What are the steps for manually folding car side mirrors?
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The steps for manually folding car side mirrors are: Hold the mirror base with one hand, and push the mirror backward with the other hand. Car side mirrors are located on both sides of the front of the car and inside the car at the front. Car side mirrors reflect the situation behind, beside, and below the car, allowing the driver to indirectly see these positions clearly and expanding the driver's field of vision. Tips for adjusting car side mirrors: 1. Adjust the seat and steering wheel position; 2. Adjust the central rearview mirror to position the horizon image in the center of the mirror; 3. Adjust the left exterior car mirror so that the image occupies the right quarter of the mirror; 4. Adjust the right exterior mirror to position the horizon image at two-thirds of the mirror's height, and adjust the right side of the car body so that the image occupies the left quarter of the mirror.
Folding the side mirrors isn't actually difficult—I do it often when parking in narrow alleys. First, make sure the vehicle is turned off. Then, use your entire palm to grip the mirror housing (avoid grabbing the mirror glass to prevent breakage). Push firmly and evenly toward the rear of the car until you hear a click, indicating the latch is engaged and the mirror sits flush against the window. To return it, grip the housing again and pull in the opposite direction until you hear the same click to secure it. Some models require a slight upward lift before pushing, and extra care is needed in winter when plastic becomes brittle. Remember not to exceed a 90-degree folding angle to avoid pivot wear, and always check the mirror alignment afterward.
