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An overhead light "Did you know?"

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Jetboy, Aug 27, 2011.

  1. Jetboy

    Jetboy New Member

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    Did you know that you can turn the overhead light on by pushing in the light itself?
     
  2. spiderman

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    Do you mean the map lights? Yes.
     
  3. Jetboy

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    Yes, I was referring to the map lights. So is this common knowledge? I found it out by accident.
     
  4. dustoff003

    dustoff003 Blizzard Brigade #003

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    It is a quite common feature on many automobiles by numerous makers.
     
  5. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    there is a lot of FAQ items you should probably look through.

    1st. read your owners manuals... all of them. they'll tell you a lot of helpful stuff that could ease your frustration down the road.

    2nd. jot down a keyword or two regarding a question you may have into the priuschat custom search on the top right hand side of priuschat while you're in a forum, (not sure if it's available on main page)

    3rd. browse priuschat. some go through the forums, others grab new topics off the main page. there is also a backlog of recent post. if you're on an smartphone, there are reader apps that work with priuschat.

    4th... only if none of that works... create a post and ask. a lot of members have a lot of answers on here.

    5th. welcome to priuschat.
     
  6. HI MPG

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    That only applies to non-SRP Prii. For those with the SRP, there's a button to push to turn on/off.
     
  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah it's the maplights (hence the 3 dots on the cover). As HI MPG states, it's on non SR models. Those with the Solar Roof will have a different overhead design with an actual maplight button separate from the lighting.
     
  8. macman408

    macman408 Electron Guidance Counselor

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    The different styles are actually dependent on whether the car has the Safety Connect system or not - so my V has the same design with separate buttons for the map lights. Looks like that currently means that any Four or Five with the Nav package (and maybe the Three too - the Toyota website is inconsistent with itself whether the Three's Nav system has Safety Connect) should have the buttons.
     
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    Yes I have seen this feature in many cars.
     
  10. Tech_Guy

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    I accidentally hit the light/switch with my head. -- A head operated switch. What will they think of next???

    Keith
     
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    Did you know the horn sounds if you press the area in the middle of the steering wheel?
    If not check the owners manual.
     
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    lol Roy... i was tempted to post a similar comment... only because i saw a ("radio did you know" forum)
     
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    Did you know that if you crash your Prius into a brick wall a lot of bags will pop out all over the place?
     
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    ok...now we're being just a-holes....but it's still funny.
     
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    My 3 with nav and solar doesn't have safety connect.
     
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    Speaking from experience, those bags aren't nearly as comfy as they look. They're really hard and hurt when they hit you, but hey I guess it beats your head meeting any other part of your car.
     
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    To Jetboy - the OP of this Thread.


    Apparently you're new here and your posting was honest and trying to be helpful.

    Some of the responses sure might seem as biting and negative - but consider them as friendly bantering. As if you were out for a couple beers with buddies and they were joking with you about a topic you brought up.

    (Almost) All of us are friends here and appreciate input, but sometimes we may need to have a bit of fun too. Don't take it personally and enjoy your ride.
     
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    Well said Dean. OP, I have the push on lights as well. It beats scratching for a small switch in the dark. :p
     
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    I've had airbags blow on my face twice. Didn't even feel a thing.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Didn't feel a thing, or don't remember a thing?

    :D

    Tom