2010 TOYOTA PRIUS rear view mirror

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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (vehicles without garage
door opener)
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns auto mode on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
auto mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror Normal position
Anti-glare position

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Before driving
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■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
Vehicles with garage door opener
Vehicles without garage door opener
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or result-
ing in death or serious injury.
To ensure correct functioning of the sen-
sors, do not touch or cover the sensors.

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Outside rear view mirrors
Folding the mirrorsPush backward to fold the mir-
rors.
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
Select a mirror to adjust
Left
Right
Adjust the mirror Up
Right
Down
Left

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Before driving
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (P. 289)
CAUTION
■ While driving
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
● Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment prop-
erly.
■ When the mirror defogg ers are operating (vehicle with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
■ If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.

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CAUTION
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
● Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. 
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

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When driving
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Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the view behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is
displayed in reverse on the screen. This allows the image to appear
in the same manner as that of the rear view mirror.
With navigation system
Rear view image is displayed
when the shift lever is in “R”.
If you move the lever out of
“R”, the screen returns to the
previous one.
Without navigation system
Rear view image is displayed
on the inside rear view mirror
when the shift lever is in “R”.
This reversed image is a simi-
lar image to the one on the
inside rear view mirror.
If you move the lever out of
“R”, the screen is turned off.
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■Switching the screen (vehicl es without navigation system)
■ When using the rear view monitor system (vehicles without navigation
system)
The anti-glare function of the inside rear view mirror will be canceled.
■ Automatic shut off (vehicles without navigation system)
The display will be turned off automatically after 5 minutes.
■ Displayed area
On
Green indicator comes on.
Off
Orange indicator comes on.
The area covered by the camera is lim-
ited. Objects which are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
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Corners of bumper

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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
● Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the back door is not completely closed.
■ Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
● If the back of the vehicle is hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle
may change. Contact your Toyota dealer.
● Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
● The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly
distorted when the system is cold.