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Light Sensor Sensitivity

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by ibchert, Mar 10, 2016.

  1. ibchert

    ibchert Junior Member

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    In my 2015 T Spirit I use the Auto headlight feature (winter, you know?) but can't get my head around the customisable light sensitivity. Is it sensitivity to light or the absence of light? Headlights often stay on when it's full daylight but do I lower or raise the sensitivity to get them to go off earlier? No big issue but any ideas, anyone?
     
    #1 ibchert, Mar 10, 2016
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    The light sensitivity senses light, if it senses light, then the headlights will be off and the navi will be day time running light on the screen. If it senses darkness outside or if you obstruct the light sensitive sensor, it'll think it is nighttime and it'll turn the headlights on and the navi screen to be night time running light.
     
    #2 NutzAboutBolts, Mar 10, 2016
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    If you want the headlights to turn Off earlier, increase sensitivity. If you want the lights to turn On earlier, decrease sensitivity of the light sensor. hope this helps
     
    #3 xliderider, Mar 10, 2016
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    Thanks ... that's what I thought it would be and I now have it at max but haven't seen any effect yet. Now that the mornings are getting lighter - I'm in the North East of Scotland - should see a change soon.
     
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    how can i trick the headlight system toyota prius 2010 , its warning all time becouse i change the head lamp from xenon to normal light
     
    #5 fallak, Mar 11, 2016
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