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Mitsubishi MOTORS MMCS User Manual

Mitsubishi MOTORS MMCS
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WARNING
If this MMCS is used for a long time in a location
with poor ventilation, such as indoors or in a
garage, the area could fi ll with exhaust gas and
have a negative effect on health.
CAUTION
Drive according to the actual traffi c conditions.
This MMCS gives guidance to arrive at the
destination, but it cannot warn the driver of
sudden dangers or potential damage.
The route guidance of this MMCS may
sometimes differ from the actual road
conditions. Drive safely in accordance with the
new road conditions or regulations.
• Performing complicated operations while driving
can cause an accident by distracting the driver
from conditions in front of the vehicle. Be sure to
park in a safe location before operating.
Do not look at the screen for a long time while
driving, as it can cause an accident.
NOTE
• Do not disassemble or modify this MMCS, as it
can cause a malfunction.
Do not use for a long time while the engine is off.
Introduction
Thank you for buying a Mitsubishi Motors
product.
This Owners Manual will add to your
understanding and full enjoyment of the
many fine features of the Mitsubishi Multi
Communication System (MMCS).
Throughout this manual the words WARNING
and CAUTION appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful.
Failure to follow the instructions could result in
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal
injury or death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that
could cause minor personal injury or damage to
your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE
:Gives helpful information.
© 2007 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in U.S.A.

Table of Contents

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Mitsubishi MOTORS MMCS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMitsubishi MOTORS
ModelMMCS
CategoryCar Video System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the MMCS

Important Safety Precautions

Explains WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE symbols for safe operation and health.

Usage Precautions

Driving Safety Guidelines

Advises concentration on driving, avoiding distractions, and safe operation practices.

System Outline

System Features Overview

Overview of system features: voice guidance, trip info, alarms, maintenance.

Easy Operation and Destination Setting

Covers touch panel operation, time zone, and destination search methods.

Display and Routing Features

Explains map display, POI icons, and route calculation methods.

Voice Guidance Configuration

Details voice guidance options and selection of male/female voices.

Map Disc Information

Supported Areas and Disc Handling

Information on supported areas, loading, and removing the map disc.

GPS Measurement System

Map Matching Functionality

Explains how map matching compensates for GPS position errors on roads.

Situations Affecting GPS Accuracy

Lists conditions impacting accurate GPS measurement, like tunnels and buildings.

GPS Measurement System (continued)

Environmental Factors Impacting GPS Accuracy

Details situations like tunnels, trees, and buildings affecting signal reception.

GPS Measurement Types

Explains 3D, 2D, and No Measurement based on satellite signal reception.

Current Location Display Errors

Scenarios Causing Location Inaccuracies

Lists situations where current location display may be incorrect, e.g., vehicle movement.

Current Location Display Errors (continued)

More Scenarios Causing Location Inaccuracies

Provides additional examples of conditions affecting the accuracy of location display.

Route Calculation Considerations

Factors Affecting Route Guidance

Discusses how road data, traffic conditions, and route selection influence guidance.

Starting the MMCS System

Initial System Startup Procedure

Details turning ignition on and the initial MMCS screen display.

Interrupt Displays Overview

Types of System Interrupt Displays

Explains how vehicle conditions trigger information displays like door sensors or alarms.

Interrupt Displays Overview (continued)

Additional Interrupt Display Types

Covers audio, A/C, maintenance, and abnormality interrupt screens.

Main Menu Functions

Navigation and Audio Access

Accessing Navi, Audio, and A/C functions from the Main Menu.

Trip, Setup, and Maintenance Access

Accessing Trip, Setup, and Maintenance features from the Main Menu.

Main Menu Functions (continued)

Environment and Calendar Access

Accessing Environment data and Calendar functions from the Main Menu.

Audio System Operation

Radio and CD Changer Usage

Operating the Radio and CD Changer functions of the audio system.

Audio System Operation (continued)

Satellite Radio (SIRIUS) and Audio OFF

Details Satellite Radio (SIRIUS) and the Audio OFF display states.

Air Conditioner System

Air Conditioner Status Indicators

Explains the various indicators displayed for the air conditioner status.

