[Fred Crook]

Just about to import a Fisker Karma into the UK. Does anyone know if it's possible to change the mapping data from the US to UK/Europe?

Fred

 

[Michael]

i think it is for the whole word on it already

 

[Harleyguy]

Just about to import a Fisker Karma into the UK. Does anyone know if it's possible to change the mapping data from the US to UK/Europe?

Fred

The maps contained in the CIU are for the country is was meant for . You need to have a dealer either in the US or Europe download the 510 software . It can be done in the US before the car goes overseas

 

[Fred Crook]

The maps contained in the CIU are for the country is was meant for . You need to have a dealer either in the US or Europe download the 510 software . It can be done in the US before the car goes overseas

Thanks for the info Harleyguy, problem is I'm not getting it directly from a Fisker Dealer, just a normal Car Shop. Is it something that anyone can do, or must it be a Fisker dealer?

Fred

 

[Lormax]

It'll require someone with the dealer tools/software to program it. I sent you an email as well about it.

 

[Weird Fishes]

@Fred Crook: I'm in the U.S. and bought my Karma from the dealer here in Los Angeles, so my Karma came equipped with the appropriate mapping software. However, I found the navigation system so cumbersome, so confusing and so generally irritating to use that I abandoned it completely.

I use a smartphone application called Waze (shout out to SoCalGuy who first posted about it here on fiskerbuzz). Waze is easy to use, *always* takes me by the most efficient routes (it uses social networking in a really creative way to determine which route will be fastest) and is a free download. I'm guessing Waze works in the U.K. If I were you, I'd recommend going that route and forgetting the Karma's navigation system altogether.

 

[Ira]

Agree. Waze is international. Google is buying it as we speak.

 

[ebarneyr]

I have not used Waze so I cannot comment on it. I use Navigon app and have been very pleased. I have not only used it in North America but also downloaded the Europe maps and have used it in Europe mainland and in Iceland...worked great!


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[Fred Crook]

Hi think I'll give it a try. It will still be better to load the software into the car, in case I decide to sell it in the future.

Thanks for the information.

Regards Fred

 

[NJFISKERGUY]

She yells at me like my wife does.... Turn NOW!!!!!!

 

[SoCalGuy]

@Fred Crook: I'm in the U.S. and bought my Karma from the dealer here in Los Angeles, so my Karma came equipped with the appropriate mapping software. However, I found the navigation system so cumbersome, so confusing and so generally irritating to use that I abandoned it completely.

I use a smartphone application called Waze (shout out to SoCalGuy who first posted about it here on fiskerbuzz). Waze is easy to use, *always* takes me by the most efficient routes (it uses social networking in a really creative way to determine which route will be fastest) and is a free download. I'm guessing Waze works in the U.K. If I were you, I'd recommend going that route and forgetting the Karma's navigation system altogether.

Waze is very good - had used that until Google released its updated Maps for the iPhone - that is now my go-to nav system (and as someone mentioned, Google just bought Waze so improvements to come!).

 

[kabalah70]

I have no problems with the NAV except for the fact that there are so many new roads being built here in Huntsville, AL, that the database seriously needs updated which I am guessing will never happen. Where is the database even stored? My 2013 Subaru Crosstrek uses an SD card that I can update on my laptop.

 

[8AVGMPG]

I have no problems with the NAV except for the fact that there are so many new roads being built here in Huntsville, AL, that the database seriously needs updated which I am guessing will never happen. Where is the database even stored? My 2013 Subaru Crosstrek uses an SD card that I can update on my laptop.

its stored internally in the CIU. The CIU is updated with a USB stick inserted in the center console along with the scan tool.

 

[Mikey43]

I may be off thread here but this is closest I could find. I am trying to change home state from Fla. to NY and cannot find the correct way to do it. Manual is useless. Can anybody help?

 

[dennis]

I may be off thread here but this is closest I could find. I am trying to change home state from Fla. to NY and cannot find the correct way to do it. Manual is useless. Can anybody help?

I have the same problem. Somehow mine got changed from CA to AL. Help!