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Folding mirrors

21K views 15 replies 14 participants last post by  denissh  
#1 ·
I can’t find on my 2021 outback limited XT how to fold in my external mirrors. I was told it could be done with the fob. I don’t have a button above mirror adjuster. Any thoughts?
 
#3 ·
All Outback trims seem to have "folding" mirrors but I think walker is right about the auto-folding mirrors: only available on Touring/TouringXT.

I LOVE them because I can get a little OCD about whether or not I've locked my car when I walk away from it but a quick glance back at the mirrors tells me that it's locked. Nice.
 
#9 ·
Yeah - Limited do NOT have POWER folding mirrors but they do have manual folding mirrors/. Only the 20+ Touring/Touring XT have them.
 
#12 ·
Woah, North American Gen6's don't have motorised mirrors as standard? Why on earth would they make that an extra-cost option (well, aside from making more money out of you)?

All Aussie Gen6's have motorised mirrors from the bottom end to the top end (ditto Gen5). The only actual difference is that the two lower models just have the manual press-to-fold button while the top variant automatically folds when the car is switched off. Passenger mirror also automatically dips on detected high beam too.
 
#15 ·
I've seen it done in previous years because the loom is generally still there, just not used.

I'd remove your existing mirror, check for the connection necessary to make the power mirror work, then look at buying a 202x powered mirror that will slot into its place.You will also need the window mirror controls for your door too. I don't have any part numbers handy for you, but a quick Google should find those (or get them from a wrecker/salvage yard).