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Contents

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction

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Disclaimer

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Welcome

Part II Getting Started

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Terminology

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Quick Start Guide

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Preferences and My Points Transfer

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Main Menu Review

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Navigation Overview

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Map Mode

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Set Home Address and Route to an
Address

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Finding or Routing To an Address

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Routing to an Intersection

..............................................................................48

Routing to a Business or Service (POI)

..............................................................................57

Finding a My Point

..............................................................................60

Search Along Current Route

..............................................................................64

History

..............................................................................66

Detour and Clear Route

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Your GPS Settings

Part III Working with My Points

..............................................................................72

Create a My Point

..............................................................................74

Mark My Point at Current Position

WorldNav Navigation Software

..............................................................................77

Manual My Point Entry

..............................................................................79

Using My Points

..............................................................................82

Route Via

Part IV Navigation Preferences

..............................................................................86

Selecting Route Preferences

..............................................................................92

Choosing a System of Units

..............................................................................93

Selecting Navigation Panel
Preferences

..............................................................................97

Setting the Services Preferences

..............................................................................100

Voices & Languages

..............................................................................102

Changing the Time

Part V Special Features

106

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Map Settings

..............................................................................119

Day/Night Mode

..............................................................................121

Trip Information

..............................................................................123

Loading and Saving a Route

..............................................................................126

Map Information

..............................................................................128

Simulating a Route

Part VI Troubleshooting Questions

132

Index

137

Summary of Contents for WorldNav

Page 1: ...lisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author...

Page 2: ...Detour and Clear Route 68 15 Your GPS Settings Part III Working with My Points 72 72 1 Create a My Point 74 2 Mark My Point at Current Position WorldNav Navigation Software 2011 TeleType Co 4 77 3 Manual My Point Entry 79 4 Using My Points 82 5 Route Via Part IV Navigation Preferences 86 86 1 Selecting Route Preferences 92 2 Choosing a System of Units 93 3 Selecting Navigation Panel Preferences 97...

Page 3: ...ovided such as trip time are best estimates and may not accurately reflect true conditions The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the United States Government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment For use in vehicles it is the sole responsibility of the owner opera...

Page 4: ...CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU WorldNav Navigation Software 8 2011 TeleType Co 1 2 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a WorldNav GPS This document will provide you with infor...

Page 5: ...rker that can be used to help create a multiple point route or to mark a position for future reference Also referred to as a My Point or Via Point Memory Card Some WorldNav systems are equipped with a memory card for storage of maps and software and may also be able to store entertainment files such as music and movie files Tools Icon returns you from the Navigation Mode into the Map Mode Will app...

Page 6: ...stem to the windshield by putting the suction cup on the window It is best to allow the device to rest on the dash while also mounted to the windshield so as to minimize the possibility of damage to the device or mount WorldNav Navigation Software 12 2011 TeleType Co 2 Turn the device on press the Navigation button 3 Press the I Agree button to begin using your GPS 4 The WorldNav GPS will automati...

Page 7: ...t screen is used for entering the city the third screen is for entering the house number leave blank if you do not know the street Press Next and enter the street name leave blank if unknown See details earlier in the user guide under Getting Started Section 2 5 Note that if the street name contains a number such as 61st Street you can toggle the ABC button to become 123 so that you can enter the ...

Page 8: ...trictions before creating the route 14 Updates are performed by exchanging your current memory card for a new memory card which will contain any updates in maps and software to keep your GPS unit current In some cases depending on the GPS model updates can be accomplished via internet download WorldNav Navigation Software 16 2011 TeleType Co 2 3 Preferences and My Points Transfer The WorldNav GPS ...

Page 9: ...locate an Address Services Home Intersection listed My Points or view your Find History Info provides information on your current WorldNav Navigation Software 18 2011 TeleType Co location as well as easy access to program version number My Points allows you to mark or manage your My Points favorites and set your Home address Route Menu lets you access the Route Menu situated on two separate screen...

