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Glare blocks view of instrument Panel

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jlmack, Dec 2, 2011.

  1. jlmack

    jlmack New Member

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    When driving in sunlight, the light coming in the windows makes it very difficult to view the panel. About the only thing I can see are the big numbers on the speedometer display. At night or on cloudy days I see everything clearly. I have thought about cutting out a strip of cardboard extending beyond the top of the panel to block some of the glare. I wonder if anyone else has encountered this problem, and, if so, how they have resolved. it. The service personnel at the dealer had no ideas.
     
    #1 jlmack, Dec 2, 2011
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I'm not too impressed either. Soon after we got our's, about a year back, were driving in bright sun with wet roads bouncing the light back up. Could not see the dash, did not have a clue how fast I was going...

    That and the fact that it's centred, as opposed to being in front of the driver: the instrument panel is weak suit of this car.

    Sorry, no tips, just commiserating ;)
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Dec 2, 2011
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #3 JimboPalmer, Dec 2, 2011
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