2012 SUBARU IMPREZA navigation system

80 Navigation
Before Using the Navigation System
WARNING
Read this manual first
Read this manual carefully before using the navigation
system. We are not liable for accidents or other problems
resulting from failure to follow the instructions in this
manual.
Follow all road signs and traffic rules
When driving using guidance from the navigation system,
be sure to follow the actual road signs and traffic
regulations. If road signs and traffic regulations are
changed, the data on the SD card may be out of date. Also,
the data on the map SD card does not take into account
factors such as weather, time zones, and occurrences such as
differences in congestion situations and temporary road
closures due to construction work. Always give precedence
to road signs and traffic rules over instructions from the
navigation system.
Not following the road signs and traffic rules could lead to
injury or traffic violations.
Drive safely
• Before following instructions from the navigation system
(changing lanes and so on), ch eck that you can carry out the
maneuver safely given the current traffic conditions. Always
put safety first before following any instructions.
• Do not watch the navigation screen while driving.
Ignoring surrounding traffic could lead to an accident. If you
need to look at the screen whil e driving, make sure you only
glance at the screen.
• You should stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating
the navigation system. For safety's sake, some of the
navigation system's buttons and functions cannot be used
unless the vehicle is stationary.
• When you need to look at the navigation screen, do so for
the shortest time possible. Looking away from the road for
too long could lead to an accident.
• Make sure this system is installed in a position legally
allowed in the country where you intend to use it. Some
countries and regions do not allow video screens to be
installed within the driver's line of sight.

Navigation 81
Before Using the Navigation System
NOTEIn the interest of safety, the use of some functions may be unavailable while
driving. Buttons on the touch screen that cannot be used have their colors toned
down.
• If you stare at the display too much or operate the buttons of
the system while driving, th e navigation system could
distract your attention from the current traffic conditions. Be
sure to enter as much information as possible into the
system before departing. Also, be sure to stop your vehicle
in a safe place if you need to enter information.
• Buttons on the touch screen that cannot be used have their
colors toned down.
Operating the navigation syst em while driving could cause
your attention to be distracted from the current traffic
conditions. This could result in a severe or fatal accident. Be
sure to follow all the operation descriptions and safety
instructions given in this manual.
Volume
• Keep the system's volume level low enough for you to be
able to hear outside sounds while driving. Otherwise, you
may not be able to react appropriately to traffic conditions,
resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
Foreign objects
Do not place foreign objects, such as fingers, into the disc
insertion slot.
If foreign objects enter the system's main unit, it could lead
to electric shock or fire. If the system emits smoke or an
unusual smell, stop using it immediately and contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer.
Never disassemble or modify the system
Never disassemble or modify any parts of the system. Doing
so may lead to a fire, an electric shock, or some other type of
accident.
Do not continue using the navigation system if it malfunctions
If the system shows any sign of malfunctioning (for example,
the monitor displays no pictur e), stop using it immediately
and contact the nearest SUBARU dealer.
Continuing to use the system could lead to a fire, an electric
shock, or some other type of accident.
If the navigation system gets contaminated, or emits smoke or
an odd smell, stop using it
If a foreign object gets inside the system, liquid is spilled
onto the system, or the system emits smoke or an unusual
smell, stop using it immediately and contact the nearest
SUBARU dealer. Continuing to use the system could lead to a
fire, an electric shock, or some other type of accident.

82 Navigation
Information on Warnings and Safety
The navigation system uses a built-in GPS receiver to guide
you to your destination. This software does not transmit the
GPS position of your vehicle, and cannot be used to track the
vehicle.
Do not look at the navigation screen if it is not safe to do so. If
the driver is operating the navigation system, we strongly
recommend operating the software before you start driving.
Program the route before leaving, and stop your vehicle in a
safe place if you need to change the route.
Follow all road signs and road conditions. If you deviate from
the recommended route while driving, the software updates
the route according to your current position.
For details, see “End-user License Agreement” on Page 176.

