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1. With the DRIVER’S NOTES screen dis-played, push . The DRI-
VER’S NOTES function will activate, and the
timer indicator will flash.
2. Pass the waypoint. The waypoint will be automatically recorded and will be displayed
in the list.
3. Push . The waypoint will be dis-
played in the list when is pushed.
4. Push . The DRIVER’S
NOTES function will end.
The waypoint will be displayed as described
below:
. The name of the waypoint that was selected
when was pushed
. State line/provincial border (name of state/
province entered)
. Point where the name of the road changed
. Place where the vehicle was put in P (park)
INFO:
. The STOP WATCH function can only be
used when the clock is activated.
. When the STOP WATCH function is acti-
vated, you cannot use the waypoint timer.
This is the waypoint timer after use of the
STOP WATCH function is completed. .
Even if you stop the engine, when RESUME
is set to ON, the timer will not reset and you
will be able to continue timing your travel.
. If a roadway with a long name has been
recorded as a waypoint, the city and state/
province names may not be displayed.
. If a place name that is not contained in the
map data is recorded as a waypoint, the
waypoint will be displayed by longitude and
latitude.
. Town/city/state/province names configured
in region settings will only be displayed on
the Destination screen for regions in which
the vehicle is located.
About Driver’s notes icon:
: Ordinary road
When your vehicle enters a road, the name of
the road is recorded.
: Toll road
When your vehicle enters a toll road, the name
of the road is recorded.
: U.S. highways
When your vehicle enters a U.S. highways, the
name of the road is recorded.
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: Freeway
When your vehicle enters a freeway, the name of
the freeway is recorded.
: Parking
When the shift lever is put into the P position,
the vehicle’s current location is recorded.
: Check point
When is pushed, the vehicle’s current
location is recorded.
: Start point
When is pushed to start the
Drivers Notes function, the vehicle’s current
location is recorded.
: Destination
When is pushed to end the
Drivers Notes function, the vehicle’s current
location is recorded.
Confirming list of waypoints
You can review the list of past trips you have
made.
1. Select [MARK LIST]. The list screen will be displayed.
2. Select the record you would like to display.
The menu screen will be displayed.
3. Select [Driver’s Notes]. The details of the selected record will be displayed.
INFO:
You can use either the center dial or the touch
panel to scroll through the list.
Deleting records
This allows you to delete waypoint records that
are saved in the system.
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1. Select [MARK LIST]. The list screen will bedisplayed.
2. Select the record you would like to display.The menu screen will be displayed.
3. Select [Delete Driver’s Notes]. The messagescreen will be displayed.
4. Select [YES]. The time record will be
deleted.
INFO:
. You cannot recover deleted records.
. To delete all records, select [Delete All
Driver’s Notes].
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11 General system information
Current vehicle location ........................................................ 11-2Display of current vehicle location ............................... 11-2
What is GPS (Global Positioning System)? ............. 11-2
Incorrect display of vehicle position ............................. 11-3
Detailed Map Coverage Areas (MCA) for
navigation system.............................................................. 11-5
When gray road is displayed on map ......................... 11-6
Route calculation .................................................................... 11-6
Route guidance ....................................................................... 11-8
Basics of voice guidance ............................................... 11-8
Directions provided and distances to guide points ... 11-8 Repeating voice guidance ......................................... 11-10
Notes on voice guidance ........................................... 11-10
Notes on XM NavTraffic
®information ............................ 11-11
Notes on XM NavWeatherTMinformation ..................... 11-12
Map data ........................................................................\
....... 11-13 How to order map data updates ............................. 11-13
About map data ........................................................... 11-13
End-user terms ............................................................. 11-14
How to handle display ....................................................... 11-17
Characteristics of liquid crystal display.................. 11-17
Maintenance of display............................................... 11-17
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11-2General system information
DISPLAY OF CURRENT VEHICLE
LOCATION
This navigation system combines the data
obtained from the vehicle (by gyro sensor) and
from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites
to calculate the current location of the vehicle.
This position is then displayed throughout route
guidance to a destination.
WHAT IS GPS (Global Positioning
System)?
GPS is a position detecting system that uses
satellites deployed by the U.S. government. This
navigation system receives radio signals from
three or more different satellites that orbit
13,049 miles (21,000 km) above the earth in
space, and detects the position of the vehicle by
utilizing the principle of triangulation.
Positioning adjustment
When the system judges that the vehicle
position information is not accurate based on
vehicle speed and gyro sensor data calculations,
the system will automatically adjust the position
of the vehicle icon using GPS signals.
