
128Navigation System
Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
The navigation does not route me  the same way I would go, or 
the way some other mapping progr am displays. Why is this?The navigation system attempts to 
generate the optimum route. See 
Changing the Routing Method  on page48.
Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has been 
here for more than a year. The mapping database is 
constantly undergoing revision. See page108 for 
ways to obtain the latest de tailed coverage information.
The vehicle position icon is not  following the road, and the 
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is 
white or missing. • The GPS antenna (located under th
e center of the dashboard) may be 
blocked by personal items. For best  reception, remove items from the 
dashboard, such as radar detector s, cell phones, or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarke t devices can interfere with the GPS 
reception. Please see  your dealer. Also see  System Limitations on 
page 103.
I entered a destination, but th e blue highlighted route and 
voice guidance stopped, or turned  into a blue/pink dashed line 
before I got to my dest ination. Why is this? Your route has entered 
an unverified area. See  Unverified Area Routing  on 
page 87.
The map rotates while I make turns. How  can I stop this? Select the North-up map orientation by voice, or by touching the map 
orientation icon on the  map screen. See  Map Orientation  on page57.
Sometimes, I cannot  select between the North-up and 
Heading-up map orienta tions. Why is this? The Heading-up map orient
ation can only be shown in the lower scales 
(1/20 - 1 mile scales). See  Map Scale on page56.
While driving to my destinati on, the “time to go” display 
sometimes increases, even  though I am getting closer. The “Time to go” is based on actual 
road speeds. However if your speed 
slows down when you encounter slower  traffic, the system updates the 
“Time to go” based on your actual spee d to give you a better estimate of 
arrival time.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short distance 
behind, especially when I arrive  at an intersection. Is there 
anything wrong? No. When at an intersection, the syst
em is unaware of the width of the 
intersecting road. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a 
temporary loss of the GPS signal. See  GPS Reception Issues on page103.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My state does not observe daylight saving time. How do I turn 
off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page
97.
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 Adjustment  on page97.
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 Adjustment  on page97.
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 page 98).
2) The navigation system does not switch 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 page 97 
for more information.
My battery was disconnected  or went dead, and the 
navigation system is asking for  a code. Where do I find this 
code? There should be a card in the glove box with the anti-theft code for the 
navigation/audio syst
em. This card contains the  4-digit security code and 
serial number. If you cannot find it , your dealer can help you out.
I speak a language other than  English. When will other 
languages be available for the navigation system? This is being considered 
as a future enhancement.
Problem
Solution
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Glossary
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 informatio n about the next 
maneuver.
Navi -  Abbreviation for the navigation 
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol  showing the map orientation. See 
page 57. 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  Enter 
destination by screen. See page 32.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 page 52.
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 
page 72.
Security Code -  Code needed to 
activate the navigation system or 
audio unit. See  Entering the Security 
Code  on page 101.
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.
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 page 65.
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 76 for an explanation of the 
ratings.
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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 81
ADD TO Today’s 
Destinations
........................... 44, 47
Adding Destinations to the List........44
Address.............................. 22, 23, 82
Address Book..................... 22, 45, 80
Address Book PIN.......................... 84
Advanced....................................... 34
Alaska (Operation)........................124
Auto Daylight Saving Time.............97
Auto Service................................... 34
Auto Time Zone by GPS.................98
Avoid Streets.................................. 67
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 68
Banking.......................................... 34
Basic Settings.................................96
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®...........18
Breadcrumbs....................... 19, 62, 94
Brightness...................................... 77
By Address.....................................23
By Address Book............................45
By Go Home................................... 46
By Intersection................................27
By Map Input................................. 38
By Places....................................... 32
By Previous Destinations................42
By Today’s Destinations................. 43
C
Calculator
...................................... 73
Calendar..................................17, 72
CALL...................................... 18, 47
CANCEL button............................11
Cancel Current Route.....................68
Category...................... 32, 33, 45, 83
CD Voice Commands...................143
Cellular Phonebook........................ 71
Change Method.............................. 48
Change State............................23, 28
Changing the DVD.......................109
Changing the Route........................ 65
Changing the Routing Method........48
Changing Your Destination............. 68
City................................... 23, 28, 40
City Vicinity............................33, 37
Climate Control Commands..........141
Clock Adjustment.......................... 97
Clock Screen........................... 17, 79
Clock Settings..........................17, 79
Clock Type.............................. 17, 79
Color............................................. 99
Community....................................34
Continental USA............................41
Contrast......................................... 79
Convert (Unit)................................74
Correct Vehicle Position.................95
Coverage Areas............................ 110
Current Location......................20, 63
Current Position....................... 39, 82
Current Street................................... 6
Customer Assistance....................107
D
Database Limitations
.................... 105
Daylight Saving Time (DST) 
Selection
..................................... 98
Delete Previous Destination............85
Destination........................ 22, 47, 68
Destination Icon............................. 57
Destination Map.............................50
Detailed Coverage Areas..............110
Detour........................................... 67
Direct Route..................................48
Direction List.................................54
Display.......................................... 78
Driving to Your Destination............47
E
Easy Route
.................................... 48
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