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jordanfl; I just read your Thread. We just bought a 2008 Limited with the NAV unit. It's taking us quite awhile to learn how to use it. I can't even figure out where the NAV DVD is located? Do you know? Chevrolet made this easy to find on our Corvette. I guess I can't determine what version our DVD is, until I can find it. We don't see many secondary roads on our screen either. The one on my Vette shows lots of side roads in the 1/2 mile range. We have to put the Avalon down to 1/16 or so, in order to see anything else. Is the dealer supposed to have all of the answers for this thing? GM has a special website just for the NAV system. They answer the questions and sell you the newer DVD's there.
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Replying to: gabbott (Jul 05, 2008 3:42 pm) The voice commands are the toughest feature. They don't always work...and you can get stuck with some weird results. It is easy to turn the Nav system on. You pop out the control console under the radio compartment and press Map....then go from there. jordanfl Avalon Limited '08 |
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You are right. I need to read the manual. We just bought the car for my wife, and she said that she has read the manual. But she doesn't have an answer for most of my questions, as to how to do stuff. I need to take control. What my question was; where is that actual DVD disc for the NAV unit? Somewhere in the dash, or in the trunk? If/when I want to upgrade the disc, I'll need to locate it. BTW: we followed the procedure that was given by jn0me1 (10-15-06) on how to over-ride the NAV in his 2006. It worked just fine on our 2008 system. Now when we take trips, the passenger can enter addresses while we are driving (we won't have to stop to enter them). Question: on the map screen, there is black circle (with four small lines at the n,s,e,w positions). As we understand it, you are supposed to be able to move this icon (which we can do) over a POI, and it will tell us information about that POI. We have been unable to figure out this maneuver, as the system doesn't allow us to place the circle directly over the POI, and thus we can't get information (business name, address, etc) about it. Can you explain this procedure to me?
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The DVD unit is in the trunk, driver's side, near tail light, under felt trunk liner. You can see the rectangle under the liner. Put the car in accessory mode with push button starter, then slide the switch on the DVD player to the right. The door opens and DVD rolls out. As soon as my Verbatim DVD+R DL media arrives, I plan to upgrade to version 7.1. I downloaded PowerISO software to use with my LG DVD unit to make the double layer DVD. re black circle, I cannot figure this one out either. I saw the dealer demo the feature, but I cannot get it to work. jordanfl Avalon Limited '08 |
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Just went out to see if I could locate it. I did find it, right where you said that it would be. However, after sliding the bar to the right, nothing came out. It made some whiring noises, but no DVD. I assume that a DVD must be in there, otherwise we wouldn't have a working NAV unit. Reference turning on the Accessory mode; I found that the car has two Accessory modes (like my Vette). Push the first time, and you get an organge/red light. Push it in a second time, and the whole dashbord lights up (both with the engine off). I tried seeing my DVD while in both modes. You seem to know quite a bit about these cars. Do we really have to take it to the dealer in order to reduce the amount of time that the headlights stay on, after we turn the car off? The book says that there are shorter times available, but only the dealer can make the adjustment/changes. True? You really lost me with the information starting with the Verbatim DVD+R. You say that you will update to version 7.1. Our 2008 Avalon came with version 7.1. What does all that information mean in layman's terms? I need to read the NAV owners manual. I've been relying on my wife (it's her car) so far, and asking her questions...how things work. gabbott |
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After you slide the switch to the right, I believe you have to press the spot under the left side of the slide switch. They don't make it easy. If you ever leave your trunk lid open in a driving rain, you will be in deep yogart! The DVD player will go belly up! jordanfl Avalon Limited '08 |
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| Paying for software upgrade is throwing good money after bad. I'm riding out my poor decision for the next couple of years then getting another Garmin in whatever I buy for my wife. | |
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Replying to: nimimi (Jul 05, 2008 1:34 pm) Your answer prompted me to read page 260. I don't know why I locked my brain on 92-93 Octane. Well, I'll now be able to save a few bucks on gasoline.
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Replying to: avvy (Jul 09, 2008 6:34 am) Octane grades (87,91,93) don’t represent “good, better, best”; they simply measure the fuel’s resistance to pre-ignition, which is a condition present in engines with an 11 or higher compression ratio. The 2GR-FE on the Avalon has a 10.8 compression ratio; nearly there but not quite. If the manual say premium fuel is “required” then I’d use 93; otherwise I wouldn’t. Switch to regular my friend and start saving money. About your wipers: the story given to you by the dealer is all B.S. When replacing this part on the Avalon, only the rubber blades (without the metal structures) need to be replaced. Cost per blade? About $7 at the Toyota dealer in my city. Amaury (mechanical engineer) ’08 Limited |
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Replying to: gabbott (Jul 07, 2008 9:42 am) Assuming you have the POI icon displayed: 1) Press "Enter" to display a set of menu options. Depending on your current map mode, you may have “Map Scroll” as one of your menu choices. Select this option to start moving the cursor. Please note that map modes (displays) affect which options are available at a given time, since the menu is not static but dynamic. Your target here is to be able to move the cursor (your black circle w/four small lines) anywhere on the current map display 2) Place cursor over POI. 3) Press “Enter”. To the right of the map display a set of options will appear, “Guide” is one of them. Choosing “Guide” will display the name of the POI. 4) Press “Enter” (again) to display all information about that POI (location, telephone no., etc.) The GPS manual does not say everything; in fact, it says very little about how to get the most out of the GPS. If you live in NYC, I’ll be more than happy to show you all the INs and OUTs of this system. Amaury ’08 Limited |
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