skyfish400h Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 The maker of the navigation system DVD is Denso. A leader in this field. What I would like to know is what the cost to upgrade will be, when will I be able to upgrade and what new features will it have? One new feature that I think would be a hot one is to use you mobile phone to pull up traffic data and then program that into the routing algorithum to find and adjust the route based on current traffic conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21LA Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 The maker of the navigation system DVD is Denso. A leader in this field.What I would like to know is what the cost to upgrade will be, when will I be able to upgrade and what new features will it have? One new feature that I think would be a hot one is to use you mobile phone to pull up traffic data and then program that into the routing algorithum to find and adjust the route based on current traffic conditions. ← Interestingly enough, XM Radio offers this type of service with their "XM NavTraffic" -- which Acura employs in their AcuraLink Navigation System. XM NavTraffic link: http://www.xmradio.com/xmnavtraffic/about.jsp AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic: http://www.acura.com/models/model_comfort_....asp?module=rl# It really is a shame that Lexus doesn't offer this. It would be very helpful! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdchachi Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 If Acura is doing it, I think we can bet that Lexus will do it too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 But not as an update to their current navigation systems. Look for this to come out on the next generation NAV in 07 starting on the LS430. Should be all new and probably will feature the next generation of LexusLink with live traffic etc. Basically as far as functions go what you have is what you'll have, the updates are about $300 and include new POIs and updated map data only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBWilliams80 Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 But not as an update to their current navigation systems. Look for this to come out on the next generation NAV in 07 starting on the LS430. Should be all new and probably will feature the next generation of LexusLink with live traffic etc.Basically as far as functions go what you have is what you'll have, the updates are about $300 and include new POIs and updated map data only. ← You mean you can't just purchase the updated NAV CD and pop it into the CD player and have it upgrade the NAV to current conditions? You must pay the dealership $300?--- for what? To perform what tasks, exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litzdog911 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 You can preorder the Nav DVD update from Lexus-Parts.com Their site also has do-it-yourself instructions. You mean you can't just purchase the updated NAV CD and pop it into the CD player and have it upgrade the NAV to current conditions? You must pay the dealership $300?--- for what? To perform what tasks, exactly? ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 You can preorder the Nav DVD update from Lexus-Parts.com Their site also has do-it-yourself instructions. You mean you can't just purchase the updated NAV CD and pop it into the CD player and have it upgrade the NAV to current conditions? You must pay the dealership $300?--- for what? To perform what tasks, exactly? ← The Updated Nav DVD is now shipping. I received mine today, took 5 minutes to install. You have to remove the rear compartment door and covers to access the NAV DVD drive. Previous version was 4.05.01 NEW version is 5.03.05 too early to tell what improvements it added to the POI and maps. Cost $295 w/ s/h from Lexus-parts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexustexan Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I just received my 400h but since it sat on the lot for a month or so it probably could use the NAV update ... How do I go about finding about what version I am currently running ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raleedy Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I just received my 400h but since it sat on the lot for a month or so it probably could use the NAV update ... How do I go about finding about what version I am currently running ? Try the setup menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Lexus Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 (edited) Please share with us any improvements you see. I have found a few issues with the 4.x version, but I'm not ready to drop $295 yet. Edited January 17, 2006 by Troy Lexus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Please share with us any improvements you see. I have found a few issues with the 4.x version, but I'm not ready to drop $295 yet. so far I dont see anything new...but I haven't traveled very far since the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayner Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Are there any restrictions on reselling the disc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXIRX330 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I just received my 400h but since it sat on the lot for a month or so it probably could use the NAV update ... How do I go about finding about what version I am currently running ? All you will get is new POI's and new street maps. I don't think it will be worth spending $300 on? I have talked to the dealership about a update and have been told it is probably not worth it... QUOTE(JBWilliams80 @ Nov 18 2005, 06:25 PM) You mean you can't just purchase the updated NAV CD and pop it into the CD player and have it upgrade the NAV to current conditions? You must pay the dealership $300?--- for what? To perform what tasks, exactly? All they do is put the disc in. And give you free drinks and food... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayner Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 All they do is put the disc in. And give you free drinks and food... So they don't actually give you the disc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrytrk Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 All they do is put the disc in. And give you free drinks and food... So they don't actually give you the disc? Thenew DVD remains in the Unit, that's what you pay for!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolandB Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 It appears 'update' availability depends on which model and model year DVD you have. I sure would like to find out if my area of travel had been updated in the DVD for my 2006 RX400h which I got in April of 2005! Has anyone gotten an update or know where one can 'preview' changes to the map? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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