Page 10: ...e versa to allow for improved visibility Menu Screen Three Trip Stats displays trip statistics such as total time distance traveled and current speed Voice allows you to change the voice and language of the WorldNav WorldNav Navigation Software 20 2011 TeleType Co Nav Panel lets you set two identifying panels on your navigation screen including distance to go speed odometer satellite info and arri...

Page 11: ...te lines Your destination will be indicated on the map with a checkered flag Once you have reached your destination the route will be cleared and will be ready to navigate to your next destination WorldNav Navigation Software 22 2011 TeleType Co 2 6 Map Mode The WorldNav software allows you to switch between Navigation and Map mode You will automatically be in Navigation mode when you travel with ...

Page 12: ...n of travel The following pictures show Map Mode and Navigation Mode with a route in progress The Nav Panel colors will vary based on type of road The colors are as follows Gray Lost Signal such as a tunnel Red Restricted Area get out Green Navigation Mode Blue Simulator Mode Map Mode WorldNav Navigation Software 24 2011 TeleType Co Navigation Mode Green Lost Signal Gray ...

Page 13: ...ient to be able to route Home easily You need to set your home address by pressing Menu then My Points then Set Home My Points Menu Here you will have the following choices By Address Allows you to manually enter in physical address Ex 44 School St Boston MA By GPS Position Marks Home at your current location Satellite signal must be fixed By Map Position Sets home at the location that is displaye...

Page 14: ...section History or My Points Select Address Note You can also get to the Find Wizard Menu when you press Find in the main menu WorldNav Navigation Software 28 2011 TeleType Co Find Wizard Menu 2 You will now be asked to enter the address of your destination The WorldNav is equipped with Smart Search Technology which will automatically generate possible states cities and street names based on the f...

Page 15: ... 2011 TeleType Co 29 Getting Started Start to Enter State Select from Possible States WorldNav Navigation Software 30 2011 TeleType Co Start to Enter City Select from Possible Cities ...

Page 16: ...Type Co Select from Possible Streets Note To select a result simply touch the check mark icon next to your selection 3 The WorldNav software will generate search results based on your entry Select the correct location by touching the appropriate check mark and it will recognize this as your Home Address Select Address ...

Page 17: ...nter a new destination Once your desired End Address is displayed press Create Route Route Start and End Addresses WorldNav Navigation Software 34 2011 TeleType Co Creating Route 5 Drive The GPS will prompt you at turns and you can choose which information items you would like displayed on the Navigation Panels You can also see the turn by turn maneuver list by pressing Route Menu and then View Ro...

Page 18: ...mous address database which enables you to route yourself from your current location to nearly any address on the map 1 There are two ways to route to or locate an address press Menu then Find to access the Find Wizard or press Where To then Find The following steps remain the same Find Wizard Menu 2 Press the Address button You will be prompted to enter an address in the usual fashion beginning w...

Page 19: ... 32nd St etc you will need to switch between the alpha and numerical keyboard displays This can be done by pressing the 123 and respective abc key once As an example we will look up 918 S 1st Ave Coatesville PA The screens below show the street and number lookup sequence The state and town have already been entered Enter House Number WorldNav Navigation Software 38 2011 TeleType Co Enter Direction...

Page 20: ... 2011 TeleType Co 39 Getting Started Street Entry Select Street Name or Continue Entering WorldNav Navigation Software 40 2011 TeleType Co Select Address Target Indicates the Address Location ...

Page 21: ...e instructions below For example you can search for Canadian addresses by beginning your search the same way as searching for a US address Steps 1 2 WorldNav Navigation Software 42 2011 TeleType Co Press Address in the Find Wizard 5 Click the US in the top left corner Use the State Province Screen to Change Country 6 Using the white selection arrow left or right will work select Canada and press O...

Page 22: ...tersection if you do not know the exact address of where you are going Intersections refer to streets only The intersection feature cannot be used for highways or freeway intersections exits 1 Press the Menu button and then the Find button Main Menu and Find 2 Use the right arrow icon to scroll to the second screen and then press the icon labeled Intersection Note In this illustration the WorldNav...

