MAP Coverage Areas

The map database is stored on a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) located in the navigation control unit. The database covers the 48 contiguous U.S. states and Canada.

Map Types

The maps that you view on the screen consist of two types of roads: "verified roads" and "unverified roads."

Verified roads have been driven by the database vendor. Information about the road's average speed, turn restrictions, or whether it is a one-way street are contained in the navigation system. Roads within metropolitan areas (detailed coverage), interstate freeways, and major roads connecting cities are typically "verified." They can be recognized on the screen (daytime setting) as the darker colored roads.

Unverified roads may be found in rural areas. The information about these roads may have inaccuracies. Therefore, they are shown for reference only. They can be recognized on the screen (daytime setting) as a light brown color.

Guidance in unverified areas depends on the setting for Unverified routing" made during setup. If the setting is OFF, then you will see a dotted blue vector line pointing to your destination when driving in an unverified area. You will have to manually choose roads from the map to get to your destination. If the setting is ON, then you will see a blue/pink route line and receive route guidance. Pop-up cautionary boxes appear while en route to alert you when entering unverified areas.

NOTE:
This feature is set to OFF from the factory.

Detailed Coverage

^ Roads with names

^ Service roads without names that serve as access to rest areas along motorways

^ Main paved roads without names that are within or lead to included polygons (places such as large shopping centers, universities, golf courses, parks, etc.)

^ Paved roads without names that are used only by public vehicles

^ Ferry connections for automobiles via rail or boat

^ Walkways with names and addresses

^ Undefined traffic areas with more than 10,800 square feet

^ Ramps, roundabouts, special traffic figures, turn lanes, and U-turn lanes

^ Service roads

^ Pedestrian streets and pedestrian zones For a list of current detailed coverage areas by country and state/province, refer to the Navigation System Manual for the current model year, or view the current coverage at the DVD order website described in ORDERING A DVD. Select "Purchase Navigation DVD Updates," then click on the "Coverage Maps" link.

Non-Detailed Coverage

Cities and towns in the non-detailed map coverage area may have incomplete mapping. Only major federal, state, and county roads leading to and through these cities and towns are mapped. These "verified" roads are shown in black. All other streets are "unverified" and are shown in light brown. If you see an asterisk (*) next to the city name,

^ Streets may be missing completely or shown in the wrong location.

^ Street address information may be unavailable, and you may be prompted to use the map to locate your destination.

^ Streets may be either named incorrectly or have no name ("unnamed road").

Guidance in unverified areas depends on the setting for "Unverified routing" made during setup. See "Driving to your destination" in the Navigation System Manual for more information.