Operation

With a DVD for the appropriate region or country loaded into the DVD reader, information on the destination is fed into the system using the screen menus and panel controls to make selections and input text as directed. Addresses can be entered or selections made from the DVD database list of 'Points of Interest'. Other types of destination such as road intersections, recent destinations, map cursor positions or local points of interest within a specified radius can also be requested. In addition to DVD stored data, 'memory point' map locations for subsequent selection as route destinations or 'landmarks' can be created. The route initially specified can also be split into sections, or modified to include or avert selected roads or highways.

Screen Guidance
Three types of screen guidance view are available:
Map View displays the appropriate map area with the route highlighted and the vehicle icon arrowed.
The map automatically scrolls to maintain the vehicle icon on screen.

Arrow View is a diagrammatic display providing a detailed view of the junction approached and the direction to be taken together with distance information.

With Hybrid View selected, the map and highlighted route are displayed until, on approaching the next junction or manoeuvre point, Arrow View appears.

Voice Guidance
Synthesized Voice Guidance provides audible instructions for the junction or manoeuvre point approached (e.g. 'Turn Left') and a pushbutton on the control panel enables these instructions to be repeated. Voice Guidance instructions are broadcast through the ICE system and can be adjusted using the MODE and volume controls on the radio/cassette panel. The balance between Voice Guidance and ICE volume can also be varied.

Clock
A digital clock displays 12 hour format time in the lower left hand corner of the screen when the navigation system is switched on. No adjustment is provided as the correct time is automatically maintained from GPS satellite signals. Time zone and Summer Time settings are selectable from a screen menu and must be adjusted to suit vehicle location and time of year.