How to Retract the Side Mirrors on an Audi?
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Audi side mirrors can be retracted by following these steps: 1. Start the car; 2. Rotate the mirror adjustment knob located in the middle of the driver's door counterclockwise. Taking the 2021 Audi A5 as an example, it is a mid-size sedan with the following dimensions: length 4757mm, width 1843mm, height 1358mm, wheelbase 2826mm, fuel tank capacity 54L, trunk capacity 480L, and curb weight 1640kg. The 2021 Audi A5 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 204PS, maximum power of 150kW, maximum torque of 320Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
When driving my Audi, I've tried several methods. The most common one is directly turning the mirror adjustment knob on the driver's side door panel—that circle marked with L and R—rotating it all the way toward the rear of the car until a click is heard, and the mirrors automatically fold. You can also operate it through the MMI system by entering the vehicle settings menu, finding the mirror options, and checking the "auto-fold when locked" box. Higher-end models are even more convenient: after turning off the engine, holding the lock button on the key fob for 3 seconds automatically closes both the mirrors and windows. Once, while washing the car, I discovered a folding button on the overhead control panel—features like this are available on top-tier A6 models. I also accidentally found that pulling the door handle for more than 2 seconds after turning off the engine can trigger folding, which is handy for temporarily retracting the mirrors.
