Save Error History when Replacing the Audio-Navigation Unit

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When replacing the audio-navigation unit, a USB drive is included to save the error history (navigation DTCs) The USB drive comes loaded with a software program to automatically save the DTCs The USB drive must be returned with the defective audio-navigation unit

NOTE: Save the error history before replacing the audio-navigation unit

Start the vehicle, and make sure the map screen is displayed
Plug the included USB drive into the USB jack that is located in the armrest
NOTE: The USB drive comes loaded with a script that saves the error history automatically
When prompted, press the ENTER button to copy the error history

Fig 1: Screen Display - Copying Error History
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Wait for the USB drive to copy the error history

Fig 2: Screen Display - Copying Error History
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After the error history is copied, the instructions to remove the USB drive is displayed

Fig 3: Screen Display - Copying Error History Complete
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Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )