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124Navigation System
Operation in Alaska and
Hawaii
Certain functions that rely on a satellite
signal will not work correctly in Alaska
and Hawaii. These functions include but
are not limited to XM radio, automatic
clock updates, and time zone
adjustments.
Alaska
If the vehicle was purchased in the
lower 48 states and driven to Alaska, the
system cannot display maps. The
message “Vehicle is out of the
database...” will be displayed.
Hawaii
This section describes the differences in
navigation system operation for vehicles
delivered in Hawaii.
XM Radio
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered
to Hawaii are equipped with XM
hardware, but XM broadcasting is not
available; therefore sections of the
manual that mention XM audio do not
apply. Vehicles originally delivered to
the U.S. mainland and shipped to Hawaii
also have XM, but will not function
because the XM satellites (aimed toward
the U.S. mainland) are too far away to
obtain reception.
Map Coverage
All roads displayed on the Hawaii map
screens are detailed coverage roads.
Text related to “unverified” roads or
areas are not applicable. The following
topics do not apply in Hawaii:
Unverified road descriptions (see page
6, 87).
Cautions and pop-up windows related to unverified roads (see page
64).
Setup entries that relate to turning on
or off unverified routing (see
page
88 ).
When zooming in and out, there is no 350-mile scale for Hawaii. Other Map Issues
See the coverage section for a list of
islands with coverage (see page 111).
Freeway Exit information does not
exist in Hawaii, so the “Freeway Exit
Info” icon is not shown on the icon
bar.
Coverage Areas
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Navigation System133
Troubleshooting
Screen Error Message Solution
Navigation system is unabl e to acquire a proper GPS
signal. Make sure there is nothing on the rear sh
elf blocking the GPS antenna (aftermarket
metallic window tinting or af termarket devices placed on the rear shelf like radar
detectors, cell phone s, or loose items). If the rear sh elf is clear of objects, move the
vehicle to an open space away from tall buildings, trees, etc.
Navigation unit door is ope n or No DVD disc is
inserted. Please check system. Make sure that the navigati
on DVD disc is inserted with the label side up and the
navigation unit door is fully snapped closed (see page110).
No DVD disc. Please check syst em. Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (page110). If
the problem persists, see your dealer.
DVD disc reading error (unf ormatted). Please consult
your dealer. Check the DVD disc surface for deep scra
tches or other damage. Make sure you are
using a navigation DVD (white-colored label). The system cannot read other
mapping databases or video DVDs. If the problem persists, see your dealer.
Display temp is too high. Sy stem 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 temper ature cools down. The system will turn
back on when the display cools down.
Outside temperature is low. System will take awhile to
start up. The temperature is below -22°F and the
navigation system has difficulty reading
the DVD. The system will start up when the temperature warms up.
Navigation system voice recognition cannot be
activated when another unit is using the audio system. HandsFreeLink (HFL) can ove
rride the navigation system. Make sure the HFL
TALK button is not on when you press the NAVI TALK button, or the message
will appear. Simply press the HFL BACK button to resume control of the
navigation voice buttons.
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136Navigation System
Glossary
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 ve hicle out in an
open area.
Instant Fuel - The current
instantaneous fuel economy value as
displayed by the Trip computer
screen.
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. MW -
Maneuver Window. While en
route to a destination, this window
displays information about the next
maneuver.
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page57.
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.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A 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 MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ). See
page50.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools, etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page50.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page71.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page102.
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.
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