4Navigation System
Introduction
Manual Overview
The manual is divided into the
following sections:
Getting started - A basic introduction that discusses the controls and how to
communicate with the system.
Entering a Destination - How to enter an address or locate a point of interest
(POI).
Driving to your Destination – An explanation of the map features,
guidance, and cautions.
Information Features - Cellular Phonebook*, Voice Command Help,
Map Legend, Calendar, Calculator,
and Key to Zagat Ratings.
* Available only for the Touring model.
System Set-up - How to set up and tailor the system for your personal
use and use the Address Book. The back of this manual contains:
Map Coverage (page
110)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (page
121)
Troubleshooting Guide (page 128 )
Glossary of Terms (page
129)
Voice Command List (page 132)
System Overview
Your navigation system is a highly
sophisticated location system with voice
control that uses satellites and a map
database to show you where you are and
to help guide you to a desired
destination.
The navigation system receives signals
from the global positioning system
(GPS), a network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. By receiving signals
from several of these satellites, the
navigation system can determine the
latitude, longitude, and elevation of
your vehicle. In a ddition, a gyroscopic
yaw sensor and a vehicle speed sensor
in your vehicle k eep track of the
direction and speed of travel at all times.
The navigation system applies this
location, direction, and speed
information to the maps and calculates a
route to the destination you enter. As
you drive to that des tination, the system
provides map and voice guidance.
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Glossary
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. Touch
this icon to show 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 on route (e.g., a gas
station, ATM, etc.). See page
65. 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 the Information screen
on page
75 for an explanation of the
ratings.
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