Kia Optima: Outside rearview mirror / Folding the outside rearview mirror

Electric type
The outside rearview mirror can be folded or unfolded by pressing the switch
when the ignition switch is ACC or ON position as below.
Left (1) : The mirror will unfold.
Right (2) : The mirror will fold.
Center (AUTO, 3) :
The mirror will fold or unfold automatically as follows:
- The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the
folding key or smart key.
- The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the
button on the outside door handle.
- The mirror will unfold when you approach the vehicle (all doors closed and
locked) with a smart key in possession.
CAUTION - Electric type outside rearview mirror
Do no fold an electric type outside rearview mirror by hand. Doing so could
cause motor failure.
✽ NOTICE - Electric type outside rearview mirror
The electric type outside rearview mirror operates even though the engine
start/stop button is in the OFF position. However, to prevent unnecessary battery
discharge, do not adjust the mirrors longer than necessary while the engine is not
running. Do not fold an electric type outside rearview mirror by hand. This could
cause motor failure.
While the vehicle is moving in reverse, the outside rearview mirror( s) will
move downward to aid reverse parking. According to the position of the outside rearview
mirror switch, the outside re ...
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