Trip Information Display

Viewing Trip Data Screens

How to view trip information like average speed and mileage across different screens.

Trip Information Display (continued)

Reset Modes and Driving Time

Explains Auto/Manual reset modes and how driving time is measured.

Trip Information Display (continued)

Lap Time Measurement

Details how to measure lap time, distance, speed, and mileage.

System Setup: Picture and Screen

Adjusting Picture Quality

Guide to adjusting screen brightness and contrast for optimal picture quality.

Configuring Screen Display Settings

Settings for background and interrupt displays during audio/A/C operations.

System Setup: Picture and Screen (continued)

Background and Display Interrupt Options

Customizing background images and controlling audio/A/C display interrupts.

System Setup: System Configuration

Setting Time Zone, Language, and Clock

Configuring system language, time zone, and daylight saving time.

System Setup: System Configuration (continued)

Display Units and Touch Panel Adjustment

Setting units for display (miles/km) and adjusting touch panel sensitivity.

Alarm Settings Configuration

Setting alarms for driving time or specific clock times.

System Setup: Alarm Management

Managing Alarm Set and Driving Time

Details on setting alarms, driving time limits, and turning off interrupt displays.

System Setup: Equipment Settings

General Equipment Configuration

Customizing various equipment settings, including keyless entry.

Keyless Entry System Configuration

Settings for horn answerback, button pushes, and turn signal answerback.

System Setup: Vehicle Operation Settings

Windshield Wiper and Exterior Light Settings

Adjusting speed-sensitive wipers, interior light timers, and exterior light behavior.

Warning Chimes and Turn Signals

Configuring door-ajar warning chimes and audible turn signal indicators.

System Setup: Power Locks and Defaults

Power Door Lock Settings

Configuring automatic relocking and unlock operation for power door locks.

Resetting Settings and Clearing Screen

Returning settings to default and clearing the MMCS screen display.

Maintenance Alerts and Timing

Setting Maintenance Intervals

How to set timing alerts for engine oil, oil filter, and other maintenance items.

Maintenance Alerts and Timing (continued)

Managing Maintenance Information

Procedures for updating, deleting, or updating individual maintenance records.

Maintenance Alerts and Timing (continued)

Deleting Maintenance Records by Item

Steps to delete specific maintenance information entries.

Environmental Information Display

Viewing Environmental Data

Accessing and viewing outside air temperature, altitude, and air pressure.

Calendar and Schedule Management

Displaying and Setting Schedules

How to view the calendar and set or edit schedule items with icons.

Calendar and Schedule Management (continued)

Setting New Schedule Items

Step-by-step guide to setting new schedule items for dates, months, and years.

Calendar and Schedule Management (continued)

Editing and Deleting Schedule Items

Procedures for editing existing schedule items and deleting them.

Navi Screen Operations

Starting and Exiting the Navi Screen

Instructions on how to start the navigation system and return to the main menu.

Navi Menu Screens

Current Location Menu Details

Explanation of icons and functions within the Current Location Menu.

Scroll Menu Functions

Details on using arrow buttons, cursor, and location-based searches in the Scroll Menu.

Navi Menu Screens (continued)

Navi Menu Options

Overview of options like Address/Intersection, POI Name, Advanced Search, Previous 20.

Route Menu Options

Functions within the Route Menu, including Detour, Itinerary, and View Route.

Navi Menu Screens (continued)

Common Navigation Buttons

Explanation of standard buttons used across various menu screens.

Map Screen Display

Current Location Screen Elements

Detailed breakdown of icons and information displayed on the Current Location map.

Map Display Customization

Adjusting Map Scale

How to change the map scale from detailed to wide area views.

One Map vs. Two Maps Mode

Switching between single map display and split-screen dual map display.

Map Display Customization (continued)

Setting Map Orientation

Options for changing map orientation (Heading-Up, North-Up, Auto).

Enabling Two Maps Display

Steps to divide the screen for simultaneous wide and detailed map views.

Map Display Customization (continued)

Day/Night Mode and Color Contrast

Adjusting map colors for day or night conditions and color contrast settings.

Map Navigation

Scrolling the Map View

How to scroll the map to search for locations or points of interest.

