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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ADD-ON NAVIGATION SYSTEM AVIC-U260...

  • Page 2: The Safety Of Your Ears Is In Your Hands

    Chapter Precaution tion 65 known to the State of California and other ! This device complies with part 15 of the governmental entities to cause cancer and birth FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands lowing two conditions: (1) This device may after handling.

  • Page 3: License Agreement

    THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN Pioneer and its licensor(s) shall retain all copy- YOU, AS THE END USER, AND PIONEER right, trade secret, patent and other proprie- ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. (“PIONEER”).
  • Page 4 ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES nor any other technical data received from REGARDING THE USE OR RESULTS OF THE Pioneer, nor the direct product thereof, will be USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS exported outside the United States except as ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.
  • Page 5 BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREE- change in this Agreement shall be effective MENT. THE SOFTWARE INCLUDES A DATA- unless agreed to in writing by Pioneer. Pioneer BASE LICENSED BY THIRD PARTY SUPPLIER retailers do not have the authority to change (S) (“SUPPLIERS”), AND YOUR USE OF THE...
  • Page 6 IN NO EVENT SHALL PIONEER BE LIABLE sons or entities. FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIM OR LOSS IN- Pioneer and its licensor(s) shall retain all copy- CURRED BY YOU (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIM- right, trade secret, patent and other proprie- ITATION, COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL, tary ownership rights in the Software.
  • Page 7 EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES You agree and certify that neither the Software nor any other technical data received from Pioneer, nor the direct product thereof, will be exported outside Canada except as authorized and as permitted by the laws and regulations of Canada.

  • Page 8: End User License Agreement

    Chapter Introduction END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT END USER TERMS Additional License Limitations: Except where you have been specifically licensed to do so by HERE in The content provided by HERE (“Data”) is licensed, not a separate written agreement, and without limiting sold.
  • Page 9 Chapter Introduction...

  • Page 10: About The Data For The Map Database

    (ACC OFF) immediately and consult your deal- navigation system, refer to the information er or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service on our website. ! It is strictly prohibited to reproduce and use Station.
  • Page 11 Chapter Introduction low all existing traffic regulations. If you ex- CAUTION perience difficulty in operating the system When a route is calculated, the route and voice or reading the display, park your vehicle in guidance for the route are automatically set. a safe location and apply the parking brake Also, for day or time traffic regulations, only infor- before making the necessary adjustments.

  • Page 12: Additional Safety Information

    Traffic information tion system while data is being transferred. ! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- ! Pioneer does not bear responsibility for the rage device for any reason, it is usually not accuracy of the information transmitted.

  • Page 13: Checking Part Names And Functions

    = For details, refer to Resetting the micro- processor . 4 Power indicator Inserting an SD memory card p The included SD memory card must be in- serted into the SD card slot for prior to using the AVIC-U260 for the first time.

  • Page 14: Resetting The Microprocessor

    Chapter Introduction Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot. Gently press the card in against the spring latch until it stops, then release. The card will lock firmly into place inside the SD card slot. Resetting the microprocessor CAUTION Please refer to the related section before clearing.

  • Page 15: Before You Start

    Chapter Before you start On first-time startup Read the terms carefully, checking its details, and then touch [Accept] if you When you use the navigation system for the agree to the conditions. first time, an initial setup process starts auto- matically.

  • Page 16: Regular Startup

    Chapter Before you start If needed, modify the default route wait (approximately 10 seconds) after re- planning options, then touch [Next]. start before pressing the MODE button. p Later you can change them in “Route Set- tings”. = For details, refer to Modifying the route cal- culation conditions on page 43.

  • Page 17: How To Use The Navigation Menu Screens

    Chapter How to use the navigation menu screens Screen switching overview Navigation screen Press the MODE button of the AV receiver. AV receiver screen (e.g. AVH-X2600BT)

  • Page 18: What You Can Do On Each Menu

    Chapter How to use the navigation menu screens What you can do on each Operating list screens (e.g. menu route settings screen) 1 Map screen Touch [Show Map] on the “Navigation Menu” screen. 2 Quick menu Registering your favorite menu items in short- cuts allows you to quickly jump to the regis- tered menu screen by a simple touch on the quick menu screen.

  • Page 19: Monitoring The Gps Reception Quality

    Chapter How to use the navigation menu screens p When entering text, the first character appears in upper case while the rest of the text is in lower case. Touch enter an upper case letter or touch twice to turn on Caps Lock. Touch again and lower case letters return.

  • Page 20: How To Read The Map Screen

    Chapter How to use the map Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to be- come familiar with how information appears on the map. How to read the map screen p Information with an asterisk (*) appears Shows the turning direction after the next gui- only when the route is set.

