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Where is the automatic folding button for the rearview mirror?

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VonAdriana
09/03/25 3:58am
The automatic folding button for the rearview mirror is generally located on the door of the main driver's compartment. Below are the specific instructions for adjusting the rearview mirror: 1. Adjusting the rearview mirror button: It can be adjusted via the electric button inside the car, which is designed on the left side of the steering wheel, allowing adjustment of both left and right rearview mirrors. 2. Adjusting the central rearview mirror: Adjust the left and right positions so that the left edge of the mirror just cuts to the right ear in the mirror image, while the up and down positions place the distant horizon in the center of the mirror. The key points for adjusting the central rearview mirror are to place the horizon in the middle horizontally and the ear image on the left. The distant horizon should be placed along the midline of the central rearview mirror, then move left or right to position the right ear image just at the left edge of the mirror. 3. Adjusting the left rearview mirror: For the up and down positions, place the distant horizon in the center, and for the left and right positions, adjust so that the car body occupies 1/4 of the mirror area. The key points for adjusting the left rearview mirror are to place the horizon along the midline of the mirror and adjust the car body edge to occupy 1/4 of the mirror image. 4. Adjusting the right rearview mirror: Since the driver's seat is on the left, it is not as easy for the driver to grasp the situation on the right side of the car. Additionally, due to the need for roadside parking, the right rearview mirror should leave a larger ground area when adjusting the up and down positions, occupying about 2/3 of the mirror. As for the left and right positions, adjust so that the car body occupies 1/4 of the mirror area. The key points for adjusting the right rearview mirror are to place the horizon at the 2/3 position of the mirror and adjust the car body edge to occupy 1/4 of the mirror image.
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DelDiana
09/15/25 5:36am
I've driven various car models and noticed that the location of the automatic folding mirror button varies significantly. In many vehicles, such as Volkswagen or Toyota, it's embedded near the power window controls on the driver's door handle, marked with a small folding icon. Some premium brands like Mercedes-Benz or BMW might hide it among the setting buttons on the center console or below the instrument panel, requiring some exploration. Certain models even allow operation via the remote key—just press a button to fold them automatically. The simplest approach is to check around the door panel's power window buttons first, then explore the center console area. If all else fails, consulting the owner's manual or checking the brand's official website guide will surely help locate it. In short, the position varies by model, but most are placed within the driver's easy reach for safety.
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DelLondon
10/29/25 6:14am
When driving, I tend to look for the folding button starting from the door area. Generally, it's located near the power window controls, possibly a separate round or square button with arrow icons on the left door panel. After starting the car, if it's not visible on the door panel, check the center console—like small button clusters below the infotainment screen or near the armrest—for labels like 'mirror fold.' Operation is simple: once parked, press and hold the button for a few seconds to fold/unfold the mirrors. A reminder: don’t test while driving for safety. Some cars hide this feature in settings menus, requiring electronic system activation. Remember, this design aids parking scratch prevention—make checking a habit.
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