Pioneer AVIC W6400 NEX Operation Manual

AVIC-W8400NEX

Notice to all users:

This software requires that the product is properly connected to your vehicle’ s
parking brake and depending on your vehicle, additional installation may be
required. For more information, please contact your Authorized Pioneer
Electronics retailer or call us at [phone].

Be sure to read Important Information for the User first!
Important Information for the User includes the important information that you
must understand before using this product.

AVIC-W6400NEX

MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION RECEIVER

Operation Manual

English

English

Important

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer
product.
Please read through these instructions
so you will know how to operate your
model properly. After you have finished
reading the instructions, keep this
document in a safe place for future
reference .

The screen shown in the examples may
differ from actual screens, which may be
changed without notice for
performance and function
improvements.

■Precaution ......................... 5

Notes on internal memor y.......................... .............. 5

About this man ual...... ............................. .................... 5

■Parts and controls ............. 6

Main unit ..................... ................................ .................... 6

Remote Control... ................................ .......................... 7

Protecting your produc t against theft............ ...... 8

■Basic operation ............... 10

Notes on using the LCD panel ................... ............ 10

Adjusting the LCD panel angle .............. ............... 10

Resetting the micropro cessor .............................. . 10

Preparing the remote control .................... ............ 11

Starting up the uni t............... ................................ .... 12

Starting up the navi gation system ..................... . 13

Using the touch panel ................... ........................... 14

Top menu screen...... ................................ .................. 17

■Navigation ....................... 19

Menu screen view and operations ....................... 19

Map Screen.. ................................ ................................ . 20

Searching for a destination. ................................ .... 26

Starting the navigat ion.............. .............................. 34

Checking and modifying t he current route..... . 34

Storing a location in [Saved Loca tion].. ............. 40

Storing a route in [Saved Routes] ..... ................... 42

Receiving real-time traffic information

(TMC) ....................... ................................ ................ 43

Checking useful information about your

trip ............................... ................................ ............. 46

Navigation Settin gs ............................ ...................... 51

Updating the map .............. ............................. .......... 61

■Bluetooth ......................... 63

Bluetooth connec tion.......... ............................. ....... 63

Bluetooth setting s................. ............................. ....... 63

Hands-free phoning ............................... ................... 64

Bluetooth audio ...... ............................. ...................... 69

■Wi-Fi.................................. 72

Wi-Fi connection ....................... ............................... .. 72

Wi-Fi settings ........................... ................................ .... 72

Wi-Fi audio ................... ................................ ................ 73

■AV source ......................... 74

Supported AV source......... ................................ ....... 74

Displaying the AV operation scree n.................... 74

Selecting a source ..... ................................ ................ 75

Changing the display order of s ource... ............. 75

Adjusting the range of favorite source icons

area .................... ................................ ...................... 76

■Setup for iPod®/iPhone® or

smartphone..................... 77

iPod/iPhone .................... ................................ ............. 77

Smartphone (Andro id™ device) .................... ....... 78

■HD Radio™ Technology ... 79

About HD Radio station s............................ ............. 79

Starting procedu re................ ............................. ....... 80

Basic operation .......................... ............................... .. 80

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

(BSM) ................. ................................ ...................... 81

Radio settings . ............................. ............................. .. 82

■Disc ................................... 83

Inserting and eje cting a disc .......................... ....... 83

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Basic operation ......... ................................ .................. 84

■Compressed files ............. 88

Inserting and eje cting media..................... ............ 88

Starting procedure ........ ................................ ............ 90

Basic operation ......... ................................ .................. 91

■iPod .................................. 96

Connecting your iPod ................................ ............... 96

Basic operation ......... ................................ .................. 96

■AppRadio Mode + ......... 100

Using AppRadio Mode + ........... ........................... 100

Starting procedure ........ ................................ ......... 1 01

Using the keyboard (for iP hone users) ............ 102

Using the audio mix funct ion........... .................. 103

■Apple CarPlay™ ............. 104

Using Apple CarPlay .......................... ..................... 104

Setting the driving position ................. ............... 104

Starting procedure ........ ................................ ......... 1 05

Adjusting the volume ....................... ..................... 106

■Android Auto™ .............. 107

Using Android Auto.... ................................ ............ 107

Setting the driving position ................. ............... 107

Starting procedure ........ ................................ ......... 1 08

Adjusting the volume ....................... ..................... 109

Setting the auto-l aunch function............... ....... 109

■Pandora®........................ 111

Listening to Pandora ............................ .................. 111

Basic operation ......... ................................ ............... 112

■SiriusXM® Satellite

Radio .............................. 114

Subscribing to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio

service .......... ................................ ........................ 114

Listening to SiriusXM ............ ................................ . 115

Basic operation ......... ................................ ............... 115

TuneScan™... ................................ .............................. 117

SportsFlash™ .................... ................................ ......... 1 18

