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- Navigation Systems used in Ford vehicles can be operated via hand control buttons, touch-screen controls or voice commands (certain models). The system tracks vehicle location using a GPS device and compares that to maps stored on an internal hard drive (most 2009 models) or on a DVD.
- Voice activation (if equipped) recognizes certain voice commands to operate the system hands-free
- 6.5-inch or 8-inch LCF color touch screen operates navigation and audio functions
- Destination selection search methods include:
- Street address
- Point of Interest (POI)
- Freeway entrance/exit search
- Previous destination
- Turn-by-turn voice prompts include street name pronunciations
- Supports North American English, Canadian French and North American Spanish
- Help menu for basic operation, driving restrictions and navigation DVD
- Automatic rerouting recalculates a new route if a turn is missed
- Emergency button provides nearest emergency facility to choose as a destination (hospital or police)
- Valet lockout mode disables operation of the Navigation System
- Address book saves the most frequently used destinations for quick and easy routing.
- Part of Speech: noun
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- Blossary: Ford Vehicles
- Industry/Domain: Automotive
- Category: Automobile
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