Where is the car rearview mirror folding button located?

[VanDamian]

The car rearview mirror folding button is located on the driver's side door or the car's center console. As the widest component installed on a vehicle, the rearview mirror is prone to impact in case of side collisions. To avoid scratches, the rearview mirror needs a folding function, which is a quick-access feature. Automatically folded mirrors will automatically unfold the next time the vehicle is started. Car rearview mirrors are positioned on both sides of the vehicle's front and inside the car's front area. They reflect conditions behind, beside, and below the car, allowing the driver to indirectly observe these areas. Serving as a second pair of eyes, they expand the driver's field of vision.

[LaSkylar]

Through years of driving experience, I've found that the position of the car's rearview mirror folding button really varies by model. Most modern cars place it on the driver's door panel, near the window control buttons or the mirror adjustment knob. Some vehicles might have it near the center console or on a small panel next to the steering wheel, especially high-end models that may offer electronic operation through the settings menu—like holding down the lock button on the key fob to fold them automatically. If you really can't find it, try checking the vehicle manual or looking up a diagram of your specific model online. After all, designs differ across brands—my old car had the button prominently placed on the door handle, which helped avoid parking scrapes and made city driving easier. In short, a bit of observation and experimentation usually does the trick, so there's no need to rush off to the repair shop.

[StAva]

From a technical perspective, the rearview mirror folding button is typically integrated into the cabin control system area, such as the button cluster on the inner door panel or the touchscreen on the center console. Some vehicles use relays or electronic modules to handle the folding action, which may be more discreetly located, such as near the gear lever or the light switch. Finding it is simple—just press each button one by one after starting the car and observe the effect; don’t worry about accidental operations. Additionally, if the button malfunctions, first check whether the fuse is blown or if there’s poor wiring contact to avoid compromising safe driving. I recommend developing the habit of folding the mirrors when parking, especially when parked on the roadside, as it protects the mirrors from damage—practical and worry-free.

[DiPiper]

When I first started learning to drive, I was also confused. The rearview mirror folding button is usually located on the left door panel near the driver's seat, grouped with other window controls. Sometimes it looks like a small icon or an arrow symbol. Simply press the button to fold the mirrors, which is quite handy when parking. For different car models, the button might be on the center console or the key fob—just check the manual to learn more. In short, start by checking the door handle area; it's not that difficult.