OUTLINE
G-BOOK System (Destination package for China)
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 navigation receiver assembly is connected via a communication device as indicated below:
| Type | Communication Device |
|---|---|
| Cellular Phone Connection Type | Bluetooth-compatible Cellular Phone, Tethering-compatible Cellular Phone or Mobile Wi-Fi Router |
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 navigation receiver assembly to start using the telematics system service after applying for the service at a dealership.
| *a | G-BOOK Center
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*b | GPS Satellite |
| *c | Navigation Receiver Assembly | *d | Content Providers |
| *e | Communication Carrier | *f | Bluetooth-compatible Cellular Phone |
| *g | Tethering-compatible Cellular Phone | *h | Mobile Wi-Fi Router |
| *i | Cellular phone connection type | *j | Wi-Fi connection |
| *k | By connecting a cellular phone to the navigation receiver assembly via Bluetooth, the G-BOOK service can use the internet as a communication network for sending and receiving data and voice signals. | *l | By connecting a tethering-compatible cellular phone or mobile Wi-Fi router to the navigation receiver assembly via Wi-Fi communication, the telematics system can use the internet as a communication network for sending and receiving data. |
ERA-GLONASS System (Destination package for Russia)
ERA-GLONASS is a subscription-based telematics service* that uses Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and cellular service (telephone function).
ERA-GLONASS is a service that provides emergency assistance when the vehicle is involved in an accident or is malfunctioning. After receiving an emergency call from the vehicle, depending on the situation, a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) operator contacts the police and/or an ambulance.
ERA-GLONASS provides 2 types of services: Automatic Emergency Call Service and Manual Emergency Call Service.
ERA-GLONASS consists mainly of the telematics transceiver (data communication module), mobilephone battery (back-up battery), telephone antenna assembly (telephone and GNSS antenna), manual (SOS) switch, telephone microphone assembly and manual (SOS) switch indicator.
Tech Tips
*: ERA-GLONASS is available in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
| *a | Emergency Call Service | *b | GNSS Satellite |
| *c | Cellular Phone Line | *d | Cellular Phone Base Station |
| *e | Mobile Network Operator (MNO) or Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) | *f | Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) |
| *g | Public Fixed Line | *h | Emergency Vehicle |
| *i | Public safety authorities such a police or fire department | *j | The illustrations shown are examples only. The illustrations may differ from the actual service. |
MAIN FEATURES
The main features of the G-BOOK are as follows:
| Contents | Outline | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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, probe information* and past statistical data. |
| 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. | |
| Facility Information | When icons obtained from the web site or POIs searched for on the web are displayed on the map, information about the facility can be viewed. | |
| Other Function | MY Request | News or weather forecast information can be requested by a simple operation. |
Tech Tips
*: Probe information is gathered by using probe communication to aggregate driving data such as speed and position from vehicles equipped with G-BOOK.
PRECAUTION
Mobilephone Battery (Back-up Battery)*
*: Models with ERA-GLONASS System
The mobilephone battery (back-up battery) has a service life of not less than 3 years. When the mobilephone battery (back-up battery) needs to be replaced, the manual (SOS) switch indicator (red) will come on. The telematics transceiver (data communication module) will also store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).