How to Activate Automatic Mirror Folding When Locking the Car?
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Automatic mirror folding when locking the car is a parking feature of the vehicle, which is specifically manifested as: the mirrors automatically fold when the car is locked after parking. The activation method for automatic mirror folding when locking the car is as follows: 1. When parking the car, press and hold the lock button for more than 3 seconds, and the mirrors will automatically fold, with all windows closing completely. 2. When unlocking the car, the mirrors will automatically unfold, and pressing and holding for more than 3 seconds will open all windows completely. More information about car mirrors is as follows: 1. As the widest component installed on the vehicle, the mirrors are most susceptible to impact in the event of a side scrape. To minimize scratches, the mirrors need to have a folding function. 2. In most cases, the mirror folding button is located in the electric switch area on the driver's side door, but some models are exceptions, such as those with the button in the gear shift base area.
I was also quite curious when setting up this function before. My car has it in the central control screen settings. First, power on your car without starting the engine, just put it in P gear, then find the vehicle or comfort function option in the settings menu. After entering, there should be mirror-related settings where you can see the auto-folding switch when locking the car. It took me several minutes to find it last time because menu locations vary by car model. Some cars also link this function with the electric seat memory, requiring both key memory and folding function to be checked. If your car has a physical button, try holding the folding button next to the mirror adjustment knob for 5 seconds until you hear a beep, indicating success. After setting, test it by locking the car outside; some vehicles may also need sensor sensitivity adjustment. By the way, the mirrors will automatically cancel folding if they freeze in winter, which is a thoughtful smart design.
I often park in narrow residential parking spaces, and activating this feature is incredibly useful. Typically, there are two methods: directly accessing the vehicle settings page from the central console, finding the mirror option, and turning on auto-folding. Alternatively, press and hold the mirror folding button on the driver's door panel for more than 3 seconds. It's recommended to also set up the welcome feature, so the mirrors automatically unfold when unlocking for a more ceremonial feel. Some models require linking the key signal and folding function in the system settings. After enabling, be aware that this feature will be disabled when the battery is low, and remember to turn it off during car washes, otherwise, cleaners can't open the mirrors, which is quite troublesome. Nowadays, new cars even allow setting this feature remotely via a mobile app, eliminating the need to operate it inside the car.
Last time at the 4S shop, the technician taught me how to set it up: press and hold the unlock button and the central lock button on the key for 6 seconds while locking the car, until the turn signal flashes three times. But now new cars have simplified it to operations on the central control screen, as intuitive as flipping through phone settings. Just go to the vehicle settings, find the mirror options, and turn on the auto-folding when locking. Older models require starting the engine and shifting to N gear for this operation, while newer models don't need the engine to be running. Remember to test it after enabling it. In rainy weather, the folding mechanism might get water inside and become noisy, in which case it's recommended to turn off the auto-folding.
