Nissan Murano Z50 (2003 year). Manual

NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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System Description

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The navigation system periodically calculates the vehicle's current
position according to the following three signals: Travel distance of
the vehicle as determined by the vehicle speed sensor, turning angle
of the vehicle as determined by the gyroscope (angular velocity sen-
sor), and the direction of vehicle travel as determined by the GPS
antenna (GPS information).
The current position of the vehicle is then identified by comparing the
calculated vehicle position with map data read from the map DVD–
ROM, which is stored in the DVD–ROM drive (map–matching), and
indicated on the screen with a current–location mark.

By comparing the vehicle position detection results found by the
GPS and by map–matching, more accurate vehicle position data can
be used.
The current vehicle position will be calculated by detecting the dis-
tance the vehicle moved from the previous calculation point and its
direction.

TRAVEL DISTANCE

Travel distance calculations are based on the vehicle speed sensor input signal. Therefore, the calculation
may become incorrect as the tires wear down. To prevent this, an automatic distance fine adjustment function
has been adopted.

TRAVEL DIRECTION

Change in the travel direction of the vehicle is calculated by a gyroscope (angular velocity sensor) and a GPS
antenna (GPS information). As the gyroscope and GPS antenna have both merit and demerit, input signals
from them are prioritized in each situation. However, this order of priority may change in accordance with more
detailed travel conditions so that the travel direction is detected more accurately.

MAP–MATCHING

Map–matching is a function that repositions the vehicle on the road
map when a new location is judged to be the most accurate. This is
done by comparing the current vehicle position, calculated by the
method described in the position detection principle, with the road
map data around the vehicle, read from the map DVD–ROM stored
in the DVD–ROM drive.
Therefore, the vehicle position may not be corrected after the vehicle
is driven over a certain distance or time in which GPS information is
hard to receive. In this case, the current–location mark on the dis-
play must be corrected manually.

CAUTION:

The road map data is based on data stored in the map DVD–
ROM.

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Advantage

Disadvantage

Gyroscope (angular velocity sensor)

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Can detect the vehicle's turning angle
quite accurately.

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Direction errors may accumulate when the
vehicle is driven for long distances without
stopping.

GPS antenna (GPS information)

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Can detect the vehicle's travel direction
(North/South/East/West).

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Correct direction cannot be detected when
the vehicle speed is low.

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In map-matching, alternative routes to reach the destination will
be shown and prioritized, after the road on which the vehicle is
currently driven has been judged and the current-location mark
has been repositioned.
If there is an error in distance and/or direction, the alternative
routes will be shown in different order of priority, and the wrong
road can be avoided.
If two roads are running in parallel, they are of the same priority.
Therefore, the current-location mark may appear on either of
them alternately, depending on maneuvering of the steering
wheel and configuration of the road.

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Map-matching does not function correctly when the road on
which the vehicle is driving is new and not recorded in the map
DVD-ROM, or when the road pattern stored in the map data and
the actual road pattern are different due to repair.
When driving on a road not present in the map, the map-match-
ing function may find another road and position the current-loca-
tion mark on it. Then, when the correct road is detected, the
current-location mark may leap to it.

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Effective range for comparing the vehicle position and travel
direction calculated by the distance and direction with the road
data read from the map DVD-ROM is limited. Therefore, when
there is an excessive gap between the current vehicle position
and the position on the map, correction by map-matching is not possible.

GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

GPS (Global Positioning System) has been developed and con-
trolled by the US Department of Defense. The system utilizes GPS
satellite (NAVSTAR), sending out radio waves while flying on an orbit
around the earth at the height of approx. 21,000 km(13,000 miles).
The GPS receiver calculates the vehicle's position in three dimen-
sions (latitude/longitude/altitude) according to the time lag of the
radio waves received from four or more GPS satellites (three–
dimensional positioning). If radio waves were received only from
three GPS satellites, the GPS receiver calculates the vehicle's posi-
tion in two dimensions (latitude/longitude), utilizing the altitude data
calculated previously by using radio waves from four or more GPS
satellites (two–dimensional positioning).
Accuracy of the GPS will deteriorate under the following conditions.

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In two–dimensional positioning, the GPS accuracy will deteriorate when the altitude of the vehicle position
changes.

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There may be an error of approximately 10 m (30 ft) in position detected by three-dimensional positioning,
which is more accurate than two–dimensional positioning. The accuracy can be even lower depending on
the arrangement of the GPS satellites utilized for the positioning.

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Position detection is not possible when the vehicle is in an area where radio waves from the GPS satellite
do not reach, such as in a tunnel, parking lot in a building, and under an elevated highway. Radio waves
from the GPS satellites may not be received when some object is located over the GPS antenna.

