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16Navigation System
Getting Started
Each entered letter will appear at the top 
of the display. Say or select Space  to 
enter a space between words. Say or 
select  Delete  to erase a letter entered 
incorrectly.
When entering an address, the system 
searches the database for words that 
match the letters you are entering. As a 
result, you will notice that some letters 
are no longer available.
When the system finds only one entry 
that matches, it completes the entry of 
the name for you. If the system finds 
more than one entry  that matches your 
input, the system displays a list.
Tip:
If you are unsure of the spelling of a 
name, enter the letters that you are sure 
of, and then select  List. The system 
displays a list of names that most closely 
matches your input. You can choose to have your keyboard 
displayed in alphabetized format as 
shown below:
Or in a regular keyboard (QWERTY) 
format as shown below:
See 
Keyboard Layout in the  Setup 
screen (second) on page 96.System Start-up
When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it 
takes several seconds for the navigation 
system to boot up.
The first screen to appear is the 
navigation system globe  screen. The 
screen then changes to the  Disclaimer 
screen:
NOTE:
The  OK button does not appear 
immediately. It appears after the 
software is loaded.
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100Navigation System
System Setup
Rearview Camera
Your vehicle is equipped with a 
rearview camera as shown in the 
illustration.
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse) with 
the ignition switch in the ON (II) 
position, the rear view is shown on the 
navigation screen. For the best image, 
always keep the rearview camera lens 
clean, and be sure it is not covered.
Since the rearview camera display area 
is limited, you should always back up 
slowly and carefully, and look behind 
you for obstacles.NOTE:
 The rearview camera has a special 
lens that makes distances appear 
closer than they actually are.
 The rearview camera display has a  limited range, and the size and 
position of objects around the area 
may appear different from reality. 
Make sure to check the surrounding 
area carefully.
Rearview Camera Brightness 
Adjustment
When the vehicle is in reverse, the touch 
screen and navigation “hard” buttons 
are locked out, except the  ZOOM 
buttons. Touching the “ ▼” or “▲ ” 
button allows you to adjust the 
brightness of the rearview camera 
image. This brightness adjustment is 
independent of the screen brightness 
adjustment in Setup.
NOTE:
 The camera brightness cannot be  adjusted by voice control.
 Slight delays can occur when  switching to the ca mera image, or 
switching back to the  map/menu 
screen. This is normal.
Rearview
Camera
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Navigation System101
System Initialization
System Initialization
If for any reason you lose power to the 
navigation system (e.g., the battery was 
disconnected), the navigation system 
will require initialization. Once 
completed, your system will be ready to 
use.
This initialization requires the 
following:
• Entry of the 4-digit anti-theft security  code.
• GPS initialization (may not be needed  depending on the length of time the 
system was without power).
• Map matching to align the GPS  coordinates to a place on the map 
(displays current street at the bottom 
of the map).
Entering the Security Code
If the battery goes dead or is 
disconnected for any reason, you will 
have to enter a secur ity code for both the 
audio system and the navigation system 
before you can use it again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you 
should have received two cards 
containing the audio and navigation 
system’s security codes and serial 
numbers. Keep these cards in a safe 
place in case you need  the codes. If you 
lose the cards, you must obtain the 
security codes from your dealer. Enter the four-digit security code, then 
select 
Done. If you make a mistake, the 
system will display “incorrect PIN.” Re-
enter your 4-digit security code. If you 
have entered it corr ectly, the display 
changes to the  Disclaimer screen. You 
have 10 chances to enter the correct 
code. If all 10 are incorrect, turn the 
ignition to OFF, then back to ON (II) to 
have 10 more chances to enter the 
correct code.
Follow the instructions in the vehicle 
Owner’s manual to enter the 5-digit 
audio code. The navigation voice will 
not operate if the audio code is not 
entered.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security  code is unrelated 
to your optional navigation system PIN 
(for Personal Address Book or Home 
Address).
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Navigation System
Customer Assistance
Changing the DVD
NOTE:
The system’s database is stored on a 
removable DVD. The system will not 
work without the DVD. Ensure the door 
remains closed at all times.
1. Locate the control unit. It is under the driver’s seat.
2. Remove the DVD while the ignition  switch is in the ACCESSORY (I) 
position or in the ON (II) position.
3. Push the  OPEN button. An error 
message will be displayed on the 
screen. This is normal. 4. Push the Eject button. The DVD will 
automatically come out.
5. Pull the DVD straig ht out. Hold the 
DVD by the edges. Fingerprints, 
scratches, or other contamination on 
the playing surface can make the 
DVD unreadable.
To install the DVD, make sure the white 
label is facing up. Slide the DVD into 
the slot. The DVD is automatically 
pulled into the contro l unit. Make sure 
you close the door.
NOTE:
• The system will not play movies or  other video/audio discs. • Never “sneak preview” a newer 
white labeled DVD in the system 
unless you plan to keep it. The system 
cannot automatically revert to a prior 
version DVD. If you must revert to a 
previous version DVD after loading a 
newer version, see your dealer for 
assistance.
• Please keep the door to the  navigation control unit closed at all 
times.
• Do not attempt to play any other  DVD (or CD) in the navigation 
system DVD player.
PC Card
A PC card is not supplied. The PC card 
slot is for factory use only. This slot 
cannot be used to play audio files.
PC card slot
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