Discovered a new feature - touch map lights

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  1. yam

    yam Junior Member

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    I discovered a new feature on my Prius today. Tap the overhead map lights and they turn on/off. Neat! Just thought I'd share that with the community here. I never expected such a feature and never would have noticed it except for an accidental bump as I was loading a few things.
     
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    How long have you had your Prius?

    There is also a great little switch between them. And in most model, they can also turn on and off with the doors opening and closing... Modern Technology - AMAZING!
     
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    It's amazing, isn't it? I mean, I've seen something like them on other cars, but they never worked. GM vehicles just set on fire, Fords blew up, but Toyota got it right - you push the map button, you get....LIGHT! :eek:

    ...okay okay okay, enough, I know. Yeah, it's amazing the level of technology in general that has made it into everyday cars.
     
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  5. yam

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    Ok gimme a break. My previous vehicle was a 1997 Ford Thunderbird. It did not function in this manner. In fact it frequently did not function at all.
     
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    Is there another way to turn them on or off? :confused:
     
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    It's okay Yam, I didn't realize I had an led spotlight shining down on the gearshift until two weeks after buying the car.
     
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    I have had mine about 20 Mo's and I did not know that.

    john
     
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    When I purchased my Prius, I discovered another cool feature. It was in the glove box--the owners manual. ;)

    Perhaps not the most compelling reading, but I always read all the books that come with my cars, so I can take full advantage of all the features and options.
     
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    Be nice people. I suppose this is the more adult equivalent of "Cool story bro."
     
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    I, for one, think Yam explained everything by his subsequent post. A '97 Ford Thunderbird, fer chrissakes! No more really need be said. Glad he saw the light.
     
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    Yam, don't forget there's a rear cargo light switch. I'm not allowed to use maplights at my age because I'm not allowed to go out after dark!
     
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    For what it's worth, up until now I had been operating the map lights with the switch. That's the only way to operate them on the other vehicles I've used.
     
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    Maybe so, but think of it this way. A 97 T-Bird only missed being a classic by 42 years...LOL...
     
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    You mean I'm not the only one?
     
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    It's all good - we're just razzing you a little. :)
     
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    And the owners manual is good reading if your having trouble sleeping. It puts me to bed in about 5 minutes.
     
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    gen II does not have that. my only concern is, you might accidentally brush it and leave the light on?
     
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    THAT's FUNNY!!! :D
     
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    You made me laugh.
     
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