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CARMINAT navigation system
GENERAL
The Carminat system comprises a screen and a voice
synthesiser to provide guidance for the driver.
This system can:
find a specific location, such as:
a road, street or avenue
a hotel
a public service building (library, hospital etc.)
a garage or petrol station.
etc.
select guidance modes in order to:
optimise journey time
select the shortest distance
plan a route travelling on main roads
or take the scenic route
Each mode is symbolised by a different icon that
appears on the status line on the lower part of the
screen.
store addresses in the address book.
display road maps of:
the present location
or the destination
display the journey time
receive signals from the traffic information system
N.B.: for information on operating the system and
descriptions of the various menus, refer to the driver's
handbook.
MULTIPLEX CONNