Automatic Headlights?

[pendetim]

I just picked up my option #7 (NL) Silver Prius today. So far a very nice car!
I was reading through the owners nanual and a question about "automatic headlamps" came up.

The owners manual makes reference to a third switch position on the lamp control stalk which is labeled "auto" and turns lights on/off based on daylight. It is listed as an optional feature. My control only has the parking light and headlight positions. I have looked on the toyota website and there is no mention of the "auto" headlight function as part of a package or an option.

Same with DRLs. The page in the owners manual says it is an option but I can't find any reference to it on the Toyota website.

Are these Canadian options?

Tim

[mssmith95]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pendetim @ May 3 2006, 07:42 PM) [snapback]249478[/snapback]</div>

I just picked up my option #7 (NL) Silver Prius today. So far a very nice car!
I was reading through the owners nanual and a question about "automatic headlamps" came up.

The owners manual makes reference to a third switch position on the lamp control stalk which is labeled "auto" and turns lights on/off based on daylight. It is listed as an optional feature. My control only has the parking light and headlight positions. I have looked on the toyota website and there is no mention of the "auto" headlight function as part of a package or an option.

Same with DRLs. The page in the owners manual says it is an option but I can't find any reference to it on the Toyota website.

Are these Canadian options?

Tim
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Yes, only available in Canada. In the US all we get is the auto shut-off when you leave the lights on, turn the car off and open the door. Nothing based on daylight. Bummer.

[ElvisThePelvis]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mssmith95 @ May 3 2006, 09:45 PM) [snapback]249479[/snapback]</div>

Yes, only available in Canada. In the US all we get is the auto shut-off when you leave the lights on, turn the car off and open the door. Nothing based on daylight. Bummer.
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I could have swore my '05 had this option. I don't remember having to turn the lights on like I do in my new '06.

[cyrz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mssmith95 @ May 3 2006, 10:45 PM) [snapback]249479[/snapback]</div>

Yes, only available in Canada. In the US all we get is the auto shut-off when you leave the lights on, turn the car off and open the door. Nothing based on daylight. Bummer.
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I never did in my 05 either... Untill the days got longer and the sun was out during my commute, and I decided I wanted the brighter speedometer.

Used to just leave the headlight switch in the on position. They'd turn off when I turned off the car, etc.

[dbotello]

[quote]
I never did in my 05 either... Untill the days got longer and the sun was out during my commute, and I decided I wanted the brighter speedometer.

At least in the '06 you can turn on your lights and still make the speedometer brighter by rotating your dimmer knob all the way up.

[WendyRenee]

At least in the '06 you can turn on your lights and still make the speedometer brighter by rotating your dimmer knob all the way up.[/b]

You can do this in the 2005 too. [quote]

Turn ON your headlights (2005 Prius) and they automatically turn OFF when you power-off and open the door. To make the display bright enough for daylight use, simply rotate the Display Brightness control all the way up. Keeping the headlights on all the time, is a good safety measure.

Wren