Our garage is pretty small so I would like for the mirrors to auto fold before entering the garage. Is there a way for us to set it so that the mirrors fold without having to hit the button every time?
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Auto Close Mirrors before Entry to Garage?
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CuriousG
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No. Was wondering why it wasn't an option as they already do GPS for auto garage door opening. Wouldn't be a stretch to auto fold the mirrors when going in the garage.
passcore
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Skotty
2014 S P85 | 2023 F-150L
I'm fine with having this option, as long as it's just an option and not automatic. I actually like having my mirrors extended most of the time, as it help me line up the car while backing into the garage.
GasKilla
No Gas Know Peace
I have the same issue and have to hit the button every time on my MS as I pull into the driveway. Funny thing is the first time I pulled into my driveway I spent 15 minutes searching all of the touchscreen menus looking for the "fold the mirrors in" option, I had to pull up the owner's manual before I discovered it was actually one of the very few physical buttons the car has ...
I have an S, but the mirror folding and unfolding situation is annoying. I fold the mirrors before pulling into the garage so I can get over further and leave more room between the cars. I hate that the mirrors auto unfold when I get in the car and I have to refold them before backing out. I'm waiting for the day I forget and crunch the right mirror on the edge of the garage door opening.
But then once I refold the mirrors, if I do it before putting it in reverse, it deploys the mirrors again when I put it in reverse. However, once I pull out of the garage and put it in drive, it doesn't deploy the mirrors. I would think if it's going to deploy the mirrors putting it in reverse, it should also do so when you change into drive.
But then once I refold the mirrors, if I do it before putting it in reverse, it deploys the mirrors again when I put it in reverse. However, once I pull out of the garage and put it in drive, it doesn't deploy the mirrors. I would think if it's going to deploy the mirrors putting it in reverse, it should also do so when you change into drive.
jsollender
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Totally agree with you on this. If I see more than 2-3 inches between L or R mirror and garage frame I know I'm off center and redo it.
Hey, for very first time in 2 months of ownership my car offered reverse autoparking into my 1 car side of 3 car garage. I've autoparkd elsewhere but never had this option for garage walls. I tried and car quickly goofed without hitting frame of garage. I got frustrated with the flail and bailed the trial, but here's to advancing technology
Not sure GEO location auto-folder of mirrors will be the solution for me. I like to folder the mirror before entering into the garage. But on the way out, I like to use the mirrors when backing out the garage to make sure the car aligned correctly, and then I push the folder mirror button half way out of the garage, so it's easier for the clearance.
At least for the MX, my mirrors automatically unfold when I start driving over certain speed (10-15 MPH), so need to manually push the push to unfold after I am out.
At least for the MX, my mirrors automatically unfold when I start driving over certain speed (10-15 MPH), so need to manually push the push to unfold after I am out.
As far as I can tell, they never unfold after I put it in drive. I've gotten up to 30 mph with the mirrors still folded.
Plugsuvohio
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aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
Yeah. I use the 4" rule myself. If I have a 4" clearance on the drivers side, I know the passenger side is fine too.
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