Rear view problem

Roger3125 · 11-04-2006, 12:43 AM

I think we are all in agreement the rear view is lacking to the point it is damn right unsafe....especially the view to the right side.

Anyone have suggestions for seeing what the mirrors don't allow you to?

In the next generatin Prius I would like them to show the backup view on the screen when you hit the turn signals. When left blicker is on, the rear camera swings a little to the left. showing what behind and to the left of the car. Right signal same but to the right. When the signal cancels or you turn if off rear view shuts of.

I would also like the backup sound to be heard both on inside and outside of car. With the engine off no one can hear the car.

Begreen · 11-04-2006, 01:08 AM

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I think we are all in agreement the rear view is lacking to the point it is damn right unsafe....especially the view to the right side.

Anyone have suggestions for seeing what the mirrors don't allow you to?

In the next generatin Prius I would like them to show the backup view on the screen when you hit the turn signals. When left blicker is on, the rear camera swings a little to the left. showing what behind and to the left of the car. Right signal same but to the right. When the signal cancels or you turn if off rear view shuts of.

I would also like the backup sound to be heard both on inside and outside of car. With the engine off no one can hear the car. [/b]

I prefer a lower tech solution to this design flaw. It's easy, more glass where you need it. The camera solution doesn't work because one doesn't want to turn on the signals just to see what's coming, especially not on the highway. Our old Honda hatchback never had this issue.

richard schumacher · 11-04-2006, 05:25 AM

Are your mirrors adjusted in car guys (click and clack) fashion? That works pretty well. As I'm feeling lazy, search this forum.

chimohio · 11-04-2006, 08:26 AM

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Are your mirrors adjusted in car guys (click and clack) fashion? That works pretty well. As I'm feeling lazy, search this forum.
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I'm not sure if I ever heard it described as the click and clack fashion, but in my setup there if virtually no blind spot. I put my head next to the window and adjust the mirror so I only see the edge of the car.
Now when I am driving I can watch cars move from my rear view to my side view mirror.

Rangerdavid · 11-04-2006, 08:44 AM

the click and clack fashion was described in several other posts, and even a link to their web site is a very effective way of eliminating most of the the blind spot. What remains is an area not sufficient to hide an entire vehicle. I adjusted mine and having gotten used to them adjusted that way find it extremely helpful.

Now, I need to tell my wife so she'll stop re-adjusting them to the "old" positions.....

Tempus · 11-04-2006, 09:06 AM

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I think we are all in agreement the rear view is lacking to the point it is damn right unsafe....especially the view to the right side.[/b]

Then I'm afraid you think incorrectly.

With the mirrors adjusted properly I have absolutely no issues.

Stev0 · 11-04-2006, 10:04 AM

I just got those little fish-eye mirror things and put them on my outside mirrors; I now have no more blind spots.

mcbrunnhilde · 11-04-2006, 12:33 PM

There's really no need for "fish eye" mirrors if your side mirrors are adjusted correctly (by which I mean that when a car in your rear-view mirror starts to pass you on either side, you see it in your side mirror as it leaves the rear-view mirror, and as it leaves your side mirror you can see it beside you with peripheral vision).

Here's the link for instructions on how to adjust them:

http://cartalk.com/content/features/mirrors/

**Tideland Prius** · 11-04-2006, 12:47 PM

Hmm, maybe you should sit in an FJ Cruiser or the Infiniti FX. Only then will you know what it's like to have ZERO visibility lol.

The Prius is fine in my books. Rear view, indicate, right mirror, shoulder check, move over.

If you check your mirrors often enough, you should remember what car was on the right lane, behind you. I suppose it's harder if you're on a multi-lane highway and someone on the far right changes into the lane immediately to your right but I suppose that's what the indicator is supposed to mean, not "omg that guy wants to change <speeds up>"

Stev0 · 11-04-2006, 01:24 PM

I have no problem with my right side (I didn't need the extra mirror for it, either). But on the driver's side, no matter how I adjusted it I seemed to get a blind spot. I admit I didn't try the Car Talk way (only because I didn't know about it at the time), but I had never had trouble with this in any car I had previously owned.

11-04-2006, 12:43 AM	#1
Roger3125 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orange County, So Calif Posts: 189 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I think we are all in agreement the rear view is lacking to the point it is damn right unsafe....especially the view to the right side. Anyone have suggestions for seeing what the mirrors don't allow you to? In the next generatin Prius I would like them to show the backup view on the screen when you hit the turn signals. When left blicker is on, the rear camera swings a little to the left. showing what behind and to the left of the car. Right signal same but to the right. When the signal cancels or you turn if off rear view shuts of. I would also like the backup sound to be heard both on inside and outside of car. With the engine off no one can hear the car. __________________ Super White, Pkg 3, born Jan 3, 2006, ++ClearBra++BT tech brace++Rear bumper guard

11-04-2006, 12:47 PM	#9
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	Hmm, maybe you should sit in an FJ Cruiser or the Infiniti FX. Only then will you know what it's like to have ZERO visibility lol. The Prius is fine in my books. Rear view, indicate, right mirror, shoulder check, move over. If you check your mirrors often enough, you should remember what car was on the right lane, behind you. I suppose it's harder if you're on a multi-lane highway and someone on the far right changes into the lane immediately to your right but I suppose that's what the indicator is supposed to mean, not "omg that guy wants to change <speeds up>" __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lighting "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

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11-04-2006, 05:25 AM	#3
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,510 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 99 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	Are your mirrors adjusted in car guys (click and clack) fashion? That works pretty well. As I'm feeling lazy, search this forum.

11-04-2006, 08:44 AM	#5
Rangerdavid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boone, North Carolina Posts: 1,264 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 25	the click and clack fashion was described in several other posts, and even a link to their web site is a very effective way of eliminating most of the the blind spot. What remains is an area not sufficient to hide an entire vehicle. I adjusted mine and having gotten used to them adjusted that way find it extremely helpful. Now, I need to tell my wife so she'll stop re-adjusting them to the "old" positions.....

11-04-2006, 10:04 AM	#7
Stev0 Aluminum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 5,703 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 28 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 7	I just got those little fish-eye mirror things and put them on my outside mirrors; I now have no more blind spots.

11-04-2006, 12:33 PM	#8
mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 596 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	There's really no need for "fish eye" mirrors if your side mirrors are adjusted correctly (by which I mean that when a car in your rear-view mirror starts to pass you on either side, you see it in your side mirror as it leaves the rear-view mirror, and as it leaves your side mirror you can see it beside you with peripheral vision). Here's the link for instructions on how to adjust them: http://cartalk.com/content/features/mirrors/

11-04-2006, 01:24 PM	#10
Stev0 Aluminum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 5,703 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 28 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 7	I have no problem with my right side (I didn't need the extra mirror for it, either). But on the driver's side, no matter how I adjusted it I seemed to get a blind spot. I admit I didn't try the Car Talk way (only because I didn't know about it at the time), but I had never had trouble with this in any car I had previously owned.