Thxs for that yeah I just read owners manual. Wow didn't know I could do that! Fantastic!
Suppose as soon as I've stopped fiddling about with twin exhaust and shinny bits that I really should get my head into the system and see all it can do! MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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I did the same EY Do it now ! Your a long time dead !!

It is an improvement on the DVD unit, in fact its options are quite usable, I use it mainly as a visual aid until I get completely lost then I use it for what its designed for, usually the last few miles.

Mines the DVD version, it's s.l.o.w in use and gets switched off now.

I have read on the forum that there is a lot of "naysayers" about the LR Nav
system but I can vouch for the Hard Disc system as being excellent, timely and fast. It has to be as it gives you verbal distance, visual distance and visual approach to your next turn. Main screen will split and zoom on next turn and driver information screen guides you with direction, street name and visual distance. If you still miss you turn it recalculated within a couple of seconds and gets you back on destination. The central main screen responds to the lightest of touch similar to an iphone. I've used a few over my time and I must say this is a great piece of kit! The fact that it's integrated and works around all other vehicle systems is a joy. Hence I use it daily as it's nice to enjoy the drive whilst someone tells you how to get there!






Driver information centre reconfigures at 500m distance from turn and visually displays approach to indicated turn and direction.





PS Was stationary in traffic jam whilst taking pics so no others were put in harms way!  MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Stationary at 19km/h

Well it was a traffic jam! My excuse and im sticking to it !  MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

EYorkshire wrote:

It's not a bad bit of kit, I have loaded in the UK speed camera database and it works quite well with ample warning. Also have uploaded European ACSI caravan sites that are positioned to the front gate by co-ordinates for when caravaning in Europe.

taztastic wrote:

Yes, the 2D/3D button has a north up or direction option so you are generally seeing the map in the orientation you need it.

Ive tried that and dont seem to be able to get it setup right . Sometimes my entrance into a roundabout is not from the bottom which means you have to process where you really are. Using the number of exits doesnt always work as it sometimes includes the incoming lane of an urban dual carriageway as an exit. Caused much argument with SWMBO  Jules

Jules, I have my Compass set at "3d", screen mode set at "split" "Guidance Screen" selected and "auto zoom" enabled.
This means that the marker follows me on the map in same direction as vehicle and when approaching a roundabout the centre screen automatically splits with a detailed schematic of that particular roundabout, a green arrow showing my entry
From the bottom following indicated route and correct exit point. SWMBO verbally instructing "take 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc" exit on roundabout from a clockwise indication. The Drivers Message Centre reconfigures (fuel/temp etc all disappear for a roundabout) showing roundabout, entry from bottom with green arrow following route to correct exit.
This is on an MY15 and i would assume the MY13 systems was the same but might be an idea to clarify this.
Hope this helps, the owners manual is quite thorough if not a little confusing as there is a baffling amount of options. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Thanks for that.

My greatest source of irritation is that I dont trust its advice.
Today whilst approaching the M1 going east on the M62 it repeatedly told me to "take the M62 to London", the screen clearly indicating to stay in the right hand lane. According to the road signs one needed to take the left hand lane to get to the M1, Out of curiosity I stayed with Sat Nav. As I passed the M1 turnoff it changed its mind and belatedly told me to turn left and take the M1 to London - too late even at 60mph (was towing)
I can forgive it not knowing the layout of new roundabouts etc but not such a basic error. Ill stick with my trusty google maps.

Anyway just goes to show you should never believe these devices 100% - explains how people come croppers ignoring whats around them and focusing on the Sat Nav Jules

Not had mine long and I think it is pretty good even though I'm still using it as delivered ... Mind you, I thought my previous MY10 satnav was pretty good too.

Having read this thread I really must spend some time exploring som of the options. Particularly interesting is the possibility of uploading a camera database.

The only thing I find annoying is the unit's love of A roads. Here in the fens there are lots of long straight minor roads that the Garmin and TomTom are happy to point you down, but the LR unit is always desperate to take you miles round along an A road. It's supposed to be able to adapt to your favourite route, but as far as I can tell it isn't doing so.
Other than that it works well and is pretty accurate even though it's 2 years old now. I found the TomTom in particular would occasionally get a junction spectacularly wrong. The LR sometimes gets the destination sign or even the road number wrong, but it's always pretty clear on the map. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

Does anyone have a link to where I could find the AU speed camera database file needed to update the POI please?

The one in our Evoque is miles better that the one in our old FL2. I'm assuming that it is the same one as in the later FL2's? Sometimes local knowledge is better and I note in the instructions that if you ignore the satnav three times in a row and take a different route it 'learns' that route. I've still got to work out how to download the speed cameras onto it though. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.