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Turn the control to raise or lower
volume. The levels will be displayed
on the screen.
To adjust the navigation voice
output level, adjust the volume
control only when the navigation
system is speaking. Otherwise, it will adjust the radio levels.
Automatic volume control (AVC)
With this feature, radio volume changes automatically with vehicle speed
to compensate for road and wind noise. To engage the AVC feature:
1. Press the MENU control.
2. Select AUDIO OPTIONS.
3. Select AVC, TRAFFIC, DSP.
4. Select AVC.
5. Use the cursor control to increase
or decrease the levels. The higher
the level selected, the greater the
compensation. The levels will be
shown in the display. Decrease all
the way to the left to turn AVC off.
PUSH
ON
MENU
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Navigation screen display
When in navigation mode, there will
be various indicators on the screen
to help you in operating your
system.
1. Direction to destination
2. Distance to final destination
3. Estimated time to destination
4. Current directional heading and
GPS signal strength (color)
5. Vehicle icon (current vehicle position)
6. ZOOM
7. PAN
8. DETOUR
9. VOICE
Please drive safely
This screen may appear on your
VNR display. Press the soft key next
to the display to select the desired
language. Press the control next to
ACCEPT to confirm your selection.
Principles of GPS (Global Positioning System) operation
Your Vehicle Navigation System directs you based on information derived
from satellites, road maps stored on the CD, sensors in your vehicle and
the desired destination. The system compiles all necessary information to
guide you to your selected destination. Space satellites determine the
vehicle’s current location and transmit position and time signals to your
car.
If the vehicle has been parked for a long period of time, the navigation
function may be temporarily unresponsive. The navigation system will
operate reliably again once GPS reception is available in a few minutes.
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Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles arenot
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
If your vehicle gets stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage
to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Emergency maneuvers
•In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn
must be made, remember to avoid“over-driving”your vehicle, i.e.,
turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid
the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,
not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or
brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are
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