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By Touch Control:
After you have selected the city, or if
you select Street in the beginning, the
display changes to the Enter street
name screen. Use the on-screen
keyboard to enter one of the names (like
ELM or 42ND) of the intersecting
streets.
To enter the name of a major highway,
you must use the full name, including a
hyphen. For intersta tes, use an “I”
character state desi gnation (CA-101).
For county roads, use the appropriate
designation (G-2, for example).
Tip:
When entering a street, you do not need
to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the
type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will
automatically determine that for you. The system will display a list of street
names, with the closest match to the
name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired
street from the list.
After you have completed the first street
name, the display changes to the
Enter
intersecting street screen.
Enter the name of the other intersecting
street using the on-screen keyboard. If you did not select a city in the
beginning, and the
intersection appears
in more than one city, you will see the
Select a city screen. The system will
give you a list of cities that the
intersection appears in. Select the
desired city from the list. If more than
one intersection appears in a city, select
the desired intersection from the Select
an intersection screen. The system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).
Tip:
If the particular intersection you want
cannot be found, select Map Input and
use the joystick to select the appropriate
location on the map (see By Map Input
on page 38).
Select View Dest. Map and use the
joystick to select an icon, approximate
area, or street you wish to choose as
your destination. Otherwise, a central
location of the street will be selected. If
you select a point of interest (POI) or
road in an unverified area, you may or
may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page6.
Entering a Destination
(I-10). For U.S. highways, use “US”
(US-18). For state highways, use the two
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By Places
After you select Places from the Enter
destination by screen, the display
changes to:
There are four ways to find a place or
point of interest (POI), by Category,
Name , Phone Number , or ZAGAT
2010 . Let’s assume you want to find a coffee
shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”
If you know the phone number of the
coffee shop, select Phone Number,
then enter the 10-digit number with
area code. This is the quickest way to
find it.
The second best method is to select Category , Restaurant, and
CAFÉ/COFFEE SHOP . After you
select Place Name by Keyward
and search method, enter the keyword
“Bucks.” The list will include all
restaurants that have the letters
“bucks” anywhere in the name.
You can try to enter “Bucks” using Name, but you may have to search
through a list that might include
Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc. NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page91.
• You can enter the desired destination using the voice control system. For
information on the available voice
commands, see Voice Command
Index on page 138.
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Finding the Place by Category
The Category option gives you a list of
categories or types of businesses to
select from with the following screen:
Tip:
If you are not sure of the spelling of a
place, the best way to find it is to use the
keyword search. Select Category,
choose a category and subcategory
from the menus, then select Place
Name by Keyword , and enter the
partial name. After selecting a category and
subcategory, the system will give you
the options of
Place Name by
Keyword , Sort by Distance to
Travel , City Vicinity , or Place
Name with the following screen:
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Auto ServiceLodgingShoppingHonda DealersAuto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Breakfast Resort All Shopping*2 Office Supplies/Electronics
Acura Dealers Car Wash & Detailing Hotel/M otel Accessories/Jewelry Pharmacy/Drug Store
Gas Station Motorcycle Dealers
LeisureAuto Parts & Electronics Pet Food/Supplies
Hydrogen Station Other Car Dealers Amusement Park Museum Books/Music/Video Sewing/Linen
Auto Parts & Electronics Roadside Assistance Golf Course Park/Recreation Area Clothing Shoes/Bags
BankingHistorical Monument Performing Arts Groceries Sporting Goods
ATM Check Cashing/Money Transfer Marina Sports Complex Home Improvement Toys/Arts/Crafts
Bank Currency Exchange Movie TheaterTourist Attraction Mall/Department Store
Community RestaurantTravelBusinessHigher Education All Types*1IndianAirport Parking Lot
City Hall Library All Types (Zagat Only) Italian Automobile Club Rental Car Agency
Civic/Community Center Post Office AmericanJapaneseBed & Breakfast Resort
Convention/Exhibition Center School Café/Coffee Shop KoreanBus StationRest Area
Court House CalifornianMexicanCamping Ski Area
EmergencyChinese PizzaCommuter Rail Station Tourist Attraction
Hospital Roadside Assistance ContinentalSeafood Ferry Terminal Tourist Information
Police Station Veterinarian Fast FoodThaiHotel/Motel Train Station
French VegetarianNamed Place Travel Agency
German VietnamesePark & Ride Truck Stop/Plaza
Greek OtherParking Garage/House
Advanced
*1 When trying to find a specific restaurant, select the category ALL TYPES. Some restaurants may be
miscategorized.
*2 When trying to find a speci fic store, select the category ALL SHOPPING. Some stores may be
miscategorized.If the category you want is not listed, you can try to
find it with a keyword. When you select this option,
the display changes to the Enter keyword for
category screen. If the system finds any categories
with the keyword you entered, the display changes to
the Select a category screen. Select the desired
category.
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Finding a restaurant
The ZAGAT SURVEY for some
restaurants is available in the system.
See the Information screen “Key to
Zagat Ratings” for an explanation of
these ratings (see page 76).
On the Select a place screen,
restaurants with a Zagat Rating have a icon at the end of the line. To list
only restaurants with Zagat Reviews,
say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2010
Only .You can view the complete Zagat
Review for a selected restaurant by
selecting the icon. By voice, select the icon by saying
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the
line number 1-3). Alternatively, use the
joystick or touch screen to select the “Z”
icon.
Say or select
Read List and the review
will be read out. Say or select OK to
display the Calculate route to screen.
