At times, the position of the vehicle on the map could be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: • The road system has changed.
• The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as sand, gravel, or snow.
• The vehicle is traveling on winding roads or long straight roads.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large vehicle.
• The surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
• The vehicle has been transferred by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
• The current position calibration is set incorrectly.
• The vehicle is traveling at high speed.
• The vehicle changes directions more than once, or the vehicle is turning on a turn table in a parking lot.
• The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot, garage, or a lot with a roof.
• The GPS signal is not received.
• A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.
• Tire chains have been installed.
• The tires are replaced or worn.
• The tire pressure for the tires is incorrect.
• This is the first navigation use after the map data is updated.
• The 12-volt battery is disconnected for several days.
• The vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is at low speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and started repeatedly.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Problems with Route GuidanceTire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one,
be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
• The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
• There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubb ...
SIR Disabling and Enabling
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are
parts of the SIR system installed in various locations around a
vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components refer to SIR Identification
Views.
There are several reasons for disabling the SIR system, such as re ...
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eight ...