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Navigation System Description and Operation

Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.

The Navigation radio operates similar to a traditional radio. For information on the audio description and operation, see Radio/Audio System Description and Operation .

The navigation system contains the following components:

This component acts as the operator interface for the navigation system, provides the data input from the operator to the navigation system and provides navigation information to the operator via the display screen. The navigation radio is located in the centre of the instrument panel. The navigation radio provides the following:

The global positioning system (GPS) antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle and is connected to the navigation radio by a coaxial cable. The antenna is used to collect the signals of the orbiting GPS satellites, and is powered through the same coaxial cable used to send the signals to the NAV radio.

Some vehicles may employ a signal splitter in the GPS antenna coaxial cable. The signal splitter allows another device that requires the GPS signals to be connected to the antenna along with the navigation radio. The signal splitter divides the navigation antenna signal into two paths without any transmission loss.

The map will display the route to the selected destination. Voice prompts alert the operator of upcoming events (turns) and arrivals at the destination. The navigation system will automatically recalculate if the route is not followed. The navigation radio uses data received from the global positioning system (GPS) satellites as well as the vehicle speed signal to accurately display the current position of the vehicle. The map DVD must be in the NAV radio for route guidance.

The Navigation System's voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of navigation and audio system features. The voice recognition can be used when the ignition is in accessory or ON, or when retained accessory power is active. This feature only works if the map DVD is inserted and the AGREE button has been pressed. For a complete list of available commands, refer to the Owners Manual Navigation Supplement and/or Personalisation in the Owners manual.

Points of interests are locations that are frequently visited. Points of interest can be can be displayed on the map or set as a destination. The following are some of the available Points of interests: