Introduction Display during freeway driving 25 License agreement 6 Operating the map screen 26 – PIONEER AVIC-U250 - for U.S.A. 6 – Changing the scale of the map 26 – PIONEER AVIC-U250 - for Canada 8 – Smart Zoom 26 –...
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Contents Searching for POIs by categories 33 Editing the list of destinations 47 Searching for a POI directly from the name of Canceling the current route guidance 48 the facilities 34 Checking route alternatives for the current Searching for a nearby POI 35 route 48 Selecting a location by using “Find on Watching the simulation of the route 49...
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Contents Before installing this product 64 To prevent damage 64 Precautions before installation 65 Connecting the system 66 Installing with the hook and loop fastener 67 Appendix Positioning technology 68 – Positioning by GPS 68 Handling large errors 68 – When positioning by GPS is impossible 68 –...
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.
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(ACC OFF) immediately and consult your deal- on our website. er or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service ! It is strictly prohibited to reproduce and use Station. Do not use the navigation system in...
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Chapter Introduction Always observe safe driving rules and fol- CAUTION low all existing traffic regulations. If you ex- When a route is calculated, the route and voice perience difficulty in operating the system guidance for the route are automatically set. or reading the display, park your vehicle in Also, for day or time traffic regulations, only infor- a safe location and apply the parking brake...
Traffic information driving. To prevent such functions from being used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an ! Pioneer does not bear responsibility for the interlock system that senses when the parking accuracy of the information transmitted. brake is set. If you attempt to use the functions...
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption.
Chapter Introduction Checking part names and Gently press the card in against the spring latch until it stops, then release. functions The card will lock firmly into place inside the SD card slot. Resetting the microprocessor CAUTION Please refer to the related section before clearing. 1 SD card slot p An SD memory card is used only to up- The microprocessor should be reset under the...
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.
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 42.
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-X5500BHS)
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.
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.
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 next gui- only when the route is set.
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 on page 25.
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...
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).
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.
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.
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 on page 19. Touch and drag the map in the desired direction to scroll.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Country], enter the first few let- WARNING ters of the country or state on the key- Do not take any steps to tamper with or dis- board and then select one country or state able the parking brake interlock system from the list of results.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location When the entry is complete, touch Touch [Street] and enter the street [Done]. name on the keyboard. p If the entered house number cannot be Touch [Select Street]. found, the midpoint of the street is selected The map screen appears with the selected as the destination.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [City] and enter the name of the Touch [City] and enter the name of the city on the keyboard. city using its ZIP code. p To open the numeric keypad, touch Touch [Select City]. The map screen appears with the selected Touch [Street] and enter the street point in the middle.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for Points of The list of places opens with names contain- ing the entered character sequence. Interest (POI) Scroll the list and touch the place you Information of various facilities (Points Of In- want.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location p When the route is set and any of the above Touch [Find], then [Find Places]. search categories are selected, the category Touch [Custom Search]. search will occur along the route. p When a route has not been set and any of Select the area around which the POIs the above search categories are selected, should be searched for.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Select one of the main place categories Finally, the results appear in a list. (e.g. Accommodation) or touch [List All Places]. Touch the POI you want. The searched location appears on the map The screen appears showing all places around screen.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Find by Name] if you have not Searches around the current position or if it is not available, around the last known posi- done it before. tion. (The result list will be ordered by the distance from this position.) ! Around Destination: Searches for a place around the destination...
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Where Am I?], then [Help Near- Touch [Find on Map]. by]. Move and scale the map to locate your The following preset search categories appear, destination. all for searching around the current position (or around the last known position if the cur- rent position is not available).
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [Menu] on the map screen. Smart History The “Navigation Menu” screen appears. Two of the most recently set destinations are = For details of the operations, refer to Screen shown in the “History” field for easier access. switching overview on page 19.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location = For the subsequent operations, refer to Set- When finished, touch [Done]. ting a route to your destination on the next The searched location appears on the map page. screen. = For the subsequent operations, refer to Set- ting a route to your destination on the next Searching for a location by page.
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”...
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.
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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.
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 on page 19.
Chapter Checking and modifying the current route ! Default Taxi: Touch [Menu] on the map screen. The “Navigation Menu” screen appears. Maneuver restrictions and directional con- = For details of the operations, refer to Screen straints are taken into account when plan- ning a route.
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.
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 on page 42. ! Fast: Touch [Menu] on the map screen.
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.
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).
Chapter Checking and modifying the current route = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 19. Touch this key to add a new destination. Touch [My Route] on the “Navigation Touch this key to delete a destination. Menu”...
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).
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.
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.
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-...
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.
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 on page 19.
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.
Chapter Customizing preferences ! Avoid: Displays the GPS information screen with Touching this key lets you bypass parts of satellite position and signal strength in- the recommended route. formation. ! Cancel Route: Cancels the route and stops navigation. The key is replaced with the next one if way- Setting the traffic information points are given.
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...
Chapter Customizing preferences ! Track Logs: Setting the visual guidance Turn on or off track log saving, that is, sav- Adjust how this system helps you navigate ing the sequence of the locations your jour- with different kinds of route related informa- neys go through.
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.
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 54.
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 on page 54.
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.
WARNING ! Do not directly connect the yellow lead of Pioneer does not recommend that you install your navigation system yourself. This pro- this product to the vehicle battery. If the duct is designed for professional installation lead is directly connected to the battery, only.
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...
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:...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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-...
Appendix Appendix Display information Page Page More... Find Updates and Extras Find Address Unit Converter Find Places 32, 33 Clothing Find on Map Calculator Favorites Fuel Consumption History Sunrise & Sunset Coordinate Trip Monitor My Route Country Information Create Route Help Edit Route 46, 47...
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).
Appendix Appendix Specifications General Rated power source ....14.4 V DC (allowable voltage range: 12.0 V to 14.4 V DC) Grounding system ....Negative type Maximum current consumption ............. 0.21 A Dimensions (W × H × D): ..........134 mm × 29 mm × 84 mm (5-1/4 in.
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