How to Automatically Fold the Rearview Mirror on the 2021 RAV4?

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DelReagan
07/24/25 11:15pm
You can find the rearview mirror button on the right side of the vehicle's armrest. The button is in the form of a knob and can be turned counterclockwise and clockwise. By rotating the rearview mirror knob, you can adjust the mirror. Turn the knob to the position directly facing the rear seat. Wait for a few seconds, and the rearview mirror will automatically fold. At this point, you can see that the rearview mirror has achieved automatic folding.
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KingMarie
08/10/25 3:18pm
When driving my 2021 RAV4, I found the automatic folding of the side mirrors quite straightforward. There's a dedicated button near the driver's door handle with a mirror icon on it—just press it to fold or unfold the mirrors. If you want to set them to fold automatically when locking the car, you can go into the vehicle settings menu on the central display, find the mirror adjustment option, and enable the auto-fold feature. This design is very thoughtful, especially in urban areas with tight parking spaces, as folding the mirrors helps avoid scratches and saves a lot of hassle. I once tried parking in a narrow garage—manually folding the mirrors made it easier to open the car doors without worrying about hitting nearby vehicles. Once you get used to this feature, it becomes second nature. If the button stops working, check the fuse or see if there are any abnormal alerts in the car's system.
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