Toyota Prius: Outside rear view mirrors

The rearview mirror in your Toyota Prius can be adjusted to ensure a clear view of the rear. This adjustment allows drivers to customize the mirror's position for optimal visibility and to ensure sufficient monitoring of the traffic behind them. Proper positioning helps enhance safety by reducing blind spots and providing a comprehensive view of the surroundings, promoting confident and secure driving experiences. Adjusting the mirror to the right angle ensures that you can effectively monitor traffic conditions and respond safely to any changes on the road.

When using the outside rear view mirrors in a cold weather

When it is cold and the outside rear view mirrors are frozen, it may not be possible to fold/extend them or adjust the mirror surface. Remove the ice, snow, etc. covering the outside rear view mirrors.

Defogging the mirrors (if equipped)

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers.

Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers.

WARNING

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

• Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
• Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
• Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

When the mirror defoggers are operating (if equipped)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

Adjustment procedure

1. To select a mirror to adjust, turn the switch.

1. Left
2. Right

2. To adjust the mirror, operate the switch.

1. Up
2. Right
3. Down
4. Left

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

Folding the mirrors

Push the mirror back in the direction of the vehicle's rear.

WARNING

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.

Digital Rear-view MirrorOpening, closing the windows