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When I drive at night, the screen 
is bright and will not switch 
to the night display mode. Why? The system thinks it is in Day
 display mode. Verify the following: The 
display mode in Setup is set to Auto , the dash brightness is not set to 
maximum (must adjust with headlights on), and  Map Color in Setup is set 
to  Black for Night. See  Display on page 74.
The daytime  map screen is dark like  the night display mode, 
and it is hard to see. Why? Verify the following: The disp
lay mode in Setup is set to Auto, and Map 
Color  in Setup is set to  White for Day. See  Display on page 74.
During the day, I turned on the lights because it started to 
rain, but the screen went dark. How can I make it still display 
day mode? Adjust the dash brightness (+) button 
(with headlights on) to full brightness. 
Remember to set it back to a medium set ting, or at night, the screen will be 
bright. See  Display on page 74.
How can I input my destination using map  coordinates? The navigation system was not designed for th is. However, you can view 
the coordinates of an address by touching the vehicle position icon on the 
map. See  Map Screen Legend  on page 50.
How do I change or remove my PIN? Go to “Personal Information” in the  Setup screen (second), and select PIN 
Number . Select User 1 or User 2  and enter your existing PIN, and then 
you have the choice to change  or remove the PIN. See page 80.
I forgot the PIN for Home, or  the PIN for personal addresses 
(User 1 or User 2). How do I reset it? PINs are optional. See information regarding PINs on page 80. Your dealer 
can reset the PIN for you.
Problem
Solution
Frequently Asked Questions 
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Miscellaneous Other Questions
ProblemSolution
My clock frequently changes  forward and backward by one 
hour. Why is this? The clock is being automatically set ba
sed on your GPS location. If you live 
and work on the boundary between two  time zones, you can turn off this 
feature. See page 94.
When driving near a time zone  border, the time changes even 
though I am not near the time zone. Why is this? The time zone borders are only appr
oximated in the system. Depending on 
the geography of the time zone boundary,  the switch to a different zone can 
be erratic. See page 94.
My state does not observe dayli ght saving time. How do I turn 
off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page 93.
Daylight saving time  occurred, but the navigation system did 
not change time even though Setup shows  Auto Daylight 
Saving Time  is On . Go to the 
Clock adjustment  screen in Setup and select  DST Selection.  
Ensure that the correct DST schedule is selected. For more information, see 
Clock Settings  on page 93.
The navigation system  automatic daylight time feature is not 
switching the navigation system  clock on the correct dates. 
Why is this? 1) Go to the 
Clock adjustment  screen in Setup and ensure that  Auto 
Daylight Saving Time  is On .
2) The navigation system is designed  to switch to daylight saving time 
according to the months selected in the  DST schedule selection screen.  
Ensure that the appropriate schedule is selected. For more information, 
see  Clock Settings  on page 93.
The navigation system  clock switched by one hour for no 
apparent reason. Wh at can cause this? 1) You may be driving near 
a time zone boundary (see Auto Time Zone by 
GPS on page 94).
2) The navigation system does not switch between standard  and daylight 
saving time. Set  Auto Daylight Saving Time  to On on the Clock 
adjustment  screen in Setup, and ensure  that the correct month switching 
schedule is chosen on the  DST schedule selection screen. See page 93 
for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions 
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Glossary
Map Matching - The received GPS 
information allows the navigation 
system to position the vehicle on the 
map. Map matching has occurred if 
the  map  screen is displaying the 
current street name in the bottom-
shaded area.
Mic -  Abbreviation for the microphone 
used for receiving  voice commands. 
It is located near the map light in the 
ceiling.
MP3 - A music file format that can be  played from a CD-R, USB thumb 
drive, or PC card.
MW -  Maneuver Window. While en 
route to a destination, this window 
displays informatio n about the next 
maneuver.
Navi -  Abbreviation for the navigation 
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol  showing the map orientation. See 
page 55. Off Route -
 This occurs when the user 
leaves mapped roads. Off-road 
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are 
displayed if the option is enabled in 
the  Setup  screen. The user can use 
them to return to a mapped road. The 
bottom of the navigation screen will 
say, “Not on a digitized road.”
Outlying Areas -  These are rural areas 
that typically have  only their main 
roads mapped. All other roads are 
shown in light brown for reference 
only, since they have not been 
verified.
PC Card -  An adaptor card (sometimes 
called a PCMCIA card) that can 
contain a compact flash, or SD media 
clip with MP3 or WMA music files.
PIN -  Personal Identification Number. 
A 4-digit number created by the 
customer to protect personal 
information.
POI -  Point of Interest. These are the 
businesses, schools, etc. found under 
the  Places  option on the  Enter 
destination by screen. See page 31. Polygon - Colored areas on the 
map 
screen denoting parks, schools, etc. 
