Navigation and so much more...
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Navigation and so much more...
I attended the local Lexus dealer's open house for the new IS and was amazed on how awesome the navigation system is.
Both my wife and I drove the IS250 and IS350 during the Taste of Lexus last month, but never had enough time to really explore the navigation system until tonight.
I loved how the voice activation worked. I asked it to find all the Italian restaurants in the area, and sure enough they appeared on the map. I then touched the screen where the Italian flags appeared and got the name of the restaurant. You can then press the Info icon with your finger and get more information.
The screen also makes selecting radio stations much easier. The stations appear on the screen and you can simply press the station you want to listen to with your finger.
I know many new cars offer these features, I just never saw an entire system come together so well.
P.S. It looks like I will be taking delivery of my new IS350 this Friday (Oct 28) with Nav + ML.
Both my wife and I drove the IS250 and IS350 during the Taste of Lexus last month, but never had enough time to really explore the navigation system until tonight.
I loved how the voice activation worked. I asked it to find all the Italian restaurants in the area, and sure enough they appeared on the map. I then touched the screen where the Italian flags appeared and got the name of the restaurant. You can then press the Info icon with your finger and get more information.
The screen also makes selecting radio stations much easier. The stations appear on the screen and you can simply press the station you want to listen to with your finger.
I know many new cars offer these features, I just never saw an entire system come together so well.
P.S. It looks like I will be taking delivery of my new IS350 this Friday (Oct 28) with Nav + ML.
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Originally Posted by aka pablo
why does that stupid voice have to tell me what to do every time I push the speak button? annoying, imo.
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Originally Posted by MR LEX
This is really driving me nuts!! I hope somebody developes a workaround for this.
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My Acura Navi you must confirm the agreement everytime you power it up. After a month or two, you get use to it. I've been pressing the OK button for over 5 years now.
I also turn the voice part of the Navi OFF completely. I never use it. The one or two times I do, it's actually pleasant to hear the female voice.
I also turn the voice part of the Navi OFF completely. I never use it. The one or two times I do, it's actually pleasant to hear the female voice.
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Originally Posted by lexus_x_2
P.S. It looks like I will be taking delivery of my new IS350 this Friday (Oct 28) with Nav + ML.
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Originally Posted by roadrocket
Along with the end user agreement that pops up EVERY time you start the car these things get old very fast, If you are buying the car can't they have you just answer the agreement once and you're good to go? it's like having your mother telling you to "be careful driving because it's a dangerous world out there" nag, nag, nag. lawyers I tell ya....... Please, somebody come up with a fix / workaround for this flaw in a otherwise wonderful car.
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Try the Nav override from the 2006 GS. It works! Now your passenger can use the Nav while you are driving.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=167666
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=167666
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Originally Posted by Runt888
What is the difference between VN and Nav+ML?
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Originally Posted by MR LEX
This is really driving me nuts!! I hope somebody developes a workaround for this.
Lex
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Originally Posted by skynite
Did you get the VN or the NV+ML? Do you knnow the difference? The VN is much more advanced... ie. more features.
Navigation System/Mark Levinson Package - $3,990
- Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System with backup camera and Bluetooth® technology
- Mark Levinson® 14-speaker, 300-watt Premium Surround Sound Audio System with 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single feed, six-disc CD/DVD auto-changer
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i think the reason why they have that warning in there is not only for legal purposes, but it also takes time for the GPS to get a connection with the satellites when you 1st turn your car on. So whiles its displaying that message, its also looking for satellites to connect to.
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Originally Posted by jp82729
Go to MENU => SETUP and look for "Voice Recognition Guidance" and turn it off. This should help.
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New setup menu in Gen 5 Nav.....
You can also change the keyboard to the QWERTY type if you like. Graphics very crisp on the new VGA monitor and it now speaks Spanish. I have a request in for Brazilian Portuguese.....