What does reversing mirror tilt mean?

[AnnaFitz]

Reversing mirror tilt means that the left and right rearview mirrors will tilt downward to a certain degree when reversing. Its purpose is to allow the car owner to see the left and right rear wheels, reducing blind spots and providing a better view while reversing. The method to activate mirror tilt is to turn the electric mirror adjustment knob to the "R" position (R indicates the right rearview mirror can be adjusted), then shift into reverse gear. At this point, the right rearview mirror will automatically tilt downward, and the tilt angle can be set manually. Once set, the mirror will automatically adjust to the previously set position the next time you reverse. If your car does not have the automatic mirror tilt function, you can manually adjust the rearview mirrors to tilt downward when reversing or parking near the curb. However, most cars are equipped with electrically adjustable rearview mirrors, making this adjustment more convenient.