Navigation

Quickly finding a route

On the Home screen, press Search.

Note

You can also access the Places screen by pressing the [NAV] button on the control panel.

Enter a keyword, such as a place name, address, or phone number, and press OK.

Select a location from the search result list.

To filter the search results by region, press All and select a specific region.
To sort the search results, press the current sorting option to change it to the next one.

View the location on the map and press Set as Destination.

If the destination is active, press Change Destination to change the destination. (if equipped)

Select a route and press Start Guidance.

Option A

Option B

Note

Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, displayed screens may vary.
The system will automatically start the navigation guidance after a moment.

Caution

Depending on the region you are driving in or the driving conditions, information on the map may differ from the actual road conditions.

When converted to an electronic map, the road shape may be altered. If the navigation guidance is different from the actual road, use your judgment and take the appropriate road.
The navigation guidance may differ from the actual road due to the time difference between the map production and your driving. Drive according to the current road conditions and traffic regulations. When you reach the section of the route that matches the actual road, the navigation will resume your route correctly.

Note

The location of your vehicle displayed on the screen may temporarily differ from the actual location in the following situations:

When you are driving on a narrow Y-shaped or spiral road
When another road is located close to the current road
When you are driving on a road with a lot of high buildings nearby
When you are driving on a road under construction or a new road
When your vehicle is transported by a car ferry or trailer
When you are driving on a road on a steep mountain or a road with a sharp curve
When your vehicle enters a road after rotating on a turn table of an underground parking lot or a multistory parking lot
When you start and stop repeatedly or drive slowly at an intersection
When you turn on your system just after charging or replacing the discharged battery

The navigation guidance may be incorrect temporarily in the following situations:

The navigation may instruct you to go straight when you are driving on a straight road.
The navigation guidance may stop while you are driving an intersection or just after turning at an intersection.
The navigation may instruct you to take a U-turn at a location where a U-turn is prohibited.
The navigation may instruct you to take prohibited roads, such as roads marked as no trespassing or roads under construction.
The navigation may instruct you to a distant location from your destination when there is no road or where only narrow roads to the destination exist.
The navigation guidance may be incorrect when you are off your route.
The navigation estimate to your destination may differ from the actual distance due to the difference in the starting point of the road on a overpass or an underpass.

Navigation screen

You can use the following functions and information on the navigation screen.

Option A

Option B (EV only)

Move to the Home screen.

Change how the map is displayed.

(North Up 2D): North is always up.
(Heading Up 2D): The map rotates according to your driving direction.
(Heading Up 3D): The map rotates according to your driving direction.

Adjust the navigation sound volume.

Zoom in.

Set the map scale to change automatically according to driving conditions or manually.

Zoom out.

Your vehicle’s speed

Speed camera alert

Information about this turn point

Information about the next turn point

Information about the nearest service area or rest area

Lane guidance

Blue: The recommended lane
White: Lanes you can choose
Gray: Lanes to avoid

Display the quick menus you can use during navigation guidance.

Stop the navigation guidance. > See "Canceling the navigation."

Distance to your destination and the estimated arrival time. Press to view detailed destination information.

Hide or display the detailed guidance pane.

Check the range you can drive with the current amount of battery (EV only).

Note

To see the navigation screen without setting a destination, press the map view area on the Home screen or press Map on the All Menus screen. Alternatively, press the [MAP] button on the control panel.
If you are subscribed to the Bluelink service, you can share your vehicle’s location with others (if equipped). > See "Sharing your vehicle’s location."
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, displayed screens may vary.

Viewing detailed guidance

A detailed guidance pane will automatically appear when you need to take a turn or change lane and displays detailed information.

To hide or display the detailed guidance pane, press or .
When driving on a highway without the navigation guidance, you can view information about up to 30 interchanges, exits, and rest areas ahead from the detailed information list.

On the detailed guidance pane, perform one of the following functions:

To view brief information on each upcoming turn point, press Simple.
To view the types and locations of the facilities in the nearby rest area, press Rest Areas.
To view detailed information on interchanges, exits, and rest areas located on a highway, press Details.

Note

Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, displayed screens may vary.

Using the quick menus

You can quickly perform functions by using the displayed icons when you press and hold a specific point on the navigation screen.

Set the current point as your destination and search for routes.

Set the current point as your favorite.

Share the current point with others.

Note

To share location information with others, first sign in to Bluelink. > See "Activating the service."

Share information about an accident at the current point with others.

Note

To share accident information with others, first sign in to Bluelink. > See "Activating the service."

Changing the default map view settings (if equipped)

You can change the default view mode of the map screen.

On the navigation screen, press Menu > Map Display and select a view mode or set to display nearby buildings.

Note

To change navigation settings other than the default map view settings, press Map Settings. > See "Configuring the navigation settings."

Adjusting the navigation sound volume

You can adjust the sound volume of the navigation guidance including GPS alert beeps.

Press

on the navigation screen and press

or drag the adjustment bars to adjust the volume levels individually.

Note

To hear the navigation guidance over other playing media, select the Navigation Volume Priority check box.
To mute the navigation guidance, press and press or .

Recalculating the route

You can search for a new route reflecting up-to-date traffic information.

On the navigation screen, press Menu > Route > Reroute.

Your route will be recalculated based on the real-time traffic information.

Note

Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, displayed screens may vary.

Changing the route options

Change the route options to search for a route again.

On the navigation screen, press Menu > Route > Route Options.

Set the route options and press Start Guidance.

Option A

Option B

Note

You can customize the route options. To customize the route options, press Setup > Navigation > Guidance > Route Options. (if equipped)
If the Bluelink connection is poor, the navigation system will use the map data in the system to search for routes. Press On-board Routing, select a route, and then press Start Guidance (if equipped).
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, available options may vary.
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, displayed screens may vary.

Canceling the navigation

To stop the navigation guidance and cancel the set destination, press Cancel Route.