SmartFavorites ................ ................................ ......... 1 18

Using Featured Favorites Band......... .................. 119

Parental lock...... ................................ ........................ 119

Using the content alert s function ................. .... 119

SiriusXM setti ngs.............. .............................. ......... 120

■HDMI .............................. 122

Starting procedu re................ ............................. ..... 122

Basic operation .......................... ............................... 122

■AUX................................. 123

Starting procedu re................ ............................. ..... 123

Basic operation .......................... ............................... 124

■AV input ......................... 125

Starting procedu re................ ............................. ..... 125

Basic operation .......................... ............................... 126

■Wireless Mirroring......... 127

Starting procedu re................ ............................. ..... 127

Basic operation .......................... ............................... 128

■iDatalink......................... 129

Using iDatalink... ................................ ....................... 129

Activating iDatalin k Maestro ............................. .. 129

Starting procedu re................ ............................. ..... 130

Displaying obstacle detection information ... 132

iDatalink settings ............. ................................ ........ 132

■Settings .......................... 134

Displaying the s etting screen.......... .................... 134

System settings .......... ................................ .............. 134

Theme settings ....................... ................................ .. 143

Audio settings ...................... ............................. ........ 145

Video settings ............. ................................ .............. 152

■Favorite menu................ 156

Creating a shortcut ...... ................................ ........... 156

Selecting a shor tcut................. ............................... 156

Removing a shortcut ............... ............................... 156

■Other functions ............. 157

Setting the time and date ............................. ........ 157

Changing the wide screen mode ....................... 157

Selecting th e video for the rear display ........... 158

Setting the anti-thef t function................. ........... 159

Restoring this product to the default

settings ................... ............................. ................. 160

■Appendix ....................... 161

Troubleshooting......... ................................ .............. 161

Error messages... ............................. .......................... 164

Positioning technology .......... ............................... 170

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Handling large errors ..................... ........................ 171

Route setting informati on............................. ....... 175

Handling and care of discs ............................... .... 176

Playable discs.... ................................ ........................ 177

Detailed information for playable media ....... 177

Bluetooth .............. ................................ ..................... 182

SiriusXM® Satellit e Radio .................... .................. 182

Wi-Fi ........................ ................................ ..................... 183

HD Radio™ Technology .......................... ............... 183

SDXC ....................... ................................ ..................... 183

WMA/WMV ....................... ................................ ......... 183

FLAC .............................. ................................ ............... 183

DivX ............................... ................................ ............... 184

AAC......... ............................... ................................ ....... 184

Google™, Google Play, Android ....... .................. 184

Android Auto ..................... ................................ ....... 184

Detailed information regarding connected iPod

devices ............... ................................ .................. 184

Using app-based connected content .............. 185

Pandora®.......... ................................ ........................... 186

HDMI ................................ ................................ ............ 186

IVONA Text-to-Speech.. ............................. ............ 186

Notice regarding video view ing ....................... . 186

Notice regarding DVD-Video vie wing. ............ 1 87

Notice regarding MP3 file usage ..... .................. 187

Notice regarding open so urce licenses........... 187

Map coverage ................................ ........................... 187

Using the LCD screen correctl y........ .................. 187

Specifications.... ................................ ........................ 188

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Precaution

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Notes on internal memory

• If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the memory will be erased and must be

reprogrammed.

• The information will be erased by disconnecting the yellow lead from the battery (or

removing the battery itself ).

• Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset.

About this manual

This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe operations. However, the
screens on some units may not match those shown in this manual depending on the
model used.

Meanings of symbols used in this manual

This indicates model names that are supported by the described operations.

This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the touch sc reen.

This indicates to touch and hold the appropr iate soft key on the touch s creen.

