Auris Hybrid Delivery Any Q's?

[ashpole]

Sorry, been away for a bit, but yes, that's the Sat Nav I have. The CD / Aux button switches between CD and Aux. In my case, prior to having the USB fitted, this switched between playing CDs and the output from the headphone socket of my iPod. After the USB was fitted, it allows me to plug an iPod in via the data bus on the bottom, but, it attaches to the car as a CD multichanger and you can only play the playlists shown on the screen. When you plug a MP3 flash drive into the USB, it also appears as a CD multichanger with 6 discs - you have to jump through the "discs" using the up & down buttons on the steering wheel as the unit won't list the folders to allow you to scroll through them properly (as I was expecting).

On Kingo's comments, I accept the E&OE clause is a "get out of gaol free card" for any supplier, but this is a pretty major drop off! A large part of the goodies on offer with the Sat Nav unit is its multimedia capability, most of which is missing. I realise there is no comeback on this and as I said, the dealer has been very helpful in trying to fix things, but two months on and being aware of the problem, Toyota have made no amendment to the eBrochure so is still misleading its potential customers - not really on, unless the Sat Nav's going to be fixed (along with a retrofit). D.

I'm mostly interested in the 5V for charging an iPod - is that there?

Yep, that's the one thing it does do. D

OK, so not wishing to bang on about the Sat Nav option and what it can and can't do - I found this and thought it was quite damning, especially as Toyota are still claiming functionality in their e-brochure which their own technical guys say won't work... Interesting comment about data transfer to / from the hard drive though - the HSD doesn't have one! If you want the USB socket, I think you'll have to complain as bitterly as I did and, hopefully, you'll have a dealer as keen to please as mine was.

Question: I’ve got a T-Spirit Auris HSD on order, together with the additional Sat Nav Pack. Please can you confirm that the USB and Aux-In sockets (in the upper glove box) will still be installed and function in this configuration ie T-Spirit with Sat Nav Pack.

Answer: I spoke to a specialist and he told me that while there is an aux-in jack, there is no USB port. It may be worth noting that a USB port could not be used to transfer data (such as mp3s) in or out of the hard disk drive system. However, you’ll still be able to play music in your Auris HSD if you have an iPod - there is an iPod integration kit available.

Source: http://blog.toyota.c...need-to-know-uk

Dave.

Hmm, that was my question. Crap answer.

Took delivery of my Auris HSD last week but just before I rattled off a letter to Toyota HQ. Came from the direction that I was at the Burnaston Factory on 10 July and took an extended test drive and placed an order two days later; I had signed a binding contract as part of the order and Toyota were also party to that contract, and if they wished to lower the specification that existed on 12 July I would correspondingly reduce the price paid.

Had a phone call from Toyota who said they would send my local dealer the iPod integration kit to be installed at a convenient time. I accepted and the car was booked in for this coming Thursday. Today I called my dealer to cancel the booking and decline the iPod integration kit. I made my point and Toyota agreed, however the car is new and very quiet and I did not want to risk any unnecessary dashboard rattles.

My iPhone works fine over bluetooth for audio playback and phone calls (didn't manage to get the address book to transfer to the Sat Nav head - any ideas?).

BTW, the car is awesome!

[daveybee]

Sorry, been away for a bit, but yes, that's the Sat Nav I have. The CD / Aux button switches between CD and Aux. In my case, prior to having the USB fitted, this switched between playing CDs and the output from the headphone socket of my iPod. After the USB was fitted, it allows me to plug an iPod in via the data bus on the bottom, but, it attaches to the car as a CD multichanger and you can only play the playlists shown on the screen. When you plug a MP3 flash drive into the USB, it also appears as a CD multichanger with 6 discs - you have to jump through the "discs" using the up & down buttons on the steering wheel as the unit won't list the folders to allow you to scroll through them properly (as I was expecting).

On Kingo's comments, I accept the E&OE clause is a "get out of gaol free card" for any supplier, but this is a pretty major drop off! A large part of the goodies on offer with the Sat Nav unit is its multimedia capability, most of which is missing. I realise there is no comeback on this and as I said, the dealer has been very helpful in trying to fix things, but two months on and being aware of the problem, Toyota have made no amendment to the eBrochure so is still misleading its potential customers - not really on, unless the Sat Nav's going to be fixed (along with a retrofit). D.

I'm mostly interested in the 5V for charging an iPod - is that there?

Yep, that's the one thing it does do. D

OK, so not wishing to bang on about the Sat Nav option and what it can and can't do - I found this and thought it was quite damning, especially as Toyota are still claiming functionality in their e-brochure which their own technical guys say won't work... Interesting comment about data transfer to / from the hard drive though - the HSD doesn't have one! If you want the USB socket, I think you'll have to complain as bitterly as I did and, hopefully, you'll have a dealer as keen to please as mine was.

Question: I’ve got a T-Spirit Auris HSD on order, together with the additional Sat Nav Pack. Please can you confirm that the USB and Aux-In sockets (in the upper glove box) will still be installed and function in this configuration ie T-Spirit with Sat Nav Pack.

