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Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering a Navi DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations
Problem Solution
I want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one ? You cannot obtain a new DVD from the dealer. See Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD on page102.
I want to order a DVD. How ca n I determine the DVD version
in my navigation system? The version is on the label of your DVD. It starts with “Ver:.” See
Changing
the DVD on page103.
I got a Navi DVD from a “friend,” but it does not work. Why? Y our vehicle was designed to use a turquoise (blue/green) DVD. DVDs
with different colored labels, or fr om different manufacturers, will not
operate correctly. Always obtain DVD s from the DVD order desk. See
page102.
When is my city going to become part of a fully verified
detailed coverage area? The mapping database vendor is cons
tantly revising map coverage. See
page106 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
Will the navigation system work outside North America? The navigation system contains maps only for the lower 48 states, and portions of southern Canada. The system will not work in Mexico, Hawaii,
Alaska, or overseas. Canada coverage is limited. See Map Coverage on
page106.
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation system? No. The navigation sy stem is designed only to read the turquoise (blue/
green) DVD provided with your vehi cle. Map discs for other vehicle
manufacturers, or PC map programs will not work.
I found some errors in the database. How do I report them? Mi nor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major
errors, you can report them follow ing the instructions on page101.
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Display, PC Card, Accessories
Problem Solution
The display appears dim when starting the car in real cold
weather. Is there a problem? No, this is normal, and will beco
me brighter after a few minutes.
The screen does not close completely. Why is this?  Ensure that it is not during inse rting/ejecting a CD. The screen cannot be
closed if a CD is not completely inserted in the unit.
 Ensure that it is not during insert ing/ejecting the DVD. The screen cannot
be closed if the DVD is not completely inserted in the unit.
 Ensure that a PC card is inserted co mpletely. The screen cannot be closed
if a PC card is not completely inserted in the unit. Moreover, the
recognition of a PC card takes about 1- 2 seconds after it is inserted. The
screen cannot be closed during this recognition.
 Ensure that the media clip is inserted into the PC card adaptor. Eject the PC card adaptor when not in use.
Where can I get PC card adaptors or the media chips that go
into them?  Any computer store sell
s PCMCIA PC card adaptors, and various types
and capacities of media chips for them. Ask for Compact Flash or SD
media and adaptors.
 Hard Disk Drive type media are not recommended because they can fail in
a hot car.
How do I put music files onto the PC Ca rd You can use your home PC to move MP3 or WMA music files to your PC
card. Most laptops have a slot to plug in your PC card. For desktop PCs,
USB adaptors are available that can accept your PC card or media chip. You
move files to the card using Windows Explorer; like moving files to any
other hard drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I insert a PC card with music files, but the CARD button or
navi “PC Card” voice commands do not work. What’s
wrong?  After inserting the card, a delay of
up to 30 seconds may be required to
read the tag information (album, artist , and track names) - this is normal.
 Ensure that the music files on the media chip are either the WMA or MP3 music format. Other form ats are not recognized.
 Some downloaded WMA and MP3 files are copy protected, and require
that the copyright authentication f iles accompany the MP3/WMA files on
the Card.
 Media types, and media capacity continues to grow. As a rule stick to
Compact Flash or SD media with capaci ties of 2GB or less. Other types of
media, or larger capacities may work, but have not been tested.
 Single type media PC Card adapto rs are recommended over multi-media
type adaptors.
 Ensure that there are files on the card . For SD and other media with a write
lock switch, ensure that the write protect is off when adding files to the
card.
 The system only recognizes the FAT, and FAT-32 file format for the
media.
Some of the files on the PC card will not play, or I have an 8
GB card with 2500 songs, but only 999 play. Why is this?  The quantity of tracks is limited to
999 tracks, and a file structure of up to
8 folder levels deep. Tracks beyond 999 are simply not recognized.
 Ensure that the music files on the media chip are either the WMA or MP3 music format. Other form ats are not recognized.
When I eject the media chip, but leave the empty adaptor in
the PC card slot, the display door will not close. Why is this? To prevent damage to the display mechanism or your PC card/media chip,
the system checks for a partially inserted PC card, and a partially inserted
media chip. Always remove the PC ca
rd and media chip when not in use.
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The media card will not fully in
sert into the PC card slot.
What is wrong?  The PC card edge connector or the pins
in the back of PC card slot may be
damaged.
 Never force the card into the slot - the adaptor card should glide smoothly
into the slot. See your dealer if the problem persists.
I insert a CD-R with music file s, but the CD button, or “CD”
voice commands do not work. What is wrong?  After inserting a CD-R with WMA or
MP3 files, a slight delay may occur
before the CD button operates. Th e system needs to read the tag
information (album, artist, and track na mes) to allow searches - this is
normal.
 Ensure that the music files on the CD-R are the WMA or MP3 format. Other formats are not recognized.
 Some WMA and MP3 files are copy pr otected, and require that the
copyright authentication files accompany the MP3/WMA files on the CD.
