Our car computers can provide advanced satellite navigation facilities to guide drivers smoothly to their destination. The features detailed on this page are part of the Centrafuse software interface, but any third party navigation application can be used.
Features include:
- Full 7-digit postcode search - Destinations can be programmed by using a post code (supporting all 7 digits of UK postcodes), a street address, a road intersection or latitude & longitude coordinates.
- Complete European maps - Detailed street-level maps for the whole of Europe are included, with maps for other parts of the world also available.
- Automatic rerouting - an alternative route will quickly be calculated if the driver makes a wrong turn.
- Points of interest - A large number of points of interest are included, such as petrol stations, hotels, car parks, cash machines, etc.
- Voice prompts - turn-by-turn instructions are spoken in a clear female voice, and any music playing is automatically faded out while voice instructions are being issued.
- On-screen map - A large and easy to read map is displayed on the screen, showing the vehicle's current location and the planned route ahead, with a choice between 2D and 3D views.
- Journey information - The travel direction, current speed, estimated time to go, estimated time of arrival or distance to go can be displayed above the map.
- Avoid roads - The navigation engine can be set to avoid a road included in the current route, or a list of roads that should always be avoided can be set up. Toll roads can also be avoided.
- Night mode - darkens the on-screen map to avoid partially blinding the driver at night. This can either be set to happen automatically at sunset, or be done manually.
- Automatic mode switch - The navigation facilities are integrated into the Centrafuse software interface. If Centrafuse has been switched to a different mode (e.g. media mode), Navigation will automatically be selected when the next turn is approached.
- Favourites - an unlimited number of favourites can be stored and organised into custom categories
- Trip planner - Various destinations can be added to a trip list, so that after arriving at each sub-destination the driver will automatically be directed to the next place in the list.
- Choice of route calculations - choose between shortest (in distance) or quickest (in time) route
The satellite navigation software is part of the Centrafuse software interface. Centrafuse is regularly updated as new features are added, so rest assured that the navigation software will get even better in the future.
Navigation for Trucks and other Large Vehicles
We can provide an alternative navigation program designed specifically for larger vehicles, which optimises the route based on the vehicle's height and weight. This ensures that routes which are impassable to larger vehicles, such as low bridges and narrow lanes, are avoided.
