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Navigation question 2013 prius C model 3

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by gashead, Sep 1, 2013.

  1. gashead

    gashead New Member

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    Every time I get in my Prius and start driving, my car tries connecting to maps on my Samsung phone. I keep hearing a little ding the whole time I'm in the car. I press clear message on my phone, and it starts dinging again. Why would a car with navigation built in need to sync up with maps on a phone? And if I allow this to happen, what kind of effect will it have on my phones data plan?

    Thanks in advance

    Dave
     
    #1 gashead, Sep 1, 2013
  2. ftl

    ftl Explicator

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    Is the map app running on your phone when this happens?
     
    #2 ftl, Sep 1, 2013
  3. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    It syncs with maps on your phone for traffic... not the maps itself. If you turn your phone off, it will still run the maps just fine.
     
    #3 ztanos, Sep 2, 2013
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