A separate power-fold button is shown for equipped vehicles. One press folds the mirrors and another unfolds them. On the configuration described here they may also fold when the anti-theft system arms and unfold when it disarms. Check which controls your trim has before diagnosing a fault.

BYDbase editorial guide. This guide follows the GCC / Middle East & Africa manual. Check the edition and equipment for your own vehicle.

Source: BYD SEAL 5 DM-i Owner’s Manual (EN), EN_V1-MEA (06.2026), Side Mirror and Folding Side Mirrors, printed pp. 70–71 (PDF pp. 71–72). The download requires a forum sign-in.

SEAL 5 DM-i side-mirror selection and adjustment controls on the driver’s door. Illustration from the BYD owner’s manual, printed p. 71 (PDF p. 72).

With the latch set, the interior handle on that door cannot open it. Use the exterior handle and confirm the function while parked before taking passengers. For the release position, use the markings on the actual door and the diagram for your edition.

BYDbase editorial guide. This guide follows the GCC / Middle East & Africa manual. Check the edition and equipment for your own vehicle.

Source: BYD SEAL 5 DM-i Owner’s Manual (EN), EN_V1-MEA (06.2026), Child Protection Lock, printed p. 60 (PDF p. 61). The download requires a forum sign-in.

Mechanical child-lock latch on the edge of a SEAL 5 DM-i rear door. Illustration from the BYD owner’s manual, printed p. 60 (PDF p. 61).