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Position correction by GPS is not available while the vehicle is stopped.

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
NAVI Control Unit

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The gyro (angular speed sensor) and the DVD-ROM drive are
built-in units that control the navigation functions.

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Signals are received from the gyro, the vehicle speed sensor,
and the GPS antenna. Vehicle location is determined by com-
bining this data with the data contained in the DVD-ROM map.
Locational information is shown on liquid crystal display panel.

DVD-ROM Drive

Maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information can
be easily read from the DVD-ROM disc.

Map DVD-ROM

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The map DVD-ROM has maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information.

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To improve DVD-ROM map matching and route determination functions, the DVD-ROM uses an exclusive
Nissan format. Therefore, the use of a DVD-ROM provided by other manufacturers cannot be used.

Gyro (Angular Speed Sensor)

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The oscillator gyro sensor is used to detect changes in vehicle steering angle.

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The gyro is built into the navigation (NAVI) control unit.

BIRDVIEW

™

The BIRDVIEW

™

provides a detailed and easily seen display of road conditions covering the vehicle's imme-

diate to distant area.

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MAP DISPLAY

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BIRDVIEW

™

Description

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Display area: Trapezoidal representation showing approximate
distances (Wn, D, and Wd).

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Ten horizontal grid lines indicate display width while six vertical
grid lines indicate display depth and direction.

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Pushing the “ZOOM IN” button during operation displays the
scale change and the view point height on the left side of the
screen.
The height of the view point increases or decreases when
“ZOOM” or “WIDE” is selected with the joystick.

MAP DISPLAY

Function of each icon is as follows:

Azimuth indication.

Position marker.

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The tip of the arrow shows the current location. The shaft of the
arrow indicates the direction in which the vehicle is traveling.

GPS reception signal (indicates current reception conditions).

Distance display (shows the distance in a reduced scale).

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FUNCTION OF CENTER SWITCH
Display with Pushed “DEST” Button

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Easy Mode

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Expert Mode

The function of each icon is as follows:

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Mode

Description

Easy

Expert

Address Book

Favorite place can be saved to memory.

Address/Street

The destination can be searched from the address.

Point of Interest (POI)

The destination of favorite facility can be searched.

Previous Dest.

The previous ten destinations stored in memory are displayed.

Intersection

The destination can be searched from the intersection.

City

The destination can be searched from city name.

Map

The destination can be searched from the map.

Phone Number

When two or more countries are included in one DVD-ROM, the destination can be
searched for under the country name.

Home

Sets the home as a destination.

Help

Explanation of navigational functions appear on the display.

Country

Select country (USA, CANADA)

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Display with Pushed “ROUTE” Button

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Easy Mode

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Expert Mode

The function of each icon is as follows:

*: When destinations have been entered, route guidance has been turned OFF or destination has been reached, “Route Info.” and “Edit
Route” are not displayed.

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Mode

Description

Easy

Expert

Quick Stop

The selected facility is set as the destination or waypoint.
(Route guidance has been turned OFF or the destination has been reached.)

Where am I?

Next, current and previous street names can be displayed.

Cancel Guidance

The following items can be set.

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All Destinations

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Way point

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Not Cancel

Route Info.*

The following items can be set.

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Complete Route

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Turn List

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Route Simulation

(Displayed only when the destination area has been set.)

Edit Route*

Change the destination or add the transit points of the route set in the route guide. (Dis-
played only when the automatic reroute function has been turned OFF and the recom-
mended route is not followed.)

Help

Explanation of navigational functions appear on the display.

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Display with Pushed “SETTING” Button

The function of each icon is as follows:

Display Settings

How To Perform Display Settings.

Start the engine.

Push “SETTING” button.

Select “Display”.

Application Items

Brightness/Contrast/Map Back Ground

Select “Brightness/Contrast/Map Background”.

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Brightness, Contrast and Back ground are shown at the lower part of the screen, and it can be set by
pushing joystick.

Display Off

Select “Display Off”.

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When setting is turned on (Indicator light ON), the display will be under sleep mode.

Setting of the Under Section Display

Select “Setting of the under section display”.

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The setting status that is selected from A/C or AV is shown at the lower part of the screen.

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Description

Display

Settings of display can be performed.

Vehicle Electronic Systems

Settings of vehicle electrical equipment can be performed.

System Settings

Settings of linguistic select , time adjusting and beep sound can be performed.

Navigation

Settings and adjusting of navigation can be performed.

Short Menus

Easy Mode and Expert Easy Mode can be switched.

Guidance Volume

The volume and/or on/off of voice prompt can be controlled by the joystick.

