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Navigation Check Mode

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HINT:

  1. Enter diagnostic mode  (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
  2. Read the navigation check result. 
    Fig 1: Diagnostic Flow Chart
    G05006369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Navigation Check Mode
      NAVIGATION CHECK MODE

      Display Description
      GPS Information/*1 Information related to GPS is displayed (updated every second).
      Vehicle Sensors/*2 Vehicle signal information to be loaded in the Navigation ECU is displayed (updated every second).
      Color Bar Check/*3 Color display of the Navigation ECU is checked. (Compare with the Color Bar Check results in the Display Check.)
      Memory Copy / Paste/*4 This function is not available.
      Parts Information/*5 Navigation program version and disc version are displayed.
      Fig 2: Screen Display - Navigation Check
      G05407907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • In the Navigation Check mode, the checks mentioned above can be conducted.
      • The Navigation ECU operates each Navigation Check screen.
      DISPLAY ITEM CHART

      Display Item Meaning
      MENU/*6 Selecting this activates the "Diagnosis MENU".
    2. GPS Information
      1. Start Diagnosis System.
      2. Select "MENU".
      3. Select "Navigation Check".
      4. Select "GPS Information".
      5. Check the GPS-related information.
        DISPLAY DATA DESCRIPTION

        Display Data Description
        Satellite Information/*1 "Angle of elevation", "Azimuth", "Level of Signal" and "Status of Wave Reception" of the Satellite captured by the antenna are displayed (for 8 satellites max.).
        Level of Signal/*2 As the level of signal gets higher, the receiving sensitivity becomes better.
        Position Data/*3 The latitude and longitude of the current position are displayed in degree, minute and second.
        Time Data/*4 Date and time data obtained from the GPS receiver is displayed.
        Fig 3: Screen Display - GPS Information
        G05006371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Status of Wave Reception: /*5 

        STATUS OF WAVE

        Display Conditions
        - Unable to receive GPS
        T Receiving but not using GPS
        P Using GPS

        Measurement Status: /*6 

        MEASUREMENT STATUS

        Display Conditions
        2D Measurement on 2 dimensions
        3D Measurement on 3 dimensions
        NG GPS information cannot be used.
        Error Reception error occurs.
        - Other than the above
    3. Vehicle Sensors
      1. Start Diagnosis System.
      2. Select "MENU".
      3. Select "Navigation Check".
      4. Select "Vehicle Sensors".
      5. Check the vehicle signals (ACC, REV, SPD) and the output signal of the gyro sensor introduced into the navigation ECU.
        Fig 4: Screen Display - Vehicle Signal Check
        G05407909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        DISPLAY METHOD CHART

        Items Display Method
        ACC signal status Displayed as ON/OFF
        REV signal status Displayed as ON/OFF
        SPD signal status The cumulative value of input pulse count and the vehicle speed [km/h] [mph] are displayed, [the cumulative value of input pulse count is set to 0 when this screen is displayed. When the vehicle starts to drive, it is counted and displayed continually.]
        Output signal of the gyro sensor Voltage [V] and relative azimuthal angle [degree] are displayed. [The position of the vehicle when this screen is displayed is set to 0 degree in azimuth. Based on this, relative azimuthal angle is measured and displayed continually.]
        Navi Menu Selecting this activates the "Navigation Check".
    4. Navigation Color Bar Check
      1. Start Diagnosis System.
      2. Select "MENU".
      3. Select "Navigation Check".
      4. Select "Color Bar Check".
      5. Make sure that the set color matches the display color.
      6. Compare with the Color Bar Check in the Display Check and make sure that no difference is found.
        DISPLAY ITEM CHART

        Display Item Meaning
        Navi Menu/*1 Selecting this activates the "Navigation Check".
        Fig 5: Screen Display - Navi Color Bar Check
        G05006373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Parts Information
      1. Start Diagnosis System.
      2. Select "MENU".
      3. Select "Navigation Check".
      4. Select "Parts Information".
      5. Check the program and disc version.
        DISPLAY ITEM CHART

        Display Item Meaning
        Navi Menu/*1 Selecting this activates the "Navigation Check".
        Fig 6: Screen Display - Parts Information
        G05006374Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Memory Copy/Paste

      HINT:

      This function is not available.

      DISPLAY ITEM CHART

      Display Item Meaning
      Navi Menu/*1 Selecting this activates the "Navigation Check".