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44Navigation System
Entering a Destination
NOTE:
When finishing a “Today’s
Destinations” trip, the Today’s
Destination list entries are stored to the
Previous Destination list, beginning
with the date (e.g., item 1 shown
below). This entry contains all the
destinations that were included in the
Today’s Destinations itinerary. This
allows you to re -select the entire
Today’s Destinations content at a later
date.By Go Home
Selecting Go Home from the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ) takes
you home or to a frequently used
address you have chosen.
If a Go Home PIN has been set, the
system prompts you to enter your PIN.
Say or enter your PIN. The system will
then display the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page45).
If a Go Home PIN has not been set, the
system displays the Calculate route to
screen after you select Go Home (see
Driving to Your Destination on
page45). NOTE:
 To edit Home Address, see
Home
Address in System Set-up on page82.
 Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page90.
 PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN, make sure you remember
it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer
will have to reset it for you.
 If a PIN is desired, enter it using the Personal preference PIN number
feature in SETUP. See page82 for
information on entering your PIN
number.
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Information Features
There is a tutorial available for the voice
command help. Say or select Getting
started, and the display changes to:
Select the line number of the desired
tutorial you want to view, and the
tutorial will automatically be read out.
Select STOP by moving the Interface
Dial right to stop the reading. When you make a selection, you will
see the help commands that can be used
with the voice control. You can say
“Read List” or select by moving the
Interface Dial
right, and the system
will read the list to you.
For a listing of all voice commands, see
Voice Command Index on page132.Trip Computer
The Trip computer screen displays the
trip information from the gauge
assembly.
When you say or select Trip
Computer , the display changes to:
Instant Fuel
Shows you the current instantaneous
fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg).
Average Fuel
Shows you the averag e fuel economy in
miles per gallon (mpg) since the trip
meter was last reset.
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Elapsed Time
Shows the elapsed time that the ignition
has been on.
Average Speed
Shows you the averag e speed in miles
per hour since the trip meter was last
reset.
Range
Shows the estimated distance you can
travel on the fuel remaining in the tank.
This distance is estimated from the
average fuel economy over the last
several miles, so it will vary with
changes in speed, traffic, etc.
NOTE:
 The “Instant Fuel” and “Average Fuel” may vary from actual fuel
consumed. These values are estimates
only.
 The “Range” is only an estimate. Always monitor your vehicle’s fuel
gauge to determine the appropriate
time to refuel.Map Legend
You can use the Map legend screens to
learn the meaning of map features,
icons, colors, etc. us ed in this system.
When you say or select Map Legend,
the display changes to:
Say or select the desired item or item
number to view each section of the map
legend.
Calendar
The Calendar option allows you to
enter events and be reminded of them in
the future. When you say or select
Calendar , the system shows the
calendar with the current calendar day
highlighted.
Dates with an icon indicate there is a
schedule entry for that date.
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System Set-up
Home Address
This feature lets you return “Home”
from any location simply by saying “Go
home” at the map screen. Alternatively,
you can select Go Home on the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ). See By
Go Home on page44.
Enter the Name, address, and phone
number in the same way as entering a
personal address, then say or select
Done . To leave the screen, press the
CANCEL button.
NOTE:
If your Home address cannot be found
in the system then, while located on the
street close to your home, select
“Current Position” when entering the
“Edit Address” field.
PIN Number
You can set a four-digit PIN (Personal
Identification Number) for accessing
and changing personal addresses and
your home address if desired. Once you
set the PIN on this screen, the system
asks you to enter the PIN when you
access a personal address or your home
address.
NOTE:
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a
PIN, make sure you remember it. If you
forget your PIN, the dealer will have to
reset it for you.
When you select PIN Number, the
display changes to:
Address Book PIN
If you choose to enter a PIN for the
personal Address Book, you will have to
enter it anytime you edit your Address
Book (see page78), or select Address
Book on the MENU screen ( Enter
destination by ) (see page27).
1. Select Address Book PIN .
2. Select either User 1 or User 2 . The
display changes to:
3. Enter your new four-digit PIN. If you do not wish to use a PIN, select DO
NOT USE PIN .
