Nav System on 2008

billarb · 02-07-2008, 07:55 PM

I wonder if anyone else is having a problem similar to mine. I'm not a computer-phobe and pick up on most instruction manuals pretty easily. I must say, however, that I'm having a heck of a time with the instruction manual for the navigation system in my 2008. Is it just me or does the instruction manual lack clarity?

I found some on-line tutorials for navigation systems, but they were for older models and the systems seemed to be much different than mine. Any help would be greatly appreciated before I end up pulling out of the driveway, getting lost, and never being able to find my way home again!!!

Thank you.

bill

jgs1564 · 02-07-2008, 08:17 PM

I had the same issue as you when I first read the navigation manual, after purchasing my 2008 Prius. I have owned several late-model Acuras and I have to say that the owner manuals and ease of use of their navigation systems are superior to that of the Prius. I wonder if all Toyota vehicles (and Lexus vehicles, for that matter) are the same.

davidtm · 02-07-2008, 08:24 PM

The manual is crummy. This link from Lexus (same as Prius system) can be somewhat helpful:

Lexus Navigation System

billarb · 02-07-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidtm

The manual is crummy. This link from Lexus (same as Prius system) can be somewhat helpful:

Lexus Navigation System

That's helpful. I'll have to spend some time looking at the site. Thank you for the info.

Bill

stillageek · 02-08-2008, 09:52 PM

Honda/Acura Navs are far superior to Toyota/Lexus as far as ease of use, ability to actually find destination when searching (Acura allows phone number searching). My wife has given up using her 2004 Prius Nav. Too much effort involved compared to my TSX Nav.

02-07-2008, 07:55 PM	#1
billarb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 114 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Nav System on 2008 I wonder if anyone else is having a problem similar to mine. I'm not a computer-phobe and pick up on most instruction manuals pretty easily. I must say, however, that I'm having a heck of a time with the instruction manual for the navigation system in my 2008. Is it just me or does the instruction manual lack clarity? I found some on-line tutorials for navigation systems, but they were for older models and the systems seemed to be much different than mine. Any help would be greatly appreciated before I end up pulling out of the driveway, getting lost, and never being able to find my way home again!!! Thank you. bill

02-07-2008, 08:17 PM	#2
jgs1564 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Nav System on 2008 I had the same issue as you when I first read the navigation manual, after purchasing my 2008 Prius. I have owned several late-model Acuras and I have to say that the owner manuals and ease of use of their navigation systems are superior to that of the Prius. I wonder if all Toyota vehicles (and Lexus vehicles, for that matter) are the same.

02-07-2008, 08:24 PM	#3
davidtm Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TJ'ville Posts: 121 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Nav System on 2008 The manual is crummy. This link from Lexus (same as Prius system) can be somewhat helpful: Lexus Navigation System

02-08-2008, 09:52 PM	#5
stillageek Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 10 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Nav System on 2008 Honda/Acura Navs are far superior to Toyota/Lexus as far as ease of use, ability to actually find destination when searching (Acura allows phone number searching). My wife has given up using her 2004 Prius Nav. Too much effort involved compared to my TSX Nav.