Kia Optima: Outside rearview mirror / Reverse parking aid function

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Mirrors / Outside rearview mirror / Reverse parking aid function

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.

Neutral : When the remote control outside rearview mirror switch is placed in the middle position, the outside rearview mirrors will not operate while the vehicle is moving rearward.

The outside rearview mirrors will automatically revert to their original positions under the following conditions:

1. The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

2. Shift lever is moved to any position except R (Reverse).

3. Remote control outside rearview mirror switch is placed in the middle position.

Adjusting outside rearview mirror
The electric remote control mirror switch allows you to adjust the position of the left and right outside rearview mirrors. To adjust the position of either mirror, press the R or L button (1) t ...

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) ...

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