Most Useless Feature..... Your Opinion?

jmaack · May 16, 2015

IMO its the useless headlight on indicator lamp on the instrument panel. But no fog on indicator.

Larry · May 16, 2015

DoorDing said: ↑

FIFY

The lack of value given by Entune makes a Pro look like a thrifty option.
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No doubt you are correct. But I'm ok w the stereo and Bluetooth part. I really don't need nav. and I have weather & compass on my i6+ so I guess I'll live w it.
I assume there are plug and play replacement options??

Gatordog · May 16, 2015

Larry said: ↑

No doubt the weather and traffic apps in the Entune unit are complete crap. Maybe they have use in the large metro areas, but are of no value to me.

Sadly, it's the only way to have temp and compass.

Maybe there's a way to download better weather. Or at least temp and compass??
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agree... crap and when I just went through Atlanta it was incredibly useless for both traffic and weather

MeefZah · May 16, 2015

js312 said: ↑

I've heard of people putting it into 1 Low and cranking it over to get it to crawl out of someplace where you want zero risk of riding the clutch, spinning, or rolling back. Can't imagine that's good on the starter so you wouldn't want to do it unless you had to, but it can be done if you need to.
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That's the reason that switch exists.

TimsTaco · May 16, 2015

Most of the uselessness has been mentioned. Mainly the ABS, that cupholder behind the shifter (it doesn't fit my Gatorade), and the storage bins in the box.

Shelf Life said: ↑

Placement of the cruise control switch, I've hit it with my leg a few times.
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I'm wondering when I'll break it off with my knee.

Gatordog · May 18, 2015

Rock Lobster said: ↑

That's a good indicator that people never pay attention to. People think that their lights are on because their dash is lit up so this tells them that the lights aren't on at night.
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^^^^^^^^^^
this is correct. I still see a lot of people without their lights on in the dark because they are fooled and probably old as dirt. If the dash is lit the lights must be on.... can't teach all dogs new tricks. Honestly first car I had with it it caught me off guard for err well once anyway

DEEjac · May 18, 2015

nd4spdbh said: ↑

Clock on my 2013 is white, its very easily read.

Also love my little cubby on the left side. That houses my switches. 1. for ABS/TRAC/VSC off on the fly 2. Locker any time 3. rearview camera any time 4. radio on any time (really useful if your just chilling but dont want to leave keys in the ignition to listen to music.

But for useless or most useless features i would say the 110v AC socket in the bed.... i have used it once only to test it in the almost 2 years of owning my truck.... the 12v socket / pigtail i have wired to the back of the bed however, invaluable, i use it all the time.
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DEEjac · May 18, 2015

Clock on my 2014 is also white, but the problem I have is the LOCATION of the clock, down underneath the radio display. After a year, I still have to look around to find it! Seems like it might have been a little easier on the eyes to place it higher....

DEEjac · May 18, 2015

adamant365 said: ↑

-The little plastic divider in the farthest front cup holder on my '09 DCSB. It's supposedly "adjustable" with those little arm things, but if you make it snug enough to hold anything, it just pops back once you hit a bump.

-The keyless entry fob. Surely it wouldn't have been THAT hard to make it a single key/fob combo...

-The fog lights only being available when low beams are on. That's why I modded mine to come one whenever I push the switch if the truck is running.
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How you mod yours to come whenever you push the switch if the truck is running?

deejac

DEEjac · May 18, 2015

js312 said: ↑

My first with a camera too.

It's great for hitching a trailer--not for much else. Totally useless at night. But I do like the idea of it being in the rearview mirror rather than on some lower screen.
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Go to your settings in the display and increase the brightness of your camera when lights are on - makes a huge difference.

DEEjac · May 18, 2015

lowprofile said: ↑

I agree with the flashlight holder and the weather app. I'd trade both of those for an additional 12v plug in the back half of the cab.
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OMG YES! How can you put together a well thought out cab and not have a power point for the rear seat of a DC?

js312 · May 19, 2015

DEEjac said: ↑

Go to your settings in the display and increase the brightness of your camera when lights are on - makes a huge difference.
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Mine is built into my rearview mirror, so I don't think I have any settings. Unless I do and just don't realize it?

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