cmunic8r99
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I've been a happy owner of a Genesis R-Spec 5.0 for a few weeks now. I've enjoyed the hell out it, but along the way, I found some things that could be done better or differently. As such, I've put together a list of changes I'd like to see. While I've driven all three versions of the sedan, my experience is primarily with the R-Spec since that's the one I bought. I know some of these won't apply to all models or even all years of the same model. Some are specific to the R-Spec, as well. But since I took the time to write them down, I figured I'd share them.
I know some of these technically violate the "stop starting stereo/nav discussions" sticky, but since those items are grouped with several others, I didn't see any place to put them all in the same post. I hope a moderator (or two) forgives me.
Some of these are things probably easily fixed, and I think most of these could probably be done with a minor tweak.
NAV - Add direction/distance indication when selecting point of interest by name: When selecting a point of interest by category, the individual POIs have an arrow that points to the relative direction of that POI, along with a straight-line distance. If you are selecting a POI by name rather than category, you don't get the direction or distance indication.
A/V - Persistent surround sound setting: I've seen this several times on the forums, and I understand a fix is forthcoming. I'd be remiss, however, if I left it off this list. For the uninitiated, If you turn off the car and turn it back on fairly quickly, the enabled surround sound setting is persistent for all modes (XM, FM, etc.) If you leave it off, say, overnight, the surround sound only remains selected for for the mode used just prior to turning the car off.
A/V - Add a setting for maximum startup volume: This one is pretty simple. Currently, when the car starts (or the AV system is turned on), the volume is the same as the last time the system was turned on. If the volume was set to 30 when the system is turned off, it's at 30 when its turned on. I'd like to see either a hard-set maximum volume at startup, or the ability to set a maximum volume (0-15, for example). If the volume is below this max setting at shutdown, that's where it is at startup. If it's higher, the volume is adjusted down to the preset maximum
Display - RDS info for FM/XM on the center display: When the AV input information is selected on the center display (the one between the tach and speedo), it would be nice to have the RDS info scrolling on it.
A/V - Bluetooth streaming: I've come to understand that the Lexicon systems with the touchscreen nav have bluetooth streaming available, but the system with the non-touchcreen nav doesn't. In fact, the owner's manual for the R-Spec doesn't mention streaming via Bluetooth or the A2DP/AVCD bluetooth profiles.
Display - The ability to turn off the center display: This could probably be added fairly easily, maybe with a long-press of the steering wheel button. This is a nice-to-have, really, but something I have always enjoyed on cars I've owned previously. It's especially helpful on long drives at night.
Display/Smart Cruise - An indication of speed matching: The smart cruise is great at showing when a car is detected ahead of you and showing when the brakes are applied. What it doesn't do, however, is give an indication that you and the car in front of you are moving at the same speed or whether or not that speed is below the cruise setting. There are a couple of ways to indicate this. One way to do this would be to simply put an indication of the actual speed relative to the set cruise speed just below the cruise set speed. Another would be to tie the color of the distance-indicators to the relative speed of the car in front of you. For example:
Blue bar(s) - You are cruising at the set speed and the car in front is out of range (beyond the set distance)
Green bar(s) - You are cruising at the set speed and the car in front of you is being speed-matched.
Yellow bar(s) - You are cruising below the set speed and the car in front of you is being speed-matched.
Lights/safety - Provide an option to tie automatic headlights to the automatic wipers (or enable the tie-in full time): The automatic headlights are excellent, as with most cars that have this feature; however, I'd like to be able to leave them in automatic mode, regardless of the weather. Some states, like North Carolina, mandate that if you are using your wipers, you must use headlights. I haven't researched to see if DRLs count for this, so it may be a moot point. The DRLs don't have a tie-in to the tail lights, though, If there is enough water for my wipers to be running, I'd like to have the tail lights on, too, lest I get rear-ended by someone that didn't see me.
Safety/LDWS - Allow for changing the lane departure warning volume: At highway speed, with the radio on (and not really loud), and/or with the moonroof open, the lane departure warning is a little difficult to hear. It would be great if we could change the volume and/or the frequency of the warning. The volume choice is self-explanatory; the frequency change would enable a higher frequency tone that is not garbled or muted by road noise, radio, etc.
Convenience - Ability to permanently enable auto hold feature: A long press to enable the auto hold between engine starts would be nice.
Convenience - Brightness control does not change green indicators: When adjusting the brightness of dash/interior lights up or down, the green indicators (cruise, LDWS, etc.) remain constant. In nighttime driving, they are pretty bright, and being able to dim them with the rest of the interior lights seems like a silly oversight.
Lights/convenience - Link night mode color to headlights: The option to have the dash/nav screen's day/night mode linked to the headlights would be fairly convenient.
Convenience - Mirror adjustment in reverse with switch in middle position: The outside mirror adjustment switch must be in the left or right position for the downward-adjustment when you have shifted to reverse. This is counter-intuitive, since leaving the switch in the middle position is recommended for normal operation so you don't accidentally move your mirrors. (On my car, at least) if the switch is in the middle position, the mirrors don't move downward when you shift into reverse.
Lights/safety - Eliminate DRLs and make the accent light brighter to compensate: On the 2012 models, the white accent light is really nice looking, but having them right next to a dim yellow DRL looks silly. I propose that the DRL be eliminated and the accent light be used for this function, a la Audi, etc.
