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Previous Destination
The previous destination entry
method lets you select a destination
from a list of previous destination
points.
/Previous Destination:Press to
access the Previous Destination
screen. The system stores up to
20 points that have been previously
entered. As new destinations are
entered, the system automatically
deletes the oldest destinations and
adds the new destinations. To use the previous destination
entry method:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select
/.
3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to
the right of the destination to
view the entire destination name
as necessary. Use the scroll
arrows to the left to scroll
through the list.
4. Select GO, located next to the destination. The map screen,
with the destination marked
displays.
5. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
6. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information. From Map
This destination entry method allows
you to select a destination by
scrolling on the map.
)From Map:
Press to enter the
From Map destination entry method.
To use this destination entry
method:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select
). A map screen
displays with the scrolling
symbol.

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3. Use0/1and press on the
map to find the area that you
would like to select as your
destination.
Pressing/holding and dragging
your finger on the map activates
fast scrolling.
4. Press once on the area that you would like to set as your
destination.
The map screen displays the
address information.
5. Select GO. The map screen, with the destination marked
displays.
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
7. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information. Map Coordinates
The coordinates destination entry
method lets you select a destination
by entering latitude and longitude
coordinates.
Map Coordinates:
Press to access
the Coordinates Entry screen.
To use the coordinates destination
entry method:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select From Map.
3. Select Map Coordinates. 4. Select Latitude and select either
N (north) or S (south) to enter
the direction of the latitude
coordinate. Enter the numeric
portion of the latitude coordinate.
5. Select Longitude and select either E (east) or W (west) next
to enter the direction of the
longitude coordinate. Enter the
numeric portion of the longitude
coordinate.
6. Once both coordinates are entered, select GO. The map
screen, with the destination
marked displays.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
8. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.

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Preset Destination
The preset destination entry method
lets you set a destination by
selecting from one of five previously
stored destinations. Besides voice
tagged destinations, these are the
only destinations available to set
while the vehicle is moving. If a
destination is not set for one of
the screen buttons, the button is
dimmed and not available for use.
See“Adding or Changing Preset
Destinations” in this section for
information on how to add a preset
destination.To use the preset destination entry
method:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select the desired preset destination screen button. The
screen buttons are labeled with
the name that was selected for
the destination when it was
stored. The map screen, with the
destination marked displays.
3. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
4. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information. Map Destination Screen Functions
If the map screen is used to show
destination, it will have map screen
capabilities such as GO, Mark,
Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is
shown at the top of the screen.
Destination Map Screen

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r/[(Fast Forward Scroll):
Select to scroll to the next
stopover or to the final destination.
The
u(fast forward skip) button
changes to a fast speed fast
forward.
u(Fast Forward Skip): Select to
go to the next stopover or to the
final destination.
Detour
Detour: Select this screen button
from the Route screen, then select
to detour 2 km, 5 km, 10 km (1 mile,
3 miles, or 5 miles) around the
current route. This can also be
selected to detour the whole route if
necessary. The detour option is only
available while driving on a current
planned route.
Voice Volume
Select this screen button from the
Route screen to turn voice guidance
on or off and to change the volume
of voice prompts. See “Nav”under
Configure Menu on page 7‑64 for
more information. Add Stopover
Add Stopover:
Select this screen
button from the Route screen. This
feature allows up to three stopovers
to be added to the current route
between the start point and final
destination. Once a stopover has
been added, the points can be
edited or deleted. To add a stopover:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select the Add Stopover screen
button. This button only appears
if a route has been calculated.
3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, enter the
stopover. See “Destination”
previously for more information.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
5. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
6. To add the second and third stopovers, press the
DEST control button, then
select the Add screen button,
where the next waypoint should
appear on the route.

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7. Select the route preference(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
8. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
To delete a stopover from the
current route:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select Delete for the desired stopover to delete.
3. The system displays a pop-up confirmation message. Press
Yes to delete the stopover; press
No to cancel this operation.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
5. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
Suspend Guidance
Press this screen button, from the
Route screen, to put the current
route on hold. Resume Guidance
Press this screen button, from the
Route screen, to resume guidance
on the current route.
Cancel Guidance
Press this screen button, from the
Route screen, to cancel the current
route.
Adding Destinations to the
Address Book
There are two ways to add a
destination to the address book:
.To add the current vehicle
position to the address book,
press the Mark screen button
from the map screen. The
system automatically saves the
current vehicle information in the
address book. When scrolling on
the map the Mark screen button
automatically adds the current
scrolled position information in
the address book.
.Press the Add to Address Book
screen button when available
on POI information screens,
Destination Entry screens,
or POI screens. The system
automatically saves this
information in the address book.
See “Nav” under Configure Menu on
page 7‑64 for information on editing
address book entries.
Adding or Changing Preset
Destinations
This feature allows additions
or changes one of five preset
destinations. When a destination
has been added as a preset
destination, it is available to select
from the Destination Entry screen.
See “Preset Destination” previously
for information on how to select
a preset destination as a final
destination.

