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Entering a Destination
Coordinate
Navigation
CoordinateHDEST button
DEST Menu 2
Coordinate
Specify a location using latitude and longitude map coordinates. 1.Enter the latitude. Select OK.
2. Enter the longitude. Select OK.
3. Scroll the map to position the
cursor over your desired
destination, adjusting the map
scale as necessary. Press the ENTER
button.
If the address is not the desired
location, scroll to another
location and try again.
4. Press the ENTER button again to
display the route calculation menu.
2 Calculating the Route
P. 77
5. Select Set as Dest.
1Coordinate
Latitude and longitude mu st be entered up to
the seconds’ value.
A yellow box (shown at scales above 1/4 mile)
denotes the area that can be viewed when you
press the ENTER button on the current map.
Information icons are disp layed at scales from 1
mile to 1/4 mile. Plac e/landmark icons are
displayed at 1/8 mile or less. Roads are displayed
at 1/4 mile or less.
If you select multiple icons within the cursor
radius, you are prompted to select one of the
items from a list.
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Entering a Destination
Intersection
Navigation
IntersectionHDEST button
DEST Menu 2
Intersection
Select the intersection of two streets as th e destination. The state or province for
your current location is displayed at th e top of the screen (e.g., California).
1.Select the intersection search
method.
2. Set the route to your destination.
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The following item s are available:
• City : Selects the city where the intersection is located. You are prompted to enter
the name of the two intersecting streets.
2 Selecting a City
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• Street : Selects the two intersecting streets. Th e city or cities that the streets are
located in are displayed.
2 Selecting a Street
P. 61
• Change State : Selects the state or province.
2Selecting the State or Province
P. 59
1Intersection
It is usually easier to select Street to find the
streets first. The city or cities that the streets are
in will be displayed. If you select City and your
city is not listed, it ma y be part of a larger
metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.
If the intersection is outside the state you are
currently in, select Change State.
2 Selecting the State or Province P. 59
If there is more than one intersection, you are
prompted to select the intersection. If the two
streets that you have selected do not intersect,
no intersection is entered.
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Entering a Destination
Map Input
Navigation
Map InputHDEST button
DEST Menu 2
Map Input
Use the joystick to manually select an ic on or a location on the map screen as the
destination.
You are prompted to define the map area to display.
1.Select an item.
The following items are available:
• Current Position : Your current location is centered on the map.
• City : You are prompted to select the city.
2Selecting a City
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• State : You are prompted to select the state.
2Selecting the State or Province
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Map Input
Navigation
2.Scroll the map to position the
cursor over your desired
destination, adjusting the map
scale as necessary. Press the ENTER
button.
If the address is not the desired
location, scroll the map to
another location and try again.
3. Press the ENTER button again to
display the route calculation menu.
2 Calculating the Route
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4. Select Set as Dest.
1Map Input
A yellow box (shown at scales above 1/4 mile)
denotes the area that can be viewed when you
press the ENTER button on the current map.
Information icons are disp layed at scales from 1
mile to 1/4 mile. Plac e/landmark icons are
displayed at 1/8 mile or less. Roads are displayed
at 1/4 mile or less.
If you select multiple icons within the cursor
radius, you are prompted to select one of the
items from a list.
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Calculating the RouteThis section describes how to calculate your route.1.Select Set as Dest.
The system calculates and
displays the route line on the
map screen. 2Route Line
P. 82
The following items are available:
• Route Pref. : Changes the route preferences (calculating method).
2Changing the Route Preference
P. 78
• View Routes : Displays three different routes.
2Viewing the Routes
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• Destination Map : Displays a map of the destination.
2Calculating the Route on the Destination Map
P. 79
2. Follow the route guidance to your
destination. 2 Driving to Your Destination
P. 80
The system provides you with
pop-up messages if your route
passes through unverified areas,
avoid areas, or areas with traffic
restrictions.
1Calculating the Route
The current route prefer ences are displayed as
icons on the top right of the Calculate Route
screen. The straight line distance (as the crow
flies, not driving distan ce) and direction to the
destination are shown.
You cannot use voice commands while the
system is calculating the route.
Add to Address Book
You can add the destination address to the
address book.
2 Adding an Address Book Entry P. 31
Add to My Dest.
You can add the address to the destination list.
2 Editing My Destination P. 107
Call
You can place a telephone ca ll to the destination
phone number.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® P. 144
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Changing the Route Preference
Navigation
Changing the Route PreferenceChange the route preference by selecting minimum or maximum driving methods.
1.Select MIN or MAX for each item.
2. Select OK.Viewing the RoutesView three different routes to your destination.
1.Select a route on the list.
The travel distance and
estimated travel time is
displayed for each route.
The system calculates and
displays the route line on the
map screen. 2 Route Line
P. 82
2. Select OK.
1Changing the Route Preference
The calculated route ma y not be the route you
would choose. For safety reasons, the system
generally applies the fo llowing rules to your
route:•Shortcuts through resi dential areas are
avoided.•Right turns are favored over left turns or U-
turns.•Time-restricted turns (turns prohibited at
certain times of the day) are not used.
1Viewing the Routes
It is not unusual for so me calculated route
options to be identical.
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Calculating the Route on the Destination Map
Navigation
Calculating the Route on the Destination MapCalculate the route from the map of the destination address.Select Calculate the Route.
The system calculat es and displays
the route line on the map screen. 2 Route Line
P. 82
1Calculating the Route on the Destination Map
d “Display Destination Map” (when en route)
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Driving to Your DestinationThis section describes how to follow the route guidance to your destination, receive
traffic information, and choose the icons displayed on the map screen.Viewing the Route
After calculating the route to your
destination, the route is displayed on
the map screen. 2Map Screen Legend
P. 7
As you drive, the system tracks your
position on the map in real time and
provides guidance as you approach
each guidance point on the route.
■ Map Screen
1 Viewing the Route
d “Display Map”
You can change the map scale using voice
control commands (e.g., say d “Display 2 mile
scale” ).
2 Map Scale Commands P. 195
You can also change the map scale by using the
ZOOM button.
You can control the icons displayed on the map
screen using voice control commands (e.g., say
d “Display post office” ).
2 Map Display Commands P. 194
You can obtain information about the route
using voice control commands (e.g., say d
“How long to the destination?” ).
2 Route Commands P. 196
You can display the next guidance point on the
map screen by saying d “Display Map Guide”
(when en route).
If you scroll the map while en route, the time and
distance to destination indicators are replaced
with an indicator showing distance from the
current vehicle position.
The map screen can be viewed in single-screen or
split-screen mode.
2 Guidance Mode P. 90