Tesla Model 3: Folding Mirrors


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Adjusting Exterior Mirrors

Adjust the exterior mirrors by touching Controls > Mirrors. Press the left scroll button on the steering wheel to choose whether you are adjusting the Leftor Right mirror. Then use the left scroll button as follows to adjust the selected mirror to its desired position:

  • To move the mirror up or down, roll the left scroll button up or down.
  • To move the mirror inward or outward, press the left scroll button to the left or right.
Steering wheel with a zoombox of the left scroll wheel button with blue arrows pointing up, down, left, right

Both exterior mirrors can tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Tilt. To adjust the auto-tilt position, touch Adjust Tilted Position and make mirror adjustments as needed. After adjusting the tilted position and touching Save, mirrors will automatically tilt to the configured position whenever you shift into Reverse. When you shift out of Reverse, mirrors tilt back to their normal (upward) position. Mirror Auto Tilt must be enabled to adjust tilted position.

To reduce glare when driving at night, the rear view mirror and exterior side mirrors dim automatically. To enable or disable this feature, touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Dim.

Availability of Mirror Auto Dim depends on configuration, market region, and date of manufacture.

NOTE
Both exterior mirrors have heaters that turn on and off with the rear window defroster.

Folding Mirrors

To manually fold and unfold exterior mirrors (for example, parking in a narrow garage, tight space, etc.), touch Controls > Fold/Unfold Mirrors. You can also fold and unfold mirrors using the multifunction capabilities on your left scroll button (see Left Scroll Wheel Customization).

When you manually fold the mirrors, they remain folded until your driving speed reaches 50 km/h (or until you manually unfold them by touching Controls> Unfold Mirrors). 

NOTE
You cannot fold a mirror when driving over 50 km/h.

To set the mirrors to fold automatically whenever you exit and lock Model 3 touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Fold. The mirrors unfold automatically when you unlock Model 3.

You can also set mirrors to fold automatically whenever you arrive at a specific location, which saves you from having to manually fold them each time you arrive at a frequented place. To set up, stop at the location you want to save (or drive at less than 6 km/h), and fold the mirrors. Touch Save Locationwhen it appears briefly on the Fold Mirrors control.

If you no longer want mirrors to automatically fold, touch Controls > Unfold Mirrors when they fold at the saved location and then touch Remove Location.

When you leave the saved location, mirrors unfold when your driving speed reaches 6 km/h, or when you touch Controls > Unfold Mirrors.

NOTE
Mirrors can automatically fold if you return to a saved location and are driving below 50 km/h.
NOTE
You can override the automatic folding/unfolding of mirrors at any time (for example, Model 3 has no power) by pushing the mirror assembly away from you to unfold, or pulling it toward you to fold.
NOTE
If you expect ice to accumulate when Model 3 is parked, turn off Mirror Auto Fold. Accumulation of ice can prevent exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding. See Cold Weather Best Practices for information on how to ensure your mirrors function properly in cold weather…” (https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_th/GUID-3EFBA9D5-76B6-468D-BBD0-9090C0E05F22.html#:~:text=Adjusting%20Exterior%20Mirrors%20Adjust%20the%20exterior%20mirrors%20by%20touching%20Controls%20%3E%20Mirrors%20.)
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Relevant Material: “
  • Sideswipe collisions are common, but not the most deadly type of accident. 
  • Injury Severity:
    While often resulting in injuries and property damage, sideswipe collisions are less likely to cause fatalities compared to head-on or angle collisions. 
  • Fatalities:
    In 2020, sideswipe collisions resulted in 17 fatalities, 1,332 injuries, and 16,227 property damage (PDO) collisions. 
  • Other Statistics:
    In 2023, there were 1,964 motor vehicle fatalities in Canada, 9,261 serious injuries, and 118,838 total injuries. The number of fatalities per 100,000 population was 4.9, and per billion vehicle kilometers traveled it was 4.5. 
  • Factors:
    Factors like distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding, and environmental conditions contribute to sideswipe and other collisions..” (Google)
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Relevant Background: “Parking lot accidents happen all the time in Ontario. The combination of vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, shopping carts, medians, and tight driving lanes makes them a potential recipe for disaster. 

Considering all the factors in play, it’s no surprise parking lot accidents happen. Statistics show they are more common than most realize - about 1 in 5 accidents happen in parking lots. Almost all of them are avoidable...” (https://www.thinkinsure.ca/insurance-help-centre/parking-lot-accident.html)

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Relevant Material: “During adverse weather, the risk of an accident increases exponentially. Reduced visibility, combined with poor road conditions that compromise traction, can create a deadly combination.

According to Transport Canada, motor vehicle collisions resulted in 1,931 fatalities in 2022. Beyond fatalities, over 100,000 injuriesare reported annually. Weather-related factors consistently contribute to over 20 per cent of fatal collisions between 2018 and 2022, making it one of the leading causes of accidents.

The top 3 most dangerous winter driving conditions

Fog

What seems like a harmless phenomenon can turn deadly, especially when paired with cold temperatures. Fog often forms suddenly and locally, catching drivers off guard...” (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/seasonal/the-deadliest-risk-canadians-take-each-winter#google_vignette)

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Relevant Stats: “ Approximately 1.19 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes.

  • Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years.
  • 92%t of the world's fatalities on the roads occur in low- and middle-income countries, even though these countries have around 60% of the world's vehicles.
  • More than half of all road traffic deaths are among vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
  • Road traffic crashes cost most countries 3% of their gross domestic product...” (Road traffic injuries (who.int))
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Relevant Insurance Coverage: 
a) Auto Insurance: 
i. Collision
ii. Direct Compensation 
iii. Liability Coverage 
iv. Uninsured Automobile

b) Life Insurance: 
i. Freedom Of Choice 
ii. Accidental and hospitalization benefits 
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