According to the workshop manual "Automatic dipping of the exterior mirrors when reversing is fitted as part of the memory pack. With the ignition switch in position II and the
reverse gear selected, automatic dipping will be initiated."

Ours doesn't. Does that mean we don't have the memory pack or that there's a problem somewhere?

I've never yet seen an S-Type that does.

1 hour ago, Raistlin said:

I've never yet seen an S-Type that does.

Nor I. My S type is a 2007 model and the Owners manual does not mention that in the Memory details on Page 87.

Peter.

 

So the workshop manual may have generic sections, because I haven't seen it mentioned elsewhere. But, while investigating that, I decided to clean and lubricate the folding mechanism. After blowing out spoonfuls of grit and spraying with PTFE, they worked perfectly. 😀 Until I put the covers back on, that is. 😣 Guess I'll have to remove and disassemble them completely, which is something that may happen any day from now. 😉