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Folding mirrors

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by CEguru, Nov 14, 2006.

  1. CEguru

    CEguru New Member

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    Reading the Camry vs. Prius post got me thinking, do I have electric folding mirrors and don't even know it? It's an '07 Pkg. 5. Does anyone know if I have them? If so, how do you operate?
     
  2. seasalsa

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CEguru @ Nov 14 2006, 10:21 AM) [snapback]348826[/snapback]</div>
    Yes, they fold when you push on them. The are electrically heated and operate with the windshield defroster.
    Check your owners manual, lots of interesting stuff there.
     
  3. eagle33199

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    While everything seasalsa said was true (they do fold, and are electrically heated), i believe the answer to your question is no, they are not electronic folding mirrors. there is no button to push to cause the mirrors to fold in by then selves. Like many other cars, they will fold when pushed, and even lock in that position until you pull them out again.
     
  4. Tlyke1983

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    Does the 06 have heated mirrors?
     
  5. silentak1

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tlyke1983 @ Nov 14 2006, 09:39 PM) [snapback]349292[/snapback]</div>
    All 2nd generation years and packages have heated mirrors. You just have to turn on the REAR window defroster to activate it... right people?
     
  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(silentak1 @ Nov 14 2006, 07:45 PM) [snapback]349296[/snapback]</div>
    right
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(silentak1 @ Nov 15 2006, 03:45 AM) [snapback]349296[/snapback]</div>
    We don't have them in the UK :( It's not like our glorious country is ever damp or cold. :rolleyes:
     
  8. Tlyke1983

    Tlyke1983 Red Sonja

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    What do you mean by 2nd generation? I got my 06 on Sept 29th of this year if that helps determine if its 2nd generation or not.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tlyke1983 @ Nov 15 2006, 12:16 PM) [snapback]349508[/snapback]</div>
    Yes. 2nd gen is year model 04-current.
     
  10. Tlyke1983

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    So I have heated mirrors? FRICKIN SWEET!!!! I plan on trying that out the 2nd it gets cold and/or I go back to CT which ever happens first. I'm in MD and it hasn't gotten cold here (at least to me it hasn't) so I haven't had the chance to even put the defroster on.