just picked up a 08, package 2

Mugenrd1 · 10-06-2007, 02:15 PM

Hello,

After months of research on Prius Chat, I finally picked up a Super White, 08 Prius w/ Package 2 on 10/5. This would be my daily driver for work and so far with 80 miles, the MPG results are 51.1.

I don't know if it's me, but the buttons on the steering wheel seem to be very dim, almost like they don't even light up. I thought the dimmer switch on the side would be able to adjust, but didn't have much luck.

Pictures will shortly come.

Neicy · 10-06-2007, 03:32 PM

Congrats on your new Prius!

Dial them all the way up until you feel a click, I think, to brighten them unless it's different than the '07. I assume you mean at night, correct? I usually go by feel on the steering wheel buttons - you will too once you get used to where each control is located.

The owners manual has all the answers, but you're probably to excited driving around to stop long enough to read it. Have you found the secret compartment yet?

Rxmxsh · 10-06-2007, 03:45 PM

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Hello,

After months of research on Prius Chat, I finally picked up a Super White, 08 Prius w/ Package 2 on 10/5. This would be my daily driver for work and so far with 80 miles, the MPG results are 51.1.

I don't know if it's me, but the buttons on the steering wheel seem to be very dim, almost like they don't even light up. I thought the dimmer switch on the side would be able to adjust, but didn't have much luck.

Pictures will shortly come.
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Congrats! As far as your steering wheel buttons go, that's as bright as they get, unless they changed it in '08. You'll get used to it though.. Congrats again!

Mugenrd1 · 10-06-2007, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the responses. I quickly scanned through it, but driving around has been very fun and relaxing.

The owners manual has all the answers, but you're probably to excited driving around to stop long enough to read it. Have you found the secret compartment yet? Not yet !!!! Care to give me some clues..

patsparks · 10-07-2007, 05:44 AM

Is it really a secret? It's got its own thread.

timstorey · 10-07-2007, 06:45 PM

Congratulations on your new car. I didn't even know that the buttons on the steering wheel had lights....

douprius · 10-07-2007, 07:04 PM

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Congratulations on your new car. I didn't even know that the buttons on the steering wheel had lights....
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Congrats on your new Prius.................great color choice!

Mugenrd1 · 10-07-2007, 09:50 PM

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Congrats on your new Prius.................great color choice!
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Thanks ! I had a hard time picking a color, plus I only had 3 color choices ( White, Silver, Dark Gray) to choose from.

If the secret compartment is the front tray that slides out on the front center arm rest console, then it took me 3 days to finally find it.

Rae Vynn · 10-07-2007, 09:59 PM

Congrats! Welcome! Another SUPERWHITE!! YAY!!

Pictures. Yes. You are ON ASSIGNMENT.. you MUST POST PICTURES

Welcome.

Oh, if you want to know ANYTHING, do a google search with "site

riuschat.com" after the term, (no quotes), like "secret drawer site

riuschat.com" ... that works the best

Mugenrd1 · 10-08-2007, 12:39 AM

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Quote:

Congrats! Welcome! Another SUPERWHITE!! YAY!!

Pictures. Yes. You are ON ASSIGNMENT.. you MUST POST PICTURES

Welcome.

Oh, if you want to know ANYTHING, do a google search with "site

riuschat.com" after the term, (no quotes), like "secret drawer site

riuschat.com" ... that works the best

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Sorry for the bad quality night shot. Just a teaser for now.

10-07-2007, 09:59 PM	#9
Rae Vynn Resident Witch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grays Harbor, WA, USA Posts: 2,774 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 52	Congrats! Welcome! Another SUPERWHITE!! YAY!! Pictures. Yes. You are ON ASSIGNMENT.. you MUST POST PICTURES Welcome. Oh, if you want to know ANYTHING, do a google search with "siteriuschat.com" after the term, (no quotes), like "secret drawer siteriuschat.com" ... that works the best

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10-06-2007, 02:15 PM	#1
Mugenrd1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hello, After months of research on Prius Chat, I finally picked up a Super White, 08 Prius w/ Package 2 on 10/5. This would be my daily driver for work and so far with 80 miles, the MPG results are 51.1. I don't know if it's me, but the buttons on the steering wheel seem to be very dim, almost like they don't even light up. I thought the dimmer switch on the side would be able to adjust, but didn't have much luck. Pictures will shortly come.

10-06-2007, 03:32 PM	#2
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 781 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: G Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Congrats on your new Prius! Dial them all the way up until you feel a click, I think, to brighten them unless it's different than the '07. I assume you mean at night, correct? I usually go by feel on the steering wheel buttons - you will too once you get used to where each control is located. The owners manual has all the answers, but you're probably to excited driving around to stop long enough to read it. Have you found the secret compartment yet?

10-06-2007, 07:42 PM	#4
Mugenrd1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks for the responses. I quickly scanned through it, but driving around has been very fun and relaxing. The owners manual has all the answers, but you're probably to excited driving around to stop long enough to read it. Have you found the secret compartment yet? Not yet !!!! Care to give me some clues..

10-07-2007, 05:44 AM	#5
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,905 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Is it really a secret? It's got its own thread.

10-07-2007, 06:45 PM	#6
timstorey Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 17 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congratulations on your new car. I didn't even know that the buttons on the steering wheel had lights....