Hello, After months of research on Prius Chat, I finally picked up a Super White, 08 Prius w/ Package 2 on 10/5. This would be my daily driver for work and so far with 80 miles, the MPG results are 51.1. I don't know if it's me, but the buttons on the steering wheel seem to be very dim, almost like they don't even light up. I thought the dimmer switch on the side would be able to adjust, but didn't have much luck. Pictures will shortly come.
Congrats on your new Prius! Dial them all the way up until you feel a click, I think, to brighten them unless it's different than the '07. I assume you mean at night, correct? I usually go by feel on the steering wheel buttons - you will too once you get used to where each control is located. The owners manual has all the answers, but you're probably to excited driving around to stop long enough to read it. Have you found the secret compartment yet?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MugenRD1 @ Oct 6 2007, 11:15 AM) [snapback]522195[/snapback]</div> Congrats! As far as your steering wheel buttons go, that's as bright as they get, unless they changed it in '08. You'll get used to it though.. Congrats again!
Thanks for the responses. I quickly scanned through it, but driving around has been very fun and relaxing. The owners manual has all the answers, but you're probably to excited driving around to stop long enough to read it. Have you found the secret compartment yet? Not yet !!!! Care to give me some clues..
Congratulations on your new car. I didn't even know that the buttons on the steering wheel had lights....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tim Storey @ Oct 7 2007, 05:45 PM) [snapback]522525[/snapback]</div> Congrats on your new Prius.................great color choice!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(douprius @ Oct 7 2007, 06:04 PM) [snapback]522529[/snapback]</div> Thanks ! I had a hard time picking a color, plus I only had 3 color choices ( White, Silver, Dark Gray) to choose from. If the secret compartment is the front tray that slides out on the front center arm rest console, then it took me 3 days to finally find it.
Congrats! Welcome! Another SUPERWHITE!! YAY!! Pictures. Yes. You are ON ASSIGNMENT.. you MUST POST PICTURES Welcome. Oh, if you want to know ANYTHING, do a google search with "siteriuschat.com" after the term, (no quotes), like "secret drawer siteriuschat.com" ... that works the best
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rae Vynn @ Oct 7 2007, 08:59 PM) [snapback]522574[/snapback]</div> Sorry for the bad quality night shot. Just a teaser for now.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MugenRD1 @ Oct 6 2007, 07:42 PM) [snapback]522275[/snapback]</div> It's hard to digest 500 pages of user guide... I'm still not done. I agree with the steering wheel button illumination. Too dim. I've read many complaints about that here, and, correct me if I am wrong please, I'm under the impression nothing can be done about it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(partipilo @ Oct 8 2007, 02:37 AM) [snapback]522641[/snapback]</div> You are correct. At least for now. Hobbit keeps threatening to hack a fix. If it involves taking 6 covers of of things, I have no doubt he will do it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Doc Willie @ Oct 8 2007, 07:42 AM) [snapback]522662[/snapback]</div> Hey Doc, Did he get your EV button working for you? I PM'd him but I guess he's too busy hacking something to answer me. PS Got my SG II - love it!