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Some things to consider:
.Is the path ahead clear?
.Will the surface texture change
abruptly up ahead?
.Does the travel take you uphill or
downhill?
.Will you have to stop suddenly
or change direction quickly?
When driving over obstacles or
rough terrain, keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs,
or other surface features can jerk
the wheel out of your hands.
When driving over bumps, rocks,
or other obstacles, the wheels can
leave the ground. If this happens,
even with one or two wheels, you
cannot control the vehicle as well or
at all.
Because you will be on an unpaved
surface, it is especially important to
avoid sudden acceleration, sudden
turns, or sudden braking. Off-roading requires a different kind
of alertness from driving on paved
roads and highways. There are no
road signs, posted speed limits,
or signal lights. Use good judgment
about what is safe and what is not.
Driving on Hills
Off-road driving often takes you up,
down, or across a hill. Driving safely
on hills requires good judgment
and an understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do. There
are some hills that simply cannot be
driven, no matter how well built the
vehicle.
{WARNING
Many hills are simply too steep
for any vehicle. If you drive
up them, you will stall. If you
drive down them, you cannot
control your speed. If you drive
across them, you will roll over.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
You could be seriously injured
or killed. If you have any doubt
about the steepness, do not drive
the hill.
Approaching a Hill
When you approach a hill, decide if
it is too steep to climb, descend,
or cross. Steepness can be hard to
judge. On a very small hill, for
example, there may be a smooth,
constant incline with only a small
change in elevation where you can
easily see all the way to the top.
On a large hill, the incline may get
steeper as you near the top, but you
might not see this because the crest
of the hill is hidden by bushes,
grass, or shrubs.

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3. Come to a complete stop, shiftto P (Park), and turn the ignition
to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with
an automatic transmission, the
shift lever must be in P (Park) to
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑44.
The steering may bind with the
wheels turned off center. If this
happens, move the steering wheel
from right to left while turning the
key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this
doesn't work, then the vehicle needs
service.
Notice: Using a tool to force the
key to turn in the ignition could
cause damage to the switch or
break the key. Use the correct
key, make sure it is all the way in,
and turn it only with your hand.
If the key cannot be turned by
hand, see your dealer. B (ACC/ACCESSORY):
This
position lets things like the radio
and the windshield wipers operate
while the engine is off. Use this
position if the vehicle must be
pushed or towed.
C (ON/RUN): This position can
be used to operate the electrical
accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster warning
and indicator lights. The switch
stays in this position when the
engine is running. The transmission
is also unlocked in this position on
automatic transmission vehicles.
If you leave the key in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position
with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to
start the vehicle if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
D (START): This is the position
that starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The
ignition switch returns to ON/RUN
for driving. A warning tone will sound when the
driver door is opened, the ignition is
in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
and the key is in the ignition.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Notice:
Do not try to shift to
P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START.
When the engine starts, let go
of the key. The idle speed will
slow down as the engine
warms. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it.

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When the traction control system
(TCS) or StabiliTrak system is
turned off, the StabiliTrak light
and the appropriate TCS off or
StabiliTrak off message will be
displayed on the DIC to warn the
driver. The vehicle will still have
brake-traction control when traction
control is off, but will not be able to
use the engine speed management
system. See“Traction Control
Operation” next for more
information.
When the traction control system
has been turned off, system noises
may still be heard as a result of the
brake-traction control coming on.
It is recommended to leave the
system on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn the system off if the vehicle
is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow,
and you want to “rock”the vehicle to
attempt to free it. It may also be
necessary to turn off the system
when driving in extreme off-road conditions where high wheel spin is
required. See
If the Vehicle is Stuck
on page 9‑22.
Traction Control Operation
The traction control system is part
of the StabiliTrak system. Traction
control limits wheel spin by reducing
engine power to the wheels (engine
speed management) and by
applying brakes to each individual
wheel (brake-traction control) as
necessary.
The traction control system is
enabled automatically when the
vehicle is started. It will activate and
the StabiliTrak light will flash if it
senses that any of the wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose
traction while driving. If traction
control is turned off, only the
brake-traction control portion of
traction control will work. The
engine speed management will be disabled. In this mode, engine
power is not reduced automatically
and the driven wheels can spin
more freely. This can cause the
brake-traction control to activate
constantly.
Notice:
If the wheel(s) of one axle
is allowed to spin excessively
while the StabiliTrak
®, ABS, brake
warning lights, and any relevant
DIC messages are displayed, the
transfer case could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Reduce
engine power and do not spin
the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights and messages are
displayed.
The traction control system
may activate on dry or rough
roads or under conditions
such as heavy acceleration
while turning or abrupt upshifts/
downshifts of the transmission.