How to Fold the Mirrors on the 2021 A3L?
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Locate the mirror adjustment knob on the driver's side door and rotate it to the "O (neutral position)" icon. After turning to the "O (neutral position)" icon, press the mirror adjustment knob to fold the mirrors.
Folding the mirrors on my 2021 A3L is pretty straightforward. There's a round knob on the driver's side door armrest—just slowly rotate it all the way to the top position where you'll see a small folding icon. Once twisted into place, the mirrors automatically fold in. I often do this when entering tight garages or parallel parking to avoid mirror scrapes, though it's best not to use this feature while driving to maintain visibility. If the button doesn't respond, it might be a minor relay issue or low power supply; check the fuse or see if there's an auto-fold option in settings (enabling auto-fold upon locking adds convenience). Regularly cleaning this door panel area also prevents button stiffness, ensuring smooth operation.
When it comes to folding mirrors, I just use the small switch on the door panel in my 2021 A3L. A gentle turn to the folding symbol position neatly tucks both mirrors away – super convenient, especially in crowded neighborhoods. Remember not to force them manually, as that could damage components. The OEM design is electric-powered, so one twist does the trick. You can also use it while waiting at traffic lights, but it's safer to operate when stationary. I often do this when waiting by roadside snack shops to protect the mirrors from pedestrian bumps. Additionally, the settings can be adjusted for automatic unfolding upon ignition – just modify it via the central control screen to save manual operation every time.
