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NOTE:
If an unavailable number is input as ªSYS IDº, ªGR IDº or
ªOVERLOAD CLASSº, CONSULT-II may be locked. In such
cases, disconnect the vehicle battery cable once and then
setup the system again.
5. Touch ªENTERº.
SEL465W
6. Touch ªOKº.
7. Carry out the next system setting or contact Communicator
Response Center and inform them that data has been updated
or IVCS unit has been replaced. For details, refer to EL-381.
NOTE:
Whenever the phone number is updated or the IVCS unit is
replaced, the INFINITI Communicator system automatically
contacts the Communicator Response Center the first time the
vehicle is stared.
SEL466W
STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING/ALARM NOTIFICATION
SETTING CHECK
NBEL0187S051. Touch ªCONFIGURATIONº.
2. Touch ªVEHICLE TRACKINGº or ªALARM NOTIFICATIONº.
SEL467W
3. This function should always be ªONº (function activate.)
NOTE:
IIf either setting is ªOFFº, contact the Communicator
Response Center at 1-888-427-4812 to verify the system
setting.
IWhenever dialing the above number, information about
the vehicle is required by the operator. For details, refer to
EL-348.
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Setting (When IVCS Unit is Replaced) (Cont'd)
EL-384
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Component Parts LocationNBEL0227
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Component Parts Location
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SEL683V
System Description=NBEL0228OUTLINENBEL0228S01The Navigation System (Multi-AV System) relies upon three sens-
ing devices in order to determine vehicle location at regular time
intervals.
1. Vehicle speed sensor: Determines the distance the vehicle has
traveled.
2. Gyro (Angular velocity sensor): Determines vehicle steering
angle and directional change.
3. GPS antenna (GPS data): Determines vehicle forward move-
ment and direction.
The data provided by the three sensing functions together with a
comparison of the mapping information read from the CD-ROM
drive permit accurate determination of the vehicle's current location
and subsequent course (map matching). The information appears
on a liquid crystal display.
This comparison of GPS data (vehicle position sensing) and map
matching permits precise determination of vehicle location.
SEL684V
Position Sensor Operating PrinciplesNBEL0228S0101The sensor determines current vehicle location by calculating the
previously sensed position, the distance traveled from this position,
and the directional changes occurring during this travel.
1. Distance traveled
The distance traveled is calculated using signals received from
the vehicle speed sensor. The sensor automatically compen-
sates for the slightly reduced wheel and tire diameter resulting
from tire wear.
2. Forward movement (Direction)
Changes in the direction of forward movement are calculated
by the gyro (angular velocity sensor) and the GPS antenna
(GPS data). Each of these functions has its advantage and
disadvantages. Depending upon conditions, one function takes
precedence over the other to accurately determine the direc-
tion of forward movement.
Function type Advantage Disadvantage
Gyro (Angular
velocity sen-
sor)IAble to accurately detect
minute changes in steering
angle and direction.ICalculation errors may
accumulate over a long
period of continuous
vehicle travel.
GPS antenna
(GPS data)IAble to sense vehicle travel
in four general directions
(North, South, East, and
West)IUnable to detect direction
of vehicle travel at low
vehicle speeds.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description
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SEL685V
Map MatchingNBEL0228S0102Map matching allows the driver to compare the sensed vehicle
location data with the road map contained in the CD-ROM drive.
Vehicle position is marked on the CD-ROM map. This permits the
driver to accurately determine his/her present position on the high-
way and to make appropriate course decisions.
When GPS data reception is poor during travel, the vehicle posi-
tion is not amended. At this time, manual manipulation of the CD-
ROM map position marker is required.
SEL686V
Map matching permits the driver to make priority judgments about
possible appropriate roads other than the one currently being trav-
eled.
If there is an error in the distance or direction of travel, there will
also be an error in the relative position of other routes. When two
routes are closely parallel to one another, the indicated position for
both routes will be nearly the same priority. This is so that, slight
changes in the steering direction may cause the marker to indicate
both routes alternately.
SEL687V
Newly constructed roads may not appear on the CD-ROM map. In
this case, map matching is not possible. Changes in the course of
a road will also prevent accurate map matching.
When driving on a road not shown on the CD-ROM map, the posi-
tion marker used for map matching may indicate a different route.
Even after returning to a route shown on the map, the position
marker may jump to the position currently detected.
SEL526V
GPS (Global Positioning System)NBEL0228S0103GPS is the global positioning system developed and operated by
the US Department of Defense. GPS satellites (NAVSTAR) trans-
mit radio waves and orbit around the earth at an altitude of approxi-
mately 21,000 km (13,000 miles).
GPS receiver calculates the three-dimensional position of the
vehicle (latitude, longitude, and altitude from the sea level) by the
time difference of the radio wave arriving from more than four GPS
satellites (three-dimensional positioning).
When the radio wave is received from only three GPS satellites, the
two-dimensional position (latitude and longitude) is calculated,
using the altitude from the sea level data calculated by using four
GPS satellites (two-dimensional positioning).
