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Traffic Information
Traffic Information
Select
Traffic
Information
Dynamic
navigation
Vo i c e
guidance
Select
Station
Open the
[Traffic
Information] Select
The traffic event icon can
be displayed on the map
screen. Select the icons which yoto display on the map scr
Select or
When is selected, the system will
recalculate a different route for you when
there is a traffic jam on your route.
Select or
When is selected, voice guidance
will be given if a traffic event occurs on
your route.
SelectTraffic information is
available on the radio.
Select the desired broad
station from the list.
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Traffic Information
nt icon can
n the map Select the icons which you want
to display on the map screen.
or
selected, the system will different route for you when c jam on your route.
Note
l
The traffic jam icon can be switched on
or off on the map screen by pressing
the icon display on/off.
or
selected, voice guidance
a traffic event occurs on
Note
l The system selects a station
automatically when this setting is not
set up by the user. The system also
searches for the station with the best
signal, when the reception of the
chosen station is getting weak.
l If no broadcast station is found or if
there is no response from traffic
information when has been
selected, the message “No traffic
station”/“Searching” will be displayed.
tion is
e radio. Select the desired broadcast
station from the list.
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Navigation
Set Up
If necessary
Precautions/System Performance
Voice guidance has the following functions:
nIntersection guidance
l
The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction.
This guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot be
disabled.
l The system vocally announces the distance to an upcoming highway branching point or
intersection.
Voice Guidance
l The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should
always pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may
be unable at times to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information
on a map disc. You should be especially careful when selecting an urgent
destination such as a hospital or a police station.
l Your route may sometimes include roads that are not open to vehicles or are
closed due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the local traffic
regulations.
l Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize
the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance
while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead
of the vehicle and may cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe
location and use the parking brake before operating the system.
When two intersections are close together, the
voice guidance may be late. When two roundabouts are close together, the
voice guidance for the second may be late.
Warnings
Second branching pointFirst branching pointRoute
Left turn ahead,
then right turn.
150 m
(492 ft)
100 m
(328 ft)
In 700 m (2297 ft) left turn.
Roundabout.
Take the second
exit.
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If necessary
GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals
from GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of
Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from
three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position
based on the principle of triangulation.
The positioning accuracy of the system corresponds to the
error display of the GPS which is from about 30 to 200 meters
(98 to 656 ft)
.
l If you are using the system for the first time, or if you have not used it for some time, it takes
about 5 minutes (or about 2 minutes in open areas) to calculate your vehicle’s position.
nGPS signal reception is poor in the following places
lThe GPS satellites are controlled by the U.S. Defense Department, which may intentionally
lower positioning accuracy. In such cases, there may be vehicle position deviations.
l There may be vehicle position deviations for some time until GPS signals are received after
switching on the ignition.
This function compares your vehicle’s tracking data with the road data on the map
disc, applies dead reckoning to determine the road you are driving on, and displays
your vehicle on that road on the map.
l Intelligent map matching addresses the following problems to achieve high accuracy in
vehicle positioning.
Position Correction for Elevated RoadsPosition accuracy is improved by detecting if the vehicle is
running on or under an elevated road.
Position Correction for Parking GaragesPosition accuracy is improved by detecting if the vehicle is
driving in an elevated or underground parking garage.
High-precision GyrosensorA gyro detects turns with an accuracy of 0.05° per second.
Combined with a speed sensor, it enables the system to
display the current vehicle position even where GPS signals
may be blocked.
l Using a spare tire in place of the regular one may cause vehicle position deviations.
l Any difference between the direction which your vehicle actually travels and that shown on
the map is automatically eliminated by azimuth correction.
GPS (Global Positioning System)
In tunnelsAmong high-rise buildingsUnder elevated roads In wooded areas
Map Matching
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In the following situations, your vehicle positio
n may not be displayed correctly on the
map. But, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be automatically corrected
utilizing map matching and GPS data.
Although you may encounter the following problems in route guide, there is nothing
wrong with the system.
Positioning Accuracy
Running on an
elevated road Making a turn after
driving on a long
straight roadRunning on a steep
mountain road
Running on a spiral
roadEntering an intersection
where a road branches
off at a small angle
Running on gridiron
layout of roadsRunning on a
slippery road with
tire chainsSnaking on a wide
road
When your vehicle
is on a turntable
with the ignition
switched offAfter getting off a
ferryboat or vehicle
train
Route Guide
For certain intersection shapes,
the upcoming turn or the name of
the intersection may not be
announced. For certain intersection shapes,
you may be prompted to turn right
or left when you should actually
stay on the same road. Voice guidance for the planned
route may continue even after you
have deviated from that route
such as having turned too early.
