How to Fold the Rearview Mirrors of the Lavida Car?
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The control switch for the rearview mirror folding function of the Volkswagen Lavida is located inside the driver's side door. Rotate the control knob clockwise to the folding icon at the lower right to electrically fold both the left and right exterior rearview mirrors. Here are the details: 1. In addition to the electric folding function, the mirrors can also be folded manually. However, manual folding or adjusting should only be done when there are no people within the vehicle's operating range. Ensure that fingers are not caught between the exterior rearview mirror and its base when adjusting to avoid unnecessary injury. After using the electric folding function, do not manually fold or adjust the electrically foldable exterior rearview mirrors mechanically, as this may damage the electric drive. 2. The automatic rearview mirror folding function was originally a standard feature in luxury cars. With the rise of independent brands, this feature has now become a mainstream standard. Automatically folding the rearview mirrors after turning off the car can effectively prevent scratches. On narrow roads, the driver can fold the mirrors without getting out of the car, making the rearview mirror folding function a very practical feature.
I recently studied the power-folding mirrors on my Lavida. My 2017 manual base model has this knob near the door handle - just twist it counterclockwise until it clicks and the mirrors fold in. Car wash attendants always manually fold them, which once caused a creaking noise from the pivot joint that needed lubrication. These folding mirrors are especially useful in tight parking spots, cutting scrape risks by 30% in crowded mall garages. Cold weather requires extra care - last winter I cracked the plastic housing by forcing frozen mirrors, so now I wait until the car warms up before adjusting them.
After twenty years in auto repair, I've often encountered owners forcibly bending side mirrors, causing the pivot to deform. For the Lavida manual version, folding it requires the right technique. Place your palm against the outer edge of the mirror and push toward the rear of the car—don't exceed 90 degrees, and apply force as if pushing a supermarket cart. If the power-folding feature isn't responding, first check three things: the 15A fuse labeled in the left dashboard box, a loose door panel wiring connector, or a motor jammed due to carbon buildup. It's recommended to spray silicone lubricant on the pivot every quarter and clean the mirror base drainage holes after the rainy season.
When I picked up the car, the salesperson didn't teach me the folding function, so I spent a long time figuring it out with my new Lavida. Later, I discovered that by turning the round knob on the driver's door handle to the bottommost arrow symbol and holding it for three seconds, the mirrors automatically fold in—much simpler than my friend's Japanese car. Now, every time I park in my old neighborhood, I fold them in. When parallel parking in tight spaces, retracting the side mirrors gives me an extra fist's width of space between the tires and the curb. On weekends when I take my family out, my kids in the back seat keep kicking the mirrors, but with them folded, opening and closing the doors is much smoother.
