TIL: TSS Camera Heater

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by VelvetFoot, Feb 17, 2026 at 9:35 AM.

  1. VelvetFoot

    VelvetFoot Active Member

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    In the spirit of @mingc 's recent post , in my poking around for a dashcam install, I found heater lines in front of the TSS camera. I wonder when they turn on, lol.
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    If your windows frost up in cold weather- what do you do? Turn on the heating elements in the back window? Turn on the defroster? Those are the times the camera elements turn on also.
     
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    You know for sure on the Gen5?

    edit: Well, I got off my lazy nice person and searched the manual. You are indeed correct!

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    edit2: To be clear, I suppose the windshield defogger switch is not to be confused, I think, lol, with the windshield de-icer switch (on the left, next to the Auto headlight switch), which has an element in the windshield to de-ice the wiper blade ice buildup area.
     
    #3 VelvetFoot, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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    Keep reading that manual ...
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