Nav while moving?
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yes. i have a ms6 stick and it works when i am at a dead stop. not sure about auto's.
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- 2022 CX-5 Turbo
The NAVI lockout happens at 5mph and above.
One simple way around this lockout is to pre-enter the destinations as waypoints or something like that (haven't tried that myself).
The lockout only prevents more complex operations such as entering addresses...
Another hack is to install a lockout defeat switch.
Some kit may be available for CX9 already (haven't checked for a while).
It basically fools the NAVI into believing that the vehicle is running at <5mph when switched on. Once entry is done, switch it off again.
There are vendors who sell such kits
- www.coastaletech.com
- www.prestigioussociety.com
for Toyota/Lexus.
The latter was looking for a test vehicle for implementing a kit for CX9.
If you are in LA area, you could be the one. You are welcome to contact them.
Just FYI. (not endorsing either of them)
P.S. CX9 uses NAVI from Denso, who also supplies Toyota/Lexus their NAVI systems.
One simple way around this lockout is to pre-enter the destinations as waypoints or something like that (haven't tried that myself).
The lockout only prevents more complex operations such as entering addresses...
Another hack is to install a lockout defeat switch.
Some kit may be available for CX9 already (haven't checked for a while).
It basically fools the NAVI into believing that the vehicle is running at <5mph when switched on. Once entry is done, switch it off again.
There are vendors who sell such kits
- www.coastaletech.com
- www.prestigioussociety.com
for Toyota/Lexus.
The latter was looking for a test vehicle for implementing a kit for CX9.
If you are in LA area, you could be the one. You are welcome to contact them.
Just FYI. (not endorsing either of them)
P.S. CX9 uses NAVI from Denso, who also supplies Toyota/Lexus their NAVI systems.
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Nav system surprise
We were not aware that there was a lockout of the nav system while moving. If you have ever traveled the highways and byways of our beautiful country and decide to make a change in your travel plans while underway this really does cramp your trip! Having to stop and reset the system gets really tiresome and has made our trips less than desirable. Our BMW X5 system was so far superior and easy to use. Whether stopped or underway, we could change anything we wanted to. The key is to really keep your plans simple so that if you do have to change your destination it can be done quickly on the side of the road or on a freeway offramp or underpass.
A good example would be when you are trying to make a hotel reservation when you travels take longer than expected. This occurs when you just have to stop and "smell the roses" or enjoy a vista that you've just discovered. Having to pull over to re-input your data is a real pain in the arse to say the least. Our X5 made it so simple.I don't miss the high cost of maintenance on that beemer though or the harsher ride. Love our 09 X9 none the less.
We were not aware that there was a lockout of the nav system while moving. If you have ever traveled the highways and byways of our beautiful country and decide to make a change in your travel plans while underway this really does cramp your trip! Having to stop and reset the system gets really tiresome and has made our trips less than desirable. Our BMW X5 system was so far superior and easy to use. Whether stopped or underway, we could change anything we wanted to. The key is to really keep your plans simple so that if you do have to change your destination it can be done quickly on the side of the road or on a freeway offramp or underpass.
A good example would be when you are trying to make a hotel reservation when you travels take longer than expected. This occurs when you just have to stop and "smell the roses" or enjoy a vista that you've just discovered. Having to pull over to re-input your data is a real pain in the arse to say the least. Our X5 made it so simple.I don't miss the high cost of maintenance on that beemer though or the harsher ride. Love our 09 X9 none the less.
have to agree with cx9....concentrating on the nav. system means that there is no concentration on the road, however quick it is. stopping can be a break in your travels and even consume a little time (1-2 minutes) but it gives you a really good excuse to explore the acceleration and higher rpms once you are finished. plus the added bonus of not having an accident from not paying attention.
