Navigation System Components And Features

The navigation system, 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 on an SD card.
• Route guidance with verbal prompts to the operator.

Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna 

The GPS antenna is located in the upper center of the I/P, and is connected directly to the radio via a coaxial cable. The GPS antenna is used to collect the signals of the orbiting GPS satellites for vehicle position information. The GPS antenna is powered through the same coaxial cable used to send the signals to the radio. Interference to the system may occur if any of the following exist:

• Signals are obstructed by objects such as, tall buildings or trees.
• Metallic objects located on the dashboard
• Aftermarket glass tinting has been applied to the vehicles windshield.

SD Card Reader 

The system uses the SD Card to store map information. The map database SD card must be inserted in the SD card reader slot on the radio for the navigation system to function. If the map database SD card cannot be accessed, navigation related selections will not be available to the infotainment system. The SD card reader is dedicated for map data only, no other file types are supported.

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 navigation radio 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