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124Navigation System
Coverage Areas
Operation in Alaska and 
Hawaii
Certain functions that rely on a satellite 
signal will not work correctly in Alaska 
and Hawaii. These functions include but 
are not limited to XM radio, automatic 
clock updates, and time zone 
adjustments.
Alaska
If the vehicle was purchased in the 
lower 48 states and driven to Alaska, the 
system cannot display maps. The 
message “Vehicle is out of the 
database...” will be displayed.
Hawaii
This section describes the differences in 
navigation system operation for vehicles 
delivered in Hawaii.
XM Radio
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered 
to Hawaii are equipped with XM 
hardware, but XM broadcasting is not 
available; therefore sections of the 
manual that mention XM audio do not 
apply. Vehicles originally delivered to 
the U.S. mainland and shipped to Hawaii 
also have XM, but will not function 
because the XM satellites (aimed toward 
the U.S. mainland) are too far away to 
obtain reception.
Map Coverage
All roads displayed on the Hawaii  map 
screens are detailed coverage roads. 
Text related to “unverified” roads or 
areas are not applicable. The following 
topics do not apply in Hawaii:
• Unverified road descriptions (see  page 6 and  87).
• Cautions and pop-up windows related  to unverified roads (see page 64).• Setup entries that relate to turning on 
or off unverified routing (see 
page 88).
• When zooming in and out, there is no  350-mile scale for Hawaii.
Other Map Issues
• See the coverage section for a list of  islands with coverage (see page 110).
• Freeway Exit information does not  exist in Hawaii, so the “Freeway Exit 
Info” icon is not shown on the icon 
bar.
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128Navigation System
Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
The navigation does not route me  the same way I would go, or 
the way some other mapping progr am displays. Why is this?The navigation system attempts to 
generate the optimum route. See 
Changing the Routing Method  on page48.
Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has been 
here for more than a year. The mapping database is 
constantly undergoing revision. See page108 for 
ways to obtain the latest de tailed coverage information.
The vehicle position icon is not  following the road, and the 
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is 
white or missing. • The GPS antenna (located under th
e center of the dashboard) may be 
blocked by personal items. For best  reception, remove items from the 
dashboard, such as radar detector s, cell phones, or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarke t devices can interfere with the GPS 
reception. Please see  your dealer. Also see  System Limitations on 
page 103.
I entered a destination, but th e blue highlighted route and 
voice guidance stopped, or turned  into a blue/pink dashed line 
before I got to my dest ination. Why is this? Your route has entered 
an unverified area. See  Unverified Area Routing  on 
page 87.
The map rotates while I make turns. How  can I stop this? Select the North-up map orientation by voice, or by touching the map 
orientation icon on the  map screen. See  Map Orientation  on page57.
Sometimes, I cannot  select between the North-up and 
Heading-up map orienta tions. Why is this? The Heading-up map orient
ation can only be shown in the lower scales 
(1/20 - 1 mile scales). See  Map Scale on page56.
While driving to my destinati on, the “time to go” display 
sometimes increases, even  though I am getting closer. The “Time to go” is based on actual 
road speeds. However if your speed 
slows down when you encounter slower  traffic, the system updates the 
“Time to go” based on your actual spee d to give you a better estimate of 
arrival time.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short distance 
behind, especially when I arrive  at an intersection. Is there 
anything wrong? No. When at an intersection, the syst
em is unaware of the width of the 
intersecting road. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a 
temporary loss of the GPS signal. See  GPS Reception Issues on page103.
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130Navigation System
Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering a Navigation DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations
ProblemSolution
I want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one ? You cannot obtain a new DVD from the dealer. See  Obtaining a Navigation 
Update DVD  on page108.
I want to order a DVD. How ca n I determine the DVD version 
in my navigation system? The version is on the label of your DVD. It starts with “Ver:.” See 
Changing 
the DVD  on page 109.
I got a navigation DVD from a friend or an online source, but 
it does not work. Why? Your vehicle was designed to use 
a white DVD. DVDs with differently 
colored labels or from different manuf acturers will not operate correctly. 
Always obtain DVDs from the DVD order desk. See page 108.
When is my city going to become part of a fully verified 
detailed coverage area? The mapping database vendor is constantly revising map coverage. See 
page
108 for ways to obtain the latest  detailed coverage information. 
Will the navigation system work outside North America?  The navi gation system contains maps only for the lower 48 U.S. states, 
Hawaii, and portions of s outhern Canada. The syst em will not work in 
Mexico, Alaska, or ove rseas. Canada coverage is limited. See  Map 
Coverage  on page110.
