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Re: Latest Nav DVD Version? [pdr99]
by rod8
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Aug 18, 2005 (8:19 pm)
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Replying to: pdr99 (Jul 28, 2005 3:59 pm)
I've called Toyota a couple of times about the navigation system in the Avalon. I don't like it. I've looked at the Prius and also the Lexus, both great systems. I was told today, that the Avalon uses the #3 system and the others use the #4. I don't know who made this decision but it was a bad one. I think if enough people complained they would change it. I think it is a soft ware problem but I'm not that much into computers. The biggest difference I can see, is when you go to the POI and press enter, the others highlight "LIST" which the Avalon doesn't. You have to go through several more steps in order to show the lists. Thanks, Rod
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Re: Latest Nav DVD Version? [rod8]
by neil5
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Mar 17, 2006 (6:04 pm)
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Replying to: rod8 (Aug 18, 2005 8:19 pm)
First, I have friends with Lexus system (both voice). Lexus touch screen, Avalon has Mouse. Functionality is the same. I had daughter type up all 150 voice commands on one sheet of paper and laminated it for the car. "Push button and say Chinese, japanese, Atm, Hospital, emergency etc. Very easy and same can be done with mouse. you can move the circle over the item in the distance on the map and it will tell you exact milage to that site. This is a very fast system with excellent voice recognition, so you people afraid of computers relax. So far the Avalon is the best buy I have found.
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Factory NAV System Retro-Fit?
by pcg
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Jun 18, 2005 (8:32 am)
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Is it possible to have the Toyota factory NAV system retro-fitted to the '05 Avalon Touring Model?
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2005 Toyota Avalon Limited Night Nav Screen
by arkitek4
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Jul 11, 2005 (9:03 am)
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Night Nav Screen I am unable to get the night nav screen to show. The day screen is always on.When I first brought the car home, the night screen showed up in a darkened garage, but have been unable to get it to darken lately. On the contrast/brightness screen the "day mode" does not appear. How do I bring that screen back? Can someone walk me thru the setup commands?
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Re: 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited Night Nav Screen [arkitek4]
by arkitek4
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Jul 12, 2005 (8:39 am)
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Replying to: arkitek4 (Jul 11, 2005 9:03 am)
Just took the car in to Toyota:
They set all the switches to default on the display screen and the night mode came back along with the toggle to keep the bright screen at night. End of story!
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Re: 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited Night Nav Screen [arkitek4]
by fragmire
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Jul 13, 2005 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: arkitek4 (Jul 12, 2005 8:39 am)
Arkitek4: What switches? Are these within the navigation system or are they hardware switches somewhere?
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Re: 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited Night Nav menu[fragmire]
by leinad
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Sep 08, 2005 (6:19 pm)
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Replying to: fragmire (Jul 13, 2005 9:06 am)
is there any way to get rid of the initial navigation question where you accept to drive safely? seems ridiculous to have to agree a zillion times!
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
by mersky
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Nov 14, 2005 (7:28 pm)
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Just purchased the 2006 Avalon. We've used navigation systems before and this is the first that doesn't allow us to input a destination while driving. It takes the fun out of using it. There must be a sensor connected to the axel. The function activates the moment the car comes to a stop. I understand the legal problem, but doesn't the Agree button indemnify Toyota? It doesn't make sense. The passenger is not operating the vehicle. Anyway, is there a way to deactivate this restriction?
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Re: NAVIGATION SYSTEM [mersky]
by rsblaski
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Nov 18, 2005 (1:21 am)
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Replying to: mersky (Nov 14, 2005 7:28 pm)
I would also be interested in a simple way of bypassing this silly restriction. I just traded in an '05 Honda Odyssey Touring with nav. The nav in the Honda allowed the use of all the navigation functions while driving. This came in especially handy this summer during 2 major trips from the Las Vegas area to Wisconsin, to Florida and back to Nevada. While driving, we would use the POI to find motels and call while on the way. If we made better time than we anticipated or decided to just drive further, my wife would use the POI list to find something further down the road. While we were doing this, we could continue to eat up the miles at (generally) around 80mph. It would have been a major pain if we had to stop every time we wanted to use the POI list.
I also have a Garmin 2610 which we use if we fly and rent a car. This is also functional while driving.
Both the Garmin and the Honda unit (made by Alpine) have the usual "pay attention while underway blah blah blah", so I think that Toyota is being just a bit over zealous in their attempt to nanny us. 
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