Where is the Buick automatic mirror folding switch located?
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The mirror folding switch is generally located on the door side of the driver's seat, featuring a small icon resembling a side mirror. Pressing it once will automatically fold the mirrors. To unfold them, simply press the switch again. The mirror folding function refers to the ability of both side mirrors to fold inward when necessary, which can be either manual or electric. The correct usage of mirrors is as follows: Start with both sides, adjusting the left mirror until you can see the car body in the reflection, then proceed with fine-tuning. The car body should occupy no more than 1/4 of the mirror's view. Next, adjust the horizontal position so that the distant horizon is centered vertically in the mirror. Then, adjust the interior mirror to compensate for the right-side blind spot, ensuring you can see the right rear window. Maintain your usual sitting posture and check if the rear window is centered in the mirror, following the same 'horizon guideline' as with the side mirrors. During vehicle use, minor collisions are inevitable. The side mirrors, which increase the vehicle's width, are more susceptible to impact. Folding them can minimize such impacts and prevent scratches caused by the mirrors. Cars equipped with folding mirrors can retract them when passing through narrow sections, improving the vehicle's maneuverability. When parked, folding the mirrors protects the mirror surfaces, reduces parking space requirements, effectively avoids scrapes, and prevents pedestrians from accidentally hitting the mirrors, thus preventing damage. Mirrors are relatively fragile external components. If damaged, they can affect driving safety, and replacement costs are relatively high.
On my Buick, the auto-folding switch for the side mirrors is located on the driver's side door armrest, right next to the window control buttons. There's usually a small folding icon there, resembling a retracting mirror—just press it to fold or unfold the mirrors. The placement is thoughtfully designed for easy one-touch operation, especially useful when parking to prevent mirror scrapes. Note that the position may vary slightly across Buick models: for instance, the Regal might have it in a similar spot, while the GL8 may house this function in the central control settings menu. If you still can't locate it, check the specific page in your vehicle's user manual or simply try pressing the icon button after starting the car. Regularly keep the button clean to avoid dust affecting its contact.
