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Customer Assistance
Changing the DVD
NOTE:
The system’s database is stored on a 
removable DVD. The system will not 
work without the DVD. Ensure the door 
remains closed at all times.
1. Remove the DVD wh ile the ignition 
switch is in the Accessory (I) position 
or in the ON (II) position.
2. Locate the control unit. It is under the  front of the driver’s seat.
3. Push the  OPEN button. An error 
message will display on the screen. 
This is normal. 4. Push the Eject button. The DVD will 
automatically come out.
5. Pull the DVD straig ht out. Hold the 
DVD by the edges. Fingerprints, 
scratches, or other contamination on 
the playing surface can make the 
DVD unreadable.
To install the Navigation DVD, make 
sure the white label is facing up. Slide 
the DVD into the slot. The DVD is 
automatically pulled  into the control 
unit. Make sure you close the door. NOTE:
 The system will not play movies or 
other video/audio discs.
 Never “sneak preview” a newer  white labeled DVD in the system 
unless you plan to keep it. The system 
cannot automatically “revert back” 
to a prior version DVD. If you must 
revert to a previous version DVD 
after loading a newer version see 
your dealer for assistance.
 If you see the error message  “Navigation unit door is open… ,” 
close the door. The system will 
reboot. This is normal.
PC Card
A PC card is not supplied. The PC card 
slot is for factory use only. This slot 
cannot be used to play audio files.
PC card slot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight savings 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 Adjustment  on page
97.
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 savings time 
according to the months selected in the  DST schedule selection screen.  
Ensure that the appropriate schedule  is selected. For more information, 
see  Clock Adjustment  on page97.
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
98).
2) The navigation system does not, or incorrectly switches between 
standard and Daylight  Savings Time. Set Auto Daylight Saving Time  
to  On  on the  Clock adjustment  screen in Setup, and ensure that the 
correct month switching sc hedule is chosen on the DST schedule 
selection  screen. See page
97 for  more information.
My battery was disconnected, or went dead, and the 
navigation system is asking for  a code. Where do I find this 
code? There should have been a card in the 
glove box with the anti-theft code for 
the navigation/audio system. This card  contains the 4-digit security code 
and serial number. If  you cannot find it, your de aler can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. When will other 
languages be available fo r the navigation system? This is being considered 
as a future enhancement.
Problem Solution
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Glossary
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The 
navigation screen.
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.
MW -  Maneuver Window. While on-
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
57 ). 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.
PIN -  Personal Identification Number. 
A random 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
33.
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
52. 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
72 .
RES -  Rear Entertainment System. 
(Factory installed)
Security Code -  Code needed to 
activate the navigation system or 
audio unit. See  Entering the Security 
Code  on page
101.
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.
Unverified Streets -  These streets have 
not been verified for turn restrictions, 
one-way, etc. They are shown in light 
brown on the map. Unverified streets 
may be missing from the map, shown 
in the wrong location, or have an 
incorrect name or address range.
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Glossary
Vehicle Speed Sensor -  Provides speed 
signal to the navigation system for 
moving the VP icon on the map.
Verified Streets -  These streets consist 
of the detailed metropolitan coverage 
areas, and all other inter-town 
connection roads.  These roads are 
shown in black on the map.
Voice Control -  See VR.
VP -  Vehicle Position. When in map 
mode, this circular icon shows the 
vehicle position on the map. Touch 
this icon to show the latitude, 
longitude, and elevation of your 
current position.
VR -  Voice Recognition. This allows 
voice control of many of the 
navigation functions. The hardware 
consists of the microphone, voice 
control switch ( NAVI TALK/NAVI 
BACK  buttons), and the front 
speakers.
Waypoint -  A temporary destination 
you may enter on route (e.g., a gas 
station, ATM, etc.). See page
65. WMA -
 A Windows media audio file 
that can be played from a CD-R.
Yaw Rate Sensor -  Senses when the 
vehicle makes a turn, which makes 
the VP change direction on the map 
as you turn.
Zagat Ratings -  Restaurant ratings 
information prov ided by Zagat 
Survey. See the  Information screen 
on page
75  for an explanation of the 
ratings.
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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  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 on route, displays 
the  Change route by  screen)
Display navigation  (if on 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 
on route, tells the time to 
destination) How far to the destination? 
(when on 
route, tells th e distance to 
destination)
Display destination map  (when on 
route, shows the map of the 
destination)
Display entire route  (when on route, 
adjusts the map scale so that the 
entire route is displayed)
Register the current location  (puts 
current location in the personal 
Address Book)
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Voice Command Index
Temperature Voice 
Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
most screens.Temperature # degrees  (#: 57-87 
degrees F)
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot
Temperature max cold
Temperature balance
Temperature sync on  (sets passenger 
and rear temperature to driver’s set 
temperature) *
Temperature sync off*
Driver temperature # degrees  (#: 57-
87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature # degrees  (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Rear temperature up
Rear temperature down
Rear temperature # degrees  (#: 57-87 
degrees F)
* Repeating these commands switches  (toggles) the function between On 
and Off. Because of this, the action 
that occurs may not match the 
command you speak.
Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
most screens.
Audio on*
Audio off*
Radio on*
Radio off*
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio tune to # FM  (#: frequency. 
Example  Radio 95.5 FM )
Radio tune to # AM  (#:frequency. 
Example  Radio 1020 AM )
Radio seek up
Radio seek down
Radio next station  (same as radio 
seek)
Radio preset #  (#: 1-6)
Radio FM preset #  (#: 1-6)
Radio FM1 preset #  (#: 1-6)
Radio FM2 preset #  (#: 1-6)
Radio AM preset #  (#: 1-6)
Radio auto select*
Radio scan*
Radio select XM1
Radio select XM2 XM channel # 
(#: 1-255)
XM channel up
XM channel down
XM category up
XM category down
XM preset #  (#: 1-6)
XM1 preset #  (#: 1-6)
XM2 preset #  (#: 1-6)
XM scan*
XM category scan*
XM channel scan*
XM category mode
XM channel mode
* Repeating these commands switches  (toggles) the function between On 
and Off. Because of this, the action 
that occurs may not match the 
command you speak.
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Voice Command Index
AUX Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
most screens.AUX play
Rear Radio Voice 
Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
most screens.
NOTE:
These commands are available for a 
vehicle with factory RES.
Rear audio on*
Rear audio off*
Rear radio on*
Rear radio off*
Rear radio select FM1
Rear radio select FM2
Rear radio select AM
Rear radio tune to # FM (#: frequency)
Rear radio tune to # AM (#: frequency)
Rear radio seek up
Rear radio seek down
Rear radio next station  (same as radio 
seek)
Rear radio preset #  (#: 1-6)
Rear radio FM preset #  (#: 1-6)
Rear radio FM1 preset #  (#: 1-6)
Rear radio FM2 preset #  (#: 1-6)
Rear radio AM preset #  (#: 1-6)Rear radio auto select*
Rear radio scan*
Rear radio select XM1
Rear radio select XM2
Rear XM channel # 
(#:1-255)
Rear XM channel up
Rear XM channel down
Rear XM category up
Rear XM category down
Rear XM preset #  (#: 1-6)
Rear XM1 preset #  (#: 1-6)
Rear XM2 preset #  (#: 1-6)
Rear XM scan*
Rear XM category scan*
Rear XM channel scan*
Rear XM category mode
Rear XM channel mode
* Repeating these commands switches  (toggles) the function between On 
and Off. Because of this, the action 
that occurs may not match the 
command you speak.
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