See Map Screen  Legend  “Map 
Features” for a list of the assigned 
colors. See page 50.
QWERTY -  Keyboard layout 
resembling the typewriter keys. The 
keyboard layout can be changed to an 
alphabetical layout in the Setup, 
Basic Settings  screen.
Reminder -  Automatic “pop-up” 
Calendar message. See  Calendar on 
page 70.
Secure Digital (SD) Media -  These can 
be installed into  a PCMCIA adaptor 
to play MP3 or WMA music files.
Security Code -  Code needed to 
activate the navigation system or 
audio unit. See  Entering the Security 
Code  on page 97.
Touch Sensor -  The touch sensor on the 
front of the LCD consists of a touch 
sensitive resistive membrane with an 
infinite number of possible touch 
locations. The sensing locations are 
confined to a grid of 20 vertical and 
10 horizontal touch locations. 
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Voice Command Index
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
any screen.
Help  (reads list of the commands for 
the displayed screen)
Setup  (displays the  Setup screen 
(first))
Display map  (displays the map 
screen)
Display menu  (displays the Enter 
destination by  screen)
Display audio screen
Information  (displays the 
Information  screen)
Back  (to previous screen, same as 
CANCEL  or NAVI BACK  button)
Cancel  (cancels current activity)
What time is it?
The “Voice Command Help” option on 
the  Information screen lists many of the 
following controls. To avoid distraction 
while you are driving, the system can 
read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any 
time while driving and can be read to 
you so that you do not need to memorize 
all of them.
Navigation General 
Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
a map/guidance  screen.
Display menu  (if en route, displays 
the  Change route by screen)
Display navigation  (if en route, 
displays the  Change route by  
screen)
Display map
Display map guide  (same function as 
the  MAP/GUIDE button)
Display setup  (or just Setup)
Display information  (or just 
Information )
Display audio screen
Cancel
Backward  (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice  (repeats the screen 
prompt for most screens)
Help (displays the voice command  allowed for the screen you are 
viewing)
Voice command help 
How long to the destination?  (when 
en route, tells the time to 
destination)* How far to the destination? 
(when en 
route, tells th e distance to 
destination)*
Display destination map  (when en 
route, shows the map of the 
destination)
Display entire route  (when en route, 
adjusts the map scale so that the 
entire route is displayed)
Register the current location  (puts 
current location in the personal 
Address Book)
* These commands are not available if  you scroll through the map while en 
route to a destination. 
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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
.....77
ADD TO Today’s  Destinations
...........................41, 45
Adding Destinations to the List........41
Address..............................21, 22, 78
Address Book.....................21, 42, 76
Address Book PIN..........................80
Advanced.......................................33
Alaska (Operation)........................122
Auto Daylight Saving Time.............93
Auto Service...................................33
Auto Time Zone by GPS.................94
AUX Voice Commands.................143
Avoid Streets..................................65
B
Back to Current Route
.....................66
Banking..........................................33
Basic Settings.................................92
Breadcrumbs.......................18, 60, 90
Brightness......................................73
By Address.....................................22
By Address Book............................42
By Go Home...................................44
By Intersection................................26
By Map Input.................................36
By Places....................................... 31
By Previous Destinations................ 40
By Today’s Destinations................. 41
C
Calculator
...................................... 72
Calendar.................................. 17, 70
CANCEL button............................ 11
Cancel Current Route..................... 66
Category...................... 31, 32, 43, 79
CD Voice Commands................... 143
Change Method.............................. 46
Change State............................ 22, 27
Changing the DVD....................... 105
Changing the Route........................ 63
Changing the Routing Method........ 46
Changing Your Destination............. 66
City................................... 22, 27, 38
City Vicinity............................ 32, 35
Clock Adjustment.......................... 93
Clock Screen........................... 17, 75
Clock Settings.......................... 17, 75
Clock Type.............................. 17, 75
CLOSE button....................... 10, 105
Color............................................. 95
Community.................................... 33
Continental USA............................ 39
Contrast......................................... 75
Convert (Unit)................................ 72
Correct Vehicle Position................. 91
Coverage Areas............................ 108
Current Location...................... 19, 61
Current Position....................... 36, 78
Current Street................................... 6
Customer Assistance.................... 103
D
Database Limitations
.................... 101
Daylight Saving Time (DST)  Selection
..................................... 94
Delete Previous Destination............ 81
Destination........................ 21, 45, 66
Destination Icon............................. 55
Destination Map............................. 48
Detailed Coverage Areas...... 108, 113
Detour........................................... 65
Direct Route.................................. 46
Direction List................................. 52
Display.......................................... 74
Driving to Your Destination............ 45
E
Easy Route
.................................... 46
Edit Avoid Area............................. 87
Edit Waypoint Search Area............. 89