
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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