How to Fold the Mirrors on an Audi Q5?
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Rotate the button at the top of the mirror adjustment switch on the driver's side door handle to adjust the mirror surface and set the folding function. Additional information on mirror adjustment is as follows: 1. Principle for the best mirror adjustment position: Minimize blind spots to enhance driving safety. 2. Adjusting the left side mirror: Use the horizon as a reference; adjust the vertical angle so that the mirror shows half sky and half ground. 3. Adjusting the horizontal angle: Adjust so that the car body occupies about 1/4 of the mirror surface. 4. Adjusting the right side mirror: Reduce the space occupied by the sky in the mirror; the sky should occupy 1/4 and the ground 3/4.
As a seasoned driver who often helps friends with car issues, let me share the steps for folding the Audi Q5's side mirrors. Sitting in the driver's seat, locate the mirror control knob or button area on the inner side of the door, usually near the window buttons. Turn the knob directly to the position displaying a folding icon—it looks like the side mirror bending inward—then it will automatically and slowly retract, reducing the risk of scratches. Remember not to forcefully push the mirror by hand to avoid damaging the internal gears or motor, especially when parking in garages or roadside spaces where folding is most practical to prevent accidental collisions and save space. Making this a regular habit also protects the mirror components' lifespan, avoiding erosion from wind and rain, all with just a few seconds of operation.