Page 23: ...nter second Street name Selecting First Intersection Street WorldNav Navigation Software 46 2011 TeleType Co Entering Second Intersection Street 4 Select the correct intersection Select Correct Intersection 5 You can now display the route to this intersection from your current location by pressing Create Route You will automatically be taken into driving mode and guided to your destination If you ...

Page 24: ...ve Points of Interest database enabling you to locate truck stops rest areas CAT scale locations businesses and much more without the need for an address These points are referred to as Services Truck Stops Gas Stations and Restaurants are searchable by brand name resulting in faster and easier access to desired location You can also route to an increased number of Rest Stops which are now availab...

Page 25: ...the Premium and Truck WorldNav Models Services Search Option Screen 3 Select By Nearest for the purposes of this tutorial Use this when you do not know the address or need to find a location close by WorldNav Navigation Software 50 2011 TeleType Co 4 Select a category such as Food Transportation or Other If you are unsure select the category All Categories Select Service Category 5 For the purpose...

Page 26: ...dNav Navigation Software 52 2011 TeleType Co 8 The generated results will be listed according to the distance they are from your current location Distance and direction of each Service is displayed Select a destination from the results by touching the corresponding check mark Note Searching for Services by City Town or Nearest searches within a certain radius of the location then displays results ...

Page 27: ...at that truck stop Truck Stop Info Page WorldNav Navigation Software 54 2011 TeleType Co Truck Stop Amenities Searching by telephone numbers allows you to locate a business if the only information available is the phone number Only businesses whose numbers are listed in the Business Yellow Pages Directory can be found The By Phone Number option allows you to enter the phone number Tap ABC to selec...

Page 28: ...etting Started 1800 Number Search Results CAT Scale and Surveillance Camera locations are also available for search Select CAT Scale Location WorldNav Navigation Software 56 2011 TeleType Co Select Surveillance Camera Option ...

Page 29: ... Points Alphabetically or By Latest Added Press the AZ button and select either Alphabetically or By Latest Added You can also manually search your My Points by pressing the magnifying glass icon Press the corresponding check mark to proceed WorldNav Navigation Software 58 2011 TeleType Co My Points Arranged Alphabetically My Points Arranged By Latest Added 3 Press the right and left arrow icons t...

Page 30: ...as stations from your current position forward along the route The corridor along the route is approximately 2 3 miles from the road and works only when there is a route entered Your position does not need to be fixed 1 Select Menu then Find and then Services Choose Along Current Route then choose what type of service you would like to locate In this example choose Transportation then Truck Stop a...

Page 31: ...dNav Navigation Software 62 2011 TeleType Co Select Find Any 2 Choose the desired truck stop Select Truck Stop 3 You chose whether you want to route directly to the truck stop Route To continue to your destination via this truck stop Route Via or save the location as a My Point Mark ...

Page 32: ... and then History From here you may press a corresponding check mark to show the address delete a listing or view more listings within the history Press the trash icon to delete the entire history History of Previous Search Results You can also access your Find History by selecting Menu Find right arrow and then History Through this screen it is possible to manage the points in your Find History t...

Page 33: ...our desired End Address WorldNav Navigation Software 66 2011 TeleType Co 2 14 Detour and Clear Route If you would like to avoid an upcoming stretch of your route due to an accident delay or detour and return back to your desired route you may choose Detour You may select from 1 mile 3 miles or 5 miles of road which you would like to avoid To select Detour select Menu then Route Menu then press the...

Page 34: ...titude longitude elevation speed heading direction of travel date time the total number and strength of satellite signals The green dot on the bottom right of the panel indicates the GPS has a fixed position The dot will change colors based on the following status Red not locked in Yellow Acquiring Satellites Blinking Green getting close to locking in Green position fixed A signal status bar will ...

Page 35: ...pe you can access the GPS settings menu by tapping the bottom right side of the GPS status screen Here you can turn on off the satellite and adjust the comm port and baud rate settings This feature is not needed for WorldNav devices as these settings have been pre set ...

