I have a question non-related to the rest. It seems as though my volume on my radio automatically lowers when I slow down to a stop. Anybody else have any issues or know if this is a norm?
Yes I have it too...its a setting in the radio you can turn off.
I love that feature... Especially when the sunroof is open and windows are down.
I agree. I also have that feature (SSV - "Speed Sensitive Volume") on my G35, and I do find it useful.
Like Emil said, the feature is basically designed to automatically adjust the stereo volume upwards as speed increases, and presumably, as ambient cabin noise increases accordingly.
Without it, I find that I manually end up turning up the volume on the highway anyway, so once I found a good setting for it (I use "MED" on my PF, "HI" on my G), it pretty much works perfectly for me.
Don't knock it 'til you try it!
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I agree. I also have that feature (SSV - "Speed Sensitive Volume") on my G35, and I do find it useful.
Like Emil said, the feature is basically designed to automatically adjust the stereo volume upwards as speed increases, and presumably, as ambient cabin noise increases accordingly.
Without it, I find that I manually end up turning up the volume on the highway anyway, so once I found a good setting for it (I use "MED" on my PF, "HI" on my G), it pretty much works perfectly for me.
Don't knock it 'til you try it!
I too have mine set on medium. It works well for me b/c i always have my roof open!
The Pathfinders come with SVC, I think it stands for speed vehicle control or sound volume control? It's to cold out to go check my manual. When you accelerate the volume goes up, when you slow down the volume lowers. You can control this setting by pushing the round button on the right, the one that controls your bass, etc. I personally found it annoying and turned it off.
Thanks to all for the feedback. You guys stopped my from going back to the dealership and making a total ass of myself (as i did on this board). Anybody know how much it would be to add the Navi system to the car? Not worth it? I know they would have to change out the whole climate control and add a new wiring harness. Anybody every inquired?
I haven't looked into it but...we are thinking about getting a similar one from Garmin. I know somebody who works there that told me he would hook me up.
...Anybody know how much it would be to add the Navi system to the car? Not worth it? I know they would have to change out the whole climate control and add a new wiring harness. Anybody every inquired?
I really don't think you could add the Nissan factory system, if you didn't buy a car with one already. It's highly integrated into many of the other systems on the vehcle - audio, fuel, tire pressure monitoring - which is why it prices as a $2000 option. It's probably less a matter of cost, more a matter of engineering.
Your only realistic option would be to do like NissanFamily said, and buy an aftermarket system. Garmin is one of the industry leaders, and would be a solid bet. Several other new manufacturers also have products out there to consider, like the TomTom Go Nav, for example. Figure on costs between $500-$1000 going that route.
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'05 Pathfinder LE 4X4 - Red Braun/Desert, Nav
'03 G35C 6MT - Diamond Graphite/Graphite, Premium, Nav
I love that feature... Especially when the sunroof is open and windows are down.
Coming from my current vehicle which is noisy.. i am REALLY looking forward to this feature as we have this in another one of our vehicles... wishing I had it in mine and I also tend to have windows/roof open often.
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