Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read this manual thoroughly
to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See "Defensive
Driving" in the Index of your vehicle's owner manual for more information. Get
familiar with your vehicle's navigation system so you can use it with less effort
and take full advantage of its features. Your navigation system includes not only
navigation, but also audio functions. While your vehicle is parked:
| • | Familiarize yourself with all of its controls: hard keys on the faceplate
and touch-sensitive screen buttons. |
| • | Familiarize yourself with its operation. |
| • | Set up your audio by presetting your favorite stations, setting the tone,
and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped). |
| • | Set up the navigation features that can only be done before you begin
driving, such as entering an address or a preset destination. |
Entering a destination or alphanumeric text requires many steps, so you can
only perform these operations when the vehicle is in PARK (P). You will notice that
touch-sensitive screen buttons leading to the alphanumeric keyboard are dimmed out
while driving.
Other functions may also be locked out while driving and they too will appear
grayed out on the screen -- but all functions are available when parked. Some
functions can be performed while driving, as long as you can do so without diverting
too much of your attention from your driving.
Caution: This system provides you with a far greater access
to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks
while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always
keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive -- avoid engaging in extended
searching while driving.
Caution: Looking at the moving map on the navigation screen frequently
or for too long while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or
killed. Keep your eyes and mind on the road and avoid looking too long or too often
at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use the voice guidance directions whenever
possible.
The navigation system allows you to do the following:
| • | Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice
prompts. |
| • | Select a destination using various methods and choices. |
| • | Receive broadcast announcements on traffic and emergency alert communications. |
The information in the system may not always be complete. Road conditions such
as prohibited turns, detours, and construction zones, change frequently. It is important
to consider whether you can follow the directions given by the system for the current
conditions.
Each time you start your vehicle and turn on the navigation system by touching
the map hard key, you will see this screen. You can touch I agree to proceed into
the system, or the globe symbol in the lower left corner of the screen to change the
language of the system. For more information on changing the language, see
Personalization
.
When getting started you may set the navigation system to your preference using
various options. To do so, reference the following topics:
| • | To adjust screen appearance, see "Screen Appearance" under
Configure Menu
. |
| • | To adjust the clock and other time options, see "Clock" under
Configure Menu
. |
| • | To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts or voice recognition, see "Navigation
Set Up" under
Configure Menu
. |
