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Coverage Areas
Address and POI Entry Screens
When in Hawaii, the following 
differences occur for map, address, and 
POI selection:
• It is not possible to enter U.S. 
mainland addresses or scroll the map 
east to the U.S. mainland.
• Selection of the “State” is confined to  the state of Hawaii only.
• Entry of a destination address or POI  on an island other than your current 
island may result in a screen caution 
message. This is normal because 
there are no “ferry” routes between 
islands available in the database.
• If the “Guidance Prompts” setting on  the  Setup  screen is set to normal or 
maximum, street names will not be 
spoken in voice guidance commands.
Setup Screen Differences
The  Setup  screen differences are minor 
and are listed below. See the Setup 
section (page 77) for additional 
information.
Routing and Guidance (Unverified 
Area Routing On/Off)
This feature is unavailable. All roads 
displayed on the map are verified.
Clock Adjust Screen
There is no daylight saving time for 
Hawaii.  Auto Daylight Saving 
Time,  Auto Time Zone by GPS , and 
DST Selection will not be shown on 
the  Clock adjustment  screen. To test 
your adjustment, use  the voice control 
system, and say “What time is it?” (see 
page 97).
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 
Operation
When pairing a cell phone to use the 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® feature, 
you may see a “Phone-Data 
Connection” screen. If so, do not 
complete this portion of the process.
Shipping a Vehicle To or From 
Hawaii
Although the DVD in the vehicle 
contains maps for both U.S. mainland 
and Hawaii, the dealer must perform the 
selection of “U.S. mainland” or 
“Hawaii” for you. When the dealer 
makes the switch from U.S. mainland to 
Hawaii or vice versa, the system clears 
all user data. Make sure to record any 
personal information that you do not 
want to lose.
NOTE:
Shipping a vehicle from Hawaii to the 
U.S. mainland
 If you wish to receive XM audio you  must call XM and set up an account 
at (800) 852-9696.
Shipping a vehicle from the U.S. 
mainland to Hawaii
 If a U.S. mainland -delivered vehicle 
is shipped to Hawaii, there is no XM 
reception. See your Hawaii dealer to 
allow viewing of local Hawaii maps.
 The issues under “Operation in  Hawaii” above apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My state does not observe daylight saving time. How do I turn 
off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page
97.
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 Adjustment  on page97.
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 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 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 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 be a card in the glove box with the anti-theft code for the 
navigation/audio syst
em. This card contains the  4-digit security code and 
serial number. If you cannot find it , your dealer can help you out.
I speak a language other than  English. When will other 
languages be available for the navigation system? This is being considered 
as a future enhancement.
Problem
Solution
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Troubleshooting
Screen Error Message Solution
Navigation system is unable to  acquire a proper GPS signal.
Make sure there is nothing on the dashboard blocking the GPS antenna 
(aftermarket metallic window tinting or aftermarke t devices placed on the 
dashboard, like radar  detectors, cell phones, or loose items). If the dashboard 
is clear of objects, move the vehicle to an  open space away from tall buildings, 
trees, etc.
 
Navigation unit door is open or  No DVD disc is inserted. 
Please check system. Make sure that the navigation DVD disc
 is inserted with the label side up 
and the navigation unit door is fully  snapped closed (see page109).
No DVD disc. Please check system. Check that the navigation DVD disc is in serted with the label side up (see 
page 109). If the problem persists, see your dealer.
DVD disc reading error (unfor matted). Please consult your 
dealer. Check the DVD disc surface
 for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure 
you are using a navigation DVD (white-colored label). The system cannot 
read other mapping databases or vide o DVDs. If the problem persists, see 
your dealer.
Display temp is too high. Syst em will shut down until display 
cools down. This message will appear briefly when
 the display temperature is too high, 
and then the display will turn off  until the temperature cools down. The 
system will turn back on when the display cools down.
Outside temperature is low. System will take awhile to start 
up. The temperature is below -22°F and 
the navigation system has difficulty 
reading the DVD. The system will st art up when the temperature warms up.
Navigation system  voice recognition ca nnot be activated 
when another unit is us ing the audio system. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® can override 
the navigation system. Make 
sure the  HFL TALK  button is not on when you press the NAVI TALK  
button, or the message will  appear. Simply press the HFL BACK button to 
resume control of the  navigation voice buttons.
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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.
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 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 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 32.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.
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.
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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 the map  while en route to 
a destination.
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Voice Command Index
Temperature Voice 
Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
most screens.Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Driver temperature up
Driver temperature down
Driver temperature max hot
Driver temperature max cold
Temperature balance
Temperature sync
Passenger temperature # degrees  (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature up
Passenger temperature down
Passenger temperature max hot
Passenger temperature max cold
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, so the action that occurs 
may not match the command you 
speak.
NOTE:
Radio volume levels cannot be 
controlled using voice control. Use the 
buttons on your steering wheel. See your 
Owner’s Manual for more information.
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