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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rodlloyd, Apr 14, 2007.

  1. rodlloyd

    rodlloyd New Member

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    I am still on my first tank but am very disapointed it does not have auto lights [lights go on automatically when driving at night] unless I am missing something. I have an 07 package 6
     
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  2. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    Auto lights are only available out side of the US unfortunately.
     
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  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yes and based on the manual which is for North America, that would be in Canada only.

    Please do a search as there are many threads on this exact topic.

    However, congrats on your purchase and welcome to PriusChat!
     
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  4. SpartanScott

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    I actually purchased my Prius also thinking that there would be automatic headlights. I am not too dissapointed as I like being in control of when my headlights are on and the car will automatically turn them off when I park the car if I forget (which happened last night). A quick search of "automatic headlights" will give you all the info you need to know.
     
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    You can leave them on all the time if you want, and they'll turn off when you exit the car and close the door. MPGs will drop a bit, how much exactly I don't know.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jamarimutt @ Apr 15 2007, 06:02 AM) [snapback]423538[/snapback]</div>
    Careful with that, though. If you open the door before turning off the car, they will stay on. If you go out to the car at lunchtime and open the passenger door, turn on the car to roll down the windows, then turn it off, they will come on again.

    Better to just turn them off if you want to be on the safe side.
     
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  7. rodlloyd

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    Leaving the lights on during the day makes the display almost impossible to read
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rod Lloyd @ Apr 15 2007, 09:31 AM) [snapback]423578[/snapback]</div>
    Then click your dash lighting control all the way up, or else tell the MFD to go into Day mode.
     
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  9. JimN

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rod Lloyd @ Apr 14 2007, 09:36 PM) [snapback]423459[/snapback]</div>
    I'm happy the Prius lights are not automatic. The sensor in the Intrigue (probably) never worked right and there is no "OFF" position. To turn off the headlights I have to turn on the parking lights. Of course Mr. Goodwrench said, "It's supposed to be like that." :angry:
     
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  10. Tideland Prius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Apr 15 2007, 06:38 PM) [snapback]423798[/snapback]</div>
    The ones on the Prius are different and solve your "DAY MODE" issues on the MFD.


    With the headlights on in the day, the IP and MFD don't dim. The moment you hit a shaded area or go underground or in a tunnel, the IP and MFD will dim automatically.

    In AUTO mode, it does the same naturally and it's about a 10-15 second delay on/off.
     
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  11. priusincc

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    Since it was in the owners manual, I thought there was auto headlights and/or at least daytime running lights (DRL). Dealer says not an option on Prius. Don't know why it's in manual, doesn't say anything about non-USA option.
     
    #11 priusincc, Apr 15, 2007
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    before I bought my 07 prius, I had a 98 grand am... that thing had a perfect auto-light system, only once in a while it would get "stuck" on night mode, but otherwise it worked great. too bad toyota couldnt bring that to the prius...
     
    #12 YoDaddyAlex, Apr 16, 2007
  13. Tideland Prius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusincc @ Apr 15 2007, 08:33 PM) [snapback]423827[/snapback]</div>
    <ahem> we're part of North America too.

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    #13 Tideland Prius, Apr 16, 2007
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