[aarondixon]

After 2-days of ownership, here are some random thoughts:
1) Steering Wheel could be a little bit larger Diameter
2) Should have a 360 degree Bird's Eye View option
3) Should have an option where you can switch the Rear-view Mirror to a outside rear Camera, so if your cargo area is full and blocking your view - you can still see behind you (like the RAV4 has).
4) Should have a function to fold the outside mirrors when you lock the doors.
5) Should have left enough space under the rear cargo area to hold a full size spare and go ahead and make that full size spare tire/rim an accessory.
6) Should have a Convertor in the back to plug in A/C powered devices (like the RAV4 has).

Gimme some time and I'll come up with more (Are you listening HONDA?)

 

[aarondixon]

Ok here's another: Should have an electonic Parking Brake (like RAV4) it would make sense with the push button tranny...!

 

[aarondixon]

I just got my passport yesterday and yes my mirrors are not acting correctly!

Easy fix: Just program your remote!, with the memory switches on the door

 

[aarondixon]

I have only had my PP for a few days, but the front parking sensors leave much to be desired. They do not really help me park. Would much rather they had two more which gave you distance from dead center, rather than angled toward the corners of the vehicle.

Agree, the sensors on my wife's RX350 are much better!

 

[aarondixon]

Ok... here's one...Cap-less fuel filler.... it's happened a few times. Maybe it's me and I'm doing something wrong.... The cap-less fuel filler doors... I've had the fuel pump nozzle get stuck a couple of times here. (Michigan-Non emissions vacuum pumps...just the regular type) I was at the fuel station and had to really work at getting the pump nozzle out. I felt like a fool. Anyone else have that problem?

I'm in California and have only filled up once (at Costco) but it was no problem at all, love the no-cap feature!

 

[aarondixon]

Mine works fine after I got the technique down. Quick in and out motion right down the middle.

EXACTLY, I read somewhere, where it said "Do Not Wave", just put your right foot and and take your right foot out...(I'll stop there)...

 

[aarondixon]

I wondered if people would catch that...lol

 

[aarondixon]

I'm very happy with the sound. No complaints. In fact, it "SoundsGood" to me

How many posts did it take you before you could finally work that in? (LOL)

Anyway, would an upgrade to the speakers make the stereo sound better? YEAH.
Would most people here hear the difference? NO.

The Elite/Touring 550w Stereo sounds REALLY good to me, these are the adjustemnts I (rock &) roll with::
DTS: ON
Center Channel: Turned WAY down
Subwoofer: Turned up a little
Bass: Turned up a little
Midrange: Left Flat (no adjustment)
Treble: Turned up a little
Front Rear Fader: Turned towards the Rear a little.
ALL Speakers: ON
Rear Seats: Folded Down


For anyone wanting to hear this system at it's finest: get a REMASTERED CD of "New Gold Dream" by Simple Minds, the punch of the bass & drums is unfreakin' believable!

PS: if anyone upgrades their speakers let me know...

 

[aarondixon]

I had a 2014 Lexus RX350 SUV. The mirrors could be set to automatically fold in when the ignition was turned off, and automatically fold open when the ignition was turned on.

This is the exact vehicle that my wife has and I LOVE the mirrors-close-when-door-locked feature.

I am holding out hope that Honda will add this as a software update.. Perhaps we can start requesting it directly from Honda, although I would not put it past them adding to the Honda Link so they can charge monthly for something they should have given us in the first place...

 

[aarondixon]

Are all the car manufacturers like that?

Just the ones YOU don't want to buy...

Cheers!

 

[aarondixon]

Good to know. Now will hit the car jacker with my door both times running him over and then backing over him. Fantastic!
Thanks

For those of you who don't feel comfortable with the use of lethal defense methods, you may want to just get a can of Pepper Spray and keep it handy in the center console (LOL)...

 

[aarondixon]

I recently noticed in the manual that due to the auto-off-at-idle feature, the battery is “special”, and can’t be replaced with just any battery. I wonder if this means I’ll be stuck buying Honda batteries, which isn’t a huge deal, but I do like the Optimas.

When my 2002 BMW battery died, I bought a replacement at Walmart and did the swap myself. When my 2012 BMW battery died, I found out, it was a special battery with a built-in memory that could only be replaced by the dealer and it was over $500...!

Hope the PP battery is cheaper...

 

[aarondixon]

Little thing I love: For my preferred driving seat position which is I guess a bit forward and close to the wheel, when I switch off the engine, the PP will move the seat an inch or two back for easier egress/ingress. When I hop in again and start the engine the PP will move the seat forward to my saved position. ?

Really, my wife's Lexus does that, where is the setting for that?

 

[aarondixon]

I really LOVE the auto door lock feature! With it enabled, I just get out, shut the door and walk away...

No more trying to recall if I locked it or not...(insert old age joke here...lol)