Time Change w/ Nav

sbebs2000 · 11-03-2009, 10:29 AM

Did everybody have to turn the daylight savings option off in their vehicle? I thought it was a bit odd that it can't automatically know the time like any computer seeing that it knows the exact location of the vehicle.

Kidcane · 11-03-2009, 10:33 AM

Location has noting to do with the date but you would think it could easily be added especially if you have the live traffic.

Black Betty · 11-03-2009, 12:41 PM

It's probably not an automatic function because not everywhere in North America observes DST.

sbebs2000 · 11-03-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Betty

It's probably not an automatic function because not everywhere in North America observes DST.

I hear you on that, I just think there would be a check box like on your computer that applies it al time and knows when it changes. It just seemed a bit odd that you have to go into the options and deselect it after the time change.

Kidcane · 11-03-2009, 02:17 PM

True but at least they made just a click instead of having to actually reset the time.

WhosUrBuddiee · 11-03-2009, 02:18 PM

I had to.

da mayor · 11-03-2009, 04:40 PM

just don't forget to switch the small signature analog clock as well.

soolman32 · 11-03-2009, 06:35 PM

It's not automatic. you have to go into your clock menu and turn the daylight savings off

KLB · 11-04-2009, 09:50 AM

Remember too that the government just changed the dates that DST goes into affect a couple of years ago, AND they may decide to change it again after they study the affects of the change. If they change it again and it had been hard coded people would be complaining about that.

Chekov · 11-04-2009, 12:56 PM

Good point. I have an older atomic clock at home that changes to and from DST automatically. The Problem is it changes on the old dates. This means that I have to manually change the time zone settings four times each year to make the clock read correctly. It’s a minor annoyance for sure, but putting that in automobiles may be a real problem for those who are technically challenged.

SkyMG37x · 11-05-2009, 03:31 PM

It amazes me what people complain about. For your NAV or any system to automatically adjust for DST, it would need:

Built in DATE capability, AND
Receive updates to tell it when the next DST change occurs.

Your computer receives the latter from Microsoft. So basically the car's NAV would have intelligence receive updates and process them. I don't think it's needed considering there's a simple DST ON/OFF button.

Silver37 · 11-05-2009, 08:43 PM

One thing to consider is that there are still places that don't use DST at all during the year. Indianapolis was that way until recently.

11-03-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
sbebs2000 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 33	Time Change w/ Nav Did everybody have to turn the daylight savings option off in their vehicle? I thought it was a bit odd that it can't automatically know the time like any computer seeing that it knows the exact location of the vehicle.

11-03-2009, 10:33 AM	#2
Kidcane Florida G Club 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,175	Location has noting to do with the date but you would think it could easily be added especially if you have the live traffic. __________________ Ruining threads since 2003

11-03-2009, 12:41 PM	#3
Black Betty Saints Go Marching In! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 6,322	It's probably not an automatic function because not everywhere in North America observes DST. __________________ Get your custom grounding kits at If Black Betty doesn't look good, I don't look good!

11-03-2009, 02:17 PM	#5
Kidcane Florida G Club 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,175	True but at least they made just a click instead of having to actually reset the time. __________________ Ruining threads since 2003

11-03-2009, 02:18 PM	#6
WhosUrBuddiee Premier Member Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,303	I had to. __________________ G37S \| Vibrant Red \| Bone Stock \|

11-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#7
da mayor Registered User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kenny at Infiniti of Massapequa Posts: 2,315	just don't forget to switch the small signature analog clock as well. __________________ [kennychan@infinitiofmassapequa.com][Turbo G sold]['07 FX45]['08 G37]['08 QX56]

11-03-2009, 06:35 PM	#8
soolman32 Registered User 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,436	It's not automatic. you have to go into your clock menu and turn the daylight savings off __________________ IP S 5AT/Stillen Splitter-Grille/Megan exhaust/X17 BMS/Tanabe NF210/IM V2.5 .

11-04-2009, 09:50 AM	#9
KLB Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 249	Remember too that the government just changed the dates that DST goes into affect a couple of years ago, AND they may decide to change it again after they study the affects of the change. If they change it again and it had been hard coded people would be complaining about that. __________________ G37x Sedan Prem/Nav Packages

11-04-2009, 12:56 PM	#10
Chekov Senior Citizen 2008 Infiniti G37 My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 489	Good point. I have an older atomic clock at home that changes to and from DST automatically. The Problem is it changes on the old dates. This means that I have to manually change the time zone settings four times each year to make the clock read correctly. It’s a minor annoyance for sure, but putting that in automobiles may be a real problem for those who are technically challenged. __________________ '08 G37 Coupe, Journey w/nav, prem. Blue Slate/Stone

11-05-2009, 03:31 PM	#11
SkyMG37x Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern NH Posts: 413	It amazes me what people complain about. For your NAV or any system to automatically adjust for DST, it would need: Built in DATE capability, AND Receive updates to tell it when the next DST change occurs. Your computer receives the latter from Microsoft. So basically the car's NAV would have intelligence receive updates and process them. I don't think it's needed considering there's a simple DST ON/OFF button. __________________ John - 2009 G37x Sedan Blue Slate/Stone with Premium/Nav - Ventureshield

11-05-2009, 08:43 PM	#12
Silver37 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 120	One thing to consider is that there are still places that don't use DST at all during the year. Indianapolis was that way until recently.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode