2006 Lexus GS 300 User Guide

2006 Lexus GS 300 Manual

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    −to−Vehicle Distance Control Mode. Prior to use of this system, you should be thoroughly familiar with this system, referring to "Dynamic Radar Cruise Control" in Section 3−1, Owner's Manual in conjunction with this quick reference guide. J Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Operation The millimeter
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    range) position. The driving pattern selector switch is set in the power or normal position. Even if these requirements are met, the system may not operate properly under certain conditions such as bad weather. See "Owner's Manual" for details. See Owner's Manual for Complete Information. −2−
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    used in the following conditions: D In bad weather (such as rain, fog, snow, sandstorms) D Raindrops or snowflakes get in the millimeter wave radar sensor or the grille control may not be attained. F This system is not provided to justify careless driving. Always remain aware of the distance from
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    sensor automatically detects dirt if it is sticking to the front of the sensor or grille cover of your vehicle. However, in some cases dirt may not be detected and an appropriate vehicle−to−vehicle distance cannot be maintained. Continue driving with due care to the vehicle ahead. F Dynamic radar
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    Light Warning message D "CLEAN RADAR SENSOR" D "CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE" D "CHECK CRUISE SYSTEM" "CRUISE" Indicator Light Manual". J Approach Warning Dynamic radar cruise control and approach warning do not operate when the vehicle ahead is at a stop or is driving much slower than your vehicle. Use
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    The operation procedure is shown as follows. For the detailed information, see Section 3−1 in the "Owner's Manual". F Setting  Push the "ON−OFF" button to turn on the system. The "CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on and "RADAR READY" appears on the multi−information display
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    cruising or fixed speed cruising. Press the control lever upward to resume follow−up−cruising or fixed speed cruising.) F Changing the preset speed Using the control lever:  Press the control lever upward or downward. D Press the control lever upward in the "+RES" direction to increase the preset
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    "Middle" to "Short" and then back to "Long". You can confirm the setting on the multi−information display. Long Middle Short Distance Switch See Owner's Manual for Complete Information. −8−
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    reference guide, dynamic 3−1 in the "Owner's Manual". F Changing to the use dynamic radar cruise control, always confirm which mode is selected. Multi−information display: Vehicle−to−Vehicle Distance Control Mode  Push the "ON−OFF" button to turn on the system. The "CRUISE" indicator light
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    switch operation ...2 Inputting letters and numbers ...2 Current position display ...4 Screen scroll operation (one−touch scroll) ...5 Map scale ...8 Orientation of the map ...9 Limitations of the navigation system ...9 Map database information and updates ...12 1
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    system is operated mainly by the switches on the screen. To prevent damage to the screen, lightly touch switches on the screen with your finger. When you touch a switch on the screen, a beep sounds. Do not use switch. INFORMATION D If the system does not respond to a touch the display using a glass
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    When a list is displayed, you can scroll or page through the list by using the appropriate switch. To search for an address or a name, touch the of the screen. If the number of matching items is more than 9,999, the system displays on the screen. To shift to the next or previous page. To scroll
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    D After the battery disconnection, or on a new vehicle, the current position may not be correct. As soon as the system receives signals from the GPS, the correct current position is displayed. D To correct the current position manually, see page 77. The current vehicle position mark appears in the
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    cursor position as a destination You can set a specific point on the map as a destination using the one−touch scroll function. INFORMATION When you use the one−touch scroll feature, the current vehicle position mark may disappear from the screen. Move the map with a one−touch scroll again or push
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    point registration enables easy access to a specific point. D To see information about the icon where the cursor is set Touch the "Mark" switch. When you touch the "Mark" switch, the following screen appears for a few seconds, and then the map screen returns. The registered point is shown by on
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    the "Replace " switch are displayed. When there is already a preset destination, using the "Add to " switch to set an additional destination, will set the point of arrival. To register this POI as a memory point, touch the "Mark" switch. (For details, see page 66.) Touch the "Info." switch.
