How to fold the mirrors on the Lavida?
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The methods to fold the mirrors on the Volkswagen Lavida are as follows: 1. For the base model, manually fold the mirrors by hand. 2. For the top model, press the automatic folding button to retract the mirrors. The rearview mirror is a tool that allows the driver to directly obtain external information about the rear, side, and lower parts of the car while seated in the driver's seat. All countries require that cars must be equipped with rearview mirrors, and all mirrors must be adjustable. The usage methods for the Volkswagen Lavida rearview mirrors are as follows: 1. When parking, starting, overtaking, turning, or making a U-turn—any situation where the driving path is about to change—always give the corresponding driving signal and pay close attention to the rearview mirror to promptly understand the traffic conditions on both sides and behind, preventing unexpected situations from catching you off guard. 2. Before driving, adjust the position and angle of the rearview mirrors. During driving, due to vehicle vibrations, the position and angle of the mirrors may change. Pay attention to this and adjust them promptly. 3. When passing through crowded areas such as markets or intersections, proceed slowly and carefully observe the rearview mirrors. 5. Maintain a necessary safe distance from the vehicle in front and also use the rearview mirror to observe and judge the following distance of the vehicle behind, ensuring you are fully aware when handling situations to avoid rear-end collisions. 6. Before applying predictive braking, observe the rearview mirror to note the position and relative speed of the vehicle behind, then decide on the braking measures to take to prevent rear-end collisions during braking. 7. When passing through intersections, where traffic conflicts are frequent, reduce speed and carefully observe the conditions of pedestrians and vehicles on both sides, ensuring safe passage.
On my Lavida, folding the side mirrors is quite simple – most models are manually foldable. You just need to stand by the car and gently push the mirror towards the car body with your hand. If you're worried about scratches, you can first wipe off dust with a soft cloth. For the electric version, look for a small toggle switch on the driver's door control panel and gently flip it to the folding symbol. I like doing this when parking in narrow alleys; it saves a lot of trouble. Keeping them folded when not in use also protects the mirrors from damage in harsh weather. Remember not to use excessive force – if they get stuck, check if the mirror pivot is clean. This little detail is quite practical in daily car use.
Since buying the Lavida, I often fold the side mirrors in the garage: for manual ones, just push the mirror base to rotate it inward; for electric models, simply turn the mirror icon knob on the door panel. In practice, I choose to do this when it rains or on narrow roads to reduce the risk of scratches and make the car appear more compact—but never attempt it while driving, safety comes first. This habit has made my car life more convenient, and similar maintenance tips are worth sharing with others.