Navigating to a Specific Location

Steps to scroll to a specific location and view it on the map.

Map Navigation (continued)

Setting Destination from Map

Setting a map-scrolled position as the destination.

Viewing Vehicle Location on Map

Checking the relationship between current location and map scroll position.

Intersection Guidance

Intersection Guidance Map Display

How the screen changes to an enlarged map for upcoming intersections.

Turn List Display

Using the turn list to view upcoming turns and intersection guidance.

Intersection Guidance (continued)

Arrow Guide Function

How the arrow guide transitions to the intersection guidance map.

Voice Guidance System

Activating Voice Guidance

How to listen to voice guidance for distance and turn information.

Adjusting Voice Volume

Steps to increase or decrease the volume of the system voice.

Text Input Methods

Entering Text and Symbols

Using the keyboard to input letters, symbols, and names for locations.

Deleting Text Input

How to delete characters one by one during text input.

Text Input Methods (continued)

Clearing and Case Switching

Options to clear all text input and switch between uppercase and lowercase.

Finalizing Text Input

Completing the text input process and returning to the previous screen.

Destination Search Methods

Basic Search Methods

Overview of basic search types like Go Home, Address Book, and From Address.

Advanced Search Options

Introduction to specialized searches like Nearby POI and POI along Route.

Basic Destination Search

Setting Go Home Destination

How to set the stored home location as a destination.

Using the Address Book

Accessing and setting stored locations from the address book.

Basic Destination Search (continued)

Searching by Address/Intersection

Entering state, city, and street name to find a destination.

Basic Destination Search (continued)

Inputting Address Details

Procedures for entering zip codes, street names, and keywords for address search.

Basic Destination Search (continued)

Specifying House Numbers

How to input house numbers to set a detailed address.

Specifying Intersection Names

How to input intersection names to set a detailed address.

Basic Destination Search (continued)

Searching by Point of Interest (POI) Name

Finding destinations using POI names, categories, and sub-POIs.

Basic Destination Search (continued)

Managing POI Categories

Storing frequently used POI categories in 'My Categories'.

Accessing Previous Destinations

Setting destinations from the list of previously visited locations.

Advanced Destination Search

Searching for Nearby POIs

Finding Points of Interest (POIs) within a specified radius of the current location.

Advanced Destination Search (continued)

Searching POIs via Scroll Menu

Locating POIs by placing the cursor on the map and using the scroll menu.

Finding POIs Along the Route

Searching for POIs that are located along the set route.

Advanced Destination Search (continued)

Finding POIs by Destination/Way Point

Searching for POIs near the destination or a specific way point.

Finding POIs Along a Street

Locating POIs situated along a particular street.

Advanced Destination Search (continued)

Finding POIs by Freeway

Searching for POIs near freeway exits, usable only when driving on a freeway.

Advanced Destination Search (continued)

Searching via Map Point

Locating destinations by scrolling the map and selecting a point.

Setting Destination by Coordinates

Setting a destination by inputting latitude and longitude values.

Setting Return Trip as Destination

Using the starting position of a route as a new destination.

Setting Destination and Way Points

Setting Current Location as Destination

How to set the currently displayed location as the final destination.

Adding a Location as a Way Point

Incorporating an intermediate stop into an existing route.

Setting Destination and Way Points (continued)

Storing a Location in the Address Book

Saving a chosen location to the address book for future use.

Route Management

Viewing Routes

Methods for viewing the created route on the map.

Understanding Route Option Icons

Explains icons representing route preferences like priority and avoidance settings.

Route Management (continued)

Previewing and Outlining Routes

Previewing route details and viewing a list of required turns along the route.

Displaying Remaining Route

Showing the entire remaining route in a scaled map view.

Route Adjustments

Setting Detour Distance

Specifying a distance to calculate a detour route around current traffic.

Avoiding Specific Streets

Setting start and end streets to avoid a particular area on the route.

Route Adjustments (continued)

Specifying Streets to Avoid

Detailed steps for selecting start and end streets to define an avoid area.

Editing and Viewing Routes

Modifying Route Itinerary

Changing destination, adding way points, and adjusting route calculation conditions.

Displaying Multiple Route Options

Viewing the entire route and comparing up to three different route calculation results.

