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Navigation system

Fig 1: Identifying Navigation System Components Location
G03870868Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

The audio/navigation system head unit is located in the dashboard. The unit contains a DVD player, GPS receiver with gyro, and touchscreen.

The head unit's 6.5" touchscreen is used as the control panel and main display window, enabling the control of the system. The left-hand side of the touchscreen surround has a number of buttons - DVD eject, On/Off, navigation, sound source, display and system settings - and a volume knob.

The head unit contains a GPS receiver that receives signals from the GPS antenna and, using these, calculates the position of the car. The head unit also contains a gyro so that the system knows in which direction the car is travelling. The navigation system uses the gyro, DVD (digital maps), vehicle speed from the ESP control module, and GPS to make the calculations required for navigating to a destination.

The head unit communicates with the various other units and systems via the car's bus and wiring harnesses.