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Parts and controls

Main unit

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LCD screen

NOTE

VOL (+/-)

RESET Press to reset the microprocessor (page 10).

SD card slot Refer to Inserting and ejecting an SD memory card (page 88).

Auto EQ
microphone
input ja ck

Disc-loading
slot

Detachable facepla te

Press to switch between the Application screen and the AV operation screen.
Press and hold to switch to the camera view mode.

To activate the camera view mode with this button, set [Back Camera Input] to
[On] or [AV Input] to [Camera] (page 135).

Press to display the top menu screen.
Press and hold to power off. To power back on, press any button.

Press to display the menu bar (page 15).
Press and hold to mute or unmute.

Press to display the top menu screen or back to previous screen.
Press and hold to turn off the display.

Press to activate the voice recognition mode with a connected iPhone or
smartp hone.
Press and hold to display the connectable device list screen or device search
screen.

Use to connect a microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately).

Refer to Inserting and ejecting a disc (page 83).

Press to remove the detachable faceplate from this product.

Remote Control

VOLUME (+/-)

REAR SRC Press to cycle through all the available rear sources.

Press and hold to turn the rear source off.

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CAUTION

SRC Press to cycle through all the available sources.

TOP MENU Press to return to the top menu d uring DVD playback.

Source mode
select switch

Thumb pad Use to select a menu on the DVD menu.

MUTE

MENU Displays the DVD menu during DVD playb ack.

AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE

BAND/ESC Press to select the tuner band when tuner is selected as a source.

RETURN Press to return to the speci fied point and start playba ck from there.

or For audio: Press and hold to perform fast reverse or fast forward.

or Press to return to the previous track (chapter) or go to the next track (chapter).

FOLDER/P.CH Press to select the next or previous title or folder.

Press and hold to turn the source off.

Use to switch the so urce mode between the front source and th e rear source.

Press to change the audio language, subtitle language or viewing angle
during DVD playback.

Press to switch between media file types when playing the following types of
data:

• Disc

• External storage device (USB, SD)

Press to pause or resume playback.

For video: Press to perform fast reverse or fast forward.

Press to answer or end a call.

Press to stop playback.
If you resume playback, playback wi ll start from the po int where you stopped.
Press the button again to stop playback completely.

Press to recall radio station frequencies assigned to preset channel keys.
Press to answer or end a call.

Protecting your product against theft

W6400NEX

• Do not expose the detachable faceplate to excessive shock or disassemble it.

• Never grip the buttons tightly or use force when removing or attaching t he detachable faceplate.

• Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of small children to prevent them from placing it in their

mouths.

• After removing the detachable faceplate, keep it in a safe place so it is not scratched or damaged.

• Do not exp ose the detachable faceplate to direct sunlight and high temperatures.

• When removing or atta ching the detachable facepl ate, do so after turning off the igni tion switch

(ACC OFF).

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Removing the detachable faceplate

1 Press the button.

2 Gently grip the bottom of the detachable faceplate and slowly pull it outward.

Detachable faceplate

Attaching the detachable faceplate

1 Slide the detachable faceplate all the way into this product.

2 Push the lower part of the detachable faceplate until you hear a click.

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WAR NIN G

CAUTION

CAUTION

Basic operation

Notes on using the LCD panel

W8400NEX

• Keep hands and fingers clear of this product when opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be

especially cauti ous of children’s hands and fingers.

• Do not use with the LCD panel left open. It may result in injury in the event of an accident.

• Close the LCD panel before putting the vehicle in motion. Driving with the LCD panel open may

damage the unit, and any backup camera image shown through the LCD panel will not be visible.

• Do not open or close the LCD panel forcefully. It may cause a malfunction.

• Do not operate this product until the LCD pa nel has completely opened or closed. I f this product is

operated while the LCD panel is opening or closing, the LCD panel may stop at that angle for safety.

• Do not place glass or can on the open LCD panel.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

W8400NEX

1 Press .
2 Touch or to adjust the angle of the LCD panel.
3 Touch .

Returns to the previous screen.

Resetting the microprocessor

• Pressing the RESET button resets settings and recorded contents to the factory settings.

– Do not perform this operation when a device is connected to this product.
– Some of the settings and recorded contents will not be reset.

