2012 TOYOTA AVALON sat nav

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Introduction
This manual explains the operation of the Navigation System.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use. Keep this
manual in your vehicle at all times.
The Navigation System is one of the most technologically advanced
vehicle accessories ever developed. The system receives satellite sig-
nals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. Using these signals and other vehicle sen-
sors, the system indicates your present position and assists in locating
a desired destination.
The navigation system is designed to select efficient routes from your
present starting location to your destination. The system is also designed
to direct you to a destination that is unfamiliar to you in an ef ficient manner.
The system uses DENSO maps. The calculated routes may not be the
shortest nor the least traffic congested. Your own personal local knowl-
edge or “short cut” may at times be faster than the calculated rou\
tes.
The navigation system’s database includes Point of Interest categories to
allow you to easily select destinations such as restaurants and hotels. If
a destination is not in the database, you can enter the street address o\
r
a major intersection close to it and the system will guide you there.
The system will provide both a visual map and audio instructions. The au-
dio instructions will announce the distance remaining and the direction to
turn in approaching an intersection. These voice instructions will help you
keep your eyes on the road and are timed to provide enough time to allow
you to maneuver, change lanes or slow down.

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Please be aware that all current vehicle navigation systems have
certain limitations that may affect their ability to perform properly.
The accuracy of the vehicle’s position depends on the satellite con-
dition, road configuration, vehicle condition or other circumstan-
ces. For more information on the limitations of the system, refer to
pages 278 through 279.

ROUTE GUIDANCE
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The XM NavTraffic service that allows the
navigation system to display traffic infor-
mation on the map is available if your satel-
lite radio tuner can receive traffic informa-
tion.
To receive the XM NavTraffic service, a
subscription to the XM Satellite Radio
with NavTraffic is necessary.
The XM  NavTraffic is available in the con-
tiguous 48 U.S. states and some Canadian
cities. For details about the XM  NavTraf-
fic service coverage area, refer to
www.xmradio.com
(U.S.A.) or www.xmra-dio.ca (CANADA).
How to activate the XM  NavTraffic
service
To receive the XM  NavTraffic service,
it is necessary to activate the service.
To activate the service, an extra fee is
required in addition to subscription
fees for the XM  Satellite Radio. For
details about service and activation,
call XM Listener Care Center at
1−800−967−2346 (U.S.A.) or
1−877−438−9677 (CANADA).
Customers should have their radio ID
ready; the radio ID can be found by select-
ing “channel 000” on the radio. For details,
see “(b) Displaying the radio ID” on page
155.
XM  Satellite Radio has the responsibility
for all fees and service, they are subject to
change. The following operations can be per-
formed.
Show XM
 NavTraffic Information
Traffic information is displayed on the map.
(See page 97.)
Auto Avoid Traffic
If any heavy congestion or moderate traffic
has been detected on the guidance route,
it may be possible for you to select another
route offered by the system. (See page
220.)
Traffic Voice Guidance
Traffic information is provided using voice
guidance. (See page 216.)
Show Free Flowing Traffic
Freely flowing traffic is shown by the arrow
on the map. (See page 221.)
INFORMATION
 Traffic voice guidance is available
only in English. To select English,
see “
 Selecting a language” on
page 209.
 When the “Traffic Information” in-
dicator is dimmed, “Auto Avoid
Traffic”, “Traffic Voice Guidance”
and “Show Free Flowing Traffic”
will not operate.
XM NavTraffic

