Folding Mirrors
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Quote: posted by induct on 26/03/2005 09:00:50
Do they autmatically close when you lock the car, or are they triggered manually?
Its just I havn't seen any button for them on the dash.
I haven't got automatic folding mirrors but I think the control is included in the same one for adjusting mirrors etc. it is just that it has another position 180 degrees opposite the 'heating' position
Do they autmatically close when you lock the car, or are they triggered manually?
Its just I havn't seen any button for them on the dash.
I haven't got automatic folding mirrors but I think the control is included in the same one for adjusting mirrors etc. it is just that it has another position 180 degrees opposite the 'heating' position
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marvin's exactly correct.
I am not aware of any facility to get them to automatically fold in. A nice touch however is that you can still get them to fold in even if you have turned off the ignition so long as you haven't opened a door yet. Wish the same applied to the electric windows.
Stuart
http://www.stuartdalby.co.uk/vwgolfmk5
I am not aware of any facility to get them to automatically fold in. A nice touch however is that you can still get them to fold in even if you have turned off the ignition so long as you haven't opened a door yet. Wish the same applied to the electric windows.
Stuart
http://www.stuartdalby.co.uk/vwgolfmk5
Quote: posted by -s12lvo- on 27/03/2005 14:01:57
Am I reading this right? The golf has electric folding door mirrors? If they do is it a standard feature or extra?
radox
Do you know you can close and open you windows with your key remote?
No they don't. It is available as an optional extra included with one of VW's rather confusing optional extra 'packs'.
Answering your query myself. I know that the windows and indeed my sunroof can be closed by using either the remote or the key in the driver's lock.
I think that using the remote one has to hold the close button down for about 3 seconds but I can't imagine that this does much for conserving battery life of the remote control. Useful, though if one has inadvertantly left the sunroof open and need to close it without gettin back into the car again.
Am I reading this right? The golf has electric folding door mirrors? If they do is it a standard feature or extra?
radox
Do you know you can close and open you windows with your key remote?
No they don't. It is available as an optional extra included with one of VW's rather confusing optional extra 'packs'.
Answering your query myself. I know that the windows and indeed my sunroof can be closed by using either the remote or the key in the driver's lock.
I think that using the remote one has to hold the close button down for about 3 seconds but I can't imagine that this does much for conserving battery life of the remote control. Useful, though if one has inadvertantly left the sunroof open and need to close it without gettin back into the car again.
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Quote: posted by Mark V on 27/03/2005 21:48:43
Talking of door mirrors. Anyone any clue about how to tell if you have the auto dimming door mirrors as well as the internal mirror?
Shine a light on them? lol
Talking of door mirrors. Anyone any clue about how to tell if you have the auto dimming door mirrors as well as the internal mirror?
Shine a light on them? lol
Quote: posted by silentandy on 27/03/2005 23:20:33
Quote: posted by Mark V on 27/03/2005 21:48:43
Talking of door mirrors. Anyone any clue about how to tell if you have the auto dimming door mirrors as well as the internal mirror?
Shine a light on them? lol
Usually thaey have a think black rim around the mirror which is auto dimming (drivers only)
Quote: posted by Mark V on 27/03/2005 21:48:43
Talking of door mirrors. Anyone any clue about how to tell if you have the auto dimming door mirrors as well as the internal mirror?
Shine a light on them? lol
Usually thaey have a think black rim around the mirror which is auto dimming (drivers only)
If I remember rightly, when I bought mine the 2 decent luxery packs were as follows.
Both had dimming rearview, coming home and leaving lights, folding and heated mirrors, dusk and rain sensor. The difference being is that one has dimming side mirrors and the other has additional footwell lighting. I chose the latter (#1 I think) as it was about ?100 cheaper and I didnt think dimming sides were vital (when I could put the money towards fogs.)
Hope this helps - I am also going to ask stealer if they can code the mirrors to autofunction with the ignition.
Both had dimming rearview, coming home and leaving lights, folding and heated mirrors, dusk and rain sensor. The difference being is that one has dimming side mirrors and the other has additional footwell lighting. I chose the latter (#1 I think) as it was about ?100 cheaper and I didnt think dimming sides were vital (when I could put the money towards fogs.)
Hope this helps - I am also going to ask stealer if they can code the mirrors to autofunction with the ignition.
Quote: posted by sadsack on 28/03/2005 12:34:34
Mmm intersting i have rear dimming light,footwell lights,coming home auto lights, Just reading this and checking vw site these are xtras i didnt even know i had,so i now need to figure out how to get the mirrors to close.
When you say 'close', do you mean fold? If so there is a setting on the mirror adjustment knob at 12 o clock - turn the dial to this setting and the mirrors will fold.
Mmm intersting i have rear dimming light,footwell lights,coming home auto lights, Just reading this and checking vw site these are xtras i didnt even know i had,so i now need to figure out how to get the mirrors to close.
When you say 'close', do you mean fold? If so there is a setting on the mirror adjustment knob at 12 o clock - turn the dial to this setting and the mirrors will fold.
Quote: posted by Mark V on 28/03/2005 16:40:35
Quote: posted by sadsack on 28/03/2005 12:34:34
Mmm intersting i have rear dimming light,footwell lights,coming home auto lights, Just reading this and checking vw site these are xtras i didnt even know i had,so i now need to figure out how to get the mirrors to close.
When you say 'close', do you mean fold? If so there is a setting on the mirror adjustment knob at 12 o clock - turn the dial to this setting and the mirrors will fold.
And if it's the same as the manual folding method then they don't fold in very much do they??
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Quote: posted by sadsack on 28/03/2005 12:34:34
Mmm intersting i have rear dimming light,footwell lights,coming home auto lights, Just reading this and checking vw site these are xtras i didnt even know i had,so i now need to figure out how to get the mirrors to close.
When you say 'close', do you mean fold? If so there is a setting on the mirror adjustment knob at 12 o clock - turn the dial to this setting and the mirrors will fold.
And if it's the same as the manual folding method then they don't fold in very much do they??
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And if it's the same as the manual folding method then they don't fold in very much do they??
Stupid me ordered this option, has worked well on other cars. Well, on the Golf it narrows the car by 1" or so. You actually have to look twice to realize that they've been folded [}]
Stupid me ordered this option, has worked well on other cars. Well, on the Golf it narrows the car by 1" or so. You actually have to look twice to realize that they've been folded [}
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