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Do 2010 Prius vents individually close fully?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jenwilson, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. jenwilson

    jenwilson New Member

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    Do the 2010 Prius vents individually close fully and can you vary the amount of air coming through them?

    (On the photos I've seen, I can see what looks like a tab/slider for moving them but can't see a dial/slider to individually close or vary the amount of air coming through them).

    It might seem a small point but we HATE this in our current car and I forgot to look when we test drove a 2010 prius the other day.

    Regards.

    Jen. (Hoping to be a 2010 prius owner in Jan. 2010)

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    #1 jenwilson, Aug 4, 2009
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    You cannot "vary" the vent output in a gradual way - you can only change the aim. However, by moving that slider past a detent at the end of the travel, they can be closed completely.
     
    #2 rachaelseven, Aug 4, 2009
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    lamontcranston Umbra Tenet

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    That's great to hear. Without dual climate control, closing the vents is the only way to try to satisfy both driver and passenger in my car.
     
    #3 lamontcranston, Aug 4, 2009
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    Agreed. And with the large amount of glass, it's nice to be able to keep a light airflow on you most of the time (unless you're the colder one of the pair :)).
     
    #4 rachaelseven, Aug 4, 2009
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    There's a logo on the vent that tells you you can shut the vent by sliding it all the way left
     
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    Thanks guys!
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    #6 jenwilson, Aug 4, 2009
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