BMW G-Series: Mirrors Automatically Fold in When Locked

Hi G-Series drivers! One of the most useful (and often overlooked) features on modern BMWs is the automatic folding mirrors when locked. It protects your mirrors from damage in tight parking spaces, narrow streets, or at car meets, and it gives your car a cleaner, tidier look when parked.

For all G-Series models (G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G30, G31, G32, G80, G82, and more), this is super easy to set up. And the best part: you only have to do it once.

How do you set it up?

Follow these simple steps with your car running (the engine doesn't need to be running):

1. Start your BMW and make sure you're in the main menu.
2. Go to iDrive: press the iDrive controller or tap the screen to Settings (the gear icon).
3. Scroll to Doors / Access (it may be under General Settings or Vehicle Settings).
4. Select Fold mirrors when locking.
5. Toggle this option to ON.

Done! From now on, your exterior mirrors will fold automatically when you lock the car with a single press of the key or via the app.

Bonus: When you unlock the car again, they will automatically fold out (unless you've folded them manually).

Why this is such a smart feature

• Protection: In cities with tight parking spaces or busy shopping streets, you can prevent expensive mirror damage from passing cyclists, shopping carts, or car doors.
• Sleek look: A parked BMW with folded-in mirrors looks neater and more modern.
• Handy in winter: Less chance of ice forming on the mirrors or damage from snow plowing.
• No hassle: None Press the button again each time; it happens automatically when locking.

Many G-Series owners forget this option because it's disabled by default. One quick check and you'll instantly have more convenience.

Additional tips for G-Series mirrors

• If you manually fold the mirrors (double-press the button), they will stay folded until you double-press the button again or drive away.
• Some models also offer the option of folding at a certain speed (useful for highways), but the lock option is the most popular.
• Works perfectly with other upgrades such as M-Style mirror caps or dynamic turn signals. Your car looks even sharper when everything is folded.

Conclusion

One ​​simple iDrive setting and your mirrors fold automatically every time you lock, a small change with a big practical effect. Ideal for everyday use in the Netherlands.

Do you already have this feature enabled on your G-Series? Or is there another hidden iDrive tip you use? Share it in the comments; we'd love to learn from each other!