How to Activate the Power Folding Mirrors on the Tiguan?
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The power folding mirrors feature refers to the ability of the car's side mirrors to fold and retract when necessary. Most mirrors can be folded, but to do so, the driver must reach out the window or exit the vehicle to fold them manually.
As a seasoned Tiguan driver, I find the auto-folding mirrors feature incredibly useful. The setup is quite simple: After getting in the car, don't start the engine yet – just turn the ignition to the power-on position. Then navigate to the vehicle settings on the infotainment screen. Look for the door/window settings section where various related functions are listed. You should find a 'Fold mirrors when locking' toggle – just check this option to activate it. After setup, test it by locking the car to see if the mirrors fold properly. If you can't find this option, don't worry – older Tiguan models might need a hidden feature activation at the dealership. One winter tip: The system automatically pauses folding if the mirrors are frozen to prevent motor damage. This feature is a real space-saver in tight parking spots – with just a press of the key fob, the mirrors fold neatly away.
After studying the Touareg's vehicle control system, I found the auto-folding mirrors are actually controlled by the vehicle's ECU. You can operate it directly through the center console screen. Navigate to the vehicle settings menu, select the body & doors/windows module, then scroll down to find the 'Fold mirrors upon remote lock' option. Simply toggle it to the ON position. Once activated, the system writes this setting into the control unit, triggering the folding sequence with every subsequent lock command. Some older models have this function disabled by default, requiring manual activation via diagnostic equipment. Important note: Settings can only be modified when the vehicle is powered on (accessory mode) but with the engine off. Mechanically speaking, repeatedly forcing mirror folds may damage the drive gears - though the system has built-in overload protection to prevent hard folding.
