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Frequently Asked Questions
When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch
to the night display mode. Why? The system thinks it is in
Day display mode. Verify the following: The
display mode in Setup is set to Night mode, the dash brightness is not set to
maximum (must adjust with headlights on), and Map Color in Setup is set
to Black for Night. See Switching Display Mode on page104.
The daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode,
and it is hard to see. Why? Verify the following: The disp
lay mode in Setup is set to Day mode, and
Map Color in Setup is set to White for Day. See Switching Display Mode
on page104.
During the day, I turned on the lights because it started to
rain, but the screen went dark. How can I make it still display
day mode? Adjust the dash brightness (+) knob (with
headlights on) to full brightness.
Remember to set it back to a medium set ting, or at night, the screen will be
bright. See Switching Display Mode on page104.
How can I input my destination using map coordinates? The navigation system was not designed for this. However, you can view
the coordinates of an a ddress by pushing in on the Interface Dial, selecting
Show Icon on Map , and moving the Interface Dial left to select
Current Location . See Displaying Current Location on page21.
How do I change or remove my PIN? Go to “Personal Information” in the Setup screen (second) , and select PIN
Number . Enter your existing PIN, and then you have the choice to change
or remove the PIN. See page88.
I forget the PIN. How do I reset it? PI Ns are optional. See information regarding PINs on page88. Your dealer
can reset the PIN for you.
I change my setup settings, bu t they are not saved when I
restart the vehicle. Verify that your Remote Keyless
Entry is linked (The MID shows
“Welcome drive 1” or “Welcome dr iver 2”). See page18 for additional
information.
I cannot access my Calendar or Address Book. Why?
CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen.
Why? Your phone is not “paired” to the HFL,
or if your phone is “paired,” it is in
use; press HFL BACK button.
Problem Solution
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Glossary
Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in light
brown on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed
signal to the navigation system for
moving the VP icon on the map.
Verified Streets - These streets consist
of the detailed metropolitan coverage
areas, and all other inter-town
connection roads. These roads are
shown in black on the map.
Voice Control - See VR.
VP - Vehicle Position. When in map
mode, this circular icon shows the
vehicle position on the map. Push in
on the Interface Dial , select Show
Icon on Map , move the Interface
Dial left to select Current
Position . It shows the latitude,
longitude, and elevation of your
current position. VR -
Voice Recognition. This allows
voice control of many of the
navigation functions. The hardware
consists of the microphone, voice
control switch ( NAVI TALK/NAVI
BACK buttons), and the front
speakers.
Waypoint - A temporary destination
you may enter with on route (e.g., a
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page71.
WMA - A Windows media audio file
that can be played from a CD-R.
Yaw Rate Sensor - Senses when the
vehicle makes a turn, which makes
the VP change direction on the map
as you turn.
Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings
information prov ided by Zagat
Survey. See Information screen on
page79 for an explanation of the
ratings.
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Voice Command Index
On-Screen Spelling Assist
When speaking the letters or using
“spell mode,” you can substitute the
name that represents each letter or
symbol. This improves recognition. For
example:
 To select the letter “A”: Say “ A,” “ Alpha ,” or “Apple .”
 To select the letter “M”: Say “ M,” “ Mary ,” or “ Mike. ”
The system will respond to the names
shown in the following tables. NOTE:
 The system will only respond to the
names shown in the following tables.
 To select the letter “A,” you can also; select the “A” by using the Interface
Dial .
 To select the numb er “1,” say “One”
or “Number One,” or select the “1”
by using the Interface Dial .
 To select the symbol “- (hyphen),” say “Hyphen” or “Symbol Hyphen,”
or select the “-” by using the
Interface Dial .
 When selecting letters using the voice control system, a confirmation box
may pop up to confirm the letter.
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