• The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:

– Prior to using this product for the first time after installation.
– If this product fails to ope rate properly.
– If there appe ars to be problems with the operation of the system.
– If your vehicle position is shown on the map with a significant positioning error.

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed tools.

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CAUTION

How to replace the battery

Insert the CR2025 (3 V) battery with the plus (+) and
minus (-) poles orientated properly.

Settings and recorded contents are reset to the factory settings.

Preparing the remote control

Remove the insulation sheet before use.

• Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

(The remote con trol supplied with) This product contains a coi n/button cell battery. If the coin/
button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to
death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from
children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.

• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.

• Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.

• There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type.

• Do not ha ndle the battery with metallic to ols.

• Do not store the battery with metallic objects.

• If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental

public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.

• “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate. (Applicable to California, U.S.A.)”

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NOTE

Important

NOTES

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Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.

The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight.

• Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.

• Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or gas

pedal.

Starting up the unit

1 Start the engine to boot up the system.

The [Select Program Language] screen appears.

• From the second time on, the screen shown will differ depending on the previous conditions.

• From the second time on, enter the password for the anti-theft function if the password entry

screen appears.

2 Touch the language.
3 Touch .

The [Speaker Mode Settings] screen appears.

4 Touch the speaker modes.

[Standard Mode]
4-speaker system with front and rear speakers, or a 6-speaker system with front and
rear speakers and subwoofers.
[Network Mode]
3-way system with a high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer (low
range speaker) for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (bands).

Do not use the unit in Standard Mode when a speaker system for 3-way Network Mode is
connected to th e unit. This may cause damage to the speakers.

5 Touch .

Initial Legal Disclaimer screen appears.

6 Touch [OK].

The top menu screen appears.

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NOTE

Once the speaker mode is set, the setting cannot be changed unless this product is restored to the

TIP

default settin gs. Restore the default settings to ch ange the speaker mode setting (page 160).

Switching the speaker mode

To change the speaker mode, you need to restore this product to the default settings.

1 Restore the default setting (page 160).

Starting up the navigation system

When you use the navigation function for the first time, an initial setup process starts
automatically. Follow the steps below.

You can change the language later using [Regional] in the [Settings] screen. Other settings can be
restarted late r using [Start Configuration Wizard] in the [Sett ings] screen.

1 Press .
2 Touch .
3 Touch the language that you want to use on the navigation screen, then touch

[Select].

4 Read the terms carefully, check the details, and then touch [Accept] if you agree

to the conditions.

5 Touch [Next].
6 Touch the language that you want to use for voice guidance messages, then

touch [Next].

7 If needed, modify the unit settings, then touch [Next].
8 If needed, modify the default route planning options, then touch [Next].

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9 Touch [Finish].

NOTE

NOTE

Using the touch panel

You can operate this product by touching the keys on the screen directly with your
fingers.

To protect the LCD screen from damage, be sure to touch the screen only with your finger gently.

Common touch panel keys

: Returns to the previous screen.
: Close the screen.

Operating list screens

Touching an item on the list allows you to narrow down the options and
proceed to the next operation.

Appears when all characters are not displayed on the display area.

If you touch the key, the rests are scrolled for display.

This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply
the parking brake.

Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page.

Drag the side bar, the initial search bar or the list to view any hidden items.

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NOTE

Operating the time bar

NOTE

You can change the playback point by dragging the key.

The playback time co rresponding to the position of the key is displayed while
dragging the key.

Operating the menu bar

1

Press .

The menu bar pops up on the screen.

The menu bar availability may vary depending on the activating source.

Switches the dimmer duration by day or night.

When AppRadio Mode + is on, AppR adio Mode + SideControlBar is displayed.

Switches between playback an d pause.

Skips files forward or backwa rd.

Performs fast reverse or fast forward.

Displays setting menu screen (page 134).

Closes the menu bar.

Switching the operation panel

1 Touch or .

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The hidden function keys appear.

NOTE

This key does not appear for some AV sources.

Operating the on-screen keyboard

Displays the characte rs that are entered.

Moves the cursor to the ri ght or left for a number of characte rs equivalent to the
number of touches.

Enters the characters in the text box.

Deletes the input tex t to the left of the cursor one l etter at a time.

Touching and holding the key deletes the letters to the left of the cursor in rapid
succession.

Confirms the entry and proceeds to the next step.

