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2005 Toyota Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by vette62, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. vette62

    vette62 Junior Member

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    Hello all,
    - My name is Skip. I live in California.
    - I recently purchased a used 2005 Toyota Prius and have a couple of questions regarding the interior lighting for areas that are relatively dark when driving at night. There is a light control for adjusting the illumination for the dash and video display
    **1 Are there supposed to be some lights to illuminate the home link buttons located on the rear view mirror?
    **2 Are there supposed to be some light to illuminate the power controls on the doors (ie for the door locks, power window controls, etc.)
    - I checked in the owner's manual and could not find any references for these lights.
     
    #1 vette62, Jun 25, 2008
  2. mirth

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    I don't have homelink, so can't answer that question.

    None of the power controls on the driver's door (or others that I recall seeing) are illuminated.
     
    #2 mirth, Jun 25, 2008
  3. vette62

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    Thanks for the quick response. I was kinda afraid someone would say that they are not illuminated. I may have to look into some luminous paint to highlight the buttons so I can see them, however slightly, in the dark of the cabin.
     
    #3 vette62, Jun 25, 2008
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Unfortunately, Toyota does believe in lighting the cabin like an aircraft cockpit. The only illumination you get is the AUTO for the driver's window switch and the buttons on the steering wheel.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Jun 25, 2008
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