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How to Close the Mirrors on Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years 1996-2005
Part: Side mirror

Have you purchased a car with automatic opening and closing of the electric mirrors? Here’s how to open and close the front mirrors automatically on a Volkswagen Passat: take the remote control with the opening buttons and press the mirror opening button (holding it until the mirrors open automatically). To close the mirrors, use the same button and perform this operation where there is enough space to ensure the mirrors do not hit any objects.

Updated on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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