UPDATE: Forgot one:
Convenience - Ambient light: Just a single led dimly shining on the interior, perhaps in blue, to help find buttons and whatnot at night.
Well, those are my recommendations. What do you think?
I know some of these technically violate the "stop starting stereo/nav discussions" sticky, but since those items are grouped with several others, I didn't see any place to put them all in the same post. I hope a moderator (or two) forgives me.
Some of these are things probably easily fixed, and I think most of these could probably be done with a minor tweak.
NAV - Add direction/distance indication when selecting point of interest by name: When selecting a point of interest by category, the individual POIs have an arrow that points to the relative direction of that POI, along with a straight-line distance. If you are selecting a POI by name rather than category, you don't get the direction or distance indication.
A/V - Persistent surround sound setting: I've seen this several times on the forums, and I understand a fix is forthcoming. I'd be remiss, however, if I left it off this list. For the uninitiated, If you turn off the car and turn it back on fairly quickly, the enabled surround sound setting is persistent for all modes (XM, FM, etc.) If you leave it off, say, overnight, the surround sound only remains selected for for the mode used just prior to turning the car off.
A/V - Add a setting for maximum startup volume: This one is pretty simple. Currently, when the car starts (or the AV system is turned on), the volume is the same as the last time the system was turned on. If the volume was set to 30 when the system is turned off, it's at 30 when its turned on. I'd like to see either a hard-set maximum volume at startup, or the ability to set a maximum volume (0-15, for example). If the volume is below this max setting at shutdown, that's where it is at startup. If it's higher, the volume is adjusted down to the preset maximum
Display - RDS info for FM/XM on the center display: When the AV input information is selected on the center display (the one between the tach and speedo), it would be nice to have the RDS info scrolling on it.
A/V - Bluetooth streaming: I've come to understand that the Lexicon systems with the touchscreen nav have bluetooth streaming available, but the system with the non-touchcreen nav doesn't. In fact, the owner's manual for the R-Spec doesn't mention streaming via Bluetooth or the A2DP/AVCD bluetooth profiles.
Display - The ability to turn off the center display: This could probably be added fairly easily, maybe with a long-press of the steering wheel button. This is a nice-to-have, really, but something I have always enjoyed on cars I've owned previously. It's especially helpful on long drives at night.
Display/Smart Cruise - An indication of speed matching: The smart cruise is great at showing when a car is detected ahead of you and showing when the brakes are applied. What it doesn't do, however, is give an indication that you and the car in front of you are moving at the same speed or whether or not that speed is below the cruise setting. There are a couple of ways to indicate this. One way to do this would be to simply put an indication of the actual speed relative to the set cruise speed just below the cruise set speed. Another would be to tie the color of the distance-indicators to the relative speed of the car in front of you. For example:
Blue bar(s) - You are cruising at the set speed and the car in front is out of range (beyond the set distance)
Green bar(s) - You are cruising at the set speed and the car in front of you is being speed-matched.
Yellow bar(s) - You are cruising below the set speed and the car in front of you is being speed-matched.
Lights/safety - Provide an option to tie automatic headlights to the automatic wipers (or enable the tie-in full time): The automatic headlights are excellent, as with most cars that have this feature; however, I'd like to be able to leave them in automatic mode, regardless of the weather. Some states, like North Carolina, mandate that if you are using your wipers, you must use headlights. I haven't researched to see if DRLs count for this, so it may be a moot point. The DRLs don't have a tie-in to the tail lights, though, If there is enough water for my wipers to be running, I'd like to have the tail lights on, too, lest I get rear-ended by someone that didn't see me.
Safety/LDWS - Allow for changing the lane departure warning volume: At highway speed, with the radio on (and not really loud), and/or with the moonroof open, the lane departure warning is a little difficult to hear. It would be great if we could change the volume and/or the frequency of the warning. The volume choice is self-explanatory; the frequency change would enable a higher frequency tone that is not garbled or muted by road noise, radio, etc.
Convenience - Ability to permanently enable auto hold feature: A long press to enable the auto hold between engine starts would be nice.
Convenience - Brightness control does not change green indicators: When adjusting the brightness of dash/interior lights up or down, the green indicators (cruise, LDWS, etc.) remain constant. In nighttime driving, they are pretty bright, and being able to dim them with the rest of the interior lights seems like a silly oversight.
Lights/convenience - Link night mode color to headlights: The option to have the dash/nav screen's day/night mode linked to the headlights would be fairly convenient.
Convenience - Mirror adjustment in reverse with switch in middle position: The outside mirror adjustment switch must be in the left or right position for the downward-adjustment when you have shifted to reverse. This is counter-intuitive, since leaving the switch in the middle position is recommended for normal operation so you don't accidentally move your mirrors. (On my car, at least) if the switch is in the middle position, the mirrors don't move downward when you shift into reverse.
Lights/safety - Eliminate DRLs and make the accent light brighter to compensate: On the 2012 models, the white accent light is really nice looking, but having them right next to a dim yellow DRL looks silly. I propose that the DRL be eliminated and the accent light be used for this function, a la Audi, etc.
UPDATE: Forgot one:
Convenience - Ambient light: Just a single led dimly shining on the interior, perhaps in blue, to help find buttons and whatnot at night.
Well, those are my recommendations. What do you think?
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. But I've never had "smart" CC before, and I'm not sure I like it. 
