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Lights on Chime Warning

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by bad1550, Feb 26, 2010.

  1. bad1550

    bad1550 New Member

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    I noticed that I left my lights on briefly and there was no warning chime?

    Is there an option for this feature?

    Bob
     
    #1 bad1550, Feb 26, 2010
  2. GrumpyCabbie

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    I know mine does a continuous beep/tone if I open the drivers door if I have left the lights on but thats it.
     
    #2 GrumpyCabbie, Feb 26, 2010
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    My car doesn't seem to chime for leaving lights on either. I've done this a couple times now but notice later that the lights must be turned off after a certain period of time so it's really no big deal to me.

    Since this is an accidental condition I can't honestly say i'll check next time I do it but if I notice I'll report back.
     
    #3 richard13, Feb 26, 2010
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Not that I know of but the lights turn off automatically after 30 seconds.
     
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  5. Susan4ET

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    Yes, the lights turn off automatically on my car too. I'm pretty certain that that is why you don't get the warning now. I got the warning on my 2007 and its lights did not turn off automatically.
     
    #5 Susan4ET, Feb 27, 2010
  6. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    If the lights being on while the Prius is off bothers you, it is one of the dealer adjustable settings on the 2010, they can change it from 30 seconds to 0 seconds after you open a front door.
     
    #6 JimboPalmer, Feb 27, 2010
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    Doesn't bother me on the Prius. But I'm in a Rav 4 loaner for a day while the dealer does the Northwest Protection Package on the car that needs some dry time with the undercoating. Anyway, I prefer not to drive with lights on in broad daylight but this car doesn't seem to have any means to turn them off when not needed. Of course I find it remarkable that studies seem to be showing that lights avoiding collisions even during daylight. I suppose I should be thinking more of the other driver that might hit me unless I have my lights on?
     
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  8. bad1550

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    Thanks for your responses. I did not wait the 30 seconds and will check it next time.


    Bob
     
    #8 bad1550, Feb 27, 2010
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    The delay is basically the "follow-me-home" function that you find in other cars with AUTO-OFF or Automatic Headlights. They allow you to walk away with some illumination (e.g. to your front door if your car is parked on the driveway).
     
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  10. JimboPalmer

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    Both my Prius and my Subaru before it, I turned on the headlights at the dealer when I picked up the car and never turned them off. I want to be seen by other traffic. Particularly when the other traffic looked like this:



    (about 1 minute in it passes a semi rig)
     
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    Try pressing the lock button on your remote to turn off the lights in less than 30 sec...
     
    #11 compac, May 6, 2010
  12. lunabelgium

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    Mine is chiming when the driver's door is open - the beep is continuous.
    If the driver's door is closed and another one open there is NO beep, NO warning.
    If I close the car, the lights stay on and there is NO warning.
    Now, it could be not the sam : we have HUD display and not in the States, the external rear view mirrors aren't electrical in Europe and yours yes.
     
    #12 lunabelgium, May 6, 2010
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