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#7 of 36 Re: Nav System Question [jimblock #259] by thepdmm Apr 27, 2004 (5:40 am)
Replying to: jimblock (Apr 26, 2004 3:28 pm) thanks jimblock,   so you does the screen come on to control the heating/AC?? or is it off and you are left with only the manual controls??   in your opinion and anybody's opinion for that matter, is the Nav system a pain or is it good, is it a pain to try to use the stereo and the nav and climate control all from the same screen??? or is it make it nicer to use??   thanks for your time Replies to this message: jimblock (May 03, 2004 5:29 pm)
#8 of 36 Re: Nav System Question [thepdmm #262] by jimblock May 03, 2004 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: thepdmm (Apr 27, 2004 5:40 am) The screen can be used to control manual functions of the heating/AC. Many of the common functions work with dedicated buttons, and I, at least, almost never use the screen for heating/AC.   I am definitely biased in that I wouldn't buy a car without a Nav system, but I don't think the use of the screen gets in the way. I had a loaner TSX without the Nav system and was not impressed with the standard dash setup. You don't need to use the screen for most audio functions, either. The small LED that is a clock on non-Nav models shows a great deal more information if you have the NAV system (even if the Nav screen is off).   But I strongly suggest you visit a dealer and ask to see/play with both Nav and non-Navi models so you can decide what you prefer...
#9 of 36 Putting in a Navi or GPS by davestyles Jul 31, 2005 (2:10 am)
I bought an 05 without the navi...cause they couldn't find a dark-gray WITH a navi in it.   What i'd like to do is put a Pioneer or kenwood Navi in it, or maybe get one of those magellan GPS's and put it in.   Anyone done anytihng like this? If so, how did it work out? Any siggestions?
#10 of 36 After-market deck in navi car? by samirrathod Jul 09, 2003 (2:09 pm)
I have a TSX on order with Nav. When it arrives, I want to install an after-market deck in place of the stock one. Car Toys claims that it can be installed. They would have to custom-make a kit for the deck to fit in the space under the Nav system, but they have done it. Also, the Nav system portion that controls the stereo would still be there, but would not work.   Questions: 1. Has anyone had it done and if so, what did it cost? 2. Were you able to find a module for the steering wheel controls to work with the new deck? I know they make them, but I don't know if they have one out for the TSX yet. 3. Is there anyway to get those Nav controls to work with an after-market deck, similar to how you can make the steering wheel controls work?   Obviously, if you don't have a Nav system and want to replace the deck, it's no problem... there's already a kit out for that.
#11 of 36 If you want OEM NAv ... by midnightcowboy Jul 29, 2003 (7:48 am)
Then it would be cheaper to order with the car. There a different front panel and a lot of integration with HVAC and radio. It will cost you significantly more to add after the fact.   However, if you want NAV and want to save money an excellent aftermarket NAV is the Garmin Deluxe ( used to be called Street Pilot III with voice) for about $700 actual price.
#12 of 36 I there a way to... by kivig Jul 29, 2003 (5:59 am)
Order a tsx model w/out nav. but to get it installed seperately for cheaper, since i think nav. would be a wonderful thing just expensive even though i fell in love with the car. Does anyone know a way?
#13 of 36 by uncledavid Jul 29, 2003 (10:23 am)
The ACURA NAV system is one of the best on the market. It is faster, more complete, and easier to use than the Garmin Deluxe. If you want a Nav system, I say get the TSX with the NAV to start. There are aftermarket solutions, but none work nearly as well. YOu can't add the Acura system itself after market.   That said, there are two main advantages of the Garmin that are worth considering 1) With a portable GPS, you can move it from car to car as you see fit. So, if your family has more than one car, you can take it with you. 2) Some drivers don't like the way the NAV system absorbs controls on the dash. Its actually more than just a NAV system, since it alters the entire way your interact with the stereo and HVAC controls.   Personally, I have the Acura NAV in my vehicle and can't say enough good things about it. It was worth every penny that I spent on it.
#14 of 36 First Impression Blues by chase53 Sep 25, 2005 (12:35 pm)
I just took delivery of an '05 TSX w/ Auto w/ Nav yesterday and was looking to impress my friend with the "wonders" of the navigation system. While parked at his house, I voice queried the system, "Find the nearist Chinese restaurant" and promptly turned off the A/C defroster... After another similar misstep, I defaulted to the "Go Home" voice command and we took off for a test drive.   On the way toward my home, I deviated to a twisty road in the opposite direction of my home and, on every crossroad we passed, the system voice interjected, "Make a U-Turn". I couldn't find a way to cancel the set destination, so the drive proved both annoying and frustrating as I punched the Nav buttons w/o effect...   I've got to believe that I've missed something obvious in the manual, but remain clueless... How do I QUICKLY cancel a Nav destination?   Please have pity on a TSX newbee... chase53 Replies to this message: saruhhh (Sep 25, 2005 10:25 pm)
#15 of 36 Re: First Impression Blues [chase53] by saruhhh Sep 25, 2005 (10:25 pm)
Replying to: chase53 (Sep 25, 2005 12:35 pm) Don't recall what the name of the button is on the bottom of the map screen(while it's guiding you), but it's the one on the left bottom corner. Click that and it brings up a few options. A button like "cancel current route" is on the left bottom of that screen. I haven't bothered t learn the voice command, if there is one, which I'm sure there is.   I'd take the time to read the manual or at least play with the nav and voice command while you aren't driving. It does a TON of things. I love that you can tell it what temperature you want the car at, even though your hand is like 2 feet from the temp up/down button!
#16 of 36 Talking to an Acura dealer.... by rabidkeebler Nov 21, 2006 (1:39 pm)
And he told me that the navi comes with traffic updates. I didn't think about this at first but does this cost some sort of monthly fee? Does your navi come with a monthly or subscription fee of some sorts? Replies to this message: autoboy16 (Apr 01, 2007 6:36 pm)

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