How to fold the mirrors of a Focus?
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For manual folding, push the mirror toward the car door glass. When returning it to the original position, ensure it fully engages with the bracket. With the ignition on, the power folding function can be used - press the control to fold or unfold the mirrors. Additional information about the Focus: 1. At the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show, the 2021 Ford Focus family models were officially launched. 2. The 2021 Focus offers two engine options: a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.5T turbocharged engine. The 1.5L models come with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.5T engine is only paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
As a veteran Focus owner with nearly a decade of driving experience, I've really studied the tricks behind these mirror folds. For manual transmission base models, it's a two-handed operation: left hand holds the mirror glass while right hand lifts upwards from the groove at the mirror base until you hear a click. Power folding models are much simpler - after starting the car, just press the button with the car side view icon on the door handle for 3 seconds to auto-retract. Remember to only fold when washing the car or navigating narrow spaces, as keeping them folded long-term can damage the mechanism. Also, never force-fold mirrors with blind spot monitoring on newer models - those sensors are expensive to replace, costing half a month's fuel money!
Last month, I just picked up my new Focus ST-Line. The first time I drove into an old residential area, I almost had my side mirror scraped by an electric scooter, so I specifically asked the salesperson how to fold them. On my model, the electric operation is very simple: with the car powered on (no need to start the engine), just press the square button with a triangle symbol closest to the window switch on the driver's door panel. Wait until the folding completes—you'll hear the motor sound stop. For manual versions, after turning off the engine, grip the base of the mirror and push it upward, making sure to align it properly without using excessive force. Honestly, folding isn’t necessary for daily parking, but car washes often fold them without asking, so I recommend putting a small note as a reminder.