Help (only easy mode)

Explanation of navigational functions appear on the display.

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Brightness/Contrast/Map Background

Brightness, Contrast and Map Background can be set.

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Display Off

Display sleep mode ON/OFF can be switched.

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Setting of the under section display

The setting status of A/C or AV can be shown.

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Vehicle Electronic Systems

How To Perform Vehicle Electronic Systems.

Start the engine.

Push “SETTING” button.

Select “Vehicle Electronic Systems”.

Application Items

Adjust Driver Seat When Exiting Vehicle

Select “Adjust Driver Seat When Exiting Vehicle”.

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The driver's seat automatically moves back and returns to the original position when the switch is turned
on.
(Indicator light is illuminated-ON, Indicator light is not illuminated-OFF.)

Return All Settings to Default

Select “Return All Settings to Default”.

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All settings made by VEHICLE ELECTRONICS will return to the initial conditions when the switch is
turned on.
(Indicator light is illuminated-ON, Indicator light is not illuminated-OFF.)

System Settings

How To Perform System Settings.

Start the engine.

Push “SETTING” button.

Select “System Settings”.

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Adjust Driver Seat When Exiting Vehicle

The driver's seat automatically moves back and returns to the original
position.

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Return All Settings to Default

All settings will return to the initial conditions.

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Application Items

Language Setting

Select "Language/ Unit".

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Language setting can be switched.

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Unit setting can be changed.

Clock Settings

Select “Clock”.

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Select the “Hours” or “Minutes” key and tilt the joystick to the
right or left to adjust the time.

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Turn ON and OFF daylight saving time.

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Select the “Auto Adjust” key. The time will be reset to the GPS
time.

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Select the “Select Time Zone” key. The [TIME ZONE] screen will
appear.

Beep Setting

Select “Beep Setting”.

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When Beep Setting is on (indicator light on), a beep will sound if
the button is pushed.

NOTE:
Items in exception of Beep Setting ON/OFF.

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An error beep.

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An interrupted-screen beep.

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Description

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Language/Unit

Settings of Language or unit can be performed.

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Clock

Settings of clock can be performed.

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Beep Setting

Settings of Beep sound can be performed.

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Navigation Settings

How To Perform Navigation Settings.

Start the engine.

Push “SETTING” button.

Select “Navigation”.

Application Items

“VIEW” MODE

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To open the map screen display with Birdview™, select “Bird-
view™”.

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To open the map screen display with Plan View, select “Plan
View”.

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View

Map display mode can be switched.

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Heading

Heading of the map display can be customized for either north heading or the
actual driving direction of the vehicle.

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Nearby Display Icons

Icons of facilities can be displayed.
Facilities to be displayed can be selected from the variety selections.

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Save Current Location

Current vehicle location can be registered in Address Book.

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Adjust Current Location

Current location of position marker can be adjusted. Direction of position marker
also can be calibrated when heading direction of the vehicle on the display is
not matched with the actual direction.

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Auto Re-route On/Off

ON/OFF of Auto Re-route can be switched.

AV-124

Avoid Area Setting

A particular area can be avoided when routing.

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Clear Memory

Address Book, Previous destination or Avoid area can be deleted.

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Edit Address Book

Address Book can be edited.

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GPS Information

The GPS data includes longitude, latitude and altitude (distance above sea
level) of the present vehicle position, and current date and time for the area in
which the vehicle is being driven.
Also indicated are the GPS reception conditions and the GPS satellite position.

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Quick Stop Customer Setting

One facility of your selection can be added to your Quick Stop.

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Set Average Speed for Estimated
Journey Time

Average vehicle speed can be set to calibrate estimated journey time for the
destination.

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Tracking On/Off

Tracking to the present vehicle position can be displayed.

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“HEADING” MODE

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To display North up, select “North up”.

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To display the car heading up, select “Heading up”.

“NEARBY DISPLAY ICONS” MODE

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Select an icon to display on the map screen.

“SAVE CURRENT LOCATION” MODE

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The current vehicle location can be registered in “Address
Book”.

NOTE:
“Address Book” can store 50 items max.

“ADJUST CURRENT LOCATION” MODE

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Select an icon“right” or “left” to calibrate the heading direction.
(Arrow marks will rotate corresponding to the calibration key.)

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Select “Set”. Then the vehicle mark will be matched to the arrow
mark.

“AUTO RE-ROUTE” MODE

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To activate “AUTO RE-ROUTE” mode, select “On”.

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To disactivate “AUTO RE-ROUTE” mode, select “Off”.

“AVOID AREA SETTINGS” MODE

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Areas to avoid can be registered.