Enters a space.

Switches between alph abet and numbers/symbols.

Switches between capital and lower case letters.

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Top me n u scre en

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Favorite source icons

• When you connect the external navigation system to this unit, the navigation

mode key is displayed at the middle of the right side of the display.

• If you select [Power OFF], you can turn off almost all functions. The [Power OFF]
mode is released in the following cases.
– An incoming call is received (only for hands-free phoning via Bluetooth).
– A rear view camera image is input when the vehicle is in reverse.
– A button on this unit is pressed.
– The ignition switch is turned off (ACC OFF), then turned on (ACC ON).

AV/Device source operation key.

Displays the current source.

When the last source is displayed behind the key, you can switch the source by
touching the key.

Setting the time and date (page 157)

Settings (page 134) and Favorite menu (page 156)

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Connected device key

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NOTE

Displays connected device.
Switches the source or application with connected devices such as AppRadio
Mode +, external navigation system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto.

• When a device with a compatible application is connected, the favorite
application key appears. Once the key appears, you can adjust the range of the
favorite appli cation key area with the foll owing steps.

1 Tou ch an d ho ld .

appears at th e top right of the favorite application key.

2 Drag to the desired position.

To finish the adjusting, touch any place of the display except for the
favorite application key.

• You can also switch the mobile device to be connected with the following steps.

1 Tou c h .
2 Tou c h .
3 Select des ired device then follow the instruction.

Touch for the first wireless connection with the device.

This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply
the parking brake or the vehicle is completely stopped.

AV source (page 74)

Hands-free phonin g (page 64)

Displays the map screen.

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Navigation

Menu screen view and operations

1 Press .
2 Touch .

The main menu screen appears.

Main screen

Returns to the map screen.

Notifications that co ntain important information.

Displays the previous or next page of the navigation menu.

The locations that you saved as favorites.

Switches between 2D, 3 D, and 2D North up view modes.

The [User Profiles] screen where you can create new profiles or edit the
existing profiles. If multiple drivers are using this product, they can create
their own profiles wit h their own settings. If you select a new profi le, this
product restarts so that the new settings can take effec t.

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Navigation items

Searches for a destination using various methods (page 26).

Builds your route or edits th e route currently set (page 34).

Displays the traffic screen (page 43).

Displays useful information to support your driving (page 46).

Configures the navigation -related settings (page 51).

Displays information about your navigation system (e.g. the version
information or license).

Main menu screen icons with a planned route (only appear when a route
is planned)

Adds a waypoint (page 36).

Displays route alternatives, parts of the route to avoid, or specific
roads in your pl anned route to avoid.

Displays the rout e in its full length on the map, and displays route
parameters and ro ute alternatives.

Deletes your route or removes a waypoint.

Suspends and resumes the route guidance.

Map Screen

Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map.
You need to become familiar with how information appears on the map.

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NOTE

How to read the map screen

NOTE

Depending on the conditions and settings, some items may not be displayed.

*

Shows the number and name of the street to be used (or next guidance point).

*

Shows the next guidance p oint (maneuver). The type of the event (tur n, traffic circle,
exiting freeway, etc.) is displayed (page 24).

*

Shows the distance to the next guidance point (maneuver).

*

Shows the maneuver after the next maneuver.

Indicates the current location of your vehicle. The apex of the tr iangular mark
indicates your orientat ion and the display moves automatically as you drive.

When there is no GPS position, the triangular mark is transparent. It shows your last known
position.

Displays the data field.

Shows the name of the street (or city) that your vehicle is traveling on (or in).

*

Indicates the current route. The route currently set is highlighted in color on the map.

*

Indicates the progress to the final destination.

* The information appears only when a route is set.

▶AV information bar

AV information is displayed at the bottom of the map screen.

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Touch to display the AV source list.

Shows the cur rent status of AV source bri efly.

Touch to display the phone menu screen (pa ge 64).

Changing the scale or the map manually

By default, even if the map scale is changed on the scrolled map, it will return to the
preset scale (according to the setting in [Viewpoint] of the [Navigation Map] settings)
when the current position map is displayed. To change the scale of the current position
map, perform the following procedure.