APPENDIX
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This navigation system calculates the
current vehicle position using satellite
signals, various vehicle signals, map
data, etc. However, the accurate posi-
tion may not be shown depending on
the satellite condition, road configura-
tion, vehicle condition or other circum-
stances.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) de-
veloped and operated by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Defense provides an accurate cur-
rent vehicle position, normally using 4 or
more satellites, and in some case 3 satel-
lites. The GPS system has a certain level
of inaccuracy. While the navigation sys-
tem will compensate for this most of the
time, occasional positioning errors of up to
300 feet (100 m) can and should be expec-
ted. Generally, position errors will be cor-
rected within a few seconds.
When your vehicle is receiving signals
from the satellites, the “GPS” mark ap-
pears at the top left of the screen.
The GPS signal may be physically ob-
structed, leading to inaccurate vehicle
position on the map display. Tunnels, tall
buildings, trucks, or even the placement of
objects on the instrument panel may ob-
struct the GPS signals.
The GPS satellites may not send signals
due to repairs or improvements being
made to them.
Even when the navigation system is re-
ceiving clear GPS signals, the vehicle
position may not be shown accurately or
inappropriate route guidance may occur in
some cases.
NOTICE
The installation of window tinting
may obstruct the GPS signals. Most
window tinting contains some metal-
lic content that will interfere with GPS
signal reception of the antenna in the
instrument panel. We advise against
the use of window tinting on vehicles
equipped with navigation systems.
Limitations of the
navigation system

INDEX
296 H
Hands−free system 120
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Hands −free system
for cellular phone 120
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Heading −up 10, 43
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Heading −up symbol 43
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Help 32
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HFP (Hands Free Profile) 120
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Home 12, 101
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I
If the player malfunctions 173
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Important information about this manual 3
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Incoming call display 262
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INFO/PHONE button
10, 23, 124, 140, 289, 290
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Information about the icon 35
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Information items 273
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Information screen 23
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Initial screen 26
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Initializing the Bluetooth 
audio settings 271
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Initializing the Bluetooth 
phone settings 260
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Initializing the detailed phone settings 264
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Initializing the phone volume
settings 226
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Input numbers 28
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Input symbols 29
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Inputting letters and numbers/List screen operation 28
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Inserting discs 161
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Interrupt call 139
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Intersection & Freeway button 20, 65 . . . . .
Intersection guidance screen 39, 77 . . . . . .
iPod operation 181
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K
Keyboard layout 208, 211
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L
Language 208, 209
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Last 5 cities 55, 61
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Limitations of the navigation system 278
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Line color 208, 210
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List 29
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List All Categories button 59, 62, 91, 221
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List screen operation 28
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Listening to satellite radio 156
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Listening to the radio 150
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Local POI list 92
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M
Maintenance 272
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Maintenance information 27
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Maintenance information setting 273 . . . . . .
Manage phone 228
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Map button 20, 68
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Map data 290
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Map Data button 23, 290
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Map database information and updates 280
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Map DVD 290
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Map icons 43
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Map scale 41
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Map screen operation 33
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MAP/VOICE button 10, 33, 80
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Mark button 10, 34
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Memory point names 110
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Message button 152
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Microphone 45, 121
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Mid 148
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MP3 168
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My places 99
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N
Names of areas to be avoided 115 . . . . . . .
Navi. button 22, 100, 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation settings 100, 216 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation settings screen 100, 216 . . . . . .
Navigation system function index 18 . . . . . .
North−up 10, 43
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North−up symbol 43
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INDEX
298 S
Safety instruction3
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SAT button 142, 145, 150, 156
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SAT tab 145, 156
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Satellite radio channel category 156 . . . . . .
Satellite radio tuner malfunctions 159 . . . . .
Satellite tuner 155
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Scale indicator 10, 41
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SCAN button 152, 157, 166, 171, 187 . . . .
Screen adjustment 31
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Screen configuration button 10, 39 . . . . . . . .
Screen for navigation settings 218 . . . . . . . .
Screen for voice settings 215
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Screen layout function 222
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Screen off 31
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Screen scroll operation 33
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Screens for clock settings 213
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Screens for general settings 208
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Search area 50
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Search by “Address” 53
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Search by “Address Book” 64
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Search by “Category” 59
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Search by “Coordinates” 69
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Search by “Emergency” 64
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Search by “Intersection & Freeway” 65 . . . .
Search by “Map” 68
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Search by “Name” 57
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Search by “Phone #” 62
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Search by “Point of Interest” 57
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Search by “Previous Destinations” 63 . . . . .
Search by Freeway Entrance/Exit 67 . . . . .
Search by Home 52
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Search by Intersection 66
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Search by Preset destinations 52 . . . . . . . .
Search by street address 55
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Search point from along my route 60 . . . . .
Search point from near a destination 61
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Search point from near city center 60 . . . . .
Search point from near here 60
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Searching for a desired disc 166
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Searching for a desired file 171, 187 . . . . .
Searching for a desired folder 171, 187 . . .
Searching for a desired track 166 . . . . . . . .
SEEK/TRACK button 142, 152, 157, 165, 169, 179, 185
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Select button 165, 168, 169, 184, 185 . . . .
Select POI icons 221
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Select portable player 264
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Select route features 88
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Select route type 87
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Selecting a Bluetooth  phone 231 . . . . . . . . Selecting
a city to search
53, 58
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Selecting a desired album 180
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Selecting a desired disc 164
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Selecting a desired file 169
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Selecting a desired file or track 185 . . . . . . .
Selecting a desired folder 168, 184 . . . . . .
Selecting a desired track 165, 179 . . . . . . .
Selecting a keyboard layout 211
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Selecting a language 209
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Selecting a play mode 183
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Selecting a satellite radio channel 157 . . . .
Selecting a station 152
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Selecting connection method 266 . . . . . . . .
Selecting from the categories 59
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Selecting from the last 5 cities 55, 61 . . . . .
Selecting the desired mode 145, 189 . . . . .
Selecting the line color 210
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Selecting the search area 50
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Setting and deleting destinations 82 . . . . . .
Setting Bluetooth  audio 267
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Setting home as the destination 17 . . . . . . .
Setting route 84
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Setting the phonebook 236
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Setting the voice tag 253
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Setting up the “Address Book” 106 . . . . . . .
Setting up the “Areas to Avoid” 112 . . . . . . .
Setting up the “Home” 101
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Setting up the “Preset Destinations” 103
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Setup 207
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SETUP button 10, 22, 100, 208, 213, . . . . .
214, 217, 226, 264, 272
Setup screen 22
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Show free flowing traffic 96, 218, 221 . . . . .
Show on map 90
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Show on Map button 10, 90, 94, 96 . . . . . . .
Show XM  NavTraffic
information 96, 97
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Single map 40
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Single map screen 39, 40
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Sort 30
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Sound icons 109
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Speech command system 44, 144 . . . . . . .
Speed dial 132, 246, 249, 250
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Speed dials setting 245
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Starting route from adjacent road 89 . . . . . .
Starting route guidance 70
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Steering switches 189
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Street name 53, 55
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Surround function 148
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Switching

