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Old 10-10-13, 05:07 PM
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there's a pic of it I saw that someone posted here on CL.. can't remember where
Old 10-10-13, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SonyHome
Picture please!
Let just say that even if you close the cover fully, there is still space on the side so your cables won't get jammed.
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check them out
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No sunglass compartment and no ashtray / coin tray.

But, hey, you can buy a separate ashtray and lose 1 cup holder. Let me know when you guys find out the price for these things.

http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2014/6360.html
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Originally Posted by doctorttt
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Thanks. You sure have a lot of cables in there!
Old 10-10-13, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by doctorttt
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Hahaha nice, that exactly looks like mine
Old 10-10-13, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SonyHome
Thanks. You sure have a lot of cables in there!
Yup I do.

One USB slot is used by the thumb drive for my MP3s (I don't like Bluetooth music due to quality). The second slot is for an 1-4 USB splitter ($5 on ebay, free shipping), two of which are currently being used. One for Android and the other for Apple; therefore, you see two wires coming out of that gap on the side of the center storage box. I use an Android phone, but one of the girls who sits in the passenger seat could be using an iphone. lol I don't allow drinking in my car, even myself; therefore, the cup holder is really a phone holder.

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Old 10-10-13, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by doctorttt
Yup I do.

One USB slot is used by the thumb drive for my MP3s. The second slot is for an 1-4 USB splitter ($5 on ebay, free shipping), two of which are currently being used. One for Android and the other for Apple; therefore, you see two wires coming out of that gap on the side of the center storage box. I use an Android phone, but one of the girls who sits in the passenger seat could be using an iphone. lol I don't allow drinking in my car, even myself; therefore, the cup holder is really a phone holder.

When using the USB splitter, do you still get power charge to all devices when plugged in?
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Originally Posted by alexlude
When using the USB splitter, do you still get power charge to all devices when plugged in?
Yup I do, but I don't expect both of my devices will be fully charged in a short period of time since the power output of a USB port is not that high.
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Originally Posted by doctorttt
Yup I do.

One USB slot is used by the thumb drive for my MP3s (I don't like Bluetooth music due to quality). The second slot is for an 1-4 USB splitter ($5 on ebay, free shipping), two of which are currently being used. One for Android and the other for Apple; therefore, you see two wires coming out of that gap on the side of the center storage box. I use an Android phone, but one of the girls who sits in the passenger seat could be using an iphone. lol I don't allow drinking in my car, even myself; therefore, the cup holder is really a phone holder.
Does the car come with USB 3.0 ports? Does the phone charge even when the car is not running? I need to get an extra iPhone lightning charger for the car.

Can you play movies from USB ports? Perhaps you could plug in SSD drive to have all your music and movies.
Old 10-10-13, 06:00 PM
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Maybe there's a way for the key fob to work with the car turned on? I'd like to be able to lock the car while it's running with either the heat or A/C on in either the winter or summer when I run into a store quickly...

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Originally Posted by SonyHome
Does the car come with USB 3.0 ports? Does the phone charge even when the car is not running? I need to get an extra iPhone lightning charger for the car.

Can you play movies from USB ports? Perhaps you could plug in SSD drive to have all your music and movies.
I'm not sure whether the USB port is 3.0. Perhaps you can find that in the manuals. As long as the car's battery is on, the phone will charge via the USB port. I'm not sure about playing movies since I don't have Mark Levinson.
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Originally Posted by doctorttt
I'm not sure whether the USB port is 3.0. Perhaps you can find that in the manuals. As long as the car's battery is on, the phone will charge via the USB port. I'm not sure about playing movies since I don't have Mark Levinson.
I looked it up on the user manual.

USB memory
When saving the images to a USB memory device, name the folder that the images are
saved to “Image”.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• The image’s file format must be JPEG
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
● JPEG file compatibility
Compatible image size: Maximum 5MB
Old 10-10-13, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SonyHome
Just because you have F-Sport you don't have to floor it at every signal light! 10MPG!? That is horrible. I assume you have IS350.

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10 mpg is really low...I've been averaging right at 24 mpg with my IS 350 AWD (1600 miles on the odometer so far). My driving is about 60% hwy/40% urban
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Originally Posted by doctorttt
I'm not sure whether the USB port is 3.0. Perhaps you can find that in the manuals. As long as the car's battery is on, the phone will charge via the USB port. I'm not sure about playing movies since I don't have Mark Levinson.
I remember reading somewhere you don't need ML to watch DVD? The stock navi should allow?? Unlike previous years GS


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