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Nav system lock?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by cpatch, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. cpatch

    cpatch New Member

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    Is there any way to lock the nav system so that you have to enter a PIN when you turn the car on? I'm not crazy about having all my contacts and addresses accessible to valets and anyone who manages to steal the car.
     
    #1 cpatch, Aug 5, 2009
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    tumbleweed Senior Member

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    Very good question. I have been reading through the pdf nav manual (don't have car yet) and I haven't run across anything like that. If I find anything I'll let you know.
     
    #2 tumbleweed, Aug 6, 2009
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    No, it's not an iPhone. You can simply not download your contacts or set the home address, although carrying the vehicle registration inside the (unlockable) glove box kind of defeats this purpose.
     
    #3 32kcolors, Aug 6, 2009
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    I agree. A lock would be nice, although a pain sometimes I'm sure. Would be great to have the option so you could turn it on in certain situations.
     
    #4 dogllama, Aug 6, 2009
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    atleast you dont have to keep clicking i agree now!
     
    #5 kash, Aug 9, 2009
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    Do what I do ... Park your Prius yourself! Also this is not a easy car to steal, with the security in the key system.
     
    #6 mr.whit, Aug 10, 2009
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Threads like this are a real eye-opener to me. I never would have even considered this an issue. Obviously I live in a sheltered world.

    Tom
     
    #7 qbee42, Aug 10, 2009
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    Wow, me too - and my iPhone is locked for the same reason...it would be one more step before driving off in your car, but might be worth it.

    Just got my 2010 with Nav no solar and I've nearly drained the battery just trying to figure it all out! Got the addresses in with no problem, all 990 of them, with room for "86 more" according to them. By the time I delete all the ones I wouldn't need in the car, I'll have drained the battery again!
     
    #8 3treasures, Aug 16, 2009
  9. cpatch

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    Ah yes, because as long as the user can compromise in order to solve a system shortcoming then it's not really an issue.
     
    #9 cpatch, Aug 16, 2009
  10. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Never thought about it (then again, didn't have BT on our '05).
     
    #10 Tideland Prius, Aug 16, 2009
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