Some points where the road
divides on highways or toll roads
may not be displayed or
announced. The Intersection Zoom Map may
not always agree with the actual
shape of the intersection.
The announced distance to an
upcoming turn may differ slightly
from reality.
STOPSTOP
CAR FERRY
Left turn
ahead
In 300 m
(984 ft)
right turn
300m
0m
In 300 m
(984 ft)
right turn
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If necessary
Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing
wrong with the system.
The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay
attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable to arrive at your
destination due to out-of-date information on a map disc. You should be especially careful
when selecting an urgent destination such as a hospital or a police station.
Route Search
Warning
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It may also show roads
that are out of use due
to the opening of a new
road or for other
reasons.
The route shown only
reaches a point near
your destination if your
destination has no
direct access road or
the road is too narrow.
It may show a route
where you'll have to
make a U-turn.
The guide map may
show roads that are not
passable due to closure
in winter or for other
reasons.
It may show a
common road under
or over an elevated
road.
Destination
Road
out of
use
which
exit? Destination
Destination
Destination
Depending upon the shape of
roundabout (rotary), the guide
map may show a wrong exit.
where the route remains
unchanged after another
search.
• There may be cases
• A congested route may
be shown.
It may also show
roads that only permit
one-way traffic.
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Audio Operation
Contents
Audio System
nAudio OperationlOperating Tips for Audio system ................................................... 74(Radio Reception), (Operating Tips for In-Dash CD Changer),
(Operating tips for MP3), (Operating Tips for WMA), (CD-TEXT)
l
Operating Tips for Display ............................................................. 81lBeep sound and voice guidance restrictions while using Bluetooth
Hands-Free.................................................................................... 81lPower/Volume/Sound Controls ...................................................... 82(Power ON/OFF), (Volume adjustment), (Audio sound adjustment),
(Sound quality adjustment), (Volume balance adjustment),
(AudioPilot®2), (Centerpoint®)
l
Operating the Radio ...................................................................... 85(Radio ON), (Band selection), (Tuning), (Manual tuning),
(Seek tuning), (Scan tuning), (Switching between FM1 and FM2),
(Preset channel tuning), (PTY(Program-type information) tuning (FM1, FM2 Only)), (Auto memory tuning), (Audio Sound Adjustment)
lOperating the Satellite Radio ........................................................ 87(What is satellite radio?), (How to Activate Satellite Radio),
(Selecting SIRIUS Radio Mode), (Channel Selection),
(Scanning for Subscribed Channels), (Unsubscribed Channels),
(Invalid Channels), (Preset Channel Programming),
(Preset Channel Call-up), (Category Mode On/Off),
(Category Change), (Channel Selection Within a Category),
(Channel Number, Channel Name, Category, Artist, Song Titles and Info Display), (Programming Your Favorites into Memory), (Seek Alert), (Instant Replay), (Displaying the SIRIUS ID (ESN)), (Initialization of PIN Code), (Changing the PIN Code), (Individual Channel Locking),
(Lock Cancellation), (Master Code), (Error Signs)
l
Operating the Bluetooth Audio ...................................................... 99(What is Bluetooth Audio?), (Bluetooth audio device pairing),
(Deleting the link to a Bluetooth audio device),
(Changing paired Bluetooth device),
(How to use the Bluetooth Audio system), (Setting the Passcode),
(Setting the PIN code)
l
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer ............................................ 109(Inserting the CD), (During CD playback), (During MP3/WMA CD playback), (Normal insertion), (Inserting CDs into desired tray number), (Multiple insertion), (Normal ejection), (Ejecting CDs from desired tray number), (Multiple ejection), (Playing), (Fast-forward/Reverse), (Track search), (Disc search), (Folder search (during MP3/WMA CD playback)), (Music scan), (Repeat play), (Random play), (Audio sound adjustment)
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nRadio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach
longer distances than FM signals. Because
of this, two stations may sometimes be
picked up on the same frequency at the
same time.
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about 40–
50 km (25–30 miles) from the source.
Because of extra coding needed to break the
sound into two channels, stereo FM has
even less range than monaural (non-stereo)
FM. Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to
beams of light because they do not bend
around corners, but they do reflect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel
beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations
cannot be received at the great distances
possible with AM reception.
Atmospheric conditions can also affect FM
reception. High humidity will cause poor
reception. However, cloudy days may pro-
vide better reception than clear days.
Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both the
direct signal and the reflected signal at the
same time. This causes a slight delay in
reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may also
be encountered when in close proximity to
the transmitter.
Operating Tips fo
r Audio system
Station 2
Station 1 Ionosphere
FM Station
40—50km
(25—30 miles)
AM wave
FM wave
FM wave
100—200 km (60—120 miles) Ionosphere
Reflected wave
Direct