between audio functions 145 . . .
Switching the screens 39
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INDEX
299
T
Talk on the Bluetooth
phone 137. . . . . . . .
Talk switch 44, 144
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Telephone 120
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Telephone and information 119
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Telephone settings 226
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Telephone switch 121
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Time zone 213, 214
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Tire change calibration 223, 224
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Tone 148
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Tone and balance 148
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Touch screen operation 27
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Traffic announcement 154
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Traffic button 154
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Traffic voice guidance 96, 215, 216 . . . . . . .
Transferring a phone number 237 . . . . . . . .
Treble 148
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TUNE/FILE knob 142, 150, 156, 169, 185
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Turn list screen 39, 78
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Turning the audio system on and off 145
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TypeSeek button 152
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Typical voice guidance prompts 79 . . . . . . .
U
Unit of measurement 208, 210
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USB memory operation 181
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USB tab 145, 182
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Using your audio system 143
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V
Vehicle button 22, 272
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Vehicle settings 272
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Voice button 22, 214
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Voice guidance in all modes 215
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Voice recognition 134, 138, 235
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Voice recognition guidance 215
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Voice settings 214
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Voice tag 134, 253
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Voice volume 215
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Voice volume setting 227
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Volume 145, 189, 215, 226
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Volume setting 226
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W
WMA 168
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X
XM  NavTraffic 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XM  NavTraffic icon 97
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XM  NavTraffic indicator 97
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XM  NavTraffic information arrow 97 . . . . .
XM  NavTraffic mark 10
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XM  NavTraffic text information 38 . . . . . . .
XM  Satellite Radio broadcast 155 . . . . . . .
Z
Zoom in button 10, 41
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Zoom out button 10, 41
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