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    switch and the "Replace " switch are displayed. When there is already a preset destination, using the "Add to " switch to set an additional destination, will set the new one the scale bar directly. It is not available during driving. The map scale is displayed under the north− up symbol or heading−up
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    of Defense provides an accurate current vehicle position using 3 to 4 satellites. The GPS system has a certain level of inaccuracy. While the navigation system will compensate for this most of the time, occasional positioning errors of up to 300 feet (100 m) can and should be expected. Generally
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    interfere with the GPS signal reception. We advice against the use of window tinting on vehicles equipped with navigation systems. The GPS satellites may not send signals due to repairs or improvements being made to them. D When driving on a long straight road. D When freeway and surface streets
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    receive GPS signals, you can correct the current position manually. For information on setting the current position calibration, long time to operate auto reroute during high speed driving. In auto reroute, a detour route may be system uses the tire turning data and is designed to work with factory−
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    for use in the specific system for which it was created. Except to the extent explicitly permitted by mandatory laws, you may not extract or re−utilize any portion of the contents of the DATABASE, nor reproduce, copy, modify, adapt, translate, disassemble, decompile, or reverse engineer any
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    in connection with your use of the DATABASE. Accordingly, in no event shall GDT or supplier of the navigation system using the DATABASE ("Supplier limited to the price of your copy of the DATABASE. THE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT AFFECT OR
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    BASIC FUNCTIONS END USER NOTICE PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS NAVIGATION SYSTEM The Point Of Interest Data ("POI" Data) in the navigation system is in part provided by infoUSA Inc. ("infoUSA"). By using the POI Data, you accept and agree to all terms and conditions set forth
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    warranties regarding content, quality, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, non−infringement, usefulness, use marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners. The use of such marks
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    as possible, we are always gathering information such as on road repairs and carrying out on−site investigations. However, the names of roads be in progress. For that reason, information on some areas in this system might be different from the actual location. D To confirm the database version
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    BASIC FUNCTIONS To display the disc coverage area, touch the "Covered Area" switch. Confirm the covered area on the screen. Contact your dealer to find out if there is a more recent update released. To eject the map disc, open the glove box and touch the " DVD" switch. The glove box must be opened
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    BASIC FUNCTIONS 18
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    INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE SECTION Basic functions in frequent use II 20 20 22 22 22 26 29 32 33 34 34 35 36 37 " ...Destination input by "Coordinates" ...Destination input by "Phone #" ...Starting route guidance ...Entering destination ...Route guidance screen ...Typical voice guidance prompts
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    database information and updates. You can use one of 13 different methods to enter your destination. (See pages 22 through 37.) D If you enter shortest route nor a route without traffic congestion. CAUTION While you are driving, be sure to obey traffic regulations and keep the road conditions in
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE U.S.A. Switch "US1" "US2" States included in the search area Idaho Oregon Washington California Nevada Arizona Colorado Montana New Mexico Utah Wyoming Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri North Dakota Nebraska South Dakota Oklahoma Texas Illinois Indiana Kentucky
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    " - Entering destination" on page 38.) To use this function, it is necessary to set the " - Entering destination" on page 38.) To use this function, it is necessary to set starts from your current position to your home if you touch the "Enter" switch even while driving. INFORMATION Guidance starts
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (a) Inputting a house number and a street name Input the street name. Touch numerals directly on the screen to input a house number. After inputting a house number, touch the "OK" switch to display the screen for inputting a street name. It is possible to input
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (b) Selecting a city to search Touch the "City" switch. Select or enter your desired city. "Input Name": To narrow down the listed items by inputting the city name. If you input a street name first, the screen changes. You can then input the house number. To
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    5 Cities" switch. INPUTTING THE CITY NAME Touch the "Input City Name" switch. Touch the switch of the desired city name. If you have not used the navigation yet, no cities will be displayed on the screen. The current screen changes to the screen for inputting a house number or a street name
