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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.
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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Glossary
MP3 - A music file format that can be
played from a CD-R or PC card.
MW - Maneuver Window. While on-
route to a destination, this window
displays informatio n about the next
maneuver.
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page54.
Off Route - This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the Setup screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say “Not on a digitized road.”
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas
that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in light brown for reference
only, since they have not been
verified. PC Card -
An adaptor card (sometimes
called a PCMCIA card) that can
contain a compact flash, or SD media
clip with MP3 or WMA music files.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A random 4-digit number created by
the customer to protect personal
information.
POI - Point Of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools etc. found under
the Places option on the Enter
destination by screen. See page31.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools etc.
See Map Screen Legend “Map
Features” for a list of the assigned
colors. See page49.
QWERTY - Keyboard layout
resembling the typewriter keys. The
keyboard layout can be changed to an
alphabetical layout in the Setup,
Basic Settings screen.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message See Calendar on
page68. Security Code -
Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio unit (see Entering the Security
Code on page95).
Secure Digital (SD) Media - These can
be installed into a PCMCIA adaptor
to play MP3 or WMA music files.
Touch Sensor - The touch sensors on
the front of the LCD consists of a
touch sensitive re sistive membrane
with an infinite number of possible
touch locations.
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.
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Voice Command Index
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on
any screen.
Help (reads list of the commands for
the displayed screen)
Set up (displays Setup screen (first))
Display map (displays the map
screen)
Display menu (displays the Enter
destination by screen)
Information (displays the
Information screen)
Display audio (displays the audio
screen)
Back (to previous screen, same as
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button)
Cancel (cancels current activity)
What time is it?
The “Voice Command Help” option on
the Information screen lists many of the
following controls. To avoid distraction
while you are driving, the system can
read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to memorize
all of them.
Navigation General
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display menu (if on route, displays
the Change route by screen)
Display navigation (if on route,
displays the Change route by
screen)
Display map
Display map guide (same function as
the MAP/GUIDE button)
Display setup (or just Setup )
Display information (or just
Information )
Display audio screen
Cancel
Backward (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice (repeats the screen
prompt for most screens)
Help (displays the voice command
allowed for the screen you are
viewing)
Voice command help How long to the destination?
(when
on route, tells the time to
destination)
How far to the destination? (when on
route, tells th e distance to
destination)
Display destination map (when on
route, shows the map of the
destination)
Display entire route (when on route,
adjusts the map scale so that the
entire route is displayed)
Register the current location (puts
current location in the personal
Address Book)
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Navigation Display
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display current location (shows
current latitude, longitude, and
elevation)
Display north up
Display heading up
Display zoom in
Display zoom out
Display: (the selected scale)
1/20 mile (80 m) scale
1/8 mile (200 m) scale
1/4 mile (400 m) scale
1/2 mile (800 m) scale
1 mile (1600 m) scale
2 mile (3 km) scale
5 mile (8 km) scale
15 mile (24 km) scale
50 mile (80 km) scale
150 mile (240 km) scale
350 mile (560 km) scale Display:
(display the selected icon on
the screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office*
grocery store*
lodging (hotel, motel)*
parking garage*
parking lot*
school
hospital
one way
freeway exit information
* These icons will not display unless the “Parking” or “Other icon” is
selected on the Icon Bar (see
page57). Hide:
(hide the selected icon from the
screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
grocery store
lodging (hotel, motel)
parking garage
parking lot
school
hospital
one way
freeway exit information
Max zoom in
Max zoom out
Go home
Voice Command Index
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Information Screen Voice
Commands
These are additional commands not
found on the Voice Command Help
screen available when viewing the
Information screen. Follow the voice
prompts.
Voice command help (the system
reads and lists all of the
commands, starting with
Navigation General Commands)
Map legend
Calendar
Calculator
Setup Screen (first)
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
Setup screen (first). (For Setup screen
(second), simply say what is written on
the screen, and follow the voice
prompts)
Brightness up
Brightness down
Brightness minimum/min.
Brightness maximum/max.
Volume up
Volume down
Volume minimum/min.
Volume maximum/max.
Volume off
Display clock
Display day
Display night
Display auto
Contrast adjust
Guidance prompts normal
Guidance prompts maximum/max.
Guidance prompts minimum/min.
Voice Command Index
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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
.....74
Add to Today’s Destinations......41, 44
Adding Destinations to the List........41
Address..............................21, 22, 75
Address Book..................... 21, 42, 74
Address Book PIN.......................... 78
Advanced....................................... 33
Auto Daylight Saving Time.............91
Auto Service................................... 32
Auto Time Zone by GPS.................92
Avoid Streets.................................. 64
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 65
Banking.......................................... 32
Basic Settings.................................90
Breadcrumbs.......................18, 59, 88
Brightness...................................... 71
By Address.....................................22
By Address Book............................42
By Go Home................................... 43
By Intersection................................26
By Map Input................................. 36
By Places....................................... 31
By Previous Destinations.................39
By Today’s Destinations.................. 40
C
Calculator
.... .................................. 70
Calendar..................................17, 68
CANCEL button............................11
Cancel Current Route.....................65
Category.................................. 31, 76
CD Voice Commands...................135
Change Method.............................. 45
Change Routing Method.................64
Change State............................22, 27
Changing the DVD.......................103
Changing the Route........................ 62
Changing the Routing Method........45
Changing Your Destination.............65
City................................... 22, 27, 37
City Vicinity..................................35
Clock Adjustment..........................91
Clock Screen...........................17, 93
Clock Settings....................17, 91, 93
Clock Type.............................. 17, 93
CLOSE button.......................10, 103
Color............................................. 93
Community....................................32
Continental USA............................38
Contrast......................................... 73
Convert (Unit)...............................70
Correct Vehicle Position.................89
Coverage Areas............................ 106
Current Location...................... 19, 60
Current Position....................... 36, 75
Current Street................................... 6
Customer Assistance.................... 101
D
Database Limitations
...................... 99
Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Selection
..................................... 92
Delete Previous Destination............79
Deleting Waypoints........................ 64
Destination........................ 21, 44, 51
Destination Icon............................. 55
Destination Map............................. 47
Detailed Coverage Areas......106, 111
Detour........................................... 64
Direct Route..................................45
Direction List.................................51
Display.......................................... 72
Driving to Your Destination............44
E
Easy Route
.................................... 45
Edit Avoid Area.............................85
Edit Waypoint Search Area.............87
Edit/Delete Address........................ 77
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