G-BOOK SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. On models for China, the G-BOOK system is used.

    2. The G-BOOK is a telematics service that links the vehicle and G-BOOK network (provides information from the G-BOOK center or content providers).

    3. When using the G-BOOK system, the multi-media module receiver assembly is connected via the communication devices indicated below:

      Type Communication Device
      Cellular Phone Connection Type*1 Bluetooth-compatible Cellular Phone
      Telematics Transceiver Connection Type*2 Telematics Transceiver (DCM)
      Wi-Fi Connection Type*1, *3 Tethering-compatible Cellular Phone or Mobile Wi-Fi Router

      Tech Tips

      *1: Models without Telematics Transceiver (DCM)

      *2: Models with Telematics Transceiver (DCM)

      *3: When the connection setting is changed to Wi-Fi connection, communication is enabled via a tethering-compatible cellular phone or mobile Wi-Fi router.

    4. The user needs to follow the instructions displayed on the multi-display assembly of the multi-media module receiver assembly to start using the G-BOOK system service after applying for the service at a dealership.

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  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. The G-BOOK main features are as follows:

      Contents Outline Type
      Cellular Phone Connection Telematics Transceiver Connection
      Emergency Call Service Calls the emergency call center. If it is necessary, the call is redirected to emergency facilities, dealerships or road service companies. - ○
      Theft Tracking Automatic Alarm Notification Notifies users with telephone or Short Message Service (SMS) after the G-BOOK center confirms that the theft detection system has been activated. - ○
      Vehicle Tracking Service In case the vehicle is stolen, this service searches the location information of the vehicle to track it if requested by the user. - ○
      Authorities Contact Service If requested by the user, a G-BOOK operator asks the authorities to find the stolen vehicle and take the case under their control. - ○
      Remote Maintenance Service Inspection Notification Sends an e-mail message to the vehicle to notify the user of necessary inspections based on vehicle use conditions. - ○
      Inspection and Maintenance Reservation Offers quick access for the user to easily make a reservation for periodic maintenance or service using the navigation system. - ○
      Warning Notification When a system malfunction causes a warning light to illuminate or warning to be displayed in the combination meter assembly, the warning notification function transmits information about the warning to the G-BOOK center. Following this, if possible, a method of coping with the warning is sent from the G-BOOK center. This information can be displayed in the multi-media module receiver assembly. ○ ○
      Operator Service Destination Setting*2 If requested by the user, a G-BOOK operator searches for information to set the destination. ○ ○
      POI Guidance*2 Provides POI information for facilities in the area around the present location or facilities around the destination. ○ ○
      News and Weather Forecasts*2 Delivers news and weather forecast information as requested by the user. ○ ○
      Navigation System Link Function G Route Search*2 Predicts the occurrence of or changes in traffic congestion on the route to the destination and provides the most suitable route based on the latest traffic information, probe information*1 and past statistical data. ○ ○
      Partial update of map database*2 Partially updates the map data by obtaining new road data from the G-BOOK center. ○ ○
      Serching for POIs on the web.*2 POI information, which was searched for on the Mapbar site, can be transferred to the navigation system. ○ ○
      G-memory Point*2 G-memory points, which were saved on the G-BOOK PC site, can be used as memory points on the navigation system. ○ ○
      Other Function My Request*2 News or weather forecast information can be requested by simple operation. ○ ○

      Tech Tips

      ○: Available

      -: Not available

      *1: Probe information is gathered by using probe communication to aggregate driving data such as speed and position from vehicles equipped with G-BOOK.

      *2: Service are also available when using a Wi-Fi connection.