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Steering wheel button illumination/brightness question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Gaelyn37, Feb 26, 2007.

  1. Gaelyn37

    Gaelyn37 Gaelyn

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    I would like to know if there is any way to increase the illumination behind the steering wheel buttons. They are lit up, but are very dim. I know it is not because I am getting older :)
    I can barely see them at night and am still learning how to feel them out in the dark.

    Thanks

    Gaelyn
     
    #1 Gaelyn37, Feb 26, 2007
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    No, there's no practical way to do that.
     
    #2 efusco, Feb 26, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gaelyn @ Feb 26 2007, 09:12 AM) [snapback]396709[/snapback]</div>
    This is an old topic, STF. Summary, some people will say "you'll get used to it", many people will say "it's annoying", most people will say "there is not a current fix but people are thinking about it".
     
    #3 scoot, Feb 26, 2007
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gaelyn @ Feb 26 2007, 12:12 PM) [snapback]396709[/snapback]</div>
    I felt that way to begin with too, but now they seem bright enough. It makes a big difference whether you are driving at night in the city or on dark country roads. In the city, where there is a lot of ambient light at night, the buttons seem dim. In the country on a dark night they are almost too bright. It would be nice if they were adjustable, but you will get used to them.

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Feb 26, 2007
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