Navigation System Components
The navigation system contains the following components:
• | The global positioning system (GPS) antenna |
These components then integrate and communicate with the following components:
• | The body control module (BCM) |
Navigation Module
The navigation module is a single DIN unit designed as an external component
which can be installed as part of the infotainment system. The navigation module is
mounted in the instrument panel compartment and contains all the navigation engines
and gyroscope used to detect movement of the vehicle.
The navigation module features 'Turn by Turn' directions as well as displaying
full map and routing information on the infotainment unit display. The navigation
module is an optional accessory to vehicles fitted with Type E or F infotainment units
featuring 6.5" colour LCDs. The navigation module transmits 'Turn by Turn' direction
symbols to the instrument cluster display, via serial data to the NIM before being
translated and re-transmitted via GMLAN. The navigation module also sends audible
verbal direction to the speakers through the infotainment unit via the interface module.
Map based navigation routing information is also channelled directly to the infotainment
unit display from the navigation module. Key entries are entered via the control switch
in the centre console. The INFO button on the steering wheel is used to recall the
last audible direction, and also displays the function on the instrument clusters
centre multi-function display.
Refer to the owner literature for detailed description.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna
The global positioning system (GPS) locates the current position of the vehicle
using signals sent by GPS satellites. The GPS antenna is located within the roof mounted
shark fin antenna assembly. The GPS antenna is powered through the same coaxial cable
used to send the signals to the navigation module. Interference to the system may
occur if any of the following exist:
• | Signal shadowing, when signals are obstructed by objects such as tall
trees or buildings. |
• | Metallic objects located on the dashboard. |
• | Aftermarket glass tinting has been applied to the vehicles windshield. |
• | Ionospheric disturbance (caused by solar activity, which results in greatly
increased radio wave absorption). |
• | Atmospheric disturbances caused by stormy weather. |