Getting StartedBefore you begin to operate the navigation system,read this manual thoroughly to become familiar withit and to understand how the system works.Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safedriving. See Defensive Driving on page 322 for moreinformation. Get familiar with your vehicle’snavigation system so you can use it with less effortand take full advantage of its features. Yournavigation system includes not only navigation, butalso audio functions. While your vehicle is parked:• Familiarize yourself with all of its controls: hardkeys on the faceplate and touch-sensitivescreen buttons.• Familiarize yourself with its operation.• Set up your audio by presetting your favoritestations, setting the tone, and adjusting thespeakers. Then, when driving conditionspermit, you can tune to your favorite stationsusing the presets and steering wheel controls(if equipped).• Set up the navigation features that can only bedone before you begin driving, such as enteringan address or a preset destination.Entering a destination or alphanumeric textrequires many steps, so you can only performthese operations when the vehicle is in PARK (P).You will notice that touch-sensitive screenbuttons leading to the alphanumeric keyboard aredimmed out while driving.Other functions may also be locked out whiledriving and they too will appear grayed out on thescreen — but all functions are available whenparked. Some functions can be performed whiledriving, as long as you can do so without divertingtoo much of your attention from your driving.{CAUTION:This system provides you with a far greateraccess to audio stations and song listings.Giving extended attention to entertainmenttasks while driving can cause a crash andyou or others can be injured or killed.Always keep your eyes on the road andyour mind on the drive — avoid engagingin extended searching while driving.234
