Some tasks may appear to be evident to execute on your motor vehicle, nevertheless, each vehicle 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 Fiat Punto. Certainly, when you park in the CBD, or leave your car stopped for a little while, it’s better to fold them down to prevent any problems. To answer this question, first, we will detail the different versions of side mirrors that can be found, then, in a second part, how to fold down the side mirrors of your Fiat Punto, and, at last, the possible complications you may come across.
Different sort of side mirrors on a Fiat Punto
Before we demonstrate you the exact procedure for folding the mirrors of your Fiat Punto, we will quickly determine the different versions of mirrors that can be found. Indeed, regardless if it is not the most complex equipment of a car, there are different types 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 Fiat Punto?
We will in this part find out why you arrived on this web site, how to fold the side mirrors of a Fiat Punto? As we revealed previously, each version of mirror folds in a specific method, find below each of the actions to perform
How do you fold manual side mirrors on a Fiat Punto?
- Folding Fiat Punto manual side mirrors: For this kind of mirror, nothing could be simpler, you stand in front of your mirror and push it towards the inside, towards the rear of the vehicle. There should be a notch to be passed by applying a sufficiently strong force
- Manual electric folding side mirrors on Fiat Punto: Take care on this kind of mirror, examine that they fold manually and not electrically, you will find info on the owners manual of your Fiat Punto.
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How do you fold the automatic side mirrors on a Fiat Punto?
Finally, for this last type of mirror, nothing could be simpler, your side mirrors will fold down and open every time you open or close the doors of your Fiat Punto. On some automatic versions, you can still fold down your mirrors manually, but 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 Fiat Punto anymore?
If you are in the case that a side mirror on your Fiat Punto doesn’t want to fold down any longer we will try to help you solve your problem:
- Manual side mirror Fiat Punto that won’t fold down: In this case, there must be something blocking its articulation, or it’s been forced and it can’t fold down, look at that side of it.
- Automatic electric side mirror Fiat Punto that doesn’t fold down anymore: In this case, there can be several concerns, you may have deactivated the automatic folding, please look in your guidebook how to do the process because based on the year of your car it can be different. If it is rather an engine issue, you will surely have to change the engine of the mirror, this happens regularly when a mirror has been forced by hand.
If you wish more guides on the Fiat Punto, go to our Fiat Punto category.
