Instument lighte too dim...

RtStuf · 06-25-2008, 11:10 PM

Got my 2008 Prius Monday and having a great time with the steep learning curve - one thing bothers me and I don't find a fix! The instrument panel, where the speedometer is, is very dim in the sunlight even with the brightness dial at max.
Anyone know of a fix for this?

Zhe Wiz · 06-25-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RtStuf

Got my 2008 Prius Monday and having a great time with the steep learning curve - one thing bothers me and I don't find a fix! The instrument panel, where the speedometer is, is very dim in the sunlight even with the brightness dial at max.
Anyone know of a fix for this?

There's a detent just before max, when you think you've got it at the max setting, push a bit more, should "click" to max. This would only apply if you're driving around in the relative light with your headlights turned on.

Zhe Wiz

qbee42 · 06-25-2008, 11:20 PM

It shouldn't be too dim, even in direct sunlight. Perhaps your Prius has a problem. Are you wearing sunglasses? Some drivers report wearing sunglasses makes it hard for them to read the display. It appears to be related to the polarization.

Tom

RtStuf · 06-26-2008, 08:38 AM

Thank you both - I don't wear sunglasses but will check for the "detent" ~

okiebutnotfrommuskogee · 06-26-2008, 08:53 AM

I feel for you. First, sunglasses do make it harder to read the display and polarized ones can almost make it disappear all together. Also you didn't say how old you are, but if you have cataracts it gets even worse.

This isn't limited to just the Prius. My Avalon with it's fancy-smancy electro luminescent dials does the same thing in bright sunlight.

KK6PD · 06-26-2008, 09:02 AM

Make sure your headlights are not on. If they are, it will dim the display and dim down the MFD. I went through this little learning curve when I got my baby in March!!!

Enjoy the toy!!

73 de Pat KK6PD

06-25-2008, 11:10 PM	#1
RtStuf RtStuf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Prairie Village, Kansas Posts: 34 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Instument lighte too dim... Got my 2008 Prius Monday and having a great time with the steep learning curve - one thing bothers me and I don't find a fix! The instrument panel, where the speedometer is, is very dim in the sunlight even with the brightness dial at max. Anyone know of a fix for this?

06-25-2008, 11:20 PM	#3
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 5,184 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Instument lighte too dim... It shouldn't be too dim, even in direct sunlight. Perhaps your Prius has a problem. Are you wearing sunglasses? Some drivers report wearing sunglasses makes it hard for them to read the display. It appears to be related to the polarization. Tom

06-26-2008, 08:38 AM	#4
RtStuf RtStuf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Prairie Village, Kansas Posts: 34 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Instument lighte too dim... Thank you both - I don't wear sunglasses but will check for the "detent" ~

06-26-2008, 08:53 AM	#5
okiebutnotfrommuskogee Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 307 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Instument lighte too dim... I feel for you. First, sunglasses do make it harder to read the display and polarized ones can almost make it disappear all together. Also you didn't say how old you are, but if you have cataracts it gets even worse. This isn't limited to just the Prius. My Avalon with it's fancy-smancy electro luminescent dials does the same thing in bright sunlight.

06-26-2008, 09:02 AM	#6
KK6PD _ . _ . / _ _ . _ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Instument lighte too dim... Make sure your headlights are not on. If they are, it will dim the display and dim down the MFD. I went through this little learning curve when I got my baby in March!!! Enjoy the toy!! 73 de Pat KK6PD