Positioning capability is degraded in the following cases.
IIn two-dimensional positioning, when the vehicle's altitude
from the sea level changes, the precision becomes lower.
IThe location detection performance can have an error of about
100 m (300 ft) even in three-dimensional positioning with high
precision. Because the precision is influenced by the location
of GPS satellites used for positioning, the location detection
performance may drop depending on the location of GPS sat-
ellites.
IWhen the radio wave from GPS satellites cannot be received,
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System Description (Cont'd)
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for example, when the vehicle is in a tunnel, in a parking lot
inside building, under an elevated superhighway or near strong
power lines, the location may not be detected. Turbulent/
electric weather conditions may also affect positioning perfor-
mance. If something is placed on the antenna, the radio wave
from GPS satellites may not be received.
SEL688V
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNBEL0228S02Display & NAVI Control UnitNBEL0228S0201IThe gyro (angular speed sensor) and the CD-ROM drive are
built-in units that control the navigation functions.
ISignals are received from the gyro, the vehicle speed sensor,
and the GPS antenna. Vehicle location is determined by com-
bining this data with the data contained in the CD-ROM map.
Locational information is shown on liquid crystal display panel.
IFinger-operated touch switches are positioned on the liquid
crystal display panel for easy operation.
IThe touch switches used to control the equipment are beneath
a glass sheet and two resistance membranes at the top of the
liquid crystal display panel. The switches are sensitive to resis-
tance value where touched with your finger to detect operat-
ing status.
SEL689V
CD-ROM DriverNBEL0228S0202Maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information
can be easily red from the CD-ROM disc.
NOTE:
IWhen removing the CD-ROM, allow it to remain open until the
liquid crystal display locks.
IThe liquid crystal display must be closed when the vehicle is
running.
IDo not place cups, cans or other containers containing liquids
on top of the liquid crystal display.
Map CD-ROMNBEL0228S0203IThe map CD-ROM has maps, traffic control regulations, and
other pertinent information.
ITo improve CD-ROM map matching and route determination
functions, the CD-ROM uses an exclusive Nissan format.
Therefore, the use of a CD-ROM provided by other manufac-
turers cannot be used.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
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SEL690V
Gyro (Angular Speed Sensor)NBEL0228S0204IThe oscillator gyro sensor is used to detect changes in vehicle
steering angle.
IThe oscillator gyro periodically senses oscillatory variation at
the oscillation terminals. This variation is caused by changes
in the vehicle angular velocity. Voltage variations are sensed
by ceramic voltage sensors at the left and right sides of the
terminals. Vehicle angular velocity corresponds directly with
these changes in voltage.
IThe gyro is built into the display & navigation (NAVI) control
unit.
MAP DISPLAY
BIRDVIEW
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SEL636X
BIRDVIEWTNBEL0228S0205The BIRDVIEWTprovides a detailed and easily seen display of
road conditions covering the vehicle's immediate to distant area.
SEL691V
DescriptionNBEL0228S0206IDisplay area: Trapezoidal representation showing approximate
distances (Wn, D, and Wd).
ITen horizontal grid lines indicate display width while six verti-
cal grid lines indicate display depth and direction.
IDrawing line area shows open space, depth, and immediate
front area. Each area is to a scale of approximately 5:6:25.
IWhen the ªZMþº button is pushed, the view point height is
increased. Pushing the ªZM+º button decreases the height.
Pushing the ªZMþº button or the ªZM+º button during operation
indicates the scale change and the view point height at the
left-hand side of the screen.
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System Description (Cont'd)
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FUNCTION OF TOUCH SWITCH (SUMMARY)=NBEL0228S03Display with Pushed ªMAPº SwitchNBEL0228S0301
SEL580X
The function of each touch switch is as follows:
1) Azimuth indication
2) Position marker
The tip of the arrow shows the current position. The shaft of
the arrow indicates the direction in which the vehicle is travel-
ing.
3) GPS reception signal (indicates current reception conditions)
4) Distance display (shows the distance in a reduced scale)
5) Current location voice information
(this information is available when the route guide is being
activated and the designated route is being traveled.)
6) Switch display from map screen to BIRDVIEW
Tscreen
(change to map screen on display when the BIRDVIEWTis
being used.)
7) The following items can be set.
ISave Current Location
IEdit Address Book
IGuide Volume
ISystem Setting
8) The route guide operation can be canceled.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
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Display with Pushed ªDESTº Switch=NBEL0228S0302
SEL581X
The function of each touch switch is as follows:
Icon Description
Address Book Favorite place can be saved to memory.
The destination can be selected from the memory.
Address/Street The destination can be searched from the address.
Point of Interest (POI) The destination of favorite facility can be searched.
Previous Dest. The previous ten destinations stored in memory are
displayed.
Intersection The destination from the intersection name can be
retrieved.
City The destination can be searched from city name.
Map The destination can be searched from the map.
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System Description (Cont'd)
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