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Does the MFD display seem dim to you?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by NaptownPrius, Jul 28, 2012.

  1. NaptownPrius

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    I have a 2012 Gen 3 Prius.

    The multi function display (MFD) sure seems a lot dimmer than my 2008 Prius. I tried turning it up all the way, too.

    Any way to make it brighter? Shouldn't it be pretty bright to start with?

    Thanks,
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    #1 NaptownPrius, Jul 28, 2012
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    Dark_matter_doesn't Prius Tinkerer

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    You can have a dealership set the brightness higher than the default. I did this way back when I first got mine to get more color definition. You can get rid of the backup beeps (set to one only) at the same time if that's annoying.
     
    #2 Dark_matter_doesn't, Aug 3, 2012
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    Thanks. Got the back up beeps disabled via my ScanGauge II.
     
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    I found the default setting very dim, but once I turned the contrast *down* a couple of clicks, it became quite a bit brighter and totally satisfactory. I don't know why (a) the factory setting is so dim, or (b) why you have to turn the contrast down to make it better.
     
    #4 neilw, Aug 9, 2012
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    Okay, I'll check that, too. Thanks.
     
    #5 NaptownPrius, Aug 9, 2012
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    When you turned the contrast down, did the colors become more evident? I didn't know there was a contrast control in addition to the (nominally-dealer-controlled) brightness control.
     
    #6 Dark_matter_doesn't, Aug 10, 2012
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    On my 2012 Prius III, you go to "Setup", "General", "Display", and then at the bottom is a Contrast control. I just checked and mine is 3 clicks down from center. Clicking one of the << or >> buttons toggles to Brightness control, which I found to be of very little value. (Or maybe "Display" is available right on the main "Setup" screen. Can't remember. It's up at the top of the screen. )

    As for the color becoming more evident, I do not know, maybe. It looks way better in general, that's for sure.
     
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    That helped. Now looks great during the day and way too dim in night mode.

    You just can't win...
     
    #8 NaptownPrius, Aug 10, 2012
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    Unfortunately, this isn't present on a 2010.
     
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    Huh. I haven't noticed any problem in night mode. Exactly what settings are you running now?
     
    #10 neilw, Aug 13, 2012
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