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Using the auto dimming rearview mirror

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by drewmendelson, May 19, 2009.

  1. drewmendelson

    drewmendelson New Member

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    A simple question. My new 2009 has an auto dimming mirror. It has three house shaped symbols on it, what are they for? I can find nothing in the manual.
     
    #1 drewmendelson, May 19, 2009
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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    You can assign garage door opener codes to them so you dont have to carry around the blocky garage door opener clip thingy.
     
    #2 Paradox, May 19, 2009
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    You'll need to look at the owner's manual a little more closely: pages 336-340, "Garage Door Opener", "Programming the Homelink".

    Read the programming instructions carefully. If you have a garage door opener that uses rolling codes, it can be a little tricky. But it works. Also, once it's programmed, you may have to hold the button for about 1 to 2 seconds to get the opener to respond (unlike most garage door opener keyfobs, where you just press and immediately release).

    Best wishes,
     
    #3 yardman 49, May 19, 2009
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    Does this only work with "homelink" garage door openers? Mine is a "Chamberlain", not sure if Home-Link is a certain brand of garage door openers or the name of the wirless module for all brands of garage openers.
     
    #4 tom1l21, May 20, 2009
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    haha nono. Homelink is the name for those 3 buttons. It's the integrated garage door opener feature.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, May 20, 2009
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    My car didn't come with a manual, any tips on programming? I'll dig trought the threads to see how to do it.

    Figured it out, thanks!
     
    #6 tom1l21, May 20, 2009
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