USB and Safety Connect Are Almost Here!

[RodJo]

Originally Posted by lightrod

I picked up my IV with NAV on Sept 5th from a nearby dealer, who happen to have two in stock. Based on Toyota's website, I was expecting it to have the USB option included as part of the navigation system. Little did I know, USB was not available on my car until after purchasing it.

Because of the misleading information on the website, I felt short changed. After what I read on PriusChat with the extra cost that is added to the MSRP with the USB and Safety Connect features on the new models, it does not bug me as much now. I was able to find the part for $166.75 on parts.com. I hope to be able to install it myself without the need for any firmware updates.

Toyota should have put a disclaimer on their website stating the USB option was only included on cars manufactured after July during the transition to the newer models.

Thanks all, for the detailed information you provided on how the USB interface works though the NAV system. I was curious on how it work when compared to the Bluetooth and MP3 disk options.

If I remember correctly, the website used to say that USB and Safety Connect would be available during Fall 2009. Now, if you go to Build Your Prius you should see two differently priced NAV packages, one of which lists USB/Safety Connect and the other does not (but does include carpeted floor mats) -- or at least it does for my ZIP.

It is also in the news section of the website at Toyota Vehicles : TMS Announces Annual Subscription Pricing for Safety Connect - Available on 2010 Prius / Toyota

So the information is on the website, but it probably could be easier to find.

[hmartini]

Originally Posted by stream

When will the USB & iPod interface kit be available in dealer stock for those of us who purchased cars at the release?

Also, do you have a part number, since there have been a few iPod connection accessories, and I want to ensure I have the correct part number?

Hello all,

This is my first post so please bear with me....I just purchased a 2010 Prius V5 with technology package and while I was negotiating with the dealer we came upon a fair deal for both of us. I asked my sales person if this Prius had the USB port for my iPhone and he said yes. When I was taking deliverly of it he opened the back door and there was foot prints all over the leather in the back seat and when we checked the mileage ther was 493 miles on it. To make a long story short the car was taken back because the previous owners could not qualify. The dealer did knock off a $1000.00 off the list price and cleaned up the vehicle so I decided to take it. Unfortuneately it does not have the USB port. Do I have any recourse or am I stuck with not having it? This is my second Prius from this dealership and I generally am a loyal buyer if I am treated right but now I am having seconds thoughts on purchasing from this dealer in the future. Again thanks for listening.

[shankyyy]

does the USB port charge the iPOD while plugged in? the dealer i visited today did not know the answer.

[Pugsy]

Originally Posted by shankyyy

does the USB port charge the iPOD while plugged in? the dealer i visited today did not know the answer.

Yes, it does.

[shankyyy]

thx.