It’s nice to have a clock that works now, but every time Daylight Saving Time changes, you have to get out the owner’s manual to figure out how to set it.
My Dodge Caravan back in the ‘80s required two buttons be pushed simultaneously to set the clock. Since they were in awkward positions to press with one hand, one had to use both hands. It was hard trying to hold the owner’s manual open and balance yourself on the center console.Ergonomics? Bah!
hah. and every spring and fall when I have to adjust the clock, just like clockwork (ha!), I get the instruction booklet out of the glove compartment_that’s what they used to call the little area with a door on it on the dashboard on the passenger side—-I would think that they have an different name for it in these electronic beasts we have now….come to think of it, glove compartments were never used for gloves, anyway
…and comes that wonderful day that you went in for an oil and filter change and some ‘technician’ disconnected the battery for some tham ding or other, and the rest of the day waz spent re-setting the radio controls, the door-lock code, the compass, auto-lock and a dozen other things that I forget (and will forget again!) before it’s time for a late supper !!
I have a cell phone that lives in the car and makes and receives calls ONLY. I was hiding it until my son said not to worry: no one would WANT to steal it!
Way too much crap on cars these days. As far as I’m concerned, GPS, DVD, Bluetooth, Sirius etc…. is all JUNK! It adds a huge mark-up to the cost of the vehicle and it’s all prone to break and cost a fortune to fix. Worst part is, you can’t buy a new car without all this crap because most of it comes standard anymore. A car is made for going A to B, not as an entertainment system. Teach your kids to play I spy or something else while you cart them to soccer practice.
OK, why?I usually take my smart phone with me. I can charge it in the car, connect it to the audio system if I want or need to (rarely, because I don’t spend my day talking on the phone and few people call me.)Updating maps in a car’s GPS is more expensive than updating stand alone units. We have one of those, but I rarely use it.My phone has GPS and access to maps if I need them.I just look at an internet map of my destination before I start driving and memorize the map.Once I’ve done that, I can usually navigate without any additional assistance from a GPS.Do I get lost? Rarely.Sometimes I take a scenic route, but I love road trips. Getting to a destination is a big part of the adventure.
phelpsgates about 10 years ago
It’s nice to have a clock that works now, but every time Daylight Saving Time changes, you have to get out the owner’s manual to figure out how to set it.
flyertom about 10 years ago
My Dodge Caravan back in the ‘80s required two buttons be pushed simultaneously to set the clock. Since they were in awkward positions to press with one hand, one had to use both hands. It was hard trying to hold the owner’s manual open and balance yourself on the center console.Ergonomics? Bah!
Plods with ...™ about 10 years ago
It wasn’t difficult either. Just pull the stem out and turn it until you’re at the right time.
miqq1234 about 10 years ago
….and the trip odometer
MIHorn Premium Member about 10 years ago
And the ads say (in really tiny print) “don’t drive distracted”.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 10 years ago
hah. and every spring and fall when I have to adjust the clock, just like clockwork (ha!), I get the instruction booklet out of the glove compartment_that’s what they used to call the little area with a door on it on the dashboard on the passenger side—-I would think that they have an different name for it in these electronic beasts we have now….come to think of it, glove compartments were never used for gloves, anyway
unca jim about 10 years ago
…and comes that wonderful day that you went in for an oil and filter change and some ‘technician’ disconnected the battery for some tham ding or other, and the rest of the day waz spent re-setting the radio controls, the door-lock code, the compass, auto-lock and a dozen other things that I forget (and will forget again!) before it’s time for a late supper !!
dirgis3 about 10 years ago
I have a cell phone that lives in the car and makes and receives calls ONLY. I was hiding it until my son said not to worry: no one would WANT to steal it!
JonDoh about 10 years ago
Way too much crap on cars these days. As far as I’m concerned, GPS, DVD, Bluetooth, Sirius etc…. is all JUNK! It adds a huge mark-up to the cost of the vehicle and it’s all prone to break and cost a fortune to fix. Worst part is, you can’t buy a new car without all this crap because most of it comes standard anymore. A car is made for going A to B, not as an entertainment system. Teach your kids to play I spy or something else while you cart them to soccer practice.
ellisaana Premium Member about 10 years ago
OK, why?I usually take my smart phone with me. I can charge it in the car, connect it to the audio system if I want or need to (rarely, because I don’t spend my day talking on the phone and few people call me.)Updating maps in a car’s GPS is more expensive than updating stand alone units. We have one of those, but I rarely use it.My phone has GPS and access to maps if I need them.I just look at an internet map of my destination before I start driving and memorize the map.Once I’ve done that, I can usually navigate without any additional assistance from a GPS.Do I get lost? Rarely.Sometimes I take a scenic route, but I love road trips. Getting to a destination is a big part of the adventure.
Sangelia about 10 years ago
You better be talking about physical disability and NOT mental disability there bub.