Kia Optima DL3: 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 rearview mirror( s) will operate as follows: L/R : When the remote control outside rearview mirror switch is selected to the L (left) or R (right) position, both outside rearview mirrors will move downward.

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