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For 1990-2009 cars only

Vehicle Positioning for Generic Unit Repair 2004

At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons:

    • The road system has changed.
    • The vehicle is traveling on slippery road surfaces such as sand, gravel, and/or snow.
    • The vehicle is being driven on winding roads.
    • The vehicle is being driven on a long straight road.
    • The vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large vehicle.
    • The surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
    • The vehicle has just been transferred by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
    • The current position calibration is set incorrectly.
    • The vehicle is being driven at high speeds.
    • The vehicle is repeating a change of direction by going forward and backward, or turning on a turn table in a parking lot.
    • The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot or garage with a roof.
    • The vehicle has a roof carrier, ski, or bike rack installed on it.
    • The vehicle has tire chains on it.
    • The tires have been replaced.
    • The tire pressure is incorrect.
    • The tires are worn.
    • The battery is disconnected.
    • The vehicle is driven in heavy traffic where driving is at low speeds and the vehicle is stopped and started repeatedly.