  • Page 21: Frequently Shown Route Events

    Chapter How to use the map Touching this field displays route information Icon Description during navigation. By default, only one data field is displayed. Touch this field to see all Keep left. data fields. = For details, refer to Browsing the data field.

  • Page 22: Checking The Detailed Information About The Current Position

    Chapter How to use the map Touch [Show Map] on the “Navigation Checking the detailed information Menu” screen. about the current position The map screen appears showing the current You can get the detailed information about the position (a blue arrow by default), recom- current position (or about the last known posi- mended route (an orange line) and surround- tion if GPS reception is not available) from the...

  • Page 23: Browsing The Data Field

    Chapter How to use the map Browsing the data field Display during freeway driving The data fields are different when you are navi- gating the current route and when you have In certain locations of the freeway, lane infor- no specified destination (the orange line is not mation is available, indicating the recom- displayed).

  • Page 24: Operating The Map Screen

    Chapter How to use the map Touch to change the map scale. An icon showing a gas station or a restaurant will appear on the map during you are driving on freeways. Touch the icon to open the details of the next few exits or service stations. Freeway exit services p Map scaling has a limit in 3D map view mode.

  • Page 25: Switching The Map Between 2D And 3D

    Chapter How to use the map p The map orientation is fixed at “Heading Touch to tilt up/down or rotate left/right. up” when the 3D map screen is displayed. p Touching the key once modifies the view in Display the map screen. large steps and touching and holding the = For details of the operations, refer to Screen key modifies it continuously and smoothly.

  • Page 26: Scrolling The Map To The Position You Want To See

    Chapter How to use the map Scrolling the map to the position you want to see Display the map screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview. Touch and drag the map in the desired direction to scroll. p Positioning the cursor to the desired loca- tion results in a brief information overview about the location being displayed at the...

  • Page 27: Searching For And Selecting A Location

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location p Some information regarding traffic regula- Touch [City] and enter the name of the tions depends on the time when the route city on the keyboard. calculation is performed. Thus, the infor- mation may not correspond with a certain traffic regulation when your vehicle actually passes through the location in question.

  • Page 28: Searching For A Location By Entering The Midpoint Of A Street

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a location by Touch [Find], then [Find Address]. entering the midpoint of a If necessary, modify the country. = For details of the operations, refer to street Search-ing for a location by address. You can also navigate to the midpoint of a street if the house number is not available.

  • Page 29: Searching For Points Of Interest (Poi)

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [City] and enter the name of the Searching for Points of city using its ZIP code. Interest (POI) Information of various facilities (Points Of In- terest – POI), such as gas stations, parking lots or restaurants, is available.

  • Page 30: Searching For Pois Using Preset Categories

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location p When the route is set and any of the above The list of places opens with names contain- ing the entered character sequence. search categories are selected, the category search will occur along the route. Scroll the list and touch the place you p When a route has not been set and any of want.
  • Page 31 Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Find], then [Find Places]. Select one of the main place categories (e.g. Accommodation) or touch [List All Touch [Custom Search]. Places]. Select the area around which the POIs should be searched for. The screen appears showing all places around the selected location or along the route.

  • Page 32: Searching For A Poi Directly From The Name Of The Facilities

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Finally, the results appear in a list. Searches around the current position or if it is not available, around the last known posi- tion. (The result list will be ordered by the distance from this position.) ! Around Destination: Searches for a place around the destination of the current route.

  • Page 33: Searching For A Nearby Poi

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Find by Name] if you have not Touch [Where Am I?], then [Help Near- done it before. by]. The following preset search categories appear, Using the keyboard, start entering the all for searching around the current position name of the place.

  • Page 34: Selecting Destination From Stored Locations

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Find on Map]. Touch [Menu] on the map screen. The “Navigation Menu” screen appears. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview. Touch [Find] on the “Navigation Menu” screen. Touch [Favorites].

  • Page 35: Smart History

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Smart History Searching for a location by coordinates Two of the most recently set destinations are shown in the “History” field for easier access. Entering a latitude and longitude pinpoints the location. Touch [Menu] on the map screen. The “Navigation Menu”...

  • Page 36: Searching For A Location By Scrolling The Map

    Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a location by scrolling the map Specifying a location after scrolling the map enables you to set the position as destination, waypoint. Display the map screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview.

  • Page 37: After The Location Is Decided

    Chapter After the location is decided Setting a route to your Touch [Go!]. Your navigation system starts the route gui- destination dance. # Touch [More] to modify route parameters. You can set a route to your destination by using either a searched location or the “My Route”...

  • Page 38: Setting A Route Using The "My Route" Menu

    Chapter After the location is decided Touch any of the alternatives to see it Touch [Create Route]. on the map. p The start point of the route, normally it is If you cannot find a good alternative, touch the current GPS position, is displayed. [More Results] and scroll down for routes Touch with different routing methods.
  • Page 39 Chapter After the location is decided Touch [Go] to confirm the destination. After a short summary of the route para- meters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. p If you have already set the route to the desti- nation, [Next] will appears.

