How to Retract the Side Mirrors on an Audi?

[BraydenLynn]

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.

[LorenzoDella]

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.

[MacHannah]

We veteran drivers prefer physical buttons. In Audi cars, there's usually a physical folding button on the driver's side door panel or below the central air vent, featuring a mirror icon with an arrow. Press it once and the mirrors instantly fold. If your car is equipped with a comfort key, simply touch the sensor area on the door handle for 3 seconds after turning off the engine, and the mirrors and windows will fold simultaneously. Some newer models even allow remote mirror folding via a mobile app, which is particularly handy when securing parking spots before heavy rain. Remember to regularly check the pivot points and apply lubricant to prevent squeaking – replacing a damaged mirror motor can cost thousands.

[PenelopeMarie]

The most user-friendly control is the rotary knob. The circular adjustment knob on the driver's door panel of an Audi, normally used to adjust the left and right mirror angles, instantly retracts the mirrors when turned clockwise to the six o'clock position (marked with a folding icon). A mechanic taught me a trick: turning it three times in a row can reset the folding mechanism, solving any sticking issues. For base models without power folding, you'll need to manually fold the mirrors by pressing the protrusion at the bottom of the mirror glass—avoid pressing the mirror surface directly. In winter, never force-fold frozen mirrors; first, warm them up using the seat heater.

[StGianna]

Last time I borrowed a friend's A4 and discovered a hidden feature. When in reverse gear, turning the adjustment knob to the right mirror position causes the right mirror to automatically tilt downward to show the ground, making parallel parking super convenient. When setting seat memory in the MMI, long-pressing the number key stores the current mirror angle as well. For temporarily folding mirrors, long-press the door handle sensor groove - it's faster than pulling out keys when racing for parking spots in the rain. Reminder for older Q5 owners: models before 2018 need to find a separate button on the center console, like the small button next to the ashtray. For replacing folding motors, it's best to go to a 4S shop - aftermarket parts tend to blow fuses.

[DelBrandon]

It seems the logic is similar across all Audi models. The side mirrors automatically deploy when driving speed exceeds 15 km/h as a standard setting. Using the mirror toggle button on the center console (the circular icon with arrows), quickly pressing it twice will fold them. This method proves more effective than lowering windows when passing through narrow residential roads. Once when mirrors froze after snowfall, a technician taught me to first turn on the windshield defroster - warm air from door gaps helps thaw the pivot mechanism. Those who've retrofitted power-folding mirrors should pay attention to wiring waterproofing - my A3 once burned its control module due to connector water seepage. The latest models support voice control - simply say 'Hey Audi, fold mirrors' to operate.