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03-07-07, 12:09 PM
|  | Get in, Sit down, Shut up & Hold on Cadillac(s): 2005 Cadillac CTS-V  | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central New Jersey Age: 22 | | | We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
I know that we can watch DVDs while driving, which is really no use to me because I think its pretty dangerous and wouldn't trust myself driving while a movie was playing right next to me.
So I got to thinking, maybe there are some useful things that can come out of this. Maybe if there is a way to get into the DIAG menu or somethin we would be able to figure it out.
Two things that I was thinking, that are quite annoying, are: 1. Is there any way to turn off the "AGREE" screen everytime you try to use the map? and 2. Is there any way to use the route guidance while driving?
This thread may draw no answers, but maybe it will make you guys think!  
Just brainstorming some ideas/small things that bother me... |
03-07-07, 02:07 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manhattan | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
Not to be a killjoy, but I believe that using route guidance while the car is rolling is worse that watching a movie while driving. Whenever I need to put in a route while I am driving, I just pull over and do it. Unless I am in a scenario like Keanu in "Speed", there's no real reason I need to drive and try to map a new or existing course.
This is just my opinion.
With respect to the Agree prompt, I agree 100%. 
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03-07-07, 02:41 PM
| | Get in, Sit down, Shut up & Hold on Cadillac(s): 2005 Cadillac CTS-V | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central New Jersey Age: 22 | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
I agree with you, but what about when I have a passenger in the car? Watching a movie is distracting, but if my passenger was changing the route or entering a route it wouldn't bother me at all. |
03-07-07, 02:45 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manhattan | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
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Originally Posted by RamAir02  I agree with you, but what about when I have a passenger in the car? Watching a movie is distracting, but if my passenger was changing the route or entering a route it wouldn't bother me at all. | I see your point!  |
03-07-07, 05:09 PM
|  | It's a V thing. Cadillac(s): 05 LS6 Stealth Grey | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tailgating at Giants Stadium Age: 29 | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
I just bought Borat for my road trip! I hate our Nav system. Yeah it has a cool map and all, but everytime I try the street never comes up. It can never find the town I'm looking for. I never use the route calculation as its a PITA. |
03-07-07, 06:29 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): Temporarily None | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA Age: 36 | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
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Originally Posted by RamAir02 I agree with you, but what about when I have a passenger in the car? Watching a movie is distracting, but if my passenger was changing the route or entering a route it wouldn't bother me at all. |
Yeah, how hard would it have been to let the NAVI receive a signal from the passenger seat's airbag trigger to allow use of the NAVI by a passenger?? |
03-07-07, 06:34 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 05 maggied CTS-V, 03 maggied Z06 | | | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
My information is that the nav system is based on Windows CE.
I know the bios is flashable but good luck setting up a com port and hacking it.
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10-01-07, 04:22 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member | | | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
Here are the simple instructions on how to use your navigation system while the car is in drive:
1. With the GPS already in map mode, select the ROUTE button.
2. At this point if you are in motion, only the “ROUTE PREFERENCES” option will be available. Now hold your finger in lower-right corner of the screen for about 8 seconds. There is a hidden button there.
3. You will hear a beep and be presented with a menu that has ten options. Select the RUN button, it will remain highlighted. I don’t know if this is a defect just on my unit or they are all like this, but my “RETURN” button is partially underneath the clock. It is very tricky, but if you slide your finger upward while pressing the screen, you can select the RETURN button. This may take some practice if your system is the same as mine. Warning: Don’t mess around with any option unless you know what you’re doing.
You have been warned!
4. At this point you should see all the navigation options while the car is in motion. Your passenger can now input an address or POI while you’re driving and keeping your eyes on the road ;- )
You don't need to be in motion to unlock the hidden options but you will have to repeat these steps each time you start the car.
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10-01-07, 04:28 PM
|  | Wheelhop Expert Cadillac(s): 2005 Cadillac CTS-V | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Village, TX | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
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10-01-07, 04:39 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05' CTS-V | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Age: 24 | | | Re: We can make DVDs work, but can we crack the NAV?
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Originally Posted by jdawg757 Here are the simple instructions on how to use your navigation system while the car is in drive:
1. With the GPS already in map mode, select the ROUTE button.
2. At this point if you are in motion, only the “ROUTE PREFERENCES” option will be available. Now hold your finger in lower-right corner of the screen for about 8 seconds. There is a hidden button there.
3. You will hear a beep and be presented with a menu that has ten options. Select the RUN button, it will remain highlighted. I don’t know if this is a defect just on my unit or they are all like this, but my “RETURN” button is partially underneath the clock. It is very tricky, but if you slide your finger upward while pressing the screen, you can select the RETURN button. This may take some practice if your system is the same as mine. Warning: Don’t mess around with any option unless you know what you’re doing.
You have been warned!
4. At this point you should see all the navigation options while the car is in motion. Your passenger can now input an address or POI while you’re driving and keeping your eyes on the road ;- )
You don't need to be in motion to unlock the hidden options but you will have to repeat these steps each time you start the car.
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