Does anyone else think it's pretty funny that in order to play a DVD on the 2010 g37 Nav system, you not only have to be in park, but also have your "emergency brake" on! Ok, what are some of the situations where that will come in handy? Maybe sitting in a 2 hr traffic jam, so you can finish the movie! My kids were like, "what's the point of that feature?" I didn't have an answer for them..Has anyone else figured a good place/situation to view movies on their g37 nav?

 

Not funny at all.

V C Section 27602 Television

 

It's illegal in many jurisdictions to have a video playing in view of the driver. I'm pretty sure all OEM systems require the car to at least be in park in order to play any movies on the navigation display.

edit - Yeah there you go. California is the largest single car market in North America so if they mandate something then all manufacturers will comply.

 

The point is to keep unneeded distractions away from drivers. The G is a seriously fast car and the last thing anybody needs is to be watching a DVD.

 

I think its much less dangerous then a girl in a g37... just driving...

 

Maybe it was made this way because of the manual shifting G's. We only have to put the parking brake on, so its a carryover on to the Autos. just a thought.

 

A very logical thought.

 

Yes, I realize it's dangerous to watch movies while you drive, etc, but my point is why even offer the ability to view DVD's on your nav (and bring up the feature in the sales literature) at all then? When would you ever even watch them, unless you're stuck somewhere for 2 hours unable to move! Useless feature- give us another one we can actually use!

 

Because there are those that would get in an accident while trying to drive through traffic and watch a movie at the same time...then sue Infiniti for creating an unsafe feature. It's the world we live in.

 

just get the override switch.


(I'm mentioning it but not discussing anymore about it)

 

I think it is a great feature. It is a shame that Infiniti has done away with the feature going forward for 2011. I can't tell you how many times I have used it waiting for my kids to finish with their soccer practice or picking up at the airport waiting for a delayed flight. If only it was a DVR and allowed for recording DVD's, that would have been better. I use this feature as a sales tool as most customers are interested when I mention it.

 

I use it as well when i get to work way too early over anticipating traffic(Or being heavy on the gas pedal), or when Im waiting an hour for my ol' lady to run into the grocery store and get something that should've took 10 minutes at the most. It comes in handy sometimes just not very often.

 

All I have to say is...
CALIFORNIA SUCKS *****!!


me cali

 

I don't really care about playing DVD while moving. But many will happy if they remove that front plate and tint laws.

 

i saw a lady reading a book while driving a few months back. not really the same thing, but you get my drift...lol