Page 36: ...ition that you would like to create a My Point for press Menu My Points and then Mark Position The Mark Position Screen will come up allowing you to enter a name and then you may assign an icon to your new My Point from the icon gallery You can also create a My Point by tapping directly in the center of the screen while in Map Mode This will bring up the Info screen where you can either Route Via ...

Page 37: ...There are two ways to mark a My Point at your current position Use this option to mark a location that you travel to frequently 1 First while in Map Mode press Menu and then My Points Press Mark Position to mark your current position My Points Menu 2 Second and also while in Map Mode press on the red crosshairs in center of the screen The red crosshairs will turn blue The Info screen will come up ...

Page 38: ... the name for your current position and select an icon to represent the position Naming a My Point 4 Your current position will now be recorded as a My Point and will appear on the screen as the icon you selected WorldNav Navigation Software 76 2011 TeleType Co Selecting a My Point Icon ...

Page 39: ... then you can use it for routing purposes 1 Access your My Points menu and press Manual Entry 2 Insert a name for your My Point by tapping on the Name panel Insert the coordinates by tapping on the latitude and longitude panels and entering the correct data For points west of the Prime Meridian a minus sign must precede the longitude Select an icon from the Icon panel WorldNav Navigation Software ...

Page 40: ...ou wish to edit Manage My Points Menu 2 Use the arrows to select Show Route To Route Via or Edit To change any information select Edit Here you can change the name icon or location Similar to WorldNav Navigation Software 80 2011 TeleType Co Section 3 1 you can simply change the latitude and longitude and the corresponding point will change location My Point Details 3 When you are finished with any...

Page 41: ...int WorldNav Navigation Software 82 2011 TeleType Co 3 5 Route Via Using your My Points feature it is possible to create a route with an unlimited number of stops by selecting the Truck Via option in your Route Settings You can route via an address Service My Point or intersection To create a route with VIA points select Menu Route Menu New Route Once you have your route selected tap the Settings ...

Page 42: ...s allows you to select an address service My Point or intersection to route through New Route Add Via WorldNav Navigation Software 84 2011 TeleType Co Via Points Menu 3 Select Add another Via Point to add another stop to your trip Once you have all your stops entered press Create Route My Point in Route Details ...

Page 43: ...ect the desired method of routing and truck setting that best suits your trip You can also adjust your truck s specifications 1 Press Menu Route Menu right arrow and then Settings Route Menu 2 Use the Route Settings menu to select your route preferences Allow County Roads and Allow Toll Roads are indicated by a blue check mark You can deselect these options by ...

Page 44: ... usually results in a route taking the least time Truck Shortest Distance will result in the WorldNav Navigation Software 88 2011 TeleType Co shortest route likely to require more turns but may save gas due to shorter distance Truck Emergency disregards all road restrictions EXCEPT low bridges Truck Via My Points allows a route to be created through user defined points To insure that you will be r...

Page 45: ... to be announced Weigh Stations will be announced two miles ahead of time Truck Weight 6 Press Dimensions to adjust your vehicle s height length and width Use the arrows to WorldNav Navigation Software 90 2011 TeleType Co change the values a little at a time To manually enter a value Ex 15 50 means 15 6 tap on the corresponding panel Truck Dimensions Truck Settings Manual Entry ...

Page 46: ...at Class Changed to Class 3 8 When you have selected all your correct route and truck settings press OK WorldNav Navigation Software 92 2011 TeleType Co 4 2 Choosing a System of Units Specify whether the WorldNav should display measurements in Metric or English units Main Menu Units 1 Press Menu right arrow icon and then select Units Switch between Metric and English units by pressing the arrow ic...

Page 47: ...es 1 Press Menu right arrow two times and then press Nav Panel You can choose to display Big Panels Big Map Hide Panels or See Through Panels You can also choose two values to be displayed in both the Upper and Lower Panel For a quicker way to access your NavPanel Preferences while in navigation mode tap the upper panel indicated below To hear a repeat of the upcoming navigation instruction tap th...