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE - Destination input by "POI Name" Touch the "POI Name" switch on the "Destination" screen. Touch the switch of the desired city name from the displayed list. "Map": To display the selected destination and the route preference. (See " - Entering destination" on
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    the last 5 cities 2. Selecting from the nearest 5 cities 3. Inputting the city name Touch the switch of the desired city name. If you have not used the navigation yet, no cities will be displayed on the screen. INFORMATION To cancel the city setting, touch the "Any City" switch. INFORMATION The
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE SELECTING FROM THE NEAREST 5 CITIES Touch the "Nearest 5 Cities" switch. INPUTTING THE CITY NAME Touch the "Input City Name" switch. Touch the switch of the desired city name from the displayed list. Input the city name. Touch the switch of the desired city
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (b) Selecting from the categories Touch the "Category" switch. - Destination input by "POI Category" The destination can be set by selecting the POI category and the search point. Touch the "POI Category" switch on the "Destination" screen. When you touch the
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (a) Selecting the POI category If the desired POI category is on the screen, touch the name to display a detailed list of the POI category. If the desired POI category is not on the screen, touch the "List All Categories" switch to list all POI categories. (b)
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE SETTING THE CURRENT POSITION AS THE SEARCH POINT Touch the "Current Position" switch. SETTING THE SEARCH POINT VIA THE MAP SCREEN Touch the "Map" switch. When you touch an arrow facing the desired point, the map scrolls in that direction. When you release your
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    By touching the "Emergency" switch on the "Destination" screen, the display changes to a screen to select dealers, hospitals or police stations. During driving, only nearby police stations, hospitals or dealers are shown. The current position is shown with an address, the latitude and the longitude
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    ": To list the memory points in alphabetical order. "Attribute": To list the memory points by the registered attribute. INFORMATION The navigation system does not guide in areas where route guidance is unavailable. (See page 11.) When you touch the switch of your desired memory point, the screen
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    by "Map" Touch the "Map" switch on the "Destination" screen. The previous starting point and up to 99 previously set destinations are displayed on the screen. Touch on page 38.) INFORMATION Guidance starts if you touch the "Enter" switch even while driving. However, the cursor cannot be moved.
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE - Destination input by "Intersection" Touch the "Intersection" switch on the "Destination" screen. Input the name of the two intersecting streets which are located near the destination to be set. Touch the switch of the desired item. After inputting the two
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    the complete name of the freeway or highway, including the hyphen, when entering the destination. Freeways and interstates use an "I" (I−405). US highways use the state designation before the number (CA−118). Touch the switch of the desired entrance or exit name. The screen changes and displays the
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    for the telephone number inputted, a list of identical numbers but with different area codes will be displayed. D To set a memory point as a destination using the phone number, the number must be registered previously. (See page 72.) Input the latitude and the longitude. When the input is finished
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    is already set, the "Add to " switch and the "Replace " switch are displayed. "Add to ": To add a destination. SCREEN B 3. To start guidance, touch the "Guide" switch. "3 Routes": To select the desired route from three possible routes. (See page 39.) "Route": To change the route. (See pages 42 and
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    GUIDANCE D To change the route before starting guidance ROUTE PREFERENCE You can change route indicator on or off by touching the switch. When searching for a route, the system avoids routes where the indicator is dimmed as much as possible. After choosing conditions, indicated by a green line. 39
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    about each of the 3 routes. - Route guidance screen When starting route guidance, the following screen is displayed. - Typical voice guidance route that guides the driver to the destination. The route to the destination is indicated by a highlighted line. Drive along the guided route. When
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    circle." "In a quarter of a mile, traffic circle ahead, and then 3rd exit ahead." "The 3rd exit ahead." "The exit ahead." (Beep sound only) ∗: 2 The system indicates a U−turn if the distance between two one−way roads (of opposite directions) is less than 50 feet (15 m) in residential areas or 164
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    INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE INFORMATION D If the system cannot determine the current vehicle position correctly (in (a) Adding destinations You can add destinations and search again for the routes. The system announces your approach to the final destination. 1 2 "Your destination is ahead."
