How to Properly Retract Car Side Mirrors?

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Amanda
07/30/25 1:16am
The folding mechanism of side mirrors varies by car model, but generally speaking, pressing the mirror folding button or switching to the folding position will cause both side mirrors to fold inward along their designated direction. There are typically two types of foldable side mirrors. When manual folding is required, the driver must extend their hand out the window or exit the vehicle to fold them, which is both inconvenient and unsafe. Nowadays, electric mirrors are available with the advantage of being foldable from inside the cabin. After starting the engine, the mirrors will automatically unfold. Industry standards and features of car side mirrors As important safety components, car side mirrors have unique reflective surfaces and exterior designs. Therefore, the quality and installation of side mirrors must comply with applicable industry standards and should not be arbitrarily modified. The exterior mirrors reflect the rear of the vehicle, the lower mirrors show the front and undercarriage, while the interior rearview mirror displays the rear and interior conditions of the car. Mirror structures differ according to their purposes. Generally, there are two types of mirrors. One is the flat mirror, which, as the name suggests, is characterized by having 'a curvature radius R approaching infinity.'
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