Touring models can automate the power-folding mirrors from the Door Mirror Setting menu instead of using the physical fold switch every time.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Automatic power-folding exterior mirrors are equipped on Touring and Touring XT in the 2020-2025 U.S. Outback range.
- Retail trim / version
- Touring, Touring XT
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Automatic power-folding exterior mirrors are equipped on Touring and Touring XT in the 2020-2025 U.S. Outback range.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Park the vehicle and switch the ignition to ON or ACC.
- 02
On the Center Information Display, open Settings, then Car.
- 03
Select Door Mirror Setting.
- 04
Turn Auto Electric Folding on.
- 05
Lock and leave the vehicle to confirm the mirrors fold, then unlock or enter and confirm they unfold.
- 06
Before driving, visually verify both mirrors are fully unfolded.
Important limits
- Always verify both mirrors are fully unfolded before driving.
- Do not force frozen or obstructed mirrors; clear ice and snow before operating them.
- For an automatic car wash, use the physical switch as needed and follow the car wash operator's instructions.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the menu item is missing, verify the trim has factory power-folding mirrors; ordinary manually folding mirrors cannot be enabled by software.
- ✓If automatic operation is off but the physical fold switch works, revisit Settings, Car, Door Mirror Setting and confirm Auto Electric Folding is on.
- ✓If one mirror stops or binds, do not force it; clear obstructions and arrange inspection if operation remains uneven.
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Subaru 2023 Outback Getting Started Guide - Power Folding Mirrors
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