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    . Reordered number of arrival is displayed on the right side of the screen. When you finish selecting the destinations, touch the "OK" switch. The system searches for the guidance route again, and displays the entire route. Even if you do not touch the "OK" switch, the entire route is displayed
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    "No" switch, the previous screen will return. 5. If more than one destination is set, touch the "OK" switch after deleting the destinations. The system searches for the guidance route again, and displays the entire route. Setting and deleting route (a) Adding preferred road You can add points you
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    Road" screen appears. Touch the "Add" switch where you wish to add a preferred road. 2. Touch the ferred road". "Delete" switch of "Pre- "Next" switch to use another 3. When more than one preferred road is set, a list will appear on the screen. Touch the switch of the preferred road to be deleted
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    touch the "OK" switch after deleting the preferred road. The system searches for the guidance route again, and displays entire route. (c) Condition" screen appears. The entire route from the starting point to the destination is displayed. "Guide": To start guidance. "Route": To add or change a
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    to start the detour process. After detouring, the system returns to the original guidance route. "Whole Route": If you touch this switch, the system will system would guide you around a delay caused by a traffic jam. 1 This position indicates the location of a traffic jam caused by road repairs
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    conditions which the system uses to determine the route to your destination. 1. Touch the "Route" switch. (f) Starting route from adjacent road You can start the route guidance from the adjacent road. (ex. When the route guidance guides the route on the freeway, but you drive on the parallel way
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Show POI icons Points of Interest such as gas stations and restaurants can be displayed on the map screen. You can also set their location as a destination and use them for route guidance. 2. Touch the "Show POI Icon" switch to display a particular type of
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    one of the Points of Interest icons on the map screen as a destination and use it as route guidance. When you select a Point of Interest type from either of Interest, touch this switch. Then choose one of the categories. The system will list the points within 20 miles (30 km). Touch the switch of
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    entire route from the current position to the destination is displayed. "Guide": To start guidance. "Route": To change the route. (For details, see The street name closest to the starting point will be displayed with a mileage to the next turn. These marks indicate the direction in which you should
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    destination in fast−forward mode. : To stop the preview. : To review the route to the previous destination or starting point. 2. Touch the "Route Preview" switch. : To review the route to the previous destination or starting point in fast− forward mode. : To indicate the previous destination or
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Screen configuration You can choose any one of the screen configurations. Depending on the conditions, it may not be possible to select certain screen configuration switches. : To display single map screen. (See page 53.) : To display dual map screen. (See page
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    Information about the destination and current position, as well as a compass, is displayed on the screen. The destination mark is displayed in the direction of the destination. When driving, refer to the longitude and latitude coordinates and the compass, to make sure that your vehicle is headed in
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (d) Turn list screen (e) Arrow screen (f) Freeway information screen The screen shows the turn list. You cannot scroll through the list of roads. The screen shows the current road name and the distance to the next corner. This screen displays the distance
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE INFORMATION When you drive on a freeway, the screen is automatically divided into two parts, with freeway information screen on the right side. (g) Intersection guidance screen/ guidance screen on freeway D Intersection guidance screen This screen automatically
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    destination are displayed. When the vehicle is not on the guidance route, the distance to and the direction of the destination are displayed. When driving on the guidance route and more than one destination is set, the distance and the estimated travel time from current position to each destination
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    map, a one way street is displayed by . D It is not possible to perform scrolling on the foot print map (one−touch scroll) while driving. D To display building information Information is available only for buildings for which information is recorded on the map disc. 1. Touch the "Info." switch
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE 2. Using an eight−direction arrow, move the cursor to the position of the building you wish to display information. 3. Touch the "Building Info." switch. 4. Details of
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    DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE 60
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS SECTION ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Descriptions of functions for more effective use III 62 63 63 66 73 76 77 79 79 81 81 82 83 84 building shape ...Function) ...Screen layout function ( POI category change (Show POI Icons) ...Delete previous point ...Map color ...Screen animation ... 61
