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Frequently Asked Questions
Rear Camera
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 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
When I shift gears, the rear camera image is delayed. When shifting into or out of reverse, you may experience delays when the
screen image switches between the navigation screen and the rear camera
image. This is normal.
The rear camera image is too dark or too bright. How do I
adjust the brightness? While the camera image is displayed, use the Zoom In/Zoom Out controls to
adjust the brightness. This ad
justment does not affect the Setup screen
brightness adjustments.
Problem
Solution
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Miscellaneous Other Questions
ProblemSolution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one
hour. Why is this? The clock is being automatically 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 page93.
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 page93.
My state does not observe dayli ght saving time. How do I turn
off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page92.
Daylight saving 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 Settings on page92.
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 saving time
according to the months selected in the DST schedule selection screen.
Ensure that the appropriate schedule is selected. For more information,
see Clock Settings on page92.
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 page93).
2) The navigation system does not switc h between standard and daylight
saving time. Set Auto Daylight Saving Time to On on the Clock
adjustment screen in Setup, and ensure that the correct month switching
schedule is chosen on the DST schedule selection screen. See page92
for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Glossary
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.
MP3 - A music file format that can be played from a CD-R, USB thumb
drive, or PC card.
MW - Maneuver Window. While en
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 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
page69.
Secure Digital (SD) Media - These can
be installed into a PCMCIA adaptor
to play MP3 or WMA music files.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio unit. See Entering the Security
Code on page96.
Touch Sensor - The touch sensor on the
front of the LCD consists of a touch
sensitive resistive membrane with an
infinite number of possible touch
locations. The sensing locations are
confined to a grid of 20 vertical and
10 horizontal touch locations.
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Glossary
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.
USB - Universal Serial Bus. A computer hardware interface used to store and
play audio files (MP3, WMA, AAC)
from USB devices, such as thumb
drives or iPods. See the Audio section
in your vehicle Owner’s Manual for
more information.
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 while en route (e.g., a
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page62.
WMA - A Windows media audio file that can be played from a CD-R, USB
thumb drive, or PC card.
Yaw Rate Sensor - Senses when the
vehicle makes a turn, which makes
the VP change direction on the map
as you turn.
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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 76
ADD TO Today’s
Destinations
........................... 41, 44
Adding Destinations to the List........41
Address..............................21, 22, 77
Address Book..................... 21, 42, 75
Address Book PIN.......................... 79
Advanced............................ ...........32
Alaska (Operation)........................ 120
Auto Daylight Saving Time.............92
Auto Service................................... 32
Auto Time Zone by GPS................. 93
AUX Voice Commands................. 141
Avoid Streets.................................. 64
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 65
Banking.......................................... 32
Basic Settings.................................91
Breadcrumbs.......................18, 59, 89
Brightness...................................... 72
By Address.....................................22
By Address Book............................42
By Go Home................................... 43
By Intersection................................26
By Map Input................................. 35
By Places....................................... 31
By Previous Destinations................39
By Today’s Destinations................. 40
C
Calculator
.... .................................. 71
Calendar..................................17, 69
CANCEL button............................11
Cancel Current Route.....................65
Category............................31, 42, 78
CD Voice Commands...................141
Change Method..............................45
Change State............................ 22, 27
Changing the DVD.......................104
Changing the Route........................ 62
Changing the Routing Method........45
Changing Your Destination.............65
City................................... 22, 27, 37
City Vicinity............................33, 34
Clock Adjustment..........................92
Clock Screen...........................17, 74
Clock Settings..........................17, 74
Clock Type.............................. 17, 74
CLOSE button.......................10, 104
Color............................................. 94
Community....................................32
Continental USA............................38
Contrast......................................... 74
Convert (Unit)................................71
Correct Vehicle Position................. 90
Coverage Areas............................ 107
Current Location...................... 19, 60
Current Position....................... 36, 77
Current Street................................... 6
Customer Assistance.................... 102
D
Database Limitations
.................... 100
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Selection
..................................... 93
Delete Previous Destination............80
Destination........................21, 44, 65
Destination Icon............................. 55
Destination Map............................. 47
Detailed Coverage Areas..............107
Detour........................................... 64
Direct Route..................................45
Direction List.................................51
Display.......................................... 73
Driving to Your Destination............44
E
Easy Route
.................................... 45
Edit Avoid Area.............................86
Edit Waypoint Search Area.............88
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