“CLEAR MEMORY” MODE

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To delete all the stored places in “Address Book”, “Avoid Area”
and “Previous Dest”, select “Yes”.

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“EDIT ADDRESS BOOK” MODE

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Edit the items registered in Address Book.

“GPS INFORMATION” MODE

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Latitude, longitude, altitude, astrometric state, and satellite loca-
tion are displayed as GPS information.

NOTE:
Altitude is displayed only in three–dimensional status.

“QUICK STOP CUSTOMER SETTING” MODE

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Select a category for the “Quick Stop” menu.

“SET AVERAGE SPEED” MODE

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Set the average vehicle speed to calibrate the estimated journey
time for the destination.

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Set three items; “Freeway”, “Main Roads”, and “Ordinary
Roads”.

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“TRACKING” MODE

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To delete the tracking marks on the map, select “Off”.

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To leave the tracking marks on the map, select “On”.

NOTE:
When a trail display is turned OFF, trail data is erased from the mem-
ory.

GUIDANCE VOLUME
Description

Following guidance volume setting can be changed.

Activation/Deactivation Setting

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The voice prompt can be turned on/off by pressing the “Guidance Volume” button.

Voice Volume Setting

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Volume of the voice can be controlled by bending the joystick to left/right.

DISPLAY WITH PUSHED “TRIP” BUTTON

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When the “TRIP” button is pushed , the following models will display on the screen.

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Warning message (if there are any)

→

TRIP1

→

TRIP2

→

FUEL ECONOMY

→

MAINTENANCE

→

OFF.

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Trip1 or Trip2

Elapsed Time

Displays driving time with a range of 0000:00:00 to
9999:59:59.

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"TRIP 1 OR

TRIP 2"

Driving Distance
[(km) or (miles)]

Displays driving distance with a range of 00000.0 to
99999.9.

Average speed
[(km/h) or (MPH)]

Displays average speed with a range of 000.0 to 999.9.

Fuel Economy

Average Fuel Economy
[(MPG) or (l/100km)]

Displays fuel economy with ignition switch ON, average
fuel economy each 30 minutes.

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"FUEL

ECONOMY"

Distance to Empty
[(km) or (miles)] ,
[(MPG) or (l/100km)]

Displays possible driving distance with remaining fuel.

Fuel Economy (MPG)

Displays fuel economy each approx. 100 ms.

Maintenance

Engine oil

Maintenance intervals of engine oil and setting of oil
change cycle.

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"MAINTE-

NANCE"

Tire rotation

Maintenance intervals of tire and setting of tire replace-
ment cycle.

Tire pressure

Tire pressure displayed as tire pressure information.

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TRIP 1 OR TRIP 2

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Elapsed time, Driving distance and Average speed are dis-
played as Trip 1 information or Trip 2 information.

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The way to reset is by pushing the “Reset” switch or by keeping
pushing “TRIP” button more than 1.5 seconds.

FUEL ECONOMY

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Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty, Fuel Economy are
displayed as Fuel Economy information.

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The way to reset is by pushing the “Reset” switch or by keeping
pushing “TRIP” button more than 1.5 seconds.

MAINTENANCE

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Engine Oil, Tire Rotation and Tire pressure are displayed as
Maintenance information.

NOTE:
In a case of a vehicle with Low tire pressure warning control unit,
“Tire Pressure” switch is displayed.

ENGINE OIL OR TIRE ROTATION

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Possible to set up interval of engine oil and tire rotation by mov-
ing joystick right and left.

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TIRE PRESSURE

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Pressure indication in

psi on the screen indicates that the

pressure is being measured. After a few driving trips, the pres-
sures for all four tires will be displayed.

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The order of tire pressure figures displayed on the screen does
not correspond with the actual order of the tire position.

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Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by
the vehicle's traveling condition and the temperature.

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In case of low tire pressure, the low tire pressure warning light
will come on and/or a warning is displayed on the screen.

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FLAT TIRE–very low tire air pressure.

NOTE:

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In a case of FLAT TIRE pressure, interrupt screen is not shown on the display.

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On the screen of TIRE PRESSURE, “FLAT TIRE”, “Check”, “All tire” is displayed.

WARNING INDICATIONS

Warning signal (Door switch signal) is received from BCM through
CAN communication line.

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Warning indicators

Warning lamps in

instrument panel

Warning detection and cancel conditions

Cases of malfunction

DOOR OPEN

Door

Detection condition

Vehicle is running [approx. 5 km/h
(3 MPH) or faster] and door ajar of
any of the doors is detected.

Door is open

Cancel condition

Vehicle is stopped and all the
doors lock.

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