  • Page 40: Checking And Modifying The Current Route

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route 5 The symbol of the vehicle type used in route Displaying the route overview calculation Touch [Menu] on the map screen. 6 Route planning method (e.g. Fast) The “Navigation Menu” screen appears. 7 Estimated delay calculated from traffic = For details of the operations, refer to Screen events on your route switching overview.

  • Page 41: Setting The Vehicle Parameters

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route ! Default Taxi: Touch [Menu] on the map screen. The “Navigation Menu” screen appears. ! Maneuver restrictions and directional = For details of the operations, refer to Screen constraints are taken into account when planning a route.

  • Page 42: Setting The Route Calculation

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route Scroll the list and touch any of the lines Set the maximum allowed weight of the to change the parameters. vehicle. ! Actual Weight: Set the actual weight of the vehicle. ! Freight: Select one or more hazard types if the vehicle carries dangerous material.

  • Page 43: Changing Road Types Used

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route = For details, refer to Checking route para- The route calculation can be optimized for different situations and vehicle types by meters and accessing route related func- changing the planning method. tions. ! Fast: Touch [Menu] on the map screen.

  • Page 44: Selecting A New Destination When A Route Is Already Set

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route p Carpool or HOV lanes can be used if a Touch this key to plan a new route to the given number of passengers are travel- newly selected location. The previous desti- ing in the vehicle. nation and waypoint(s) are deleted.

  • Page 45: Editing The List Of Destinations

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route Touch [Edit Route] when you already Select [Go] when the new start point is have a route. set. The map screen returns with a transparent arrow mark (showing that there is no GPS re- ception).

  • Page 46: Canceling The Current Route Guidance

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route = For details of the operations, refer to Screen Touch this key to add a new destination. switching overview. Touch this key to delete a destination. Touch [My Route] on the “Navigation Menu” screen. Touch this key to modify the start point of the route.

  • Page 47: Watching The Simulation Of The Route

    Chapter Checking and modifying the current route p During simulation, you can use the follow- Watching the simulation of ing control keys (they disappear after a few the route seconds but you can open them again by You can run a simulated navigation that de- touching the map).

  • Page 48: Registering And Editing Locations

    Chapter Registering and editing locations Storing a location in Saving a location as an “Favorites” alert point Storing your favorite locations as “Favorites” Alert points are preloaded in your navigation provides you with the opportunity to save the system. You can also download more from our time and effort of re-entering this information.

  • Page 49: Editing An Alert Point

    Chapter Registering and editing locations Set the necessary parameters. Scroll down the list and touch [Edit Alert Point]. ! Type of Alert: Set the type of alert point. Modify the necessary parameters. ! Direction of Alert: Set the direction from which you expect the alert.

  • Page 50: Using Traffic Information

    Chapter Using traffic information Checking historical traffic is enabled by default). If you need to enable the TMC receiver, follow the steps below. information Touch [Menu] on the map screen. When this feature is enabled on the “Traffic” The “Navigation Menu” screen appears. settings menu, the navigation system can take = For details of the operations, refer to Screen the traffic information into account when plan-...

  • Page 51: Checking The Traffic Incidents On The Map

    Chapter Using traffic information Checking the traffic incidents on the map You can check the details of traffic incidents on the map. p Road segments affected by traffic incidents are displayed with an alternate color on the map, and small symbols above the road show the nature of the incident.

  • Page 52: Customizing Preferences

    Chapter Customizing preferences ! Ding: Turn off the attention tone preced- Displaying the settings screen ing verbal instructions or adjust its vo- Touch [Menu] on the map screen. lume. The “Navigation Menu” screen appears. ! Alert Beeps: These controls affect the = For details of the operations, refer to Screen volume of the non verbal alert sounds switching overview.

  • Page 53: Customizing The Quick Menu

    Chapter Customizing preferences ! When approaching: The audio alert is The maximum speed set in the vehicle pro- file is also used for this warning. This sys- always played when approaching one of tem alerts you if you exceed the preset these alert points.

  • Page 54: Setting The Traffic Information

    Chapter Customizing preferences Touching this key lets you bypass parts of Displays the GPS information screen with the recommended route. satellite position and signal strength in- ! Cancel Route: formation. Cancels the route and stops navigation. The key is replaced with the next one if way- points are given.

  • Page 55: Setting The User Profiles

    Chapter Customizing preferences Touch the setting item. Touch this key to open the list of traffic event types, and select which events to take You can see the effect when you change a set- into account in route calculation. ting. ! View Mode: Switch the map view between a 3D perspec- Setting the user profiles...