Note:
Never use CD-R discs with stick on labels. The labels can curl and
jam the CD mechanism requiring replacement of the navigation unit,
and subsequent loss of all personal information.
Problem Solution
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Frequently Asked Questions
Miscellaneous Other Questions
Problem Solution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one
hour. Why is this? The clock is being auto
matically set based on your GPS location. If you live
and work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this
feature. See page
91.
Daylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though Setup shows “Auto Daylight
Saving Time” is “On.” Go to the
Clock Adjustment screen in Setup and select DST Selection.
Ensure that the correct DST schedule is selected. For more information, see
Clock Adjustment on page
91.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this? 1) Go to the
Clock adjustment screen in Setup and ensure that Auto
Daylight Saving Time is On .
2) The navigation system is designed to switch to daylight savings time
according to the months selected in the DST schedule selection screen.
Ensure that the appropriate schedule is selected. For more information,
see Clock Adjustment on page91.
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. Wh at can cause this? 1) You may be driving near
a time zone boundary (see Auto Time Zone by
GPS on page
92).
2) The navigation system does not, or incorrectly switches between
standard and Daylight Savings Time. Set Auto Daylight Saving Time
to On on the Clock adjustment screen in Setup, and ensure that the
correct month switching sc hedule is chosen on the DST schedule
selection screen. See page
91 for more information.
When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even
though I am not near the time zone. Why is this? The time zone borders are only appr
oximated in the system. Depending on
the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can
be erratic. See page
91.
My state does not observe dayl ight savings time. How do I
turn off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page
91.
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My battery was disconnected, or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for
a code. Where do I find this
code? There should have been a card in the
glove box with the anti-theft code for
the navigation/audio system. This card contains the 4-digit security code
and serial number. If you cannot find it, your de aler can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. When will other
languages be available fo r the navigation system? This is being considered
as a future enhancement.
Problem Solution
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Troubleshooting
* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
Screen Error Message Solution
Navigation system is unable to acquire a pr oper GPS signal. Make sure there is nothi ng on the dash blocking the GPS antenna (aft er-
market metallic window ti nting or after-market devices placed on the dash,
like radar detectors, cell phones, or loose items). If the dashboard is clear of
objects, move the vehicle to an open sp ace away from tall buildings, trees,
etc.
Navigation unit door is open or No DVD disc is inserted.
Please check system. Make sure that the navigation DVD disc
is inserted with the label side up
and the navigation unit door is fully snapped closed (see page103).
No DVD disc. Please check system. Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (see
page103). If the problem persists, see your dealer.
Display temp is too high. Syst em will shut down until display
cools down. This message will appear briefly when
the display temperature is too high,
and then the display will turn off until the temperature cools down. The
system will turn back on when the display cools down.
DVD disc reading error (unfor matted). Please consult your
dealer. Check the DVD disc surface
for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure
you are using a Navigation DVD (turquoise [blue/green] colored label). The
system cannot read other mapping data bases or video DVDs. If the problem
persists, see your dealer.
Route has not been complete d. Please try again from a
different location. This message will appear when you are routing to or from a place (new
area) that is not in the database. Try
planning a different route to or from a
different location.*
No alternate route found. Origin al route will be followed. No alternative route method was f ound. The original route method will be
used.*
Ensure that a road name is di splayed at the bottom of the map.
This destination cannot be found in da tabase. The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination
nearby, or select the des tination with the joystick.*
Vehicle is out of the database coverage area. The vehicle is located outside of the mapped area provided by your
navigation DVD. See page 106 for map coverage.
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Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms
pertaining to the voice recognition
navigation system.
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid
can be entered into the system, and
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs - Off road tracking dots
that can be followe d on the map to
retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be
turned on/off in Setup screen
(second).
Compact Flash - A media chip that can
be used with a PC card adaptor to
play audio music files.
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points Of Interest)
data stored on the DVD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. The
main metropolitan areas in the lower
48 states, and southern Canada are
mapped to this level. See page106
for a list of these areas.
Digital Audio Card Reader - The PC
card slot accepts a PCMCIA adaptor
with a flash memory chip (see
page104).
Digitized Road - A road that appears on
the navigation screen. The road name
will appear at the bottom of the
navigation screen. If the user drives
“off road” the navigation system will
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on
how far you drive from a mapped road.
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing
cautionary information. It is meant to
be read carefully and acknowledged
by the customer when using the
navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM - Digital Versatile
Disc. The navigation program and
database resides on this disc. For
information on how to order a
replacement or update DVD, see
page102.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page117 for a list of the customer
FAQs, and troubleshooting
information.
GPS - Global Positioning System. A
network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. The navigation
system can simultaneously receive
signals from up to 12 satellites to
accurately position the vehicle on the
map. GPS Antenna -
Located in the center of
the dash. Electronic items operating
in this general location can interfere
with the GPS signal.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the vehicle out in an
open area.
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS
information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred if
the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottom-
shaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map light in the
ceiling.
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