Navigation 85
Read First
Navigation Menu
When you touch (Menu) on the navigation screen or
the multi screen, the navigation menu (main menu) appears.
You can access all of the software's functions from this menu.
The following options are available.• Touch (Find), and then select which method to use to reach
your destination by entering the address, selecting a favorite spot,
selecting a position on the map, or selecting from the destination
list. You can also select recent destinations from Smart History, or
enter coordinates into the system.
• When you touch (My Route), each point on the route, or
a path log on the map is displaye d for the entire journey. You can
also perform various route relate d functions such as editing or
Canceling the route, setting the route departure point, selecting a
different route, avoiding a part of the route, performing a navigation
simulation, or adding an en try to the destination list. •
When you touch (More), you can set the navigation software
operating method, start the tutorial, show a demo route simulation,
or start various other auxiliary applications.
• Touch (Show Map) to start navigation on the map. The
button itself shows the current position, recommended route, and
reduces the surrounding area to display on the map being used.
Press the button to enlarge the map to full-screen size.
• Touch to open the Traffic Summary screen.
Menu
Find
My Route
More
Show Map

88 Navigation
Read First
Using the Keyboard
This navigation system has been designed to keep the entry of text and
numbers to a minimum. However, you can enter text and numbers
when necessary by using the full-s creen keyboard. You can select the
keyboard layout from English, Greek characters, numbers, and so on.
NOTE
Even if a candidate term is displayed when the keyboard screen appears, you can
touch the keyboard and input a new term directly.
Operation Explanation
Button keyboard layouts, for example
from English to Greek To u c h ( M o r e ) a n d s e l e c t
another keyboard layout from the list.
Correcting entered values using the
keyboard Touch to delete characters entered
by mistake.
Touch & hold (touch the screen and
do not remove your finger) to delete a
part or all of the entered text.
Enter a space between first names
and family names, or between
address display names Press the button at the bottom
center of the screen.
More
Entering numbers and symbols
Touch to switch to the numbers
keyboard.
Touch to switch to the symbols
keyboard.
Confirm keyboard input (confirm the
displayed search results) To u c h .
Set keyboard input (confirm search
results list) Touch (Results).
Set keyboard input (save entry) To u c h ( D o n e ) .
Cancel keyboard input (return to main
screen) To u c h ( B a c k ) .
Operation
Explanation
Results
Done
Back

Navigation 95
Read First
All signs are displayed in the same manner even when driving without
using the navigation system. During navigation, only the sign that
shows the lane in which you should dr ive is highlighted, the other signs
are toned down.
■ Junction display
When approaching an expressway ex it or a complicated intersection,
the map switches to a 3D display if the necessary information can be
displayed. An arrow indicates the lane in which you should drive. Signs
are also displayed if the information is available.
■Types of 3D Objects
The following 3D object types are supported.
Type Explanation
3D Topography On a 2D map, the changes in topography or
undulations in the ground are displayed; and
when using 3D this data is used to create a
route map image during navigation. On a 3D
map, hills and mountains are displayed in the
background, whilst on a 2D map they are
expressed using changes in color and shading.
Elevated Roads Complicated intersections and three
dimensional road objects (such as overpasses or
overhead bridges) ar e displayed in 3D.

Navigation 103
Read First
Check Current Position (Where Am I?)
You can open this function from the Quick menu. The button on this
screen searches for information on th e current position (if there is no
GPS reception it uses the last co nfirmed position) and recommended
spots in the area, and disp lays them on the screen.
This screen provides the following information. • , :
Latitude/Longitude (Current positional coordinates use the WGS84
land survey system)
• :
Altitude (Advanced information acquired by the GPS receiver - may
not be accurate)
• :
Address of current position on left
• :
Address of current position on right
• The latest location information is displayed in the center of the
screen, or the time after the latest information was acquired is
displayed. (Load
Route) Changes to a saved, previously
navigated route.
My Route /
More / Load
Route
(Find Places) Searches for your favorite spots
using a variety of methods. Find / Find
Places (See
Page
120.)

(Simulate Navigation) The Map screen opens and a
simulation of the route being
navigated starts. My Route /
More /
Simulate
Navigation
(See Page
153
.)
(GPS Info) Opens the GPS information
screen showing satellite
positions and signal strength. To u c h t h e t o p
of the Map
screen if there
is no GPS
reception.
Button
Explanation Primary
LocationLoad Route
Find Places
Simulate Navigation
GPS Info

Navigation 137
Navigation
Selecting a Frequently Used Destination (Smart
History)
Destinations that have been set previously are displayed in the History
list. The two most recent destinatio ns are displayed on the destination
menu allowing you to select them easily. Smart History uses conditions
such as the current time, date, and po sition, and displays a position in
response to the user's navigati on habits. The more you use the
navigation system, the more accu rate the anticipated destination
becomes.
1If the Map screen is displayed, touch (Menu) to
return to the navigation menu.
2Touch (Find) on the navigation menu.
3Touch destination or in the History field.
4The map is displayed in full-screen mode with the
selected point at the center. If necessary, you can touch
another point on the map to change the destination. The
cursor ( ) is displayed at the new position. Touch
(Next) to set the destination, or touch (Back) to
select another destination.Menu
Find
Next
Back