See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 76 for
details on the key to ratings.
NOTE:
• Scrolling through the Zagat Review using the ZOOM buttons is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
• For the information on the ratings and symbols for Zagat Review, you
can also select Key to Zagat
Ratings on the Information screen.
See Key to Zagat Ratings on page76.Place Name by Keyword
If you do not know the exact name of
the destination, you can find the place
with a keyword. When you select this
option, the display changes to:
You can find your destination with a
keyword using the Sort by Distance
to Travel option or City Vicinity
option.
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If you select the Sort by Distance to
Travel option, the Enter keyword for
place screen appears. Enter the
keyword using the on-screen keyboard.
If the system does not find an exact
match, select List when you finish
entering the keyword. The system starts
searching for places that match the
entered keyword. If you see your
desired place, select it from the list.
If not, scroll through the list to find the
desired place. If you select the City Vicinity
option,
the Enter city name screen appears.
Enter the name of the city using the on-
screen keyboard. The system will
display a list of city names, with the
closest match to the name you entered at
the top of the list. Select your desired
city name from the list. Once you have
selected your desired city name, the
Enter keyword for place screen
appears. Enter the keyword using the
on-screen keyboard to specify the
desired place.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).Sort by Distance to Travel
When you select this option, the system
gives you a list of all the places in the
subcategory. This list is arranged by
distance from your current location,
with the closest at the top of the list.
The distance and direction to the
destination at the top of the list are
shown in the screen. The distance
shown is straight line distance (as the
crow flies), not driving distance. Select
the number (1-4) of the desired
destination from the list.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).
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City Vicinity
The system allows you to find points of
interest in the vicinity of the city you
entered. When you select this option,
the display changes to the Enter city
name screen. Enter the name of the city
using the on-screen keyboard. If the
system does not find an exact match,
select List when you finish entering the
name of the city. Select a desired city
from the list.
Once you have selected the city, the
display changes to the Enter a place
name screen. Enter the name of the
place using the on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).
Place Name
When you select this option, the display
changes to the Enter a place name
screen. Enter your selection, using the
on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).
Finding the Place by Name
The Name option allows you to enter
the name of a business, and then shows
you a list of businesses with the same or
similar names to select from. Use the
name option only if you know the exact
spelling of the place. If unsure, use the
Category option.
Finding the Place by Phone
Number
The Phone Number option allows
you to select a destination by its
telephone number. Only telephone
numbers stored in th e system under the
Places (of business) option are
recognized. The system does not contain
residential telephone numbers, or
numbers you may have entered in your
personal Address Book.
Tip:
If you know the phone number of a point
of interest (POI), its uniqueness makes it
the fastest entry method. When using the
voice control system, the entry should be
spoken as a continuous string of
numbers. For example, the telephone
number (310) 555-4000 should be
spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five,
five, four, zero, zero, zero.”
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Finding the Place by Zagat 2010
The ZAGAT 2010 option allows you to
find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating
information. The system lets you select
the metro area, neighborhood, and food
type to search the restaurant you like.
After you select the food type, the
following display appears:
Name - When you select Name, the
restaurants will be listed in alphabetical
order.
Food, Decor, Service - When you
select Food, Decor, or Service, the
restaurant will be listed by rating value. Cost -
When you select Cost, the
restaurant will be listed by the average
cost of a meal (including drink and tip).
When you select a sorting method, the
list of restaurants will appear.
Once you select a rest aurant, the system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).
NOTE:
• Not every type of food is listed in each metro area or neighborhood. Only
types of foods that are available in
those areas will be listed.
• See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 76
for details on the key to ratings.
By Map Input
After you select Map Input from the
Enter destination by screen, the
display changes to:
NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page91.
• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page138.
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Showing the Map of Current
Position
The Current Position selection
assumes that you are looking for a
destination in the immediate area. The
display changes to:
The red arrow indicates your vehicle
position. Find your desired destination
by moving the joystick left, right, up, or
down. The map and crosshairs will
move in the same direction.
The yellow box indicat es the area you
will see when you click on the current
map with the joystick. The scale will
decrease each time you push in on the
joystick, until Select a destination
appears at the top of the screen. If desired, use the
ZOOM buttons to
change the map scale. When you have
the crosshairs on the desired icon, map
feature, or road, push in on the joystick.
The address of the location will appear
at the top of the screen.
NOTE:
The selected icon or road segment is
displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or
less map scale.
If this is the desired destination, push in
on the joystick again. If not, use the
joystick to reposition the crosshairs,
then push in on the joystick again to
display the new address. If you selected a single icon or road
segment within the target mark, the
following screen appears. Push in on the
joystick again to calcu
late a route to the
selected destination.
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If you selected multiple icons within the
cursor radius, the following screen
appears. Select an item from the list.
Then select OK to calculate a route to
the selected destination.
Once you select an address, the system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).Showing the Map of City
With the City selection, the display
changes to the Enter city name screen.
When you have entered the desired city,
the display changes to a map. The
starting location will be the central
position in the selected city.
See Showing the Map of Current
Position on page 39 for instructions on
finding and entering your desired
destination.
Showing the Map of State
With the State selection, the display
changes to the Enter state name
screen.
After you select the desired state, the
display changes to a map of the state,
with the crosshairs located near the
middle.
The yellow box indicates the area you
will see when you click on the current
map with the joystick. The scale will
decrease each time you push in on the
joystick, until Select a destination
appears at the top of the screen.
Entering a Destination
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