How to Fold the Rearview Mirror of the Envision?

[MacLukas]

Here are the steps to fold the rearview mirror of the Buick Envision: There are two buttons on the driver's side door handle. One has the letters LR, and the other is a four-way navigation key. When the LR is in the middle position, press the downward navigation key to fold the mirror. Below are some related details: 1. The body dimensions of the Envision are 4686mm in length, 1839mm in width, and 1660mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2750mm. 2. This vehicle offers two powertrain combinations: a 2.0T SIDI direct-injection turbocharged engine paired with a 9-speed HYDRAMATIC intelligent transmission, and a 1.5T SIDI direct-injection turbocharged engine paired with a 7-speed DCG intelligent dual-clutch transmission. The former delivers a maximum power of 191kW and a maximum torque of 400Nm, while the latter provides a maximum power of 124kW and a maximum torque of 250Nm.

[VanBrody]

On the left side of the steering wheel, there's a row of buttons. Look for the one with a rearview mirror icon and a curved arrow. Press it until you hear a click, and the mirror will fold—super handy when reversing. Note: It won't work when the engine is off! Some models allow auto-folding upon locking in the vehicle settings—check the infotainment screen. Once, a car washer tried to fold it manually, and I had to stop them immediately—it's motor-driven, and forcing it can wreck the gears. Replacing the whole assembly costs nearly 2,000 yuan!

[ElleAnn]

When I first got the car, it took me a while to figure it out. Actually, it's super simple: press the mirror icon button on the driver's door panel while the ignition is on. Holding the lock button on the key fob for three seconds can also fold them remotely, which is super handy when the windows freeze in winter. Speaking of which, last winter my mirrors froze, and forcing the fold button just made the motor spin idle. The 4S technician later advised against using the heating and folding functions simultaneously for better durability. Oh, and remember to clean the hinge gaps during car washes – sand and grit stuck there can cause annoying squeaks.

[AustinLee]

There is a control area near the driver's door handle, featuring an L/R selection button and a folding icon. Simply choose left or right first, then press the folding button. For higher trim models with seat memory, folding the mirrors will trigger coordinated adjustments. I've tried installing an automatic folding module bought from Taobao for around 300 RMB, which automatically folds when locking and unfolds when unlocking. However, disassembling the door panel for wiring requires a skilled technician.

[Ava]

All automatic transmission Enclave models come with power-folding mirrors. Manually folding them can easily damage the motor. Refer to page 87 of the manual for illustrations: press the folding button on the mirror adjustment area after powering on. Note for models with auto-dipping mirrors: the mirrors will reset when shifting into reverse. After the last heavy rain, the right mirror made unusual noises when unfolding. The technician said the pivot got rusty from water ingress and fixed it by spraying WD-40.

[Gomez]

After driving the Envision for four years, the folding button is located at the very edge of the window control panel. Folding the mirrors in rainy weather narrows the car by 10 cm, which is just enough for the narrow alleys in old residential areas. Note for extremely cold regions: the motor may jam at -15°C, so it's best to fold them in advance. Last week, while helping a neighbor diagnose a malfunction, I found that oxidation on the door panel wiring harness connector was the issue—it returned to normal after rust removal. Maintenance tip: Apply white grease to the pivot joints annually to prevent rust.