Editing and Viewing Routes (continued)

Re-ordering Itinerary Points

Changing the sequence of way points or destinations within a route.

Editing and Viewing Routes (continued)

Adding Way Points to Route

Inserting intermediate stops into an existing route.

Deleting Route Destinations/Way Points

Removing specific destinations or way points from a route.

Editing and Viewing Routes (continued)

Route Option Settings

Configuring various route preferences like priority, avoidance, and shortcuts.

Deleting Routes

Removing a Created Route

Steps to delete an entire calculated route from the system.

Address Book Management

Storing New Locations from Navi Menu

Saving a location directly from the Navi Menu to the address book.

Storing New Locations from Scroll Menu

Saving a location by selecting it on the map via the scroll menu.

Address Book Management (continued)

Customizing Stored Addresses

Modifying details like icon, name, street, city, and phone number for stored locations.

Storing Home Location

Setting and managing the vehicle's home location.

Address Book Management (continued)

Storing Home Location and Icons

Details on searching for home location and selecting priority icons.

Editing Stored Locations

Editing Location Information

Modifying various details of an existing stored location.

Editing Stored Locations (continued)

Deleting Stored Locations

Procedures for deleting one or multiple locations from the address book.

System Setup and Options

System Options Configuration (Language, Voice, Units)

Setting system language, guidance voice, and distance display units.

System Setup and Options (continued)

Time Zone and List Orientation

Configuring time zone, daylight saving time, and list display order.

Keyboard Layout Settings

Changing the layout of the on-screen keyboard.

Screen Display Settings

Screen Options Configuration

Adjusting general screen options and settings for displays.

One Map vs. Two Maps Display

Switching between single map view and dual map split-screen view.

Screen Display Settings (continued)

POI Icon Display Control

Enabling or disabling POI icons on the map and selecting specific icon types.

Selecting Specific POI Icons

Detailed steps for choosing which POI icons to display on the map.

Screen Display Settings (continued)

Menu and Map Color Customization

Changing colors for menus and maps for better visibility.

Displaying Street Names and Address Book Names

Options to show current street names and stored address book names on the map.

Vehicle Tracking Settings

Displaying vehicle tracking on the map or deleting existing tracking data.

Route Search Options

Setting Route Priority

Choosing route priority based on Fast (time), Short (distance), or Easy (turns).

Minimizing Freeway Usage

Setting preferences to minimize or maximize the use of freeways in route calculation.

Route Search Options (continued)

Minimizing Toll Roads and Ferries

Preferences to avoid or include toll roads and ferry routes in calculations.

Avoiding Selected Areas and Time Restricted Roads

Setting areas to avoid and considering time restrictions for route searches.

Guidance Settings

General Guidance Configuration

Adjusting various aspects of route guidance settings.

Setting Guidance Mode

Selecting the mode for intersection guidance (e.g., Guidance Map, Turn List).

Guidance Settings (continued)

Arrival Time Display Options

Configuring how arrival time is displayed (Remaining Time or Estimated Time).

Time/Distance Remaining and POI Icons

Displaying time/distance to destination/way point and POI icons on guidance maps.

Personal Settings Management

Address Book and Home Location

Managing stored locations, editing address book entries, and home location.

Managing Avoid Areas

Overview of storing and editing areas to be avoided during route searches.

Personal Settings Management (continued)

Registering and Editing Avoid Areas

Steps for adding new avoid areas and modifying existing ones.

Personal Settings Management (continued)

Deleting Stored Avoid Areas

Procedures for removing stored avoid areas from the system.

Personal Settings Management (continued)

Managing My Categories

Organizing frequently used POI categories for quicker access.

Deleting Previous Destinations

Removing previously set destinations from the history list.

Other Navigation Information

Current Location Details

Viewing GPS latitude/longitude, satellite status, and map-matched position.

Viewing and Editing Avoid Areas

Accessing and managing stored avoid areas.

Other Navigation Information (continued)

Finding POIs by Freeway

Locating Points of Interest near freeway exits.

System Support Information

Checking software version, map version, and supported area information.

Starting and Stopping Demo Mode

Demonstrating route guidance and stopping the demo sequence.