I moved my vehicle from the U.S. mainland to Hawaii (or 
from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland). Why does my navigation 
system not show the correct map? The coverage area (Hawai
i or U.S. mainland) must be selected by your 
dealer.
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation sy stem?No. The navigation system is designed only to read the white DVD provided 
with your vehicle. Map di scs for other vehicle manufacturers or PC map 
programs will not work.
I found some errors in the database. How do I report them? Mi nor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major 
errors, you can report them following the instructions on page 107.
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Navigation System135
Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms 
pertaining to the voice recognition 
navigation system.
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid 
can be entered into the system, and 
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs -  Off-road tracking dots 
that can be followe d on the map to 
retrace your route back to a mapped 
(digitized) road. This function can be 
turned on/off in the  Setup screen 
(second).
Database -  This consists of the map 
data, and the POI (Points of Interest) 
data stored on the DVD.
DCA -  Detailed Coverage Area. The 
main metropolitan areas in the lower 
48 U.S. states, Hawaii, and southern 
Canada are mapped to this level. See 
page 110 for a list of these areas. Digitized Road -
 A road that appears on 
the navigation screen. The road name 
will appear at the bottom of the 
navigation screen. If the user drives 
“off road,” the navigation system will 
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on 
how far you drive from a mapped 
road.
Disclaimer Screen -  Screen containing 
cautionary information. It is meant to 
be read carefully and acknowledged 
by the customer when using the 
navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM -  Digital Versatile 
Disc. The navigation program and 
database resides on this disc. For 
information on how to order a 
replacement or update DVD, see 
page 108.
FAQ -  Frequently Asked Questions. See 
page 126 for a list of customer FAQs 
and troubleshootin g information. GPS -
 Global Positioning System. A 
network of 24 satellites in orbit 
around the earth. The navigation 
system can simultaneously receive 
signals from up to 12 satellites to 
accurately position the vehicle on the 
map.
GPS Antenna -  Located under the 
dashboard. Electronic items operating 
in this general location can interfere 
with the GPS signal.
HFL -  Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®. 
Your vehicle is equipped with this 
feature, which uses Bluetooth 
technology as a wireless link between 
the vehicle and your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone.
Icon -  Symbol representing Points of 
Interest (POI) that can be displayed 
on the map.
Initialization -  This refers to the period 
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite 
orbital information whenever the 
navigation system power has been 
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45 
minutes with the vehicle out in an 
open area.
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148Navigation System
Index
O
Off-road Tracking
..................... 62, 94
One-Way Traffic Icon.....................58
On-Screen Commands...................144
On-Screen Commands Assist.........144
On-Screen Keyboard.......................15
P
PC Card
........................................ 109
Personal Information.......................80
Phone Number....................32, 37, 82
PIN Number................................... 84
Place Name..............................33, 37
Place Name by Keyword...........33, 35
Places.................................22, 32, 82
Previous Destinations..........22, 42, 82
R
Radio Voice Commands
................ 142
Read List.................................. 35, 75
Rearview Camera..........................100
Recalculation.................................. 86
Reporting Errors...........................107
Reroute.......................................... 65
Rerouting.......................................86
Restaurant................................34, 35
Routing & Guidance.......................86
S
Save Current Location
.................... 63
Schedule........................................ 72
Screen........................................... 11
Security Code..............................101
Selecting the City.....................23, 28
Selecting the State or 
Province
............................... 23, 28
Selecting the Street...................25, 30
Setup....................................... 71, 77
Setup Screen (first) Commands.....143
Shopping....................................... 34
Showing Icons on the Map........58, 60
Sort by Distance to Travel........33, 36
State.............................................. 40
Street.......................................25, 30
System Controls.............................10
System Function Diagram...............21
System Information........................ 96
System Initialization.....................101
System Limitations....................... 103
System Setup................................. 77
System Start-up..............................16
T
Temperature Voice Commands
..... 142
Time Adjustment........................... 98
Title.............................................. 73
Today’s Destinations................22, 43
Today’s Destinations List...............43
Travel............................................ 34
Troubleshooting...........................133
U
Unit Conversion
............................. 74
Units (mile or km)..........................96
Unverified Area Routing...........87, 88
Unverified Streets............................ 7
Update DVD................................ 108
User Name..................................... 85
Using the Voice Control System......13
V
Vehicle
.......................................... 94
Verified Streets................................7
View Routes.................................. 49
Voice Command Help....................74
Voice Command Index.................138
Voice Control Basics...................... 12
Voice Recognition Feedback...........96
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150Navigation System
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