Navigation System Features
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Navigation System Features
Took my 2003 GX on it's second long road trip this last weekend.
Was coming back from the beach and a bad accident closed the interstate. So being a bit of a techo - I cam up with an idea. Pull off - since thats the only way you can really change the Nav settings and should also for safety sake too.
Turned off interstates/major roads and had the Nav re-calculate the course of travel. It re-routed us to back roads for about 16 miles. Then got back to the interstate. Pulled off then turn back on the interstates and had the Nav re-calcuate the route. I heard later the accident took 1.5 hours to clear up so I saved myself alot of headache.
The Nav really paid for itself.
Would love to hear anyone else great stories about their Nav systems - got to get some enjoyment out of it since it was a mightly big expense upfront.
Awaiting your responses!
Was coming back from the beach and a bad accident closed the interstate. So being a bit of a techo - I cam up with an idea. Pull off - since thats the only way you can really change the Nav settings and should also for safety sake too.
Turned off interstates/major roads and had the Nav re-calculate the course of travel. It re-routed us to back roads for about 16 miles. Then got back to the interstate. Pulled off then turn back on the interstates and had the Nav re-calcuate the route. I heard later the accident took 1.5 hours to clear up so I saved myself alot of headache.
The Nav really paid for itself.
Would love to hear anyone else great stories about their Nav systems - got to get some enjoyment out of it since it was a mightly big expense upfront.
Awaiting your responses!
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There was really no reason to pull off and turn off interstates. There is a detour feature in the NAV system with pre-sets of 5 or 10 miles or all of the route I beleive. This can be done while moving. If on an interstate it will take you off the next available exit. Don't remember the steps but can get them later if you cannot find it. I have used this, very nice feature.
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I tried that but was on a stretch of interstate that didn't have detour options. Just posted this because I thought it was cool how it re-calculated the directions.
Thanks for your suggestion - had already tried that one!!!
Thanks for your suggestion - had already tried that one!!!
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Re: Navigation System Features
Originally posted by powersofal
Would love to hear anyone else great stories about their Nav systems
Would love to hear anyone else great stories about their Nav systems
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I wish their next version would also offer POI lookup by number. Like the Acura Navi. The voice command in the Acura Navi also much user friendly compare to the Lexus's. And the Acura also offer programming on the move too.
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Originally posted by lyxxsx1
programming on the move too.
programming on the move too.
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Originally posted by lyxxsx1
I wish their next version would also offer POI lookup by number. Like the Acura Navi. The voice command in the Acura Navi also much user friendly compare to the Lexus's. And the Acura also offer programming on the move too.
I wish their next version would also offer POI lookup by number. Like the Acura Navi. The voice command in the Acura Navi also much user friendly compare to the Lexus's. And the Acura also offer programming on the move too.
#9
Originally posted by Gohawks63
If you mean the ability to find a destination by inputting the phone number, it should have that feature. If my Land Cruiser has it, you should have it on the GX. It's on page 2/2 of the destination page.
If you mean the ability to find a destination by inputting the phone number, it should have that feature. If my Land Cruiser has it, you should have it on the GX. It's on page 2/2 of the destination page.
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Originally posted by lyxxsx1
I am on version 03.1 and I just triple checked and found no such option under any of destination screens. Can anyone else verify if we can search POI by their 10 digits phone number?
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I am on version 03.1 and I just triple checked and found no such option under any of destination screens. Can anyone else verify if we can search POI by their 10 digits phone number?
Thanks!
I'll post more specifics when I get home and walk through it again.