Some manipulations may look like evident to perform on your car, nevertheless, each vehicle is different 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 explain you how to fold the side mirrors of your Kia Optima. Indeed, when you park in the CBD, or leave your car stopped for a little while, it’s better to fold them down to avoid any damage. To answer this issue, first, we will detail the different kind of side mirrors that exist, then, in a second step, how to fold down the side mirrors of your Kia Optima, and, at last, the possible trouble you may face.
Different versions of side mirrors on a Kia Optima
Before we demonstrate you the exact approach for folding the mirrors of your Kia Optima, we will rather quickly identify the different kind of mirrors that can be found. Indeed, even if it is not the most technical equipment of a car, there are different kinds of side mirrors that will generally be related to the finish 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 Kia Optima?
It’s time to find out why you arrived on this article, how to fold the side mirrors of a Kia Optima? As we explained above, 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 Kia Optima?
- Folding Kia Optima 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 pressure
- Manual electric folding side mirrors on Kia Optima: Be cautious on this kind of mirror, verify that they fold manually and not electrically, you will find details on the guidebook of your Kia Optima.
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How do you fold the automatic side mirrors on a Kia Optima?
To conclude, for this last type of mirror, nothing could be simpler, your side mirrors will fold down and open each time you open or lock your Kia Optima. On some automatic models, you can still fold down your mirrors manually, although you’ll have to be very attentive, generally when you fold them down manually, you’ll have to open them via the electric opening to reset the mirrors’ travel.
Issue with the side mirror not folding over on my Kia Optima anymore?
If you are in the situation that a side mirror on your Kia Optima doesn’t want to fold down anymore we will try to help you solve your problem:
- Manual side mirror Kia Optima that won’t fold down: In that case, there must be something blocking its joint, or it’s been forced and it can’t fold down, look at that side of it.
- Automatic electric side mirror Kia Optima that doesn’t fold down anymore: In this case, there can be several complications, you may have deactivated the automatic folding, please look in your manual how to do the process because determined by 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 occurs regularly when a mirror has been forced by hand.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Kia Optima, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Optima category.
