OUTLINE
G-BOOK is a telematics service that links the vehicle and G-BOOK network (provides information from the G-BOOK center or content providers).
When using the telematics system, the radio receiver assembly is connected via a communication device as indicated below:
| Type | Communication Device |
|---|---|
| Cellular Phone Connection Type (Models without Telematics Transceiver (Data Communication Module))* | Bluetooth-compatible Cellular Phone, Tethering-compatible Cellular Phone or Mobile Wi-Fi Router |
| Telematics Transceiver Connection Type (Models with Telematics Transceiver (Data Communication Module)) | Telematics Transceiver (Data Communication Module) |
Tech Tips
*: When the connection setting is changed to Wi-Fi connection, communication is enabled via a tethering-compatible cellular phone or mobile Wi-Fi router.
The user must follow the instructions displayed on the multi-display assembly of the radio receiver assembly to start using the telematics system service after applying for the service at a dealership.
MAIN FEATURES
The main features of the G-BOOK 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, a dealership or a road service company. | - | ○ | |
| Theft Tracking | Automatic Alarm Notification | Notifies the user via telephone or Short Message Service (SMS) after the G-BOOK center confirms that the theft detection system has been activated. | - | ○ |
| Vehicle Tracking Service | If 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 on the combination meter assembly, the warning notification function transmits information about the warning to the G-BOOK center. If possible, the G-BOOK center may then send information about how to cope with the warning. This information can be displayed on the multi-display assembly. | - | ○ | |
| Operator Service | Destination Setting | If requested by the user, a G-BOOK operator can search for information to set a destination. | ○ | ○ |
| POI Guidance | Provides POI information for facilities in the area around the present location or facilities around the destination. | ○ | ○ | |
| News and Weather Forecast Information | Delivers news and weather forecast information as requested by the user. | ○ | ○ | |
| Navigation System Link Function | G Route Search | 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 and past statistical data. | ○* | ○ |
| Partial Update of Map Database | The map database can be updated by downloading information such as new roads from the G-BOOK center. | ○* | ○ | |
| Searching for POIs on the WEB | POI information, which was searched for on the Mapbar site, can be transferred to the navigation system. | ○* | ○ | |
| G-memory Point | POI information, which was searched for using the contents of G-BOOK.com or a website, can be stored as a memory point in the navigation system. | ○* | ○ | |
| Other Function | MY Request | News or weather forecast information can be requested by a simple operation. | ○* | ○ |
Tech Tips
○: Available
-: Not available
*: Service available when using a Wi-Fi connection.