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When I drive at night, the screen 
is bright and will not switch 
to the night display mode. Why? The system thinks it is in Day
 display mode. Verify the following: The 
display mode in Setup is set to  Auto, the dash brightness is not set to 
maximum (must adjust with headlights on), and  Map Color in Setup is set 
to  Black for Night. See  Display on page 78.
The daytime  map screen is dark like the night display mode, 
and it is hard to see. Why? Verify the following: The disp
lay mode in Setup is set to Auto, and Map 
Color  in Setup is set to  White for Day. See  Display on page 78.
During the day, I turned on the lights because it started to 
rain, but the screen went dark. How can I make it still display 
day mode? Adjust the dash brightness (+) button 
(with headlights on) to full brightness. 
Remember to set it back to a medium set ting, or at night, the screen will be 
bright. See  Display on page 78.
How can I input my destination using map  coordinates? The navigation system was not designed for th is. However, you can view 
the coordinates of an address by touching the vehicle position icon on the 
map. See  Map Screen Legend  on page52.
How do I change or remove my PIN? Go to “Personal Information” in the  Setup screen (second), and select PIN 
Number . Select User 1  or User 2  and enter your existing PIN, and then 
you have the choice to change  or remove the PIN. See page84.
I forgot the PIN for Home, or  the PIN for personal addresses 
(User 1 or User 2). How do I reset it? PINs are optional. See information regarding PINs on page
84. Your dealer 
can reset the PIN for you.
CALL  is not available on the  Calculate route to screen. 
Why? Your phone is not paired to HFL, or if your phone is paired, it is in use or 
does not have good coverage; press the 
HFL BACK button.
Problem
Solution
Frequently Asked Questions
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Display, Accessories
Rear Camera
Miscellaneous Other Questions
Problem Solution
The display appears dim when starting the car in really cold 
weather. Is there a problem? No. This is normal, and it will become brighter after a few minutes.
The screen does not close completely. Why is  this?• Ensure that it is not during inse rting/ejecting a CD. The screen cannot be 
closed if a CD is not completely inserted in the unit.
• Ensure that it is not during insert ing/ejecting the DVD. The screen cannot 
be closed if the DVD is not completely inserted in the unit.
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 adjustme
nt does not affect the Setup screen 
brightness adjustments.
Problem Solution
My clock frequently changes  forward and backward by one 
hour. Why is this? The clock is being automatically set ba
sed on your GPS location. If you live 
and work on the boundary between two  time zones, you can turn off this 
feature. See page 98.
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 page 98.
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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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Voice Command Index
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
any screen.Help  (reads list of the commands for 
the displayed screen)
Setup  (displays the  Setup screen 
(first))
Display map  (displays the map 
screen)
Display menu  (displays the Enter 
destination by  screen)
Display audio screen
Information  (displays the 
Information  screen)
Back  (to previous screen, same as 
CANCEL  or NAVI BACK  button)
Cancel  (cancels current activity)
What time is it?
The “Voice Command Help” option on 
the  Information screen lists many of the 
following controls. To avoid distraction 
while you are driving, the system can 
read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any 
time while driving and can be read to 
you so that you do not need to memorize 
all of them.
Navigation General 
Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
a map/guidance  screen.
Display menu  (if en route, displays 
the Change route by screen)
Display navigation  (if en route, 
displays the  Change route by  
screen)
Display map
Display map guide  (same function as 
the MAP/GUIDE button)
Display setup  (or just Setup)
Display information  (or just 
Information )
Display audio screen
Cancel
Backward  (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice  (repeats the screen 
prompt for most screens)
Help (displays the voice command  allowed for the screen you are 
viewing)
Voice command help 
How long to the destination?  (when 
en route, tells the time to 
destination)* How far to the destination? 
(when en 
route, tells th e distance to 
destination)*
Display destination map  (when en 
route, shows the map of the 
destination)
Display entire route  (when en route, 
adjusts the map scale so that the 
entire route is displayed)
Register the current location  (puts 
current location in the personal 
Address Book)
* These commands are not available if  you scroll the map  while en route to 
a destination.
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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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