Navigation

Basic Navigation Operation

A real-time navigation uses GPS and a map database to show your current location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system using voice commands or the system controls.

To reduce the potential of driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.

■ Steering Wheel Controls

Use the steering wheel controls to give voice commands.

■Talk Button Tips

The system recognizes only the commands in the Voice Command Index, see Voice Portal Commands.

When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.
Speak in a clear, natural voice.
Reduce all background noise.
Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
Close the windows and moonroof^*1.

■System Guidance Volume

Adjust the navigation system volume.

From the Home screen, select Settings.
Select System.
Select the Sound/Beep tab.
Adjust the Guidance Volume level.
Press BACK to exit the menus.

■Navigation Display and Controls

Touch icons on the screen to enter information and make selections.

Entering Your Destination

Use several methods to enter a destination.

■Home Address

Store your home address in the system so you can easily route to it.

From the map screen, select the Search icon.
Select MENU.
Select Set Home Location.
Select Enter My Address.
Select Search All.
Enter the street number and select Done.
Enter the street name and select Done. Select the street from the list.
Select the address from the list. A map of the address is shown. Select Select.

When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk button and say “Navigation” and then “Go home” at any time. You can also select Go Home from the Where To? menu.

■Street Address

Enter a street address.

From the map screen, select the Search icon.
Select Address.
Select Search All.
Enter the street number and select Done.
Enter the street name and select Done. Select the street from the list.
Select the address from the list.
Select Go!.

You can also enter a street address using voice commands. Press the Talk button and say “Navigation” and then “Find Address”. Follow the prompts.

■Place Category

Enter a destination using a point of interest or landmark.

From the map screen, press MENU

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Select Where To?.
Select Categories.
Select a category (and a subcategory if necessary).
Select a place from the list.
Select Go!.

You can also enter a street address using voice commands. Press the Talk button and say “Navigation” and then “Find Place.” Follow the prompts.

■Recent Places

Select an address from a list of your 50 most recent destinations.

From the map screen, press MENU.
Select Where To?.
Select Recent.
Select a place from the list.
Select Go!.

■Saved Places

Save locations so you can quickly route to them.

Saving a Location

From the map screen, press MENU.
Select Where To?.
Select Enter Search.
Enter the address or place name.
Select the destination name when it appears on the map screen.
Select the menu icon.
Select Save.
Select OK.

You can also save your current location. From the map screen, select the vehicle icon. Select save. Enter a name for the location. Select Done. Select OK.

Routing to a Saved Location

From the map screen, select the Search icon.
Select Saved.
Select the destination from the list.
Select Go!.

Routing

After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.

■Map Legend

Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.

Operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do so.

■Traffic

View traffic flow and incidents in major metro areas. Traffic alerts are accompanied by an audible beep. Pop-up messages and traffic information can be viewed when you are on the map screen. You can also select traffic to avoid. Traffic coverage is limited in Canada.

Viewing Traffic

From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
Select Traffic Conditions.
Traffic icons are shown on the map. Select the magnifying glass icon to display a full list of traffic delays.

To mute traffic alerts and voice guidance: From the map screen, press MENU. Select Mute. To lower voice guidance volume, see System Guidance Volume.

Avoiding traffic on your route

From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
Select Traffic on Route.
Select an incident to avoid from the list.
Select the menu icon.
Select Avoid.

Viewing Traffic

From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
Select Traffic Conditions.
Traffic icons are shown on the map. Select the magnifying glass icon to display a full list of traffic delays.

To mute traffic alerts and voice guidance: From the map screen, press MENU. Select Mute.

To lower voice guidance volume, see System Guidance Volume.

Avoiding traffic on your route

From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
Select Traffic on Route.
Select an incident to avoid from the list.
Select the menu icon.
Select Avoid.