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#68 of 715 2008 Avalon will get the 6 speed by smuook Jun 22, 2007 (6:13 pm)
#69 of 715 Touchscreen Navigation... by sadlerd Jun 23, 2007 (10:10 pm)
you would think, would be high on Toyota's todo list for Avalon. The joystick is, honestly, not a joy. I love our '07 Limited, but the current navigation control leaves much to be desired.   After using it for few times, I occasionally wonder, why did they choose to carry over from the '04 Avalon the not so friendly joystick system in the new Avalon - but put the super easy to use touchscreen system in the new Camry?   But I have given Toyota the benefit of the doubt they will eventually bring Avy up to date with their other models. I am sure they are hard at work correcting this faux pas and will soon deliver on the promise of "Toyota, Moving Forward"!   So, for now, what I find interesting is imagining how will they redesign the interior to accomodate a touchscreen nav!   Will they go with the stack console used in Camry and Lexus; can they put a touchscreen in the current layout; will touchscreen have to wait on a redesign of Avalon?!!!
#70 of 715 Toyota Smart Start by gthomp38 Jun 25, 2007 (8:35 pm)
I am currently driving a Chrysler 300C but am planning on purchasing a 2008 Avalon Limited in a couple months. In reading the fine print in the brocure I noticed that it said if you have a pace maker or defibrillator you need to use caution. They suggested immobilizing the Smart Start. Does anyone have more info on this or how to do it?
#71 of 715 Toyota Smart Start by gthomp38 Jun 26, 2007 (12:45 pm)
I copied the below info off of the internet under this subject: Prius "S" 10th Anniversary Edition! - PriusChat Although it pertains to Prius it also applies to all Toyota vehicles so equipped. "Smart Entry and Start System (leave the keys in your handbag, and touching the door handle will open the door. Pressing the Power Switch will start the Hybrid System.) *warning* Implanted Pacemakers may be affected by this system. Do not let the pacemaker get to the car's receiver within 22cm (about 9 inches). It may stop the pacemaker, so contact your sales person." Seems like info of this nature should be more than fine print in a brochure. The salesman I talked with mentioned nothing about it. Comments concerning this and immobilizing would be welcome. Replies to this message: pat (Jun 27, 2007 4:18 am) gthomp38 (Jun 28, 2007 6:27 pm) gthomp38 (Jun 29, 2007 1:24 pm)
#72 of 715 Toyota Brochure by davidinnv Jun 26, 2007 (9:56 pm)
If there is a 2008 Avalon brochure in distribution, how does one gain access to it? My dealer professes complete ignorance of it. - Thanks. Replies to this message: daveinmarietta (Feb 17, 2010 10:05 pm)
#73 of 715 Re: Toyota Smart Start [gthomp38] by pat HOST Jun 27, 2007 (5:18 am)
Replying to: gthomp38 (Jun 26, 2007 11:45 am) Did you specifically ask the salesperson about it? Not all sales people are as thoroughly versed in their product as we might like, though, but it's worth asking the salesperson or maybe the service department manager. Replies to this message: gthomp38 (Jun 28, 2007 6:27 pm) gthomp38 (Jun 29, 2007 1:24 pm)
#74 of 715 Re: Toyota Smart Start [pat] by gthomp38 Jun 28, 2007 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: pat (Jun 27, 2007 4:18 am) I went in this afternoon and spoke with the Service Manager. He gave me a blank stare like what the he** are you taking about. I got a 2007 Avalon brochure and showed him and he said he didn't have a clue and had never heard of it before. He is suppose to call Toyota tomorrow and get back with me. He said he didn't think there was a big problem with pacemakers made in the past 5-10 years but said it was like when microwaves first came out they had warnings for people with pacemakers. He figures it's Toyota's was of CYA in case it should affect someone. I suggested that they might want to put in something other than fine print. He did say there is no way an individual can immobilize the smart start feature it has to be done with their computers if it can be done at all. Which brings up another interesting point - there is no "key" or ignition switch with smart key, just a button on the dash you push to start or stop the vehicles engine. I guess there's always someone like me to mess up the works. I thought I'd better find out though before I buy one as I don't think my wife would be real happy with me if it ends up killing her mother who has the pacemaker and always rides with us when we go to see her. (Of course I don't guess I had to tell her about it and if something happened she might think it was natural causes as her mother is 86. Oh well, will post the results of the Service Manager's findings when I get them. Replies to this message: gthomp38 (Jun 29, 2007 1:24 pm)
#75 of 715 Re: 2008 Avalon [hdcoley] by gthomp38 Jun 28, 2007 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: hdcoley (May 15, 2007 8:09 am) Just a thought - probably shouldn't be talking while you drive with or without Bluetooth. I too would like to see the other items though.
#76 of 715 Re: Toyota Smart Start [gthomp38] by gthomp38 Jun 29, 2007 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: gthomp38 (Jun 28, 2007 6:27 pm) The Service Manager called me this morning and informed me he had talked with Toyota and that the Smart Start could indeed be immobilized by the owner. He told me that if I would stop in he would make a copy of the instructions on how to do it. He was quite surprised. Sounds like a good learning lesson for everyone. I'm sure he will also get the word around the dealership now too.
#77 of 715 RE: Backup camera in 2008 Avalon by lcsenn Jul 01, 2007 (8:09 pm)
Has anybody seen, or heard, if the 2008 Avalon will have a backup camera? Replies to this message: burl (Jul 24, 2007 10:26 am) smuook (Jul 24, 2007 1:08 pm)

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