Updating the GPS

DonWood · 02-24-2008, 09:17 PM

Hi Everyone -

My son-in-law has one of the older Prius' and would like to update his GPS system with the latest maps. Can anyone tell me how he would go about doing this. Can you buy a CD with the latest maps?

Thanks for letting me know.

**Tideland Prius** · 02-24-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DonWood

Hi Everyone -

My son-in-law has one of the older Prius' and would like to update his GPS system with the latest maps. Can anyone tell me how he would go about doing this. Can you buy a CD with the latest maps?

Thanks for letting me know.

Hi Don,

welcome to PriusChat!

You can get the DVD (not CD) from the dealer and it will cost a pretty penny (in the range of $200ish).

Inches · 02-24-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonWood

Hi Everyone -

My son-in-law has one of the older Prius' and would like to update his GPS system with the latest maps. Can anyone tell me how he would go about doing this. Can you buy a CD with the latest maps?

Thanks for letting me know.

Get the info off of the one you have and stay with the same series. Like the 5th generation, I upgraded mine from U31 to U32. I got my new DVD off eBay for a lot less than the dealer, patience Grasshopper.

Rockville1 · 02-25-2008, 09:41 AM

Does anyone ever purchase the previous year's version, e.g., buying 6.1 version once 7.1 comes out? If so, where do you buy? From individuals (Ebay?)?

Just curious. I can't see shelling out cash every year for a new version but wouldn't mind upgrading to a newer but less current version.

Thanks.

NaptownPrius · 02-25-2008, 11:42 AM

Where is the Nav system DVD player located?

Sarge · 02-25-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NaptownPrius

Where is the Nav system DVD player located?

It's under the driver's seat. You will need to slide a cover out of the way and press the eject button to get the disc out.

aaf709 · 02-25-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DonWood

Hi Everyone -

My son-in-law has one of the older Prius' and would like to update his GPS system with the latest maps. Can anyone tell me how he would go about doing this. Can you buy a CD with the latest maps?

Thanks for letting me know.

A couple of comments

If the Prius is a 2004 or 2005, you'll need to get a DVD that's for a them. That's because there was a change in the resolution of the display. If it's 2006 or later, then you'll need a DVD for that resolution.
If the Prius is a 2004 or 2005 there's a trick to override the NAV system so the passenger can operate it while the vehicle is in motion. An updated DVD, even if it's for a 2004 or 2005, takes that trick away.

And welcome to the chat.

ebsmythe · 02-25-2008, 02:20 PM

I recently upgraded my nav DVD to 7.1, if anyone wants version 6.1 make me an offer. No reasonable offer will be refused.

**Tideland Prius** · 02-25-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockville1

Does anyone ever purchase the previous year's version, e.g., buying 6.1 version once 7.1 comes out? If so, where do you buy? From individuals (Ebay?)?

Just curious. I can't see shelling out cash every year for a new version but wouldn't mind upgrading to a newer but less current version.

Thanks.

Good point, can "old" 6.1s that have been upgraded to 7.1 be passed on to other owners that are running on 5.1 (for example).

trojanshawn · 02-29-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by aaf709

A couple of comments

If the Prius is a 2004 or 2005 there's a trick to override the NAV system so the passenger can operate it while the vehicle is in motion. An updated DVD, even if it's for a 2004 or 2005, takes that trick away.

I have a 2005 Prius and am so annoyed by the fact that I cannot do this. So what is the trick to override the NAV system so the passenger can operate it while in motion. Thanks in advance!

02-24-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
DonWood Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Updating the GPS Hi Everyone - My son-in-law has one of the older Prius' and would like to update his GPS system with the latest maps. Can anyone tell me how he would go about doing this. Can you buy a CD with the latest maps? Thanks for letting me know.

02-25-2008, 09:41 AM	#4
Rockville1 Silver Pine Mica Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 107 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Updating the GPS Does anyone ever purchase the previous year's version, e.g., buying 6.1 version once 7.1 comes out? If so, where do you buy? From individuals (Ebay?)? Just curious. I can't see shelling out cash every year for a new version but wouldn't mind upgrading to a newer but less current version. Thanks.

02-25-2008, 11:42 AM	#5
NaptownPrius Getting Greener.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Napolis, Merlin Posts: 214 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Updating the GPS Where is the Nav system DVD player located?

02-25-2008, 02:20 PM	#8
ebsmythe Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Perry, Ontario Posts: 45 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Updating the GPS I recently upgraded my nav DVD to 7.1, if anyone wants version 6.1 make me an offer. No reasonable offer will be refused.