Freelander 2 Sat nav probs

Pete, sign up <HERE> for a better response, mine was spot on in France as were other European countries although used for guidance mostly when nearing destination. I assume you had originally set it up for personal suitability as it will default to shortest route, normally when a destination is set it gives you a choice of three routes, Eco, shortest and fastest. Also you can turn on 'Easy route' which will avoid minor roads, junctions, sharp turns and complex manoeuvres.

By the way, if you purchased the (expensive) USB stick from an authorised dealer/source then return the car to them. If it was the likes of Ebay then !!

Some have reported that the update takes hours and miraculously comes right eventually.

Thanks Dave, yes it was from Ebay and I did get my money back but I wonder what it will cost in the end  lesson learned. I have read on Forums all sorts of ideas one suggested crossing the battery terminals to reboot the system  (I don't think so) anyway maybe some one will have had the same problem.