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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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Re: NAVIGATION SYSTEM [rsblaski]
by neil5
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Mar 17, 2006 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: rsblaski (Nov 18, 2005 1:21 am)
True but the voice activation does let you locate sites by voice command.."mall, gas station, hotels, etc" Read your manual
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Re: NAVIGATION SYSTEM [neil5]
by bobwiley
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Mar 17, 2006 (7:59 pm)
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Replying to: neil5 (Mar 17, 2006 6:07 pm)
Toyota Nv System is TOTALLY user "unfriendly" and I'm sorry I got it. I can't even put in my home address--its not recognized along with many other spots in our area. Nav Sys on Lexus ES is great--same with TL. I bought Nav Sys & Remote Start on an impulse--neither are that great--I love the Laser Cruise. I've written to Toyota and voiced my disstisfaction with the Nav Sys. I've told friends who after seeing our Avalon are considering one--DO NOT buy the Nav System--buy a Garmin GPS for $600-$900--or better yet--ask directions!!
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Re: NAVIGATION SYSTEM [bobwiley]
by theazlit
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Apr 03, 2006 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Mar 17, 2006 7:59 pm)
I disagree with you. With the extended warranty for 7 years and 100,000 miles, the factory installed is fine. I have used both and have little problem programing it. People have to realize that manufacturers cannot support programing on the fly, anyway. The way current legislation is moving against cell phones in sue during driving, I certain that programming on the fly would be serious liability for Toyota.
Ted
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Re: NAVIGATION SYSTEM [theazlit]
by bobwiley
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Apr 03, 2006 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: theazlit (Apr 03, 2006 6:40 pm)
theazlit: Guess I missed something here? I never advocated programming on the move--I just said for the "average" person, the Nav System is complicated and takes considerable time to understand. i also find it odd that adresses that have existed for over 10 years cannot be programmed. And, for that reason I still say that an $800 Garmin GPS can do the same thing except provide a female direction voice.
Bob
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2006 Avalon Limited
by monamilar
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Nov 27, 2005 (11:49 am)
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I just bought this car and was surprised to find that the nav system was years behind my 2000 Acura TL's system. Touch screen is much easier than this mickey mouse type entry and having to stop to use the system is nuts. How does someone in the car using the system become dangerous?
Toyota is too far behind. Wish I had tested the nav before buying it. Would have bought a garmin hand-held instead. Dealers seem unable to cope with customer requests on this one.
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