Answer: I spoke to a specialist and he told me that while there is an aux-in jack, there is no USB port. It may be worth noting that a USB port could not be used to transfer data (such as mp3s) in or out of the hard disk drive system. However, you’ll still be able to play music in your Auris HSD if you have an iPod - there is an iPod integration kit available.

Source: http://blog.toyota.c...need-to-know-uk

Dave.

Hmm, that was my question. Crap answer.

Took delivery of my Auris HSD last week but just before I rattled off a letter to Toyota HQ. Came from the direction that I was at the Burnaston Factory on 10 July and took an extended test drive and placed an order two days later; I had signed a binding contract as part of the order and Toyota were also party to that contract, and if they wished to lower the specification that existed on 12 July I would correspondingly reduce the price paid.

Had a phone call from Toyota who said they would send my local dealer the iPod integration kit to be installed at a convenient time. I accepted and the car was booked in for this coming Thursday. Today I called my dealer to cancel the booking and decline the iPod integration kit. I made my point and Toyota agreed, however the car is new and very quiet and I did not want to risk any unnecessary dashboard rattles.

My iPhone works fine over bluetooth for audio playback and phone calls (didn't manage to get the address book to transfer to the Sat Nav head - any ideas?).

BTW, the car is awesome!

That was a good move as I now have a lose connection that rolls around behind the USB thingy on junctions & roundabouts. Mr T. has looked at it and they fixed the rattle for about 3 days, but it's back and to be honest, I'm just fed up with the whole saga and I've decided to put up with what I have.

I do agree with you though, the car is awesome!

D.

[monya]

Thought I'd join in here.

Had the Auris Spirit for a week now and apart from a puncure I'm getting about 54 mpg around London and 40 miles of motorway totalling 200 miles so far. Beats the crap out of the Mercedes A class that I traded in - better ride, acceleration and a hell of an improvement in economy. Haven't experimented with the various 'modes' but can't see any use for EV.

BTW how can you change from the options below the shift back to the default mode whilst on the move?

[Sagitar]

Thought I'd join in here.

Had the Auris Spirit for a week now and apart from a puncure I'm getting about 54 mpg around London and 40 miles of motorway totalling 200 miles so far. Beats the crap out of the Mercedes A class that I traded in - better ride, acceleration and a hell of an improvement in economy. Haven't experimented with the various 'modes' but can't see any use for EV.

BTW how can you change from the options below the shift back to the default mode whilst on the move?

If you mean EV etc, just press the same button again. i.e. pressing the button toggles the function on and off.

[Othon]

I'm new to this site and I got past week a new Auris Hybrid T-Spirit .

Ι have a question for you the button on the right side of the steering

called talk switch , how does it works i can’t understand

Thank you in advance .

[Jan&tone]

I'm new to this site and I got past week a new Auris Hybrid T-Spirit .

Ι have a question for you the button on the right side of the steering

called talk switch , how does it works i can’t understand

Thank you in advance .

If it's the same as the Prius, then it's the voice control for the satnav and audio system.... Should be in the handbook.

[Cord77]

I'm going to be using my iPhone 4 with TomTom software (a new release is coming v1.5 which should be good). I'm tempted to GPS receiver/holder from here iPhone holder, depending on price and how nicely the power cable is hidden. Its out in October.

Just replying to my own post, I ended up opting for the Brodit active iPhone 4 holder, since they have 2 proclip locations for the Auris HSD. The one I got was the 516165 model and its great, I can just chuck my iPhone into it and it has power without plugging in an extra cable each time.

I use the Apple official bumper on mine (which you'll notice Brodit says doesn't fit) but its only because of the undersized power connector hole in the bumper. I filled that down a bit and it fits perfectly now, and the bumper is still sturdy. If I remember I'll take a pic of the holder and proclip tonight.

[Cord77]

Pictures of the Active Brodit Auris HSD iPhone 4 holder (with adjustable side clamps). It grips the phone really well and allows for 360 degree rotation and a little bit of side and forward tilt.

[daveybee]

I'm new to this site and I got past week a new Auris Hybrid T-Spirit .

Ι have a question for you the button on the right side of the steering

called talk switch , how does it works i can’t understand

Thank you in advance .

If it's the same as the Prius, then it's the voice control for the satnav and audio system.... Should be in the handbook.

That's exactly what it's for.

D.

[Othon]

I'm new to this site and I got past week a new Auris Hybrid T-Spirit .

Ι have a question for you the button on the right side of the steering

called talk switch , how does it works i can’t understand

Thank you in advance .

If it's the same as the Prius, then it's the voice control for the satnav and audio system.... Should be in the handbook.

That's exactly what it's for.

D.

Thank you for your answers

I have read the manual but nothing happens when I push the button .

Maybe because I have installed a gps unit TNS 510 and it has been disabled .

If you can explain how it works on your car so will give it a try, after that if it continues not working I will prosed to service and have some explanations

Thank you

[Sagitar]

On the Gen3 T Spirit Prius there is a button on the left side face of the steering wheel with an icon that represents a person speaking.

Pressing the button brings a voice that says something like "after the beep say a command" - at the same time a short list of the available commands is displayed on the screen.

From that point on you follow the instructions.

Can't say that I use it much, or would miss it if it wasn't there.