1 Press then touch .

2 Touch then [Settings].

3 Touch [Navigation Map] then [Map Display].

4 Touch [Viewpoint].

5 Drag the pop-up window and touch [Manual].

6 Press .

7 Touch or .

▶Smart Zoom

Your navigation system features "Smart Zoom" that works in two ways.

• When the route is set:
When approaching a turn, "Smart Zoom" will zoom in and raise the view angle to
enable you to easily recognize your maneuver at the next junction. If the n ext turn is at

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a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to be flat so you can see the road

NOTE

NOTE

in front of you.

• When the route is not se t:
"Smart Zoom" will zoom in if you drive slowly and zoom out when you drive at high
speed.

Switching between 2D, 3D, and 2D North up views

You can switch how the map is displayed. For 2D map view mode, you can select
between “Heading up” and “North up”.

Heading up The map display always shows the vehicle’s direction as proceeding toward

North up The map display always has nor th at the top of the screen.

the top of the screen.

The map orientation is fixed at “Heading up” when the 3D map screen is displayed.

1 Press .

2 Touch .

3 Touch the following key.

Each time you touch the key, the setting changes.

Indicates 2D Heading up view mode is currently selected.

Indicates 3D Heading up view mode is currently selected.

There is a limit to map scaling in 3D map view mode. If t he map scale is zoomed
out further, the map i s zoomed out in 2D map.

Indicates 2D North up view mode is currently sele cted.

Scrolling the map to the position you want to see

1 Press .

2 Touch anywhere on the map or touch and drag the map in the desired direction to

scroll.

If you place the cursor on the desired location, a brief overview about the location will
appear at the top of the screen, showing the street name and other information for
the location.

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3 Touch .

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The map returns to the current position.

If you press , the map returns to the current position.

▶Control keys on the scrolled map

Map screen (scrolled map)

Changes the map view mode.

The current map mode is shown on the control key.

Zooms in or out on the map.

You can also zoom out or in by pinching or expanding the map.

Rotates the map clockwis e or counterclockwise.

Cancels map rotation.

Tilts the map angle up or down.

You can change the vertical view angle of the map in 3D mode only.

Route guidance

Once the route guidance begins, the system provides various guides by voice, text
indications and signs.

▶Frequently shown route events

The following are some examples of the maneuvers that are displayed.

Turn left, turn right, turn back.

Go left on the tr affic circle, 3rd exit (next maneuver) .

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NOTE

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Enter traffic circle (maneuver after the next maneuver).

Freeway entrance or freeway exit.

Board ferry or leave ferr y.

Approaching the destin ation or a waypoint.

Lane information

When navigating on multilane roads, you will need to make sure to
take the proper lane for the recommended route.

Signposts

Signs are displayed at the top of the map.

Junction view

If you are approac hing a complex intersec tion, the map is replaced
with a 3D view of the junction.

If the data for these items is not contained in the map data, the information is not available even if
there are signs on the actual road.

When you set [Offer Freeway Services] to on, appear s while you are driving on freeways. Touch the
icon to open the details of the next few exits or service stations. In addition, touch an item to show its
location on the map. You can set it as a waypoint easily.

Browsing the data field

The data fields are different when you are navigating a route and when you have no
specified destination. For example, the data field provides the following information.

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• When the route is set:

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Distance to final destination, time needed to reach the final destination and estimated
arrival time are shown.

• When the route is not se t:
Direction or altitude is shown.

• Touching and holding the field allows you to display the setting screen for the field. For details, refer

to page 57.

• The estimated time of arrival is an ideal value calculated based on the speed limit value set in [Max.

Speed] of vehicle type setting and the actual driving speed. The estimated time of arrival is only a
reference value, and does not guarantee arrival at that time. For details, refer to page 51.

Searching for a destination

Search for a destination or waypoint using the address or another method.
You can also set a destination by touching the map on the screen.
Once the destination is set, the system can start the navigation by touching [Start
Navigation] (page 34).

For safety reasons, these route-setting functions are not available while your vehicle is in motion. To
enable these fu nctions, you must stop in a safe place an d put on the parking brake.

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NOTE

Some information regarding traffic regulations depends on the time when the route calculation is
performed. T hus, the information may not correspond wi th a certain traffic regulation when your
vehicle actually passes through the location in question. Also, the information on the traffic regulations
provided applies for a passenger vehicle, and not for a truck or other delivery vehicles. Always follow
the actual traf fic regulations when drivi ng.

