Service News
Copyright By Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Printed 21/05/2010


Alfa MiTo


ALL MODELS
55
07.09
5570 T 000 AA "RADIONAV" NAVIGATION SYSTEM
SD-Card activation procedure – Network Information


Cancels and replaces SN 55.07.09 of 30/04/2010.

General information

Upon demand, the car can be supplied with a navigation system, available in the following outfits:

-RADIONAV combined with the "basic" radio: in this case, the mobile is not handled; the navigation functions are managed by the radionavigator and displayed as maps.-RADIONAV combined with the "Blue&Me": in this case the radionavigator manages navigation and Blue&Me manages the Media Player and Bluetooth mobile functions;-RADIONAV combined with "Blue&Me Nav": in this case the radionavigator manages navigation and Blue&Me manages the Media Player and Bluetooth mobile functions; by the keys next to the courtesy light, it manages the additional SOS and Info functions.

Fig. 1



    The radio navigator module, located in the middle of the dashboard, includes:

    -radio module with dual aerial and dual tuner;-CD Audio and CD MP3 player;-SD card reader;-GPS module;-autonomous navigation module with maps;-6.5" TFT colour, high-resolution display;-interfacing with steering wheel controls (where specified)

    For further information, descriptions and operation, fault diagnosis, tests, repair procedures and wiring diagrams, refer to the Service Manual.

    The key below describes the functions of the buttons

    Some controls have different functions depending on the currently-activated application. The activation of the function selected is controlled, in some cases, by how long the button is pressed (short or long pressing) as described in the table below:

     

    Button

     

    Short pressing of the button

    (less than 2 seconds)

     

    Long pressing of the button

    (over 2 seconds)

     

    1 - DARK

     

    Pressing on the button: system switching-on/DARK function activation

    Knob rotation: volume level setting

     

    Pressing on the button:

    system switching on/off

     

    2

     

    Audio Menu Display

     

    --

     

    3

     

    Radio Mode: display of radio station names in the selected band

    CD Mode: display of tracks available on the CD

    CD MP3 mode: displaying of folder and track list

     

    Radio Mode: station list updating (pressing for over 5 seconds)

     

    4-PRESET

     

    Access to the menu to select stored radio stations

     

    Access to the menu to store the selected radio station

     

    5 – Radio

     

    Radio Mode activated: radio band selection (FM1, FM2, FMAST, AM)

    Radio Mode deactivated: displaying of special menu and radio band selection (FM1, FM2, FMAST, AM)

     

    Radio Mode: AutoSTore function activation

     

    6 – MEDIA

     

    Source selection: Media Player or CD

     

    --

     

    7

     

    Eject audio CD or CD MP3

     

     

    8

     

    Audio CD or CD MP3 housing

     

    --

     

    9

     

    SD Card housing

     

     

    10

     

    Radio mode: frequency increase (FM or AM mode)

    CD - MP3 mode: select next folder

    Map Mode: map scrolling upwards

    Media Player Mode: select genre/author/album/folder/next Playlist depending on the selection mode currently activated

     

     

    11

     

    Radio Mode: scanning function to search for the first audible radio station with frequency lower/higher than the starting one (FM or AM mode)

    CD/CD MP3/Media Player Mode: select next/previous track

    Map Mode: map scrolling to the left/to the right

     

     

    12

     

    Radio mode: frequency decrease (FM or AM mode)

    CD - MP3 mode: select previous folder

    Map Mode: map scrolling downwards

    Media Player Mode: select genre/author/album/folder/previous Playlist depending on the selection mode currently activated

     

     

    13-Menu

     

    Main Menu Display

     

    Access to the navigation simulation function

     

    14-OK

     

    Pressing on the button: open special menu, Confirm selection

    Knob rotation: select menu items

     

     

    15

     

    Exit from the selection

     

    System reset (if pressed for more than 8 seconds)

     

    16-NAV

     

    Navigation map displaying

     

     

    17-TRIP

     

    TRIP data displaying

     

     

    18-TEL

     

    Mobile data displaying (only if the Blue&MeTM or Blue&MeTM Nav system is available)

     

     

    19-MUSIC

     

    Music information display

     

     

    20

     

    Activation/deactivation of Audio function

     

    Sd-card activation procedure

    Foreword

    Unless it has already been activated for map management, the navigation system uses the SD-Card map for the first 1000 km run by the car.

    How to enable an SD-Card

    An activation code is needed for unlimited map SD-Card access in your system.

    The activation code can be requested by phone or on-line, connecting to the Web site.

