Mirror dipping / Reverse mirror tilt

[jdimitri]

Mirror dipping / Reverse mirror tilt

I'm talking about the left mirror automatically dipping when you put the car into reverse...

The manual states it exists but I can't find it in the settings ("mirror down" as the manual describes it)
Searched the web and some people say you need park assist optioned to have to feature.
Some say you need the electric seats, among many other theories out there.

But then I read someone's base model R has the feature, as well as all jettas!

So who has the feature and who hasn't? What car do you have with what options?
I would love this feature on my MY12 GTI as the detroits look like they're quite prone to gutter rash

Conclusion: The car needs to be fitted with parking sensors from the factory. For every model except the R park assist needs to be optioned for the mirrors to dip.

[SilvrFoxX]

Yeah it exists, great feature.. the trick is when you set the mirrors do the Left one first then the right .. then set the mirror toggle on the door back to the left

[SMOK3Y]

im just surprised you find you need it to reverse in a little golf?

[nat225]

I'm talking about the left mirror automatically dipping when you put the car into reverse...

The manual states it exists but I can't find it in the settings ("mirror down" as the manual describes it)
Searched the web and some people say you need park assist optioned to have to feature.
Some say you need the electric seats, among many other theories out there.

But then I read someone's base model R has the feature, as well as all jettas!

So who has the feature and who hasn't? What car do you have with what options?
I would love this feature on my MY12 GTI as the detroits look like they're quite prone to gutter rash

my understanding is that you have to have the park assist option to have the auto dipping left mirror... i did have that function in my Mk6 118TSI w/ park assist option. but not in my Mk6 GTI without park assist option.

however i heard it could be activated via VAGCOM or something...

im just surprised you find you need it to reverse in a little golf?

it is something i do everytime (manually) when parallel parking, quick and small exercise to avoid potential kerb damage to my 18" wheels!

[SMOK3Y]

ok.... ill leave it at then

[SilvrFoxX]

my understanding is that you have to have the park assist option to have the auto dipping left mirror...

The Golf R doesn't come with Park Assist but has the mirror dipping function.. love it

[Candyman]

I use it as well

Wish the drivers side mirror had more adjustment outwards though

Mine is at the max but still not far enough for optimum

[jacs]

I dont have the 'mirror down' option in my 'convenience' (MFD) setting neither.................would be nice if anyone else can help out ?

[Candyman]

There is no option

You select the left mirror whilst key is in the on position and stationary, move it down to the area you want to view and then turn key off and then every time you select reverse with the selector on the left mirror it will move down automatically

When you drive off, move selector off left and it will return to normal

That is how mine works on my R which doesn't have park assist

MY12, DSG, leather. Otherwise base model

[nat225]

in the R it comes standard with the front and rear sensors..

i read somewhere it could be activated in the Mk5 / Mk6 GTI but a specific factory parking sensors module has to be installed..

it's a lifesaving for the rims, since i'm no good at judging the distance between the kerb and left rear wheel without looking at them on the mirror...

[SilvrFoxX]

There is no option

You select the left mirror whilst key is in the on position and stationary, move it down to the area you want to view and then turn key off and then every time you select reverse with the selector on the left mirror it will move down automatically

When you drive off, move selector off left and it will return to normal

That is how mine works on my R which doesn't have park assist

MY12, DSG, leather. Otherwise base model

candyman

you should be able to just leave it on the left mirror, as soon as I put it in reverse it dips and then when I return to drive it automatically reverts. there is no manual intervention required... you may have to reset it

[Candyman]

Mmmmm, mine only moves back if I switch off left

Will set it again

[jacs]

There is no option

You select the left mirror whilst key is in the on position and stationary, move it down to the area you want to view and then turn key off and then every time you select reverse with the selector on the left mirror it will move down automatically

When you drive off, move selector off left and it will return to normal

That is how mine works on my R which doesn't have park assist

MY12, DSG, leather. Otherwise base model

no luck, ive tried it all...............i'll mention to dealer next time.........thanks anyway guys

[Candyman]

You do need the parking sensors as the controller is in the same unit

[jdimitri]

You do need the parking sensors as the controller is in the same unit

Damn, I didn't know the R comes with parking sensors. I thought there was hope for us GTI owners!
I wish it was an option to have just the sensor without the park assist, $1500 is way too much considering I'd never use the self-parking feature.

I was looking forward to it when I saw it in the manual, oh well!
I'll call up the dealer on Monday anyway to see if there's any way to "fix" it.