Self Diagnostics: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The navigation system provides internal diagnostics to assist with diagnosing vehicle concerns.
NOTE:
The navigation system CD must be inserted into the audio unit before the self diagnostics can be activated.
To access the diagnostics functions the following steps must be performed:
- Press the soft key number 1 button (MENU).
- Press the soft key number 5 button (System Options).
- Press and hold the soft key number 1 button (MENU) and the soft key number 6 button for approximately 10 seconds.
- Press the soft key number 6 button (Diagnostics).
- Press the enter button.
The following diagnostic functions are available:
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS
| Function | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DISPLAY | Test screen integrity by displaying different bitmap/color combinations. |
| DISTANCE PARAMETER | Allows review and setting of the distance calibration parameter. |
| GPS | GPS Test - Test the GPS receiver and display retrieved data. GPS Init - Re-initialize the GPS and determine position from scratch. |
| GYRO | Test function and connectivity of the gyroscope. |
| GYRO FACTORS | View/adjust the gyroscope scaling factor. |
| KEY | Test the bezel keyboard. |
| REVERSE SIGNAL | Indicates if the reverse signal is active/detected. |
| SPEED SENSOR | Verifies connection and calibration of the vehicle speed input. |
| VOICE & SOUND | Vocalize sound bites to test the voice guidance system. |
| CDROM status | Test the CD-ROM and inserted media. |
| ERASE ALL MEMORY | Erase all the navigation parameter data. |
| CD map (rs232 out) | Map media integrity and output results via the RS232 port |
| DEMO MODE | Activate a mode in which the system simulates speed inputs. |
| Disable/Enable Lockout | Enable/disable lockout (development units only). |
| ERROR LOG | View history of critical system failures |
| Back Light | View backlight control information. |
| Speaker Walkaround | Performs the speaker walkaround test. |