The Multi-Information Display is too Dim

Jim Calvert · 09-24-2009, 04:56 PM

During night time hours with my headlights on the Multi-Information Display of my 2010 Prius is clearly visible. However, this display is too dim when I turn on the headlights during daylight hours, even though I have the brightness wheel cranked up all the way.

Is there a way to make the Multi-Information Display NOT go into night time mode during daylight hours when I turn on my headlights?

Thanks.

radioprius1 · 09-24-2009, 05:29 PM

Did you crank the brightness until it clicks? If not, crank it to full bright then push the brightness wheel further. It will click and be full bright.

indianagreg · 09-24-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Calvert

During night time hours with my headlights on the Multi-Information Display of my 2010 Prius is clearly visible. However, this display is too dim when I turn on the headlights during daylight hours, even though I have the brightness wheel cranked up all the way.

Is there a way to make the Multi-Information Display NOT go into night time mode during daylight hours when I turn on my headlights?

Thanks.

I've noticed the same thing... except I inadvertently left the lights on and couldn't understand why I couldn't clearly make out the display

.

Anyway, I know others have expressed similar concerns and I think that in the owner's manual (page 591 of section 6.2) there is a provision for adjusting the brightness of this display. Unless someone has figured out another way, or unless you've got one of those cables that can interface with the car's computer system (using a laptop) with the correct software, I think that only the dealer can make the changes.

Sorry I don't have better news.

Greg

tumbleweed · 09-24-2009, 06:44 PM

Yes, I think it must be the adjustment. I just went out and checked mine in full sunlight and with the dimmer wheel turned up past the click there is absolutely no difference in any of the dash lights including the MID with headlights on and with headlights off. I would say if there is a difference it didn't get adjusted right at the factory.

Jim Calvert · 09-24-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radioprius1

Did you crank the brightness until it clicks? If not, crank it to full bright then push the brightness wheel further. It will click and be full bright.

That did it. Thank you.

Jim Calvert · 09-24-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indianagreg

I've noticed the same thing... except I inadvertently left the lights on and couldn't understand why I couldn't clearly make out the display

.

Anyway, I know others have expressed similar concerns and I think that in the owner's manual (page 591 of section 6.2) there is a provision for adjusting the brightness of this display. Unless someone has figured out another way, or unless you've got one of those cables that can interface with the car's computer system (using a laptop) with the correct software, I think that only the dealer can make the changes.

Sorry I don't have better news.

Greg

See the response from Radioprius1. That worked for me.

Jim Calvert · 09-24-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tumbleweed

Yes, I think it must be the adjustment. I just went out and checked mine in full sunlight and with the dimmer wheel turned up past the click there is absolutely no difference in any of the dash lights including the MID with headlights on and with headlights off. I would say if there is a difference it didn't get adjusted right at the factory.

See the response from Radioprius1. That worked for me.

tumbleweed · 09-24-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Calvert

See the response from Radioprius1. That worked for me.

OK Jim, glad it was the easy answer.

09-24-2009, 04:56 PM	#1
Jim Calvert Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Worthington, Ohio Posts: 229 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Navigation Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts Friends: 0	The Multi-Information Display is too Dim During night time hours with my headlights on the Multi-Information Display of my 2010 Prius is clearly visible. However, this display is too dim when I turn on the headlights during daylight hours, even though I have the brightness wheel cranked up all the way. Is there a way to make the Multi-Information Display NOT go into night time mode during daylight hours when I turn on my headlights? Thanks.

09-24-2009, 05:29 PM	#2
radioprius1 Dr Curious Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 505 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: No Package Thanks: 144 Thanked 55 Times in 42 Posts Friends: 0	Re: The Multi-Information Display is too Dim Did you crank the brightness until it clicks? If not, crank it to full bright then push the brightness wheel further. It will click and be full bright.

09-24-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
tumbleweed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 1,692 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 33 Thanked 105 Times in 84 Posts Friends: 0	Re: The Multi-Information Display is too Dim Yes, I think it must be the adjustment. I just went out and checked mine in full sunlight and with the dimmer wheel turned up past the click there is absolutely no difference in any of the dash lights including the MID with headlights on and with headlights off. I would say if there is a difference it didn't get adjusted right at the factory.

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