Page 48: ...to Via TTV Estimated time until Via Point if selected Next Turn Indicates next turn Current Street Street On Current street Sunrise Sunset Estimated time of each Battery Battery power Cycle Thru All Cycles through all trip information items Nav Panel Choose from Big Map Big Panels Hide Panels or See Thru Big Panels Big Map devotes more space to the map area with a WorldNav Navigation Software 96 2...

Page 49: ... and then Services Select Services 2 For the purposes of this example select Other WorldNav Navigation Software 98 2011 TeleType Co Services Display Menu 3 Scroll the menu using the up and down arrow icons to view the choices A blue check mark will appear next to the items you choose to display For the purposes of this tutorial select Hotel Motel Press OK when you are done Services Categories ...

Page 50: ...lish voices Simon or Susan you would like to hear while navigating as well as the style of keyboard you prefer when entering your information QWERTY Computer style or Alphabetical Use the right and left arrow icons to make your selections When your preferred voice is displaying in the text field press OK Multiple languages including Spanish are provided in the Premium software edition Truck Naviga...

Page 51: ...e has preset time to U S East Coast The time automatically adjusts to GPS time when your position is fixed To change the time your GPS position must be locked in 1 Press Menu use the right arrow icons to get to the third Menu screen and then press GPS Status Select GPS Status 2 The GPS Information screen will appear Tap on the Date Time field to adjust the time ...

Page 52: ...Navigation Preferences GPS Information Screen 3 Click on the and buttons to change the hour accordingly You may also choose between a 12 and 24 Hour clock 4 Use the method described above to adjust for Daylight Savings time ...

Page 53: ...so allows you to change between two dimension and three dimension and display a compass and speed limit alert 1 To access your Map Settings press Menu right arrow icon and then Map Settings From here you can choose AutoZoom 2D 3D or Cursor By pressing the right arrow you can access your Map Theme Speed Limit Alert Compass Display and 2D Map Scale By pressing the right arrow a final time you will s...

Page 54: ...ick on AutoZoom to choose whether you want to manually control the zoom level of your map or have it vary in relation to your current speed The higher your speed the farther out the zoom level To manually control the zoom level tap on the or icons on the left of the screen You can continuously zoom in or out by holding the the plus or minus zoom buttons ...

Page 55: ...gation Software 110 2011 TeleType Co Zoom Buttons in Navigation Mode 3 2D 3D allows you to set the dimension in which you view your map display 2D offers a birds eye view with more detail while 3D offers a more realistic view with less detail showing you more of what lies ahead Routing in 3D Mode ...

Page 56: ... a visual representation of your vehicle on screen The default cursor shows a red triangle as seen below Tap the right or left arrows to choose either a car for Car Mode or a truck for Truck Mode then press OK Default Nav Cursor WorldNav Navigation Software 112 2011 TeleType Co Nav Cursor Choices Car Cursor in 2D Mode ...

Page 57: ...elect Show to display the speed limit and press OK Note While in Truck Mode the speed limit indicator refers to the posted speed limit for trucks when available WorldNav Navigation Software 114 2011 TeleType Co Speed Limit Sign Displayed 6 Map Theme allows you to change the appearance of the map display while in navigation mode Six options are available Default Classic Spring Summer Fall and Winte...

Page 58: ...in the lower left hand corner of your navigation screen and will give you an approximate distance relative to the current zoom level WorldNav Navigation Software 116 2011 TeleType Co 2D Scale showing 500 ft 2D Scale showing 300 ft 9 Background lets you change the wallpaper image that appears behind the menu icons You can either select from the pre loaded background images or upload your own throug...

Page 59: ... Background Background Variation WorldNav Navigation Software 118 2011 TeleType Co 10 Lane Assist displays which lane you should merge to for your upcoming turn Note This features is standard and will remain active at all times Lane Assist Feature ...

