How to Fold the Rearview Mirror of Buick Excelle?

[DiEvangeline]

Buick Excelle only has power-folding rearview mirrors in the top trim. For the top trim, you need to push the rearview mirror adjustment knob downward to fold the mirrors. If it's not the top trim, you need to fold them manually by lifting them slightly upward and then pushing them inward. The Excelle is a compact car under the Buick brand, equipped with two engines: a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. In terms of body dimensions, the Buick Excelle measures 4609mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1486mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2640mm.

[MacSophia]

My old Buick Excelle has been running for five years, and manual folding is actually quite simple. Just firmly grip the thickest part where the rearview mirror connects to the housing with both hands, and apply a bit of force pushing towards the rear of the car to fold it in. The key is to exert force on the pivot point—don't yank on the mirror glass directly, or the plastic clips inside might break. The newer electric version is even easier. I just press the button on the driver's door panel with the mirror and arrow icon, and the mirror folds in automatically. Always remember to fold them when parking, especially in narrow old-town streets. Last time I forgot, an electric tricycle scraped off some paint—heartbreaking!

[OKaleb]

Last time I helped my colleague fold the mirrors on his newly purchased Excelle, I learned that the electric version requires different approaches depending on the situation. When the car key is inserted and powered on, simply press the folding button next to the mirror adjustment key in the driver's door control area. If you realize you forgot to fold the mirrors after turning off the engine, holding down the lock button on the car key for three seconds will automatically fold them. For the manual version, you need to apply force at the base of the mirror—never pull on the mirror frame. A heads-up: aftermarket folding modules installed later are prone to jamming. If the mirror gets stuck halfway, you'll need to reset it by repowering the system, an issue not found with OEM parts.

[EmmaLee]

Over the years of running my auto repair shop, I've found that 90% of Buick Excelle power folding mirror issues are caused by rough handling. For manual versions, remember the reinforced rib on the mirror stem is the stress point - pushing at a 45-degree angle toward the rear of the car requires least effort. Electric versions can still fold after ignition off: just hold down the lock button without releasing, and the mirrors will automatically retract. Pay special attention to auto-dimming versions - never pinch the mirror frame during folding. Grasping the middle section of the housing is safer, otherwise the sensor wiring inside may loosen and disable the anti-glare function.

[Catherine]

That day in the underground garage, I saw a girl struggling with the Buick Excelle's rearview mirror. Actually, there's a clever trick: for manual mirrors, use your left hand to press against the base of the mirror and your right hand to pull the frame toward the car door, leveraging the moment the car body shifts—it's much easier than forcing it. For power-folding mirrors, it's recommended to check the 'auto-fold' option in the vehicle settings on the center console screen, so the mirrors automatically retract when locking the car to avoid forgetting. Once, while picking up a friend, I found the passenger-side mirror hard to fold—turns out there was gravel stuck in the pivot. A quick spray of WD-40 made it smooth again. When applying a car wrap, ask the installer to place protective film along the folding seam to prevent squeaks.

[DeAdrian]

Last year, I retrofitted my sport version Excelle with power-folding mirrors and noticed significant differences between OEM and aftermarket parts. The OEM folding button is located at the front section of the left door armrest, producing gear-rotation sounds with a distinct 'click' limit when fully folded. Aftermarket units operate slightly slower and fold about 15 degrees less than OEM. Important reminder: Wiring installations must be waterproofed - I've seen many retrofit vehicles burn their folding modules during rainy days. For older non-powered versions, you can purchase clip-on folding covers on Taobao that allow 90-degree rotation for manual micro-adjustment, which is much safer than directly pushing the mirrors.