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Operator Controls

Controls

US

Export

Adjust

Displays the audio adjust screen

Displays the audio/TV adjust screen

Band

Changes between AM/FM1/FM2/WX

Config

Press to change system settings

Eject

Press to eject the map DVD

Map

Press to enter map mode

Repeat

Press to repeat the last voice guidance

Source

Changes between the different

Tilt

Press to tilt the position of the display screen

Tune/Seek

Allows the system to tune to the next preprogrammed station or to seek stations in the area

Navigation System Components

The navigation system contains the following components:

    • The navigation radio
    • The global positioning system (GPS) antenna

The export navigation system (w/YQ6, YQ7) contains the following additional components:

    • The vehicle information communication system (VICS) microprocessor card (w/YQ7)
    • The VICS optical/microwave beacon antenna (w/YQ7)
    • The 4 TV antennae integrated into the rear window glass (w/YQ6, YQ7)
    • The VICS FM antenna integrated into the rear glass (w/YQ7)
    • The TV antenna module to control antenna selection (w/YQ6, YQ7)
    • The 2 TV antenna amplifiers (w/YQ6, YQ7)
    • The auxiliary RCA video jacks

Navigation Radio

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 center of the instrument panel. The navigation radio provides the following:

    • A display screen--All navigation, audio and TV functions are displayed on this screen
    • Soft key buttons on the display to allow selection from menus and to operate the navigation system, the audio system, and the export TV system
    • The navigation system map with routing information displayed on the navigation radio screen
    • The navigation system map with routing information displayed on the navigation radio screen
    • Provides verbal guidance to the operator

Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna

The global positioning system (GPS) antenna is attached to the bottom of the rear shelf and can be accessed through the rear compartment. The GPS antenna is powered through the same coaxial cable used to send the signals to the NAV.

TV and VICS Antenna - Export, w/YQ6, YQ7

These several antennae are conductive traces placed on the inside of the rear window glass.

TV Antenna Module - Export, w/YQ6, YQ7

The TV antenna module is located behind the trim on the right rear side of the passenger compartment. The TV antenna module is used by the navigation radio to automatically select the antenna combination that provides the strongest TV signal to the navigation radio. The TV antenna module also provides the vehicle information communication system (VICS) FM signal to the VICS card (export, w/UE9).

TV Antenna Amplifiers - Export, w/YQ6, YQ7

The TV antenna amplifiers are mounted behind the trim on each side of the rear window. The TV antenna amplifiers are powered by the TV antenna module through the same coaxial cable used to carry their signals to the TV antenna module. They are attached to 2 of the 4 TV antenna trace patterns in the rear window glass.

Auxiliary RCA Video Jacks

The auxiliary RCA video jacks are used to attach a remote video device. These connections may be used to provide audio and video input from a video player or camera to the navigation radio.

VICS Module - Export, w/YQ7

The vehicle information communication system (VICS) card, an export only dealer-installed option, is installed inside the navigation radio. The VICS card uses signals from the optical/microwave beacon antenna and the rear glass VICS antenna via the TV antenna module to convey routing information to the NAV. The NAV either revises planned routing or relays the VICS information to the operator through the screen of the navigation radio and the voice guidance system.

VICS Optical/Microwave Beacon Antenna - Export, w/YQ7

The vehicle information communication system (VICS) optical/microwave beacon antenna (export, w/UE9) is a dealer-installed option. The antenna, which is mounted on the right side of the instrument panel, picks up signals through the front window glass. A coaxial cable carries the power to and signals from this antenna to the navigation radio.

Voice Recognition

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 (RAP) is active. This feature only works if the map DVD is inserted and the AGREE button has been pressed. The memory seats can also be able to be set and selected using the voice recognition feature. For a complete list of available commands, refer to the Owners Manual Navigation Supplement and/or Personalization in the Owners manual.

Bluetooth

The navigation radio is equipped with Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a wireless communication system that allows the use of a cellular phone in a hands-free mode. A phone directory may also be set up for use in the vehicle. Up to 12 phones may be registered with this Bluetooth system, but only one phone may be connected at a time. In order to use a cellular phone with this Bluetooth system, the phone must be Bluetooth compatible. Please see the phone information to find out which versions of Bluetooth work with your phone.

To set up your phone, do the following:

  1. Press the AUX hard key to enter the Bluetooth screen.
  2. Touch the Bluetooth screen button.
  3. Touch the Search screen button. The system will search for all Bluetooth compatible phones in a designated area.
  4. The Device List screen will appear. Scroll through the choices using the arrow buttons.
  5. Choose your device by touching the icon next to the device name.
  6. Touch the Connect screen button. Your phone and the Bluetooth system will begin a pairing procedure.
  7. Follow the instructions on screen. They will differ depending on your phone. Refer to your phone instructions for further information.

Refer to the owners manual for more information.