Toyota Prius Owners Manual
Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirrorOPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLS / Steering wheel and Mirrors / Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror
Adjust the mirror so that you can justsee the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.
This mirror is equipped with auto anti−glare function. The function is designedto reduce glare from the headlights ofthe vehicle behind you during nightdriving.
When the hybrid system is in the “IG−ON”mode, the inside rear view mirror alwaysturns on in the automatic function mode.
The green indicator illuminates to showyou that the function is on.
In automatic function mode, if the mirrordetects light from the headlights of thevehicle behind you, the mirror surfacedarkens slightly to reduce the reflectedlight.
To turn off the automatic function, pushthe “” switch.
To turn on the automatic function again,push the “ ” switch.
Adjust it before driving so that the rearview is in the best condition.
When the inside air temperature is low, itmay take a little longer for the mirror todarken in response to the detection ofheadlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while thevehicle is moving. Doing so maycause the driver to mishandle the vehicleand an accident may occur resultingin death or serious injuries.
To ensure correct functioning of ananti−glare mirror sensor located on theback side of the mirror, do not touchor cover the sensor with your finger ora piece of cloth, etc.