LeGS300 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 hey all, i am glad to join this club since i just got my GS 300 2008 couple days ago, frosty white :) any advice what kinda care i should take of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGS300 Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 hey all, i am glad to join this club since i just got my GS 300 2008 couple days ago, frosty white :) any advice what kinda care i should take of it? apparently no advise ok a Question does anyone find it kinda noisy while riding at speed above 80 km/hr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 hey all, i am glad to join this club since i just got my GS 300 2008 couple days ago, frosty white :) any advice what kinda care i should take of it? Congrats on the "new" car Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGS300 Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 thanx :) another Q can i disable the caution agreement at every time i turn on the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 The noise on the highway may be cause by the run flat tires, I am assuming you have run-flat tire. The I agree button on the nav can be disable by the lock pick module some have put in their GS to bypass nav lockout while driving. The 08 GS350 here in the USA does not have the I agree button anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGS300 Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 The noise on the highway may be cause by the run flat tires, I am assuming you have run-flat tire. The I agree button on the nav can be disable by the lock pick module some have put in their GS to bypass nav lockout while driving. The 08 GS350 here in the USA does not have the I agree button anymore. sorry :S , what is a run flat tire?? and what can i do about it and the where do i get the lock pick module? thanks again .. sorry again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step Hen Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 A run-flat tire is specially designed to allow you to continue use of the tire after it has been punctured, for up to 50 miles at 50mph. You will get a low tire pressure warning light appear in the dash while you're driving which should clue you as to a possible puncture. Once punctured, the tire must be replaced, and if you have an all-wheel drive system, you would have to replace all 4 tires if the depth of the tire treads would be different between the old and new tires. Upgrading to the 7.1 version will get rid of the I Agree nag screen at startup for the generation 5 navigation system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGS300 Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 A run-flat tire is specially designed to allow you to continue use of the tire after it has been punctured, for up to 50 miles at 50mph. You will get a low tire pressure warning light appear in the dash while you're driving which should clue you as to a possible puncture. Once punctured, the tire must be replaced, and if you have an all-wheel drive system, you would have to replace all 4 tires if the depth of the tire treads would be different between the old and new tires.Upgrading to the 7.1 version will get rid of the I Agree nag screen at startup for the generation 5 navigation system. well i am driving using regular dunlop tires that came with the car, i dont know if they are run flat or what ... and how do i upgrade to 7.1, can i do it or i have to take it to the dealer? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 If its the Dunlop sport 5000, then they are run flats. Run flats can be noisy on the highway. You can change them to regular tires and it will be quieter, make sure you have a spare tire. The nav software can be purchase from the dealer. Since you just bought the car and its a 08, I would ask your dealer to upgarde it to version 7.1 for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGS300 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 If its the Dunlop sport 5000, then they are run flats. Run flats can be noisy on the highway. You can change them to regular tires and it will be quieter, make sure you have a spare tire. The nav software can be purchase from the dealer. Since you just bought the car and its a 08, I would ask your dealer to upgarde it to version 7.1 for free. i have dunlop sport 2050 .. and i asked the dealer about the upgrade they said i have the latest version, how do i check my version? and can i update manually? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 The dunlop sport 2050 are not run flats but most owners complain about how noisy they are, Change them if you are looking for better performance and quieter ride. You can find out what version you have by hitting the info button next to the Nav unit. In the USA, its up to gen 5 and software version 7.1. Thats might not be the case in Saudi Arabia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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