Alpha-Numeric BarThe letters, symbols and punctuation available to youare displayed on the alpha-numeric bar. The barwill automatically be available to you whenever thesystem needs information from you. You can cyclethrough the list of characters by turning the TUNE/SELknob located to the lower right of the screen. To setyour selection, press the knob once.To enter a space between characters or words, turnthe TUNE/SEL knob past the alpha characters andnumerals until you reach the space symbol. It is adark rectangle.To make your name selections easier, the system willonly allow you to select a character that can followthe last one you selected. For example, if you enter Z,you wouldn’t be allowed to follow it with T. Thesystem will only display the available characters.The numbers available to you are at the end of thealpha-numeric bar. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob clockwisepast the alpha characters to reach the numbers. Youcan cycle through the list turning the TUNE/SELknob and make selections by pressing the knob once.If you select an incorrect character, press themulti-function button next to the Backspace prompt.If you are unsuccessful when inputting a name or word,it may need to be selected differently. It is possiblethat the map database may not contain that information.SeeDatabase Coverage Explanations on page 2-36for more information.Using the Navigation SystemThis part describes the basic information you will needto operate the Navigation System.To plan a trip with a single destination, press the NAVbutton. Then press the Enter Destination multi-functionbutton. Every trip will have a destination and canalso have waypoints (stops) before you reach the finaldestination. There are several ways to plan a trip(destination). Those ways are described in thefollowing pages.The Navigation System screen shows a number ofsymbols that offer information about a variety of topics.Use the buttons located on each side of the screen,and the TUNE/SEL knob, located to the lower right ofthe screen to operate the system.Once the vehicle is shifted into gear, various functionswill be disabled to limit driver distraction.2-7