Page 60: ...Menu right arrow icon and then select Day Night You can also select Auto which automatically switches from day to night and vice versa based on your current GPS position lat long When your preferred mode is displayed in the text field press OK to apply the setting Select Night Vision WorldNav Navigation Software 120 2011 TeleType Co Night Mode Map Note To adjust screen brightness for differences i...

Page 61: ...en Note that this screen is a snapshot of the data within a few seconds of the real time situation To configure your navigation screen to show some of this information use the Nav Panel menu to set the desired display 2 For a quicker way to access your Trip Statistics while in Map Mode tap the bottom panel on the right side indicated below Trip Timer can be used to monitor total drive time This fe...

Page 62: ...route is created access your Route Menu Press the right arrow twice until you see the Load Route and Save Route Create Route WorldNav Navigation Software 124 2011 TeleType Co Load Save Route Page 2 To save your current route click Save Route Enter a name for your route This will save your route as a KML file for future use For more information about KML route export visit www teletype com Enter Ro...

Page 63: ...ur current location By tapping the right or left arrows you can Route To Route Via or Mark this location You can also access your software version number top left corner which can be useful in determining if you have the latest maps Map Information Screen If you would like to know why a particular area is restricted position your target point over the pink area of the map and select Menu then Info...

Page 64: ...2011 TeleType Co 5 6 Simulating a Route You can simulate a previously created route to preview what it will look like while you are driving 1 Press Menu Route Menu right arrow icon and then press Simulator Select Simulator 2 The simulation will automatically begin To skip to a point further along the route drag the progress bar at the bottom of the screen to your desired point ...

Page 65: ...oute Details and will show a blinking green border around the detail that you are currently on See below Highlighted Details WorldNav Navigation Software 130 2011 TeleType Co 4 To end the simulation simply tap the screen once and a menu will appear allowing you to end the simulation You may resume the simulation by touching the faded red arrow in the bottom left corner End Simulation Mode ...

Page 66: ... town named differently from what you were provided Some addresses may not be listed Change the route to locate the nearest intersection or nearest town instead 3 What if it seems the device is not showing my true location Sometimes the device takes a few minutes to lock in on the satellite signal after which your true location will be shown 4 Sometimes the GPS indicates a house number to be in a ...

Page 67: ...will be created ignoring the avoid tolls request A warning message will appear WorldNav Navigation Software 134 2011 TeleType Co 8 What is Allow County Roads A County Road may be smaller and more difficult to drive on however it is still a truck permitted road Avoiding county roads may cause longer routes 9 How do I transfer maps onto my device The WorldNav does not require maps to be transferred ...

Page 68: ... lose satellite signal after a reset Check the comm port and baud rate settings on your GPS Information page The WorldNav Navigation Software 136 2011 TeleType Co correct settings should be as follows com baud 3 5 1 9600 5 7 4800 7 2 4800 16 I see a NANDFlash folder in my software path Can I use this for storage No this folder should not be used for any storage Attempting to use this will void you...

Page 69: ... Hazmat 11 Heading 68 93 History 64 Hours 102 WorldNav Navigation Software 138 2011 TeleType Co I Info 126 Information 126 Intersection 44 L Language 100 Lat Long 77 Latitude 68 Load Route 123 Longitude 68 M Main Menu 17 21 Main Menu Buttons 17 21 Manual Entry 77 Map Information 126 Map Mode 22 Map Settings 106 Map Theme 106 Map Transfer 132 Map Updates 132 Mark a My Point 74 Mark Current Position...

Page 70: ... Software Formats 132 Software Updates 132 Spanish 100 Speed 68 93 121 Speed Limit 106 Streets Aren t Labeled 132 Susan 100 System of Units 92 T Theme 106 Three Dimension 106 Time 93 102 121 Time Zone 102 Timer 68 93 121 Total Drive Time 121 Transfer of Preferences 16 Trip Information 121 Troubleshoot 132 Truck Routing 11 Truck Settings 11 Two Dimension 106 U Units 92 Updates 132 V Version Number ...

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