  • Page 56: Setting The Visual Guidance

    Chapter Customizing preferences Setting the visual guidance Turn on or off track log saving, that is, sav- ing the sequence of the locations your jour- Adjust how this system helps you navigate neys go through. with different kinds of route related informa- ! Place Markers: tion on the map screen.

  • Page 57: Customizing The Display Settings

    Chapter Customizing preferences If you are approaching a freeway exit or a for the next section of the route. But you complex intersection and the needed infor- cannot modify the offered detour. ! Offer Parking Around Destination: mation exists, the map is replaced with a 3D view of the junction.

  • Page 58: Customizing The Regional Settings

    Chapter Customizing preferences Monitor” is available from the “More...” Customizing the regional menu. settings Display the settings screen. These settings allow you to customize this sys- = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- tem for your local language, measurement playing the settings screen on page 55.

  • Page 59: Resetting To The Default Settings

    Chapter Customizing preferences Select the language that you want to use for voice guidance messages, then touch [Next]. p Later you can change it in “Sound and Warnings” settings. = For details, refer to Setting the volume and the guidance voice for navigation system. If needed, modify the time format and unit settings, then touch [Next].

  • Page 60: Other Operations

    Chapter Other operations More menu sunset times for all your route points (your current location, all waypoints and the final The “More...” menu provides you with various destination). options and additional applications. ! Trip Monitor: If you save your trip logs when you arrive at Touch [Menu] on the map screen.

  • Page 61: Installation

    If the yellow lead’s insulation tears as a re- WARNING Pioneer does not recommend that you install sult of contact with metal parts, short-cir- your navigation system yourself. This pro- cuiting can occur, resulting in duct is designed for professional installation considerable danger.

  • Page 62: Before Installing This Product

    Chapter Installation Before installing this product To prevent damage ! Use this unit with a 12-volt battery and ne- WARNING gative grounding only. Failure to do so may ! The black lead is ground. Please ground result in a fire or malfunction. this lead separately from the ground of ! To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be high-current products such as power...

  • Page 63: Precautions Before Installation

    Chapter Installation ! Install the navigation system between the Precautions before driver’s seat and front passenger seat so installation that it will not be hit by the driver or pas- senger if the vehicle stops quickly. CAUTION ! Never install the navigation system in ! Never install this product in places where, front of or next to the place in the dash- or in a manner that:...

  • Page 64: Connecting The System

    11 mm (.4 in) screw (supplied). Connect the other end of the cable to RGB IN input on the back of your Pioneer AV receiver. AV receiver RGB cable (supplied) 2 m (6 ft.

  • Page 65: Installing With The Hook And Loop Fastener

    Chapter Installation Installing with the hook and loop fastener Thoroughly wipe off both surfaces be- fore affixing the hook and loop fastener. Peel off the protective sheet and attach the hook and loop fastener. Navigation unit Protective sheet Decide on the installation position. Peel off the other protective sheet and install the navigation unit on the surface of the glove compartment or similar location.

  • Page 66: Positioning Technology

    Appendix Appendix ! In some driving conditions, signals from Positioning technology GPS satellites may not reach your vehicle. Positioning by GPS In this case, it is impossible for the system to use GPS positioning. The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses a network of satellites orbiting the Earth.
  • Page 67 Appendix Appendix ! If you make a slight turn. ! If the road has a series of hairpin bends. ! If there is a parallel road. ! If there is a loop or similar road configura- tion. ! If there is another road very nearby, such as in the case of an elevated freeway.

  • Page 68: Route Setting Information

    Appendix Appendix ! If you enter or exit a multi-storey parking lot ! When you drive around a traffic circle. or similar structure using a spiral ramp. ! When starting driving immediately after starting the engine. ! If your vehicle is turned on a turntable or si- milar structure.

  • Page 69: Sd And Sdhc Logo

    Appendix Appendix ! If the destination is too far, there may be in- Auto reroute function stances where the route cannot be set. (If ! If you deviate from the set route, the system you want to set a long-distance route going will re-calculate the route from that point across several areas, set waypoints along so that you remain on track to the destina-...

  • Page 70: Display Information

    Appendix Appendix Display information Page Page More... Find Updates and Extras Find Address Unit Converter Find Places Clothing Find on Map Calculator Favorites Fuel Consumption History Sunrise & Sunset Coordinate Trip Monitor My Route Country Information Create Route Help Edit Route Overview Avoidances Cancel Route...
  • Page 71 Appendix Appendix Glossary matically by the system when you specify a destination. Current location The present location of your vehicle; your cur- Set route rent location is shown on the map by a blue The route marked out by the system to your triangle mark (default).

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Weight .......... 85 g (0.19 lbs) Compatible physical format ............. Version 2.00 Max memory capacity ... 32 GB File system ........FAT16, FAT32 Note Specifications and design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to im- provements. PIONEER AUDIO SYSTEMS CAR STEREOS...

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