Audi A3 folding mirrors

Django x2 · 18 Nov 2013 at 11:10

Not sure what the best Audi forums are, but given my one question I'm not too bothered to sign up, I just can't find much info on this.

Parents have just picked up a 63 plate Audi A3 that had a fairly high spec list. Bar the full satnav MMI widescreen (its the smaller screen still with nav, etc), folding mirrors, DAB, leather, Xenons, etc, etc.

The mirrors fold in and out with a button press. Much like my BMW, I assume these can be coded to fold with the unlock / lock as I can't see an option in the MMI.

Is this possible?

paradigm · 18 Nov 2013 at 11:14

On MMI3G+ they are under Car > Car Systems> Central Locking

Is that not the case with the A3?

Django x2 · 18 Nov 2013 at 11:21

Not sure. MMI is new to me but seemed fairly intuitive. I assume MMI3G+ is a generational thing and not a model / spec specific? ie, a 63 plate A3 with MMI will have MMI3G+ ??

If so, I will check when I go over later....

paradigm · 18 Nov 2013 at 11:21

Technically I believe the A3 has MMI Touch (which is based on, but improved over, MMI3G+).

cuke2u · 18 Nov 2013 at 11:35

paradigm said:
Technically I believe the A3 has MMI Touch (which is based on, but improved over, MMI3G+).

No not touch, as the OP has the smaller screen it'll be an sd based sat nav. yes the folding mirrors setup is within the MMI somewhere

Topitoff · 18 Nov 2013 at 19:10

Also if you turn the mirror adjuster knob to nearside and select reverse, the mirror will tilt down to view the kerb.

Django x2 · 19 Nov 2013 at 13:55

All done, thanks. They still don't fold out on the unlock (only when the ignition is turned on) which I guess is OK.

Will check the tilt mirror function (same as the BM)

Ta

cuke2u · 19 Nov 2013 at 14:45

Django x2 said:
All done, thanks. They still don't fold out on the unlock (only when the ignition is turned on) which I guess is OK.

Will check the tilt mirror function (same as the BM)

Ta

I've done a bit more research on one of the Audi forums for you and that sounds correct for the folding. Folding mirrors also come with two other options, either to dip on the passenger side when you select reverse, or another version that comes with auto dimming on the drivers side. The auto dip is set within the MMI. However, as there are so many different settings, I do suggest you sit down with the manual and give it a good read. Other than that here is a basic online manual http://translate.googleusercontent....lt.htm&usg=ALkJrhiHfG7GyOInSkVphKNhUYKs2ih7Ag it is translated from German.