Navigation System Components and Features (if equipped)
The human machine interface module provides navigation functionality, if equipped. The human machine interface module provides the following:
- Connection to the global positioning system (GPS) antenna, which provides the vehicle position information.
- Map data for navigation and map route guidance, stored in the human machine interface modules internal memory.
- Route guidance with verbal prompts to the operator.
- Traffic and weather information for display on the navigation system map (with active subscription, where available).
Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna
The global positioning system (GPS) antenna is part of the multi-band antenna located on the roof of the vehicle. The GPS antenna is used to collect the signals of the orbiting GPS satellites. Within the antenna is housed a low noise amplifier that allows for a more broad and precise reception of this data. The GPS antenna amplifier is powered through the coaxial cable.
The antenna is connected to the human machine interface module through a signal splitter. The signal splitter is a component for dividing the navigation signal into two paths without any transmission loss. This allows the use of a single GPS antenna to provide a signal to both the human machine interface module and the telematics communication interface module.
Route Guidance
The map will display the route to the selected destination. Voice prompts alert the operator of upcoming events (turns) and arrivals at the destination. The navigation system will automatically recalculate if the route is not followed. The human machine interface module uses data received from the global positioning system (GPS) satellites, the vehicle speed signal. and serial data information to accurately display the current position of the vehicle.
Points of Interest
The map database provides point of interest information. Points of interests are locations that are frequently visited. Points of interest can be can be displayed on the map or set as a destination. The following are some of the available Points of interests:
- Gas Station
- Restaurant
- College
- Police Station