Receiving signals from GPS satel-
lites
The reception of GPS signals can be weak,
depending on the environment. Vehicles in the
following areas/environments may not receive
GPS signals (indicator color: gray) .
*Inside tunnels or parking garages
*Areas with numerous tall buildings
*Under multi-layered highways
*Under many large trees
CURRENT VEHICLE LOCATION
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*In a canyon
INFO:
The GPS antenna is located on the instrument
panel inside the vehicle. Do not place any
objects, especially mobile phones or transcei-
vers, on the instrument panel. Because the
strength of the GPS signal is approximately one
billionth of that of TV waves, phones and
transceivers will affect or may totally disrupt
the signal.
Display of GPS information
GPS information can be displayed.“Viewing GPS current location informa-
tion” (page 6-22)
NOTICE
Route guidance provided by the naviga-
tion system does not take carpool lane
driving into consideration, especially
when carpool lanes are separated from
other road lanes.
INCORRECT DISPLAY OF VEHICLE
POSITION
The following cases may affect the display
accuracy of the vehicle’s position or traveling
direction. The accuracy will return to normal if
the driving conditions return to normal.
*When there is a similar road nearby.
*When the vehicle is traveling in an area with a
grid pattern road system.
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*When the vehicle is rotated on a parking lot
turntable while the ignition switch is off.
*When driving on a road not displayed on the map
screen or a road that has been changed due to
additional construction or other reasons.
*When the GPS positioning accuracy is low.
INFO:
. The vehicle icon may be misaligned when
starting the vehicle just after starting the
engine.
. The vehicle icon may also be misaligned if
different sized tires or tire chains are
installed.
. The system has a function that automatically
corrects the vehicle icon position when it is
misaligned from the actual position.
. Vehicle position correction by GPS may not
function when the vehicle is stopped.
. If the vehicle icon position does not return to
normal even after driving for a while, correct
the vehicle icon position manually.
“Adjusting current vehicle location” (page 2-96)
DETAILED MAP COVERAGE AREAS
(MCA) FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This system is designed to help guiding to the
destination, and it also performs other functions
as outlined in this manual. However, the system
must be used safely and properly. Information
concerning road conditions, traffic signs and the
availability of services may not always be up-to-
date. The system is not a substitute for safe,
proper and legal driving. Map data covers select
metropolitan areas in the United States and
Canada.
Map data includes two types of areas: “Detailed
coverage areas” providing all detailed road data
and other areas showing “Main roads only”.
NOTICE
Detailed map data is not available in
many areas and is generally limited to
select major metropolitan areas.
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WHEN GRAY ROAD IS DISPLAYED
ON MAP
.When you are driving on a road displayed in
gray after the vehicle has deviated from the
suggested route during route guidance,
automatic rerouting may not start immedi-
ately.
. The navigation system does not provide
route guidance for roads displayed in dark
green. Therefore, if the destination is set on
a road displayed in dark green, the enlarged
map display will return to the ordinary map
screen at some point on a suggested route
that is near the destination. Also, voice
guidance will stop at some point on a
suggested route that is near the destination.
. Places information and street names near
roads displayed in gray may not be con-
tained in the map data.
.There may be cases that carpool lanes are
included on a suggested route when the
automatic rerouting function is activated,
even if the “Use Time Restricted Roads” is
turned off.
“Setting conditions for route calcula-
tion” (page 2-65)
. The navigation system does not provide
route guidance for roads displayed in dark
green.
. If the destination is set on a dark green road,
the enlarged map display will switch to the
ordinary map screen at some point and
suggest a route that is near the destination.
The distance and direction to the endpoint
of the suggested route will be displayed in
the lower right corner of the screen. Also, at
this time, voice guidance will announce,
“The route to the destination includes roads
through incomplete map areas. Voice gui-
dance will not be provided in these areas”.
When approaching the endpoint of the
suggested route, voice guidance will an-
nounce, “Entering the road with incomplete
map data. Use the direction arrow and
distance information to proceed to your
destination.”
To reach the destination, refer to the map
screen. Always follow actual roads and regulations and drive safely.
. The suggested route may not be the short-
est, nor are other circumstances such as
traffic jams considered.
. Because of the inevitable difference in road
conditions and circumstances between the
time you use this system and the time the
information was produced for the map data,
there may be discrepancies in roads and
regulations. In such cases, follow the actual
information available.
. During route calculation, the map will not
scroll, however the vehicle icon will move
with the actual vehicle’s movement.
. During route calculation, buttons such as