Sorry my man, I have not got to this yet. I'll give it a try this weekend and see what happens.
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Someone (??) should probably start an official Nav System thread. Good, bad, how to use, updates, etc. Until then though...
I guess I've mixed opinions to this point. There are some cool features:
During guidance, it displayed the highway directional signs (you know the green ones) and used graying out as a visual of which lanes/exit to use. Pretty cool. Not sure of these visuals are part of the nav data or captured by the cameras? I'm thinkin it's the latter. If so, very cool. Or maybe I'm just too much of a tech head.
On the negative side:
The map scale doesn't seem to adjust automatically. For example, on the highway a map scale of 2-3 miles seems reasonable. Whereas on the side and back roads, 400-500 ft is best. At least I haven't found a way to make it do this. I've played with all the settings. My VW did this.
The "traffic" display... I *think* we see a red outline on the road when there is traffic or congestion. You really can't see this outline unless you are zoomed to .5 miles or less. Again, not much use when you're on the highway or a long trip and you want to see 5-10 miles ahead. I'm open to suggestions...
The "Avoid" option. Haven't figured how to use this thing. One, it's hard to find when you're driving and two, it's always grayed out. Again, open to suggestions and certainly, corrections...
I guess I've mixed opinions to this point. There are some cool features:
During guidance, it displayed the highway directional signs (you know the green ones) and used graying out as a visual of which lanes/exit to use. Pretty cool. Not sure of these visuals are part of the nav data or captured by the cameras? I'm thinkin it's the latter. If so, very cool. Or maybe I'm just too much of a tech head.
On the negative side:
The map scale doesn't seem to adjust automatically. For example, on the highway a map scale of 2-3 miles seems reasonable. Whereas on the side and back roads, 400-500 ft is best. At least I haven't found a way to make it do this. I've played with all the settings. My VW did this.
The "traffic" display... I *think* we see a red outline on the road when there is traffic or congestion. You really can't see this outline unless you are zoomed to .5 miles or less. Again, not much use when you're on the highway or a long trip and you want to see 5-10 miles ahead. I'm open to suggestions...
The "Avoid" option. Haven't figured how to use this thing. One, it's hard to find when you're driving and two, it's always grayed out. Again, open to suggestions and certainly, corrections...
Thanks for sharing rcb. I did *discover* that other forum. Some good info being exchanged there as well. I guess they got a bit of a jump on those of us in the US having the car available sooner.
In the meantime, the nav system should be just as useful when it's not providing directions or guidance. Especially when it comes to traffic. It should be easy to see and avoid. The traffic visuals (red outlines) are nearly impossible to see unless you're at a zoom level where your already stuck in traffic. No green to indicate free flowing traffic. I find the textual traffic information not useful without the ability to see the corresponding information graphically on the display. VW was much better as was a Lexus I was in recently. The owners manual is silent on what the various nav settings actually do which I find annoying. Hopefully there are a few techs out there who know what auto zoom and speed and flow is supposed to actually do, not just where you find it in the menus.
Don't want to be seen as a Debbie Downer... I really like the car, quirks and all. I lease cars every 3 years or so, and typically new models too. Which means lots of quirks. I don't think I'm quite done complaining (or nitpicking) about features, functions and oversights yet, but I'll endeavor to experiment some more, maybe answer some of my own questions and maybe someone else's too!
In the meantime, the nav system should be just as useful when it's not providing directions or guidance. Especially when it comes to traffic. It should be easy to see and avoid. The traffic visuals (red outlines) are nearly impossible to see unless you're at a zoom level where your already stuck in traffic. No green to indicate free flowing traffic. I find the textual traffic information not useful without the ability to see the corresponding information graphically on the display. VW was much better as was a Lexus I was in recently. The owners manual is silent on what the various nav settings actually do which I find annoying. Hopefully there are a few techs out there who know what auto zoom and speed and flow is supposed to actually do, not just where you find it in the menus.
Don't want to be seen as a Debbie Downer... I really like the car, quirks and all. I lease cars every 3 years or so, and typically new models too. Which means lots of quirks. I don't think I'm quite done complaining (or nitpicking) about features, functions and oversights yet, but I'll endeavor to experiment some more, maybe answer some of my own questions and maybe someone else's too!
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