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Not normal the dropouts.

The GPS is programmable only at rest. There is a wiring kit sold with instructions on how to install that bypasses this.

 

You can setup the GPS mapping using the voice commands while driving. I do it all the time. There is a wiring kit to allow manual entry while driving available from Priuschat. It actually disables the speed sensor input. However, the install requires an audio system level of expertise to remove panels, find and hook up wires, etc. I use voice commands to set a destination or make a phone call while moving, it works for me but like most things you have to know how to use it.

1. The command has to be exact although there are multiple options to use. It's not Siri.
2. Use medium fan The fan speed on high or next to high can mask proper recognition.
3. Speak fast and don't pause. It does not like slow commands. It's not stupid, just impatient.

Start by pressing the voice button on the steering wheel and wait for the beep.
Example: Destination 11305 Alamo Street San Antonio Texas
(Destination is the command and no zip code is necessary)

There will be a pause (perhaps longer than expected), then it will say "Texas" followed by a pause. Sometimes the street will produce "multiple entries" which display on a numbered list. You glance at the list and say which one (by list number). Usually, it's number "1". If it gets the street without question, it will usually read back the house number. Long house numbers like 11305 should be initially spoken as "one, one, three, oh, five" quickly. Saying "eleven three oh five" or "eleven thousand three oh five" will often fail and force a repeat of that portion.

The system may display three routes options such as "fast, ecological, short" however you can just say "start" and it will start mapping. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be voice commands for common requirements like "stop guidance or zoom" but you can bring up the map with "show map".

Setup "Favorites" whenever possible as they are easier and quicker to use. A favorite setup as your home address allows you to leave anywhere for home by simply commanding "Favorite Home". If you get lost "Favorite Home" gets you to familiar territory pretty quick even if it's not really where you want to go next. Similarly, you can save any location once you get there as a favorite for later voice command. You can also find the location on the map and save. So you could have "Favorite Johnny" or "Favorite Aunt Joan" or whatever. With Favorites set no address destination has to be entered or commanded.

You can override a current route by commanding a new destination or favorite. It will go through the same steps and will route to the new location, replacing the old.

The best reason to master the voice commands is that you can use them while you are moving when manual methods are not available. To do that practice a command like myy example: Destination 11305 Alamo St. San Antonio Texas.

Remember, press the steering wheel voice button, speak clearly, fast and no pauses. If it totally goes south on you, press the steering wheel "end" button and start over. Use Favorites whenever you can for places you will be going to sometime or to places you have gone and will again.

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