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9) Can the set after it has been installed in a car, be installed in another car without
any problems?
Yes, as the set contains all necessary components (except the GPS Antenna) in it’s DIN-
housing, the installation and re-installation is easy.
housing, the installation and re-installation is easy.
Caution: After re-installation, the unit needs to be calibrated again. The car specifications
are not identical. Refer to the instructions how to do this.
are not identical. Refer to the instructions how to do this.
10) Does this system also work in older cars?
Yes, this system operates in every car if the maximum mounting angle of 35° has been
respected and if all necessary signals are available. It may happen that no digital speed
pulse can be found in older cars. A speed pulse generator kit from VDO, which is
according to the specifications of the set, can be mounted in that case.
respected and if all necessary signals are available. It may happen that no digital speed
pulse can be found in older cars. A speed pulse generator kit from VDO, which is
according to the specifications of the set, can be mounted in that case.
4.2. Operating instructions
1) How can data be entered?
You can enter the data with the right rotary control or you can edit it from a list. This
entry method allows quick entry of the desired data.
entry method allows quick entry of the desired data.
2) Is there an easier method to enter data?
Yes, a few examples:
After entering the first letters of the destination, a selection based on these letters will be
made in the database. This selection can be made visible on the display in a sequential
way.
As soon as the order of the letters is identical to one place name in the database, it will
appear on the display. You can confirm by selecting the “OK” symbol or by pushing the
right button for more than two seconds.
The last 50 targets that have been entered can be called up when required.
50 target places can be stored.
After entering the first letters of the destination, a selection based on these letters will be
made in the database. This selection can be made visible on the display in a sequential
way.
As soon as the order of the letters is identical to one place name in the database, it will
appear on the display. You can confirm by selecting the “OK” symbol or by pushing the
right button for more than two seconds.
The last 50 targets that have been entered can be called up when required.
50 target places can be stored.
3) How long does the route calculation take?
Usually a few seconds.
4) Is radio reception or CD playback possible during navigation?
Yes, as soon as the target area is entered and the route is calculated, you can switch on
the radio or CD player.
the radio or CD player.
5) Is navigation possible without looking at the LCD-display?
Yes, the navigation concept is designed in such a way that the driver is not forced to look
at the display (only when he wishes). The directions are given through the loudspeakers,
with details of the actual route process, without unnecessary disturbance.
at the display (only when he wishes). The directions are given through the loudspeakers,
with details of the actual route process, without unnecessary disturbance.
6) Are both (sound and visual) navigation guides available at the same time?
Yes, the visual directions (actual street, next street, direction arrow, ETA) are only to
support the sound directions.
support the sound directions.
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