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    to display the "Menu" screen and touch the "Suspend Guidance" switch. INFORMATION When you do not have route guidance, the "Suspend Guidance" switch cannot be used. The screen will change to the current position map with route guidance. 62
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    can use voice guidance when approaching a destination. You can adjust the volume of the voice or turn off voice guidance. User selection The system can voice guidance, touch the "Off" switch. The selected item is highlighted in green. Push the "MENU" button to display the "Menu" screen, and touch
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS D To register Touch the "Memorize" switch of your desired "User number". The confirmation screen will appear. To register, touch the "Yes" switch. To return to the previous screen, touch the "No" or "Back" switch. When you touch the switch already registered, this screen
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS D To change user D To delete user Push the "MENU" button to display the "Menu" screen. Then touch the "Select User" switch. Touch the "User wish to change. number" switch you Touch the "Delete" switch of "User number" you wish to delete. The above message appears, then the
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS My places You can register and keep your own memory points (like restaurants, sports facilities, etc.) and use the memory points to input a destination. (a) Registering memory points The confirmation screen appears. To delete, touch the "Yes" switch. To return to the previous
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 2. Touch the "Register" switch of the "Memory Points". A screen similar to the destination input screen appears. Input the desired point in the same way as inputting a destination. (See page 20.) When you finish memory point registration, the memory point data screen will appear
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS (b) Editing memory points The icon, attribute, name, location and/or telephone number of a registered memory point can be edited. 1. Push the "MENU" button to display the "Menu" screen and touch the "My Places" switch. 2. Touch the "Edit" switch of the "Memory Points". The
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS D To change "Icon" Touch the desired icon. You can turn the page by touching "Page 1", "Page 2" or "With Sound" switch. "With Sound": To display sound icons. When your vehicle approaches the memory point, the sound which you chose will sound. Touch the desired sound icon. The
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS D To change "Attribute" For easy destination input, set the attribute of the memory points as Home or Quick access 1 to 5. To replace the attribute, touch the "Yes" switch. To return to the previous screen, touch the "No" or "Back" switch. Touch the desired attribute. It is
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS D To change "Name" D To change "Location" To delete an attribute, touch the "Yes" switch. To return to the previous screen, touch the "No" or "Back" switch. Touch the alphabet and/or numeral keys. When the entry has been completed, touch the "OK" switch on the screen. The
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS D To change "Phone #" (telephone number) (c) Deleting memory points 1. Push the "MENU" button to display the "Menu" screen and touch the "My Places" switch. Touch numeral keys. When the entry has been completed, touch the "OK" switch on the screen. The previous screen will be
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Area to Avoid Areas you wish to avoid because of traffic jams, construction work or other reasons can be registered as areas to avoid. Push the "MENU" button to display the "Menu" screen and then touch the "My Places" switch to display the following screen. (a) Registering area
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS (b) Editing area to avoid 1. Touch the "Edit" switch of the "Areas to Avoid" to display the "Edit Area to Avoid" screen. 4. Touch either or switch to change the size of the area to avoid. 3. Touch the "Name" , "Location" or "Area Size" switch on this screen. 2. To edit an area
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS D To change "Name" D To change "Location" D To change "Area size" Touch alphabet or numeral keys. When the entry has been completed, touch the "OK" switch on the screen. The previous screen will be displayed. D "Show Name" The avoid area name can be set to be displayed or not
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    initializes all of the settings. "Calibration": You can adjust the current vehicle position mark manually. "Distance": You can select "km" or "miles" as the distance unit. "Estimated Travel Time": You can set the system to display the travel time to the destination on the route guidance screen
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    color. "Screen Animation": You can set some screen displays to be animated. Current position calibration When driving, the current vehicle position mark will be automatically corrected by GPS signals. If GPS reception is poor due to location, you can manually of the navigation system" on page 9. 77
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    D Tire change calibration The tire change calibration function will be used when replacing the tires. This function will adjust the mis−calculation is not performed when tires are replaced, the current vehicle position mark may be incorrectly displayed. To perform a distance calibration procedure,
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Distance unit 1. Push the "MENU" button. Estimated travel time You can set the speed that is used for the calculation of the estimated travel time. 2. Touch the "Setup" switch. 3. Touch the "km" or "miles" switch of "Distance" to choose the distance unit.
