You either have self-folding mirrors or you don't. If you do, they respond to a 3s hold on the fob when locking. They unfolded when the car is unlocked. If they don't, your car is faulty. There's no subscription for folding mirrors.
Bizarre solution to a problem that shouldn't exist. My car has a normal keyfob, I lock the car and unless someone pushes the button the car stays locked. Without the key in the ignition, the car won't start. So I'm hugely inconvenience d by having to push a button to open the door and by having to put the key in the dash. Conversely my neighbour with his new Range Rover has a keyless system, he has to keep his key in a special wallet and put a mechanical lock on the wheel. If that's progress, my cocks a kipper.
I see. Same goes for auto stop/start, which I have to disable every time I start the car. It should remember my preference, but it doesn't. I'm sure there's a coding routine that could be done to make it so, but it's really a very minor inconvenience in the grand scheme of things.
You forgot:
The auto dipping kerb side mirror is an extra on the 2013 BMW 5 series, I know because my dad has one without it. It can't be activated, at least not by the owner, because it's not fitted or enabled.
My 2013 335i has it as standard. It is dependent on whether the mirror adjustment switch is set L or R. It doesn't auto-dip on the L-setting.
If you have electric mirrors and seats it can be activated. You need some software and OBDII lead.
That's useful to know, thanks. I'll let him know and when he next gets it serviced at his local specialist he can get it switched on, I'm sure they won't charge a hill of money.
So that they don't get knocked off when a cyclist or motorist passes by too closely. They aren't cheap to replace.
