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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: GrahamS on 17 October 2013, 20:21

Title: GTI Handbook
Post by: GrahamS on 17 October 2013, 20:21
Hi All.
When I ordered, I didn't check that the handbook was a good old fashioned paper job.
Can anyone confirm that this is the case.
Regards.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: Jimble on 17 October 2013, 20:26
Not sure what else it would be? but yes it's still a normal book. :)
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: GrahamS on 17 October 2013, 20:45
Well Jimble, PDF manuals are not unknown in many areas of consumer products and some car manufactures are even experimenting with i-phone based apps instead of paper manuals
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 October 2013, 20:48
I actually think VW missed a trick here. With the large infotainment screens in the MK 7, I think they should have had the manual electronically loaded into the infotainment screen. BMW have been doing this for some time, and it would always be available on demand.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: neilgcal on 17 October 2013, 20:54
Is it still branded GTI or GTD? My MK6 one was leather with a red stripe and badging.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: GrahamS on 17 October 2013, 21:08
Hi Norbreck21a,

I see that you have Nav Pro. Does that extra size screen have a marked effect over the standard Nav, and does it justify an extra £1000!
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: Black oil on 17 October 2013, 21:18
Hello GrahamS.
Sorry to butt in to the chat but yes it is a much better proposition than the standard.
Mostly because of the access to the cars functions i.e. the sound system and car set up.
It's more an interface to the car than a nav system so changing things and switching between functions on the fly is that much easier.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: Jimble on 17 October 2013, 21:25
I don't think i'd want it in any other format tbh, i think it would annoy me if it was actually part of the infotainment system as you'd constantly be going backwards and forwards trying different things and reading the manual.  :undecided:

I wouldn't mind a pdf download but would still like a book in the car.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: AlanH on 17 October 2013, 21:33
PDF on my iPad would work for me.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: GrahamS on 17 October 2013, 21:38
Hi  Black oil.
You have me confused.
As far as I am aware, all of the functions you describe are also available on the Discover Nav.
As far as I can see, the Pro version adds a few bells and whistles e.g voice control etc and , of course, the larger screen.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: p3asa on 17 October 2013, 21:39
The user manual is on the A1 hard drive and can be read on the screen which is great when you are in the car.
However you can't beat a physical hard copy.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: Black oil on 17 October 2013, 21:49
Hi  Black oil.
You have me confused.
As far as I am aware, all of the functions you describe are also available on the Discover Nav.
As far as I can see, the Pro version adds a few bells and whistles e.g voice control etc and , of course, the larger screen.

Makes it a bit easier to see and do things with a larger screen but maybe that's my age and the fact that my fingers are like pigs tits. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: GrahamS on 17 October 2013, 21:56
Hi Black oil.

Age is no barrier to fun and excitement!!
I'm 68, and cannot wait to get my hands on the GTI that I ordered today. :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: Black oil on 17 October 2013, 22:06
Hi Black oil.

Age is no barrier to fun and excitement!!
I'm 68, and cannot wait to get my hands on the GTI that I ordered today. :laugh:

Well Graham this has gone off topic a bit but for what it's worth and cut a long story short...
I had a loaner for 2 days after taking delivery of my GTI cause of an issue and the loaner nav after the nav pro really felt like a step backwards
True,the car was also unfamiliar but it just seemed like a lesser thing.Nav pro fills the space in the dash just right.
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: GrahamS on 17 October 2013, 22:10
Yes indeed, well off topic.

Thanks for all input.

Regards.
GrahamS
Title: Re: GTI Handbook
Post by: monsta on 18 October 2013, 10:26
I actually think VW missed a trick here. With the large infotainment screens in the MK 7, I think they should have had the manual electronically loaded into the infotainment screen. BMW have been doing this for some time, and it would always be available on demand.

How would they explain how to use the infotainment system to find the manual? :)