    Data required to receive the activation code

    To receive the activation code, you need to know the following information:

    1. Device Code (it can be obtained as follows)

    -A. Press the button MENU (13 – Fig. 1) to enter the navigation system menu.-B. Turn the right knob, select "CONFIGURATIONS" and press the knob to confirm.-C. In the menu, select the "SD CARD - MEDIA AND MAPS" option.-D. In the menu, select the option "SYSTEM CODE FOR MAP ACTIVATION" and press the knob to confirm: an 11 alphanumeric digit code is displayed.-E. Note down the serial number required to get the activation code.

    2. Map serial number (shown on the SD-Card package cover and visible under the protection plastic).

    3. Area covered by the map.

    4. Personal data (*) Name, Surname, Date of Birth, address and possible e-mail address.

    The e-mail address is recommended, even if not compulsory, to send the confirmation of the activation code and for further activations.

    (*) Personal data shall be handled according to NAVTEQ Privacy Policy, see: http://navteq.com/ - click on "Privacy Policy".

    How to get the activation code by phone

    To get the activation code, contact NAVTEQ Customer Service from Monday to Friday, 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m, using one of the toll free numbers below, then give your data as above stated.

    Toll free numbers: 800 781 145 (from Italy only)

    00800 18 23 53 22 (from all over Europe)

    Direct number (in case there is no toll free number): 0031 555 384 245

    The NAVTEQ Call Center shall give you the activation code, formed by 16 alphanumeric digits, that must be entered in the car navigation system. The activation code shall also be sent by e-mail to the address given during the activation process.

    How to get the activation code on-line (Internet)

    -Connect to the web site http://alfaromeo.navigation.com-If you are already registered, select "Sign In" in the right top corner and enter user name and password. To register, refer to the paragraph "How to register" at the end of the Service News. At the end of the registration, the account page opens automatically.-Under "Activate Service" select "Generate Unlock Key", then, depending if the navigator is already registered or is a new one, follow the instructions below.

    CASE A: the map must be activated on a device which is already registered

    -Click on the button "Add New Service".-Enter the map serial number (see item 2).-Select a map coverage area from the drop-down box and click on "Unlock Map Product".

    CASE B: the map must be activated on a new device

    -Enter the code of the new device (see item 1).-Enter one name for the device and click on "Add New Device".-A screen with three options is displayed:

    - Edit Device Details – to edit the device name.

    - Add a New Service – to activate a map.

    - Add a New Device – to add another navigation system.

    -Click on the button "Add New Service".-Enter the map serial number (see item 2).-Select a map coverage area from the drop-down box and click on "Unlock Map Product".-The page with the list of devices opens; under the device, you find the activated service and the activation code. The activation code will also be sent by e-mail to the address given during the registration process.

    Activation code entering in the "INSTANT NAV" navigation system

    To enter the activation code in the navigation system, proceed as follows:

    -Correctly place the SD-Card in the navigator.-Press the button MENU (13 – Fig. 1) to enter the navigation system menu.-Turn the right knob, select "CONFIGURATIONS" and press the knob to confirm.-In the menu, select the "SD CARD - MEDIA AND MAPS" option.-In the menu, select the option "MAP LICENSE ACTIVATION" and enter the activation code.

    To check the map activation, go back to the "SD CARD - MEDIA AND MAPS" menu and select the option "MAP LICENSE STATUS".

    If it is activated, the following is displayed:

    Status: activated

    Km limit: unlimited

    Further info

    -The SD-Card with the maps must be used on the navigation system as it is and should not be used in other devices.-No further data can be added to the SD-Card (e.g. music tracks, pictures, other maps, etc...), or the system functions can be affected.-Up to 10 nations/versions can be activated. By entering the eleventh activation code, the less recently used map is automatically removed.-A map on SD-Card can get the activation code for only one system.-If you buy the map of another nation, you need to activate it as above described.

    How to register

    -To get the activation code on-line you need to register, creating an account.

    1. Click on "Register" in top right corner; a screen for entering personal details (*), such as name, address, e-mail address for future activations is displayed.

    Please note that the e-mail address is not compulsory, but is should be given to receive activation codes by e-mail.

    The fields marked by an asterisk "*" are compulsory.

    2. You need to give / create a user name. Write an easy-to-remember name, because you need to use it later on for each activation of a map. Once registered, the user name cannot be changed. The user name must:

    -contain at least six (6) characters-contain only alphanumeric characters, excluding special characters or symbols-e-mail addresses cannot be used as user name

    3. You need to give / create a password. The password can be changed after the registration. The password must:

    -contain at least six (6) characters and do not exceed twenty (20) characters-it must include at least one small letter and one number-the password cannot correspond to the user name

    4. Select one of the three security questions and give a security answer. If you forget the password, you will be asked to reply to this question.

    The reply to the security question is case sensitive; please write the reply all caps or all small letters.

    5. After entering the required information, click on "Register Now" in the bottom right corner.

    (*) Personal details are processed according to the terms of the NAVTEQ privacy policy, available on the page www.navteq.com, clicking on the privacy policy.