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    D It is possible to display up to 99 hours 59 minutes. 2. Touch the "Setup" switch. 4. Touch or to set the average vehicle speeds for driving on a Freeway, Main street, and Residential. To set the default speeds, touch the "Default" switch. 5. When you finish setting the desired speeds, touch the
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    the "On" switch of "Auto Reroute". The selected switch is highlighted in green. Adjusting time zone 1. Push the "MENU" button. 2. Touch the "Setup" switch. INFORMATION If your vehicle strays from the guidance route, the system searches for a new route to the destination. The new route may or may
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    the "Change" switch. The "Adjust Time Zone" screen appears on the display. 4. Touch the desired time zone. The selected switch is highlighted in green. 5. Touch the "OK" switch on the screen and the "Setup" screen will be displayed. 2. Touch the "Setup" switch. Then touch switch to display
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    the voice guidance in all modes. When the "Voice Guidance in All Modes" feature is turned off, voice guidance cannot be heard when you using the audio system. To turn the "Voice Guidance in All Modes" on: 1. Push the "MENU" button. 3. Touch the "On" switch of "Auto Voice Guidance". The selected
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Notifying traffic restriction When the "Notify Traffic Restriction" feature is turned on, the system notifies you of traffic or seasonal restriction. 3. Touch the "On" switch of "Voice Guidance in All Modes" and touch the "OK" switch. To turn the "
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Intersection guidance When the "Intersection Guidance" feature is turned on, the system will display the intersection guidance screen if you drive with route guidance. 3. Touch the "On" switch of "Notify Traffic Restriction" and touch the "OK" switch. 2. Touch the "Setup"
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Guidance screen on freeway When the "Guidance Screen on Freeway" feature is turned on, the system will display the lane guidance screen if you drive on a freeway with route guidance. 3. Touch the "On" switch of "Intersection Guidance" and touch the "OK" switch. 2. Touch the "
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Street name on scroll map When the "Street Name on Scroll Map" feature is turned on, the system will display the name of a street where the cursor is positioned on the scroll map. 3. Touch the "On" switch of "Guidance Screen on Freeway" and
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Display of building shape When the "Display Building Shape" feature is turned on, the system will display the building shape on the map screen using a scale of 150 feet (50 m) to 300 feet (100 m). 3. Touch the "On" switch of "Street Name on Scroll Map" and touch the "OK" switch.
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Screen layout function Function) ( You can set display or hide each switch and current street name on the map screen. 1. Push the "MENU" button. 3. Touch the "On" switch of "Display Building Shape" and touch the "OK" switch. 3. Touch the "Change" switch of the " Function". 2.
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS POI category change (Show POI Icons) You can choose 6 icons displayed on the "Show POI Icons" top screen, so that you can easily set which icons to display on the map screen. 2. Touch the "Setup" switch. Then switch twice to display page 3 of touch the "Setup" screen. 3.
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Delete previous point You can delete your previous destination. 1. Push the "MENU" button. 5. Touch the switch corresponding to the desired category. Then touch the "OK" switch. 2. Touch the "Setup" switch. Then touch switch twice to display page 3 of the "Setup" screen. 3.