NOTE:
The factory default is no PIN.
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System Set-up
For “Places along the route,” the system
looks in front of yo u within a corridor
width specified by your values for “On
Freeways” or “On Surface Street.” The
system checks the upcoming area, based
on your input.
For “Places around the destination,” the
system searches outwards in a spiral
from the destination. In this case,
specific search values are not needed;
the matches are displayed in order of
distance from destination.
NOTE:
These settings do not affect the search
range used for the voice commands like,
“Find nearest gas station,” that are
also available wh en viewing the map
screen.Guidance Mode
Allows you to select the guidance
display mode: Single Screen or Split
Screen .
To get to Guidance Mode from the
SETUP screen, select in sequence,
“Other” tab, “Routing & Guidance”,
and “Guidance Mode”.
The factry default is Single Screen.
NOTE:
The Guidance Mode can also be
selected on the Icon Selection screen.
See Showing Icons on the Map on
page59.
Clock Adjustment
From the SETUP screen ( Other), say
or select Clock Adjustment and the
following screen appears:
This screen allows y ou to set or adjust
the following:
 Auto Daylight (Default = ON)
 Auto Time Zone (Default = ON)
 DST (Daylight Savings Time) Selection (Change DST schedule)
 Time Adjustment (Adjust your clock)
 RESET (resets this screen’s settings to factory defaults)
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Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Selection (Change DST
schedule)
This option lets you select the schedule
(April-October , or March-
November ) when daylight savings
time will automatically occur in your
navi. The system default is the new
2007 “ March-November ” schedule as
mandated by the US government.
During 2008-2009, it is possible that
this new change will be canceled by the
government, and returned back to the
previous “April-October” schedule. If
so, simply change th e schedule in this
setting back to the “April-October”
schedule.
Time Adjustment
Adjusts the current time in hours and
minutes. Switch HOUR and MINUTE
by moving the Interface Dial left or
right, and change value by rotating the
Interface Dial knob . Selecting
DONE returns you to the previous
screen. You can reset the adjustment by
selecting RESET.
NOTE:
Selecting RESET also clears any
changes you made to “Auto Daylight,”
“Auto Time Zone,” or “DST Selection”
settings. Depending on your location,
you may need to adju st these settings.
Vehicle
From the SETUP screen ( Other), say
or select Vehicle and the following
screen appears:
Off-road Tracking
With this ON, the system will provide
white off-road tracking dots
(“breadcrumbs”) on the map screen
whenever you drive into an area where
the map does not show any roads. See
Map Screen Legend on page19.
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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? Verify the following: The
night-time dash brightness control is not set to
maximum, and Map Color in SETUP is set to Black for Night. See
Switching Display Mode Manually on page98.
The daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode,
and it is hard to see. Why? Verify the following: The
Map Color in SETUP is set to White for Day.
See Switching Display Mode Manually on page98.
Once I press the Display mode button , the navi
screen no longer automaticall y switches between day and
night display modes. Why is this? This is normal. Once you press the
Display mode button , you are
manually controlling the display mode. Your manual display mode setting is
canceled the next time the vehicle is started.
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 Map Screen Legend on page49.
How do I change or remove my PIN? Go to “Personal Information” in the SETUP screen (Other), and select PIN
Number . Select User 1 or User 2 and enter your existing PIN. You then
have the choice to change or remove the PIN. See page82.
I forget the PIN for Home, or the PIN for personal addresses
(User 1 or User 2). How do I reset it? PINs are optional. See information re
garding PINs on page82. Your dealer
can reset the PIN for you.
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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Voice Command Index
Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed # (#:1-7) (for best voice
control, lower the fan speed)
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off.Temperature Voice
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87
degrees F)
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot (displays HI)
Temperature max cold (displays LO)
Temperature balance
Temperature dual mode on*
Temperature dual mode off*
Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87 degrees F)
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off.
Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Audio on*
Audio off*
Radio on* (or Radio play )
Radio off*
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency.
Example Radio 95.5 FM )
Radio tune # AM (#: frequency.
Example Radio 1020 AM )
Radio seek up
Radio seek down
Radio next station (same as Radio
seek )
Radio preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6)
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