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Preventing mirrors from auto folding

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by Andy7, Feb 25, 2021.

  1. Andy7

    Andy7 Member

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    Tesla suggested that when snow or ice are expected we should turn off auto folding of the mirrors (I do not use location folding) to prevent damage from a folded mirror trying to open against ice. I have set this on the menu, but it seems to revert to auto folding every time I use the car. Is there a way to prevent this return to auto? I could not find this in a search of the site, or in the manual.--Thanks.
     
  2. Tarpan

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    Have you saved the change on the easy entry profile or just your own?
    I'm guessing you changed your own but when you switch to easy entry it turns it back on.
     
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  3. Gasaraki

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    Go to the Easy Entry profile, turn off folding mirrors, go to your own profile, turn off folding mirrors.
     
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  4. Andy7

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    Thank you both for your helpful replies. I'll check to see what profile it is on. I did it after entering the car with my phone, not the card, but I am not sure if I pressed the brake. I didn't think about profiles when I did it, as I did not realize that would be profile-related. It is more related to the weather (for this use) or to the car's location than it is to the person driving, I would say, but I guess Tesla gives each driver the option. I'll check later. Thanks again.
     
  5. JayNJ

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    How many people use Easy Entry? I know I never found a need for it. Do most people use this?
     
  6. Tarpan

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    I do. I find it easier to get in and out in ny easy entry position vs my driving position.

    Also nice to not get in when seat is in my wifes setup.
     

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