5 Series E61 523i (N52) TOUR
Folding in and out
The mirror bodies are folded in to the side window and pivoted upwards to reduce the width of the vehicle.
It is possible to fold the exterior mirrors when terminal R ON. Other conditions are: Door module or body
gateway module active (not in Sleep mode), consumer cutoff not active.
It is not possible to fold the mirrors at speeds above 20 km/h.
Mirror folding is initiated by pressing a button in the driver's door switch block (for driver and front-passenger
side). Pressing the button again after the mirror has folded in or out folds it back again in the opposite direction.
An anti-repeat circuit has been integrated to prevent frequent folding of the mirrors (see "Safety functions").
If the mirror body has been disengaged from the mirror base by an external force, the next time the button is
pressed, each mirror body is moved in the "fold in" direction. The motor of the disengaged mirror body is
controlled by lock detection until the mirror body engages in the mirror base. It is then necessary to press the
button once or twice for synchronisation purposes (position of the mirror body and position of the mirror folding
motor). The exterior mirrors are folded out again the next time the button is pressed.
Mirror heating
The heat output (percentage switch-on time) is controlled automatically. The heat output depends on ambient
temperature and wiper intensity. If the wipers are operating, the heat output is increased to ensure reliable
defrosting of the mirror glass.
Mirror heating is operational from terminal 15 ON.
Mirror heating is deactivated under the following conditions:
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Terminal 50 ON (load cut-off)
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Supply voltage below 10.8 V (switch-on at 11.6 V)
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Activation of an exterior mirror memory position
With the independent heating option:
The exterior mirrors are also heated when the independent heating is switched on even if terminal 15 is off.
Signal path up to 09/2005:
Independent heating control unit -> K-CAN -> Safety and gateway module (SGM) -> byteflight -> Door modules
-> Exterior mirrors.
Signal path from 09/2005:
Control unit independent heating -> K-CAN -> Body gateway module (SGM) -> Exterior mirrors.
Automatic parking function
The automatic parking function is only available in conjunction with the "Driver's mirror memory" option.
To improve the view of the kerb, the mirror glass of the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side is folded
downwards.
This function can only be performed under the following conditions:
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Slide switch for controlling the exterior mirrors set to the "driver's door" position
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No trailer coupled to the vehicle
The automatic parking function is activated:
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If terminal 15 ON
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1 second after reverse gear is engaged
The automatic parking function is deactivated (mirror glass reverts to original position):
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If terminal 15 OFF
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SBT Exterior mirrors E60, E61, E63, E64
BMW AG - TIS
06.02.2013 01:03
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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