a system for controlling the folded or erected rearview mirror position selectively by turning reversible motors incorporated in the rearview mirrors by operating an operation switch in the cabin of a motor vehicle , includes a door lock controller locking the doors of the motor vehicle by an outer door lock switch or inner door lock switch , a controller for controlling the folded rearview mirrors , and switches for detecting the folded or erected rearview mirror position mounted in the rearview mirror turning parts , in which an electrically foldable rearview mirror system is interlocked with the door lock controller for controlling the folded rearview mirrors including a driving circuit changing over the reversible motors between regular and reverse rotations , and a micro computer controlling the driving circuit by processing the inputs from said switches . the rearview mirrors are folded or erected as a top priority by operating the operation switch after the ignition switch is actuated .