Trans NISSAN 350Z 2005 Z33 Navigation Manual

ABOUT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEMThis navigation system combines the data ob-
tained from the vehicle (by gyro sensor) and from
GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites to
calculate the current location of the vehicle. This
position is then displayed on the screen, allow-
ing route guidance to a destination.GPS is a system developed and operated by the
U.S. Government, covering the entire planet.
This navigation system receives three or more
different radio signals from NAVSTAR (GPS
satellites), orbiting the earth 13,049 miles
(21,000 km) above ground. The data from dif-
ferent sets of signals will be trigonometrically
calculated to obtain the position of the vehicle.
INFO:
The tracking center in the U.S. controls signals
transmitted from GPS satellites. This control
sometimes results in reduced accuracy or no
signal received at all in accordance with govern-
ment requirements.
ACCURACY OF POSITIONINGThe color of the GPS Indicator
on the upper
left corner of the screen indicates positioning as
follows:

Green: positioning is possible and accurate

Yellow: positioning is possible but accuracy
is minimal.

Gray: positioning is not possible
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INFO:
For approximately 3 or 4 minutes after system
startup, the GPS indicator
remains gray,
even if accurate positioning is possible.
POSITIONING ADJUSTMENTWhen the system judges that the vehicle posi-
tion information is not accurate based on vehicle
speed and gyro sensor data calculations, the
system will adjust the vehicle position informa-
tion using GPS signals.RECEIVING SIGNALS FROM GPS
SATELLITESSometimes, satellite reception is weak. The fol-
lowing are places where signals tend to be
weak:

Inside tunnels and parking garages

Areas with numerous tall buildings

Under multi-layered highways

In a dense forest
Vehicles in these areas may not receive GPS
signals (Indicator color: gray).INFO:
The antenna for GPS is located on the instru-
ment panel inside the vehicle.Do not place any
objects, especially mobile phones or trans-
ceivers, on the instrument panel. Because
the strength of the GPS signal is approximately
one billionth of that of TV waves; phones and
transceivers will decrease the strength or may
totally disrupt the signals.
DISPLAY OF GPS INFORMATIONThis system displays GPS information.
Please refer to “GPS information display” on
page 11-17.
NOTE:
Directional guidance provided by the navi-
gation system does not take carpool lane
driving into consideration, especially when
carpool lanes are separated from other
road lanes.This system is designed to help you reach your
destination, and also performs other functions as
outlined in this manual. However, you, the driver,
must use the system safely and properly. Infor-
mation concerning road conditions, traffic signs
and the availability of services may not always be
up-to-date. The system is not a substitute for
safe, proper, and legal driving.
Map data covers select metropolitan areas in the
United States.
Map data is available on map DVD-ROM. For
information about map DVD-ROMs, contact a
NISSAN dealer or call the NISSAN NAVIGA-
TION SYSTEM HELPDESK at 1-800-
NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261) for U.S., and at
1-800-777-0325 for CANADA.
Map data includes 2 types of areas: “Detailed
coverage areas” providing all detailed road data
and other areas showing “Main roads only”.
NOTE:
Detailed map data is not available in many
areas and is generally limited to select
major metropolitan areas.
For information on which metropolitan areas are
in detailed coverage areas, please refer to the
NISSAN Navigation System Software Booklet
(included). When you purchase an updated map
DETAILED MAP COVERAGE
AREAS (MCA) FOR THE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Symptom Possible cause Remedy
The location names differ, between Planview and
Birdview
.This is because the displayed information is reduced
so that the screen does not become too crowded.
There is also a chance that several names of the
roads or locations will be displayed, and the names
appearing on the screen may be different because of
a processing procedure.This should not be regarded as abnormal.
The vehicle icon is not shown correctly. The vehicle might have moved with the ignition off, for
example on a ferry boat or car transporter.Drive the vehicle with the GPS on for some distance.
The screen does not switch to night screen even after
turning the headlights on.When the lights were last turned on, the last setting
was the daytime screen.Turn the headlights on again, go to [DISPLAY SET-
TINGS] screen and set it to the night screen.
The map does not scroll even when the vehicle is
traveling.The display is not switched to the map screen.
Press the
MAP
button.
The vehicle icon does not show up. The display is not switched to the map screen.
Press the
MAP
button.
GPS indicator on the screen remains gray. GPS signals are not received because the vehicle is
indoors or in the shade of buildings.Move the vehicle to outdoors with a clear view of the
sky.
GPS signals are not received because some objects
are placed on the instrumental panel.Remove the objects from the instrumental panel.
GPS satellites are in poor locations. Please wait for the satellites to move to better loca-
tions.
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Symptom Possible cause Remedy
The location of vehicle icon does not match the actual
position.Driving on slippery road surface If the position marker does not move to the correct
position even after the vehicle has been driven ap-
proximately 6 miles (10km), adjust the current loca-
tion. If necessary, adjust the moving speed of the ve-
hicle. Driving on slanted area
Rough or violent driving If the position marker does not move to the correct
position even after the vehicle has been driven ap-
proximately 6 miles (10km), adjust the current loca-
tion.
GPS indicator remains gray. Please check the GPS indicator on the screen to see
if it remains gray. If it remains gray, drive the vehicle
to a place where the GPS can be received.
Because the vehicle has tire chains on, or the system
was transferred to a different vehicle, errors (gain or
loss) result in calculating the speed from the speed
pulse.The location of the vehicle icon will move by driving
the vehicle for 30minutes (in case it is running at 18-
3/4 miles/hour (30km/h)). If you still notice errors,
adjust moving speed.
The map data has an error or is incomplete (if the
location error always happens in the same area).Please wait for the update of the Map DVD-ROM.
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