1 Press .
2 Touch .
3 Touch [New Route].

The following screen appears.

Suggests a destination based on your navigation habits, using
parameters such as current time of day, day of week and current
location.

Displays the previous or next page of the searching for a destination
menu.

Searches for a location by entering the specific address (page 28).

Searches for various facilities (Points Of Interest - POI) such as gas
stations accommod ations, etc. by selecting the category (page 2 8).

Selects a destination from the sto red locations (page 30) .

Searches for a location from the recently visited places (page 31).

Selects a destination from the stored routes (page 30).

Searches for a location by entering a latitude and longitude
(page 31).

Searches for a location using multiple factors (page 31).

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Searching for a location by address

Search a destination in which the address is specified.

Depending on the search results, some steps may be skipped.

1 Touch [Address].

2 Selec t the [Country].

Proposes the country where you are as a default.
If you want to change the search area, set another country.

3 Select the [City or ZIP code].

Proposes the city/town where you are as a default.
You can select the city/town using its postal code instead of its name.

4 Select the [Street].

If the street name is not available, touch [Go to City] and select the city/town. This
way the center of the selected city/town becomes the destination of the route.

5 Select [Select House Number or Intersection].

This item will be displayed after a street is set. If the house number is not available,
touch [Go to Street] and select the street. This way the center of the selected street
becomes the destination of the route.
After you touch the selected address to finish the address search, the searched
location appears on the map screen.

6 Touch [Select as Destination].

Searching for Points of Interest (POI)

You can search for various facilities (Points Of Interest – POI). by selecting the category
such as gas stations, accommodation or restaurant.

▶Searching for POIs using preset categories

The preset search allows you to quickly find the most frequently selected types of POIs.

1 Touch [Places].

2 Touch the category.

The preset search categories are as follows.

• [Gas Station]

• [Accommodation]

• [Restaurant]

• [Park ing]

3 To uc h th e POI .

The searched location appears on the map screen.

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If you touch , you can so rt the results or show the locat ions of all facilities on th e map.

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4 Touch [Select as Destination].

• When a route is not set, POIs are searched for around the current position.

• When the current position is not available either (no GPS signal), POIs are searched for around the last

known positio n.

• When a route is set, [Gas Station] and [Restaurant] are searched for along the route, and

[Accommodation] and [Parking] are searched for around the destination.

▶Searching for POIs by category or directly from the name of the facilities

You can search for POIs by their categories and subcategories. You can also search for
POIs by their names in each of their categories.

1 Touch [Places].

2 Touch [Search Among All Places].

3 Touch [Around Here] and then select the area in which the POIs should be

searched for.

• [Category View]:
You can select whether or not POI categories are displayed.

• [Around Here]:
Searches around the current position. Or, around the last known position if the
current position is not available. The results will be listed in order of the distance
from this position.

• [In a City]:
Searches for a place within a selected city/town. The results will be listed in order of
the distance from the center of the selected city/town.

• [Around Destinat ion]:
Searches for a place around the destination of the current route. The results will be

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listed in order of the distance from the destinat ion. (This key is a ctive only when

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the route is set.)

• [Along Route]:
Searches along the current route, and not around a point already set. This is useful
when searching for a stopover that results in a minimal detour, such as searching
for gas stations or restaurants. The results will be listed in order of the length of the
necessary detour. (This key is active only when the route is set.)

4 Select one of the categories, subcategories or brands to narrow down the places.

Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place if you touch [Search by Name].

5 To uc h th e POI .

The searched location appears on the map screen.

If you touch , you can change th e sort method of the results.

6 Touch [Select as Destination].

Selecting a destination from stored locations

Storing locations you visit frequently saves time and effort.
Selecting an item from the list provides an easy way to specify the position.

This function is available if locations have been registered in [Saved Location] that contains two preset
categories: [Home] and [Work] (page 40).

1 Touch [Saved Location].

2 Touch the entry.

The searched location appears on the map screen.

3 Touch [Select as Destination].

You can edit the details of saved location s by touching and then [Edit].

Selecting a destination from stored routes

Storing routes you use frequently saves time and effort.

This function is available if routes have been registered in [Saved Routes] (page 4 2).

1 Touch [Saved Routes].

2 Touch the entry.

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