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Old 07-29-11, 02:59 AM
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What are the two tiny blinking deep blue lights by the gauges? Sometimes it's only on one side and sometimes both? Do they reflect our driving style or something?

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Old 07-29-11, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by wcntan80
What are the two tiny blinking deep blue lights by the gauges? Sometimes it's only on one side and sometimes both? Do they reflect our driving style or something?

Wil
The only blue light I can think of that should/could blink on or off would be the high beam light at night. Do you have/use the auto hi-beam feature ???
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It's part of the "black box" data recorder. It takes photographs of you during questionable driving situations.

Like Jim, I think it's the auto dimming headlights. Although there is only one blue light.
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Not sure which lights you are talking about.
Time to bust out the manual and compare the lights.
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I have no idea what lights you're referring to. Can you post a picture?
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Checked the manual but did not find an answer. It's the two blue lights on left and right side in front of the instrument cluster, but underneath the extension of the cluster. Will take a pic when get a chance. They may be just a decor.

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these are all the possible instrument lights
Blinking blue lights-instrument.jpg

the only other think if you are thinking they are for decoration are the halo lights, which are not small nor should they be blinking

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Thanks RXSF for the wonderful photo. I'm gonna use it and add where the blue lights are.
The lights are not as big, shooting downward, but blink randomly. I'm surprised nobody has noticed them. May be they are only on 2011?


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that is weird. I dont think they should be there, I have never seen anything there before but I will look hard this time. Do you think your eyes are playing tricks on you?
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Originally Posted by RXSF
that is weird. I dont think they should be there, I have never seen anything there before but I will look hard this time. Do you think your eyes are playing tricks on you?
+1, i have not noticed any blue blinking lights at those locations either. i will take another look when i drive the RXh.
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confirmed...no blinking blue lights on my 2010 RX450h.

wcntan80: you should go and see your optometrist or eye specialist. if you are seeing blinking blue lights, it may indicate a medical problem with your vision. hope all is well with you and good luck.
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
confirmed...no blinking blue lights on my 2010 RX450h.

wcntan80: you should go and see your optometrist or eye specialist. if you are seeing blinking blue lights, it may indicate a medical problem with your vision. hope all is well with you and good luck.
I've been thinking for a few days what you finally said. I just didn't want to be the one
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Originally Posted by Cruiter
I've been thinking for a few days what you finally said. I just didn't want to be the one
imho, we're all "family" here. i would expect anyone of you guys to step up and tell me directly if i had a problem, and give the proper advice.
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Where should I start, Storm You asked for it with that statement.

I haven't seen anything in the instrument panel to give off that kind of light. Got me
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Originally Posted by kitlz
Where should I start, Storm You asked for it with that statement.

I haven't seen anything in the instrument panel to give off that kind of light. Got me
lol! i did set myself up for that one eh?


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