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Map color 1. Push the "MENU" button. 4. Touch the switch you want to delete. For efficient previous point search, previous points can be sorted by the "Date" or "
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    and then touch the "OK" switch to return the map screen. Touch the "Normal" switch to return to the default map color. Screen animation When the "Screen Animation" feature is turned on, some switches and screens become animated. (e.g.: change map guidance on the map screen) To turn
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 94
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS Maintenance information ...96 Calendar with memo ...101 Speech command system ...108 Help screen ...109 Clock adjustment ...110 Setting screen ...111 Screen adjustment ...112 95
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    Maintenance" switch. G18049 This system informs you when to replace certain parts or components and shows system is turned on until you touch the Notice of "Date": You can input the next maintenance date. Notice of "Distance": You can input the driving distance until the next maintenance check
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    your vehicle needs to be serviced, the icon color will change to orange. Information items Replace engine coolant Oil change Replace brake fluid Replace oil filter Replace ATF Rotate tires Scheduled maintenance Replace tires Replace air filter Replace battery Personal event Replace brake linings
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS (a) Register dealer You can register the dealer name, staff, location and phone number. 2. Enter the location of the dealer in the same way as for destination input. (See page 20.) 1. Touch the "Set Dealer" switch on the "Maintenance" screen. After you input the dealer, the screen
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS (b) Edit dealer D To edit "Dealer" or "Contact" You can edit the dealer name, staff, location and phone number. 1. Touch the "Set Dealer" switch on the "Maintenance" screen. The "Edit Dealer" screen appears. 2. To edit, touch the corresponding switch. To input the name, touch
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS D To edit "Location" D To edit "Phone #" (telephone number) (c) Delete dealer Set the cursor to the desired point, and touch the "Enter" switch on the screen. Touch numeral keys. After inputting, touch the "OK" switch. The previous screen will be displayed. 1. Touch the "Delete
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    informs you of a memo entry. At the specified date, the memo information will be displayed when the navigation system is in operation. The memo information screen will appear every time the system is turned on. To disable this screen, touch the "Do not display this message again" switch. 2. Touch
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS (a) Inputting a memo D Memo The current date is circled in yellow. If the current date is not displayed on the screen, touch the "Today" switch to display the current month calendar. 1. Touch the day you want to add a memo. Touch the "Memo" switch to enter text. 2. To display
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS D Location Enter text using the keys. You can enter text up to 24 letters. After entering the text, touch the "OK" page 20.) You can add the memos up to 100 until December 31, 2022. The date inputted is marked as shown above. You can choose the desired mark and/or date color. 103
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS D Mark color D Date color Touch the "Mark" switch. Touch the "Date" switch. Touch your desired color for the date. You can set a color of the mark and/or date for the date you added the memo and/or location. To default the date color, touch the "Delete" switch on the screen.
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS (b) Adding a memo (c) Deleting a memo (d) Editing a memo To add a memo, touch the corresponding date. The "Memo" screen appears on the display. Touch the "Add Memo" switch. (See page 102 for inputting a memo.) You can add up to 100 memos. Touch the corresponding date. Touch the
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS (e) Memo list Touch the switch. "Memo" or "Location" 1. To list the memos you added, touch the "List" switch. 2. Touch the desired search condition to list the memos. The "Memo list" is displayed on the screen. 106
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS To display the memos listed in a desired period, touch the "Period" switch. Touch the number keys. After setting the period, touch the "OK" switch. The "Memo list" screen will be displayed. You can set a period from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2022, for searching. To
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    beep sounds and the indicator disappears 6 seconds later. If the system does not recognize your speech, the system will respond with this message ("System does not recognize this command, please rephrase your command."). Start the operation from the beginning. "Microphone It is unnecessary to speak
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    function which displays the voice recognition help screen. You can see the command list and operating guide on it. (a) Command List 4. Touch "Enter" or say "Enter destination", and the system starts searching for a route to your home. (If the destination is already registered, "Add" or "Replace" is
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    Clock adjustment The clock in this system can be corrected manually or by using signals from the GPS. Daylight Saving Time setting or your desired time setting is available. 5u006 1. Touch the "Operating Guide" tab on the upper side of the screen and the switches on the right side of the screen
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    OFF" and then touch the "OK". ON: The navigation screen automatically returns from the audio or air conditioner screen 20 seconds after the end of audio or air conditioner screen operation. OFF: The audio or air conditioner screen remains on. When you touch "OTHERS", this screen is displayed. Touch