+1. and chances are that your passenger isn't going to know s*** about operating your nav. system. my wife couldn't figure out my navi. to save her soul, and she has gps in her car.
nuhuskyfan
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Mazda is saving the world one nav at a time. It's a pain in the ass
I think this has been sliced and diced over and over in another thread, but I have to agree with the statement above. We (well most of us) are responsible adults. Mazda/Denso, whoever, should not decide whether we are capable of making a smart decision regarding use of the nav when driving. While I agree the driver should not be monkeying with the nav while driving, not being able to have the passenger enter/change destinations or use some of the other more rudimentary functions of the nav is ridiculous. I will be getting headrest DVD players installed in the spring. The installer that quoted me the job last fall said he had electronically overridden the lockout on other vehicles and thought he could probably do it on my CX9. If the price is right, I don't lose any functionality, and he can reverse it if need be, I'll probably go ahead and give him the green light.
Unfortunately Mazda is not the one to blame, it is us the consumers that try to blame our mistakes on someone else because we are not "adult" enough to fess up to the fact that we ****** up, and because we were "monkeing" around with our navi units while driving we just ran over or hit a pedestrian/animal or caused an accident and now we are suing Mazda/Denso/et.al. because they are to blame because their navigation units allow people to "monkey" around while driving. Common dude... if it bothers you so much to have to stop for 1-2 minutes to "monkey" with your navi, then either look for a vehicle that allows you to or get a non-navi Mazda and use a portable GPS.
Safety measures are mostly put in place because I guarantee you there is a law suit in the background.
Safety measures are mostly put in place because I guarantee you there is a law suit in the background.
Agreed. My point is the passenger should be able to use it.
I thought this too, but inevitably some one would put a giant brick on the seat (wow) I think it would be a good general safety measure though.
Spoke like a true democrat. I can't speak for you "dude", but I've never blamed anyone for something I should have taken responsibility for and I'm certainly not blaming the nav manufacturer. The only person I put blame on is the person/people that wrongly decide to use it while driving and wrecked, hurt someone, whatever. If people would start taking personal responsibility for their actions and use common sense rather than accusing some other group of causing their own stupidity, there wouldn't be a problem with frivolous lawsuits and no need for the lockout. Of course, that is a discussion for another forum.
Back on topic...I'll let the other interested folks know whether my installer gets the override to work.
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to sum up, for those of us who don't want to read that much....democrat=frivolous law suit.
(hah) i love it when people are labeled and broadly generalized....i can't wait to see where this is headed! (popcorn)
Nuzy
1. At no point did I ever admit to blaming other people for my mistakes, so lets get that clear.
2. If you want to override a safety measure that was put forth by the manufacturer, then all power to you, it is after all YOUR vehicle.
3. All I am stating is a well known fact, that most (not all) safety measures were set forth by the government or manufacturers to cover their asses when the frivolous law suit people regardless of political inclination are suing and trying to blame others because of their own stupidity. Oddly you seem to agree with me on the topic but somehow you manage to generalize and categorize me as a "Democrat"...I guess it takes one to know one...whatever!
On another note, I think the weight sensor on the passenger seat to overide the lockout mode on the Navi is a great idea!
1. At no point did I ever admit to blaming other people for my mistakes, so lets get that clear.
2. If you want to override a safety measure that was put forth by the manufacturer, then all power to you, it is after all YOUR vehicle.
3. All I am stating is a well known fact, that most (not all) safety measures were set forth by the government or manufacturers to cover their asses when the frivolous law suit people regardless of political inclination are suing and trying to blame others because of their own stupidity. Oddly you seem to agree with me on the topic but somehow you manage to generalize and categorize me as a "Democrat"...I guess it takes one to know one...whatever!
On another note, I think the weight sensor on the passenger seat to overide the lockout mode on the Navi is a great idea!
It's not heading anywhere. I was simply responding to what I felt was a rather hostile reply to my original statement of agreement with another poster in which I really said nothing other than I don't believe a passenger should be locked out of the Nav. That's all there is to it. I think we generally agree on that.
