MapQuest for the Navigation

[vperl]

Just started to use the MapQuest feature in the OnStar system.

How does everone like this feature ?

[4gear70]

I didn't know it even existed until you posted something about this in another thread. It sounds pretty cool and I think it is something I would use.
GM & OnStar should be advertising more of this kind of stuff!

[anonfrank]

I saw this in the other thread too. I use Mapquest regularly so this would be useful.

[vperl]

Originally Posted by anonfrank

I saw this in the other thread too. I use Mapquest regularly so this would be useful.

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When you use MapQuest, after you find your location click on the link that says " OnStar " then you register once using your
OnStar account number, found on your plastic Onstar card.
then after you go through the process on your computer, takes minute, you send the information, your done.

Then when your in your V, punch the telephone icon on the rear view mirror, and say the words " virtural adviser ", then follow the instructions.

The system downloads to the Nav screen, and fills out the
information. You can save the information or not

saves loads of time, which shows this NAV system is the best and easy to use, even a M5 or M3 guy can do it.

[RWFJR]

I did not know about it either. Just tried it. I think it's great... Thanks for the heads up!

[JFJr]

I've used it at least 6 times, but frequently have to request the destination twice from Virtual Advisor before it arrives in my system. Despite that, it is a great way to enter a new destination and then save it in the address book.

[vperl]

Originally Posted by JFJr

I've used it at least 6 times, but frequently have to request the destination twice from Virtual Advisor before it arrives in my system. Despite that, it is a great way to enter a new destination and then save it in the address book.

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never had a problem, maybe you ought not park the V in that bunker the V may not be getting the signal, those pesky lead line bunkers are troublesome.

[Vlakaz]

Does anyone know if this works for Canadian users as well? The mapquest site only seems to ask for a zip code for the billing address, no postal code option from what I can see

[vperl]

look at this link for some answers.....
http://wireless.mapquest.com/send-onstar


They call it eNav

[Vlakaz]

Thx... I looked at that and either I am missing it or its not there. After hitting the "send to onstar" button, it asks for the account and zip code. It doesn't seem to allow a 6 digit canadian postal code.

I'll kepe looking online though, but if I can't find it I'll give onstar a call from the car later tonight or in the morning and see if they can help.

[vperl]

Want to know more about the V's Nav system, here is some stuff not all knew or didnot tell us if they knew.

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...14/075028.html

[aco]

Maybe I'm missing something, but how is using MapQuest better than entering the destination into the Nav unit itself?

[RWFJR]

You can sit in the comfort of your home in front of your computer and plan your next trip!

[vperl]

Originally Posted by aco

Maybe I'm missing something, but how is using MapQuest better than entering the destination into the Nav unit itself?

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Ok, what if one had and office, at home, work or you were at the airport. You just got a call or memo telling you that you were to go someplace, or your wife told you to go to a "place" you had no knowledge of....... to speed up the process, so that one had the information waiting for you at your V. takes 30 seconds to get MapQuest to get the info loaded into the system and when.. one
gets to said V, you take 5 seconds to have the stored information
loaded into your screen Nav system, and all the information including phone number. One can store all this info as usual in your Nav system

Your usage, ability, and such may vary using this feature.

[aco]

Got it, thanks.