Some manipulations may seem obvious to perform on your motor vehicle, however, each car is distinct and when you buy a new one, lend it to you, or rent one, it is not always easy to carry them out. That’s why today we’re going to show you how to fold the side mirrors of your Bmw Serie 2. Indeed, when you park in the CBD, or leave your car parked for a little while, it’s better to fold them down to prevent any damage. To answer this question, first, we will detail the different types of side mirrors that exists, then, in a second step, how to fold down the side mirrors of your Bmw Serie 2, and, to clonclude, the possible complications you may face.
Different kind of side mirrors on a Bmw Serie 2
Before we demonstrate you the exact technique for folding the mirrors of your Bmw Serie 2, we will rather quickly identify the different types of mirrors that exist. In fact, regardless if it is not the most complicated gear of a car, there are diverse kinds of side mirrors that will generally be related to the options of your car, here they are:
- Manually foldable and manually adjustable side mirrors.
- Manual and power-folding mirrors
- Power-adjustable auto-folding side mirrors
How to fold the side mirrors on a Bmw Serie 2?
We will in this section find out why you came on this document, how to fold the side mirrors of a Bmw Serie 2? As we described previously, each sort of mirror folds in a different method, find below each of the actions to perform
How do you fold manual side mirrors on a Bmw Serie 2?
- Folding Bmw Serie 2 manual side mirrors: For this type of mirror, nothing could be less difficult, you stand in front of your mirror and push it towards the inside, towards the rear of the car. There should be a notch to be passed by applying a sufficiently strong pressure
- Manual electric folding side mirrors on Bmw Serie 2: Watch out on this type of mirror, examine that they fold manually and not electrically, you will find details on the instructions manual of your Bmw Serie 2.
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How do you fold the automatic side mirrors on a Bmw Serie 2?
Finally, for this last type of mirror, nothing could be less difficult, your side mirrors will fold down and open every time you open or lock your Bmw Serie 2. On some automatic types, you can still fold down your mirrors manually, however you’ll have to be very careful, generally when you fold them down manually, you’ll have to open them through the electric opening to reset the mirrors’ travel.
Problem with the side mirror not folding over on my Bmw Serie 2 anymore?
If you are in the circumstance that a side mirror on your Bmw Serie 2 doesn’t want to fold down any longer we will try to help you solve your problem:
- Manual side mirror Bmw Serie 2 that won’t fold down: In this case, there must be something obstructing its joint, or it’s been forced and it can’t fold down, look at that side of it.
- Automatic electric side mirror Bmw Serie 2 that doesn’t fold down anymore: In this case, there can be several problems, you may have deactivated the automatic folding, please look in your instruction manual how to do the process because depending on the year of your car it can be different. If it is rather an engine problem, you will surely have to change the engine of the mirror, this happens regularly when a mirror has been forced by hand.
If you have any further questions about the Bmw Serie 2, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 2 category.