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    . You also can turn the display off. Push the "DISP" button on the bezel to display the "Display" screen. Select the desired background color and then touch the "OK". Contrast and brightness adjustment CONTRAST "+": Strengthens the contrast of the screen. CONTRAST "-": Weakens the contrast of the
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    even with the headlight switch on, touch "DAY MODE" on the adjustment screen for brightness and contrast control. However, if the instrument panel light control switch is turned mode with the headlight switch turned on, this condition is memorized in the system even with the engine turned off. 113
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS 114
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    , you can enter the street address or a major intersection close to it and the system will guide you there. The system will provide both a visual map and audio instructions. The audio instructions will announce the distance remaining and the direction to turn in approaching a fork or intersection
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    this manual For safety reasons, this manual indicates items requiring particular attention with the following marks. INFORMATION you start the engine or turn the "ACC" mode on, the initial screen appears and the system begins operating. CAUTION When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running,
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    either "English" or "Français" to select a language. Read Touch and follow the instructions. When you touch the "I Agree" switch on the screen, the map screen appears. You can access this screen when you push the "INFO" button and touch the "Language" switch. Then you can select a language. iii
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    Read the entire Navigation System Owner's Manual to make sure you understand the system. Do not allow others to use this system until they have read and understood the instructions in this manual. For your safety, some functions may become inoperable when you start driving. Unavailable switches are
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    to see whether you can comply with the instruction safely and legally. This system cannot warn you about such things as the safety of an area, condition of streets, and availability of emergency services. If you are unsure about the safety of an area, do not drive into it. Under no circumstances is
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    " button Push this button to repeat a voice guidance, cancel one touch scroll, start guidance and display the current position...4, 5, 42 4 "DEST" button Push this this switch to reduce the map scale...8 7 "Mark" switch Touch this switch to register the cursor position as a memory point...6 1 vi
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    the estimated travel time to the destination...57 16 "INFO" button Push this button to display the "Information Menu" screen...iii, 96, 101 17 GPS mark (Global Positioning System) Whenever your vehicle is receiving signals from the GPS, this
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    previous starting point...34 5 "Memory" switch You can select the location from those registered as "Memory points". (To register memory points, see page 66.) ...33 6 "Emergency" switch You can select one of the three categories of emergency service points that have been already stored in the system
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    necessary to set the "Attribute" for each memory point. (To register a "Quick Access", see page 70.) ...22 7 Home switch You can select your own home without entering the address each time. To use this function, it is necessary to set the "Attribute" for the memory point. (To register "Home", see
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    Select User" switch Enables recall of up to three memorized user setting patterns...63 3 "Setup" switch Enables various settings for the navigation system...76 4 "My Places" switch Enables changes to "Memory points" and "Areas to avoid"...66 5 "Suspend Guidance" and "Resume Guidance" switch Suspends
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J
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Operation
The millimeter wave radar sensor in this system primarily detects the reflected wave from the rear end of the vehicle ahead of you to determine
the presence of the vehicle ahead as well as measuring the vehicle
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vehicle distance.
The detection range of the sensor is about 120 m
(400 ft.) ahead.
F
If no vehicle is detected ahead of you:
D
Your cruising speed is maintained at the preset speed from about 45 km/h (28 mph) to about 135 km/h (85 mph).
F
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you:
D
Your cruising speed changes in proportion to the speed of the vehicle ahead to maintain an appropriate distance from your vehicle to
the vehicle ahead.
D
If the vehicle ahead is out of the detection range, your cruising speed will be gradually increased up to the preset speed, and your vehicle
resumes fixed
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speed cruising.
D
If the vehicle ahead decelerates abruptly or other vehicles cut in ahead of you, your vehicle may be too close to the vehicle ahead of you.
If this occurs, the multi
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information display flashes and beeps.
(Approach warning)
The dynamic radar cruise control should be used on roads in which sufficient vehicle
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vehicle distance will be ensured
(such as on freeways).
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This quick reference guide provides you with information on Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Vehicle
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to
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Vehicle Distance
Control Mode. Prior to use of this system, you should be thoroughly familiar with this system, referring to °Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control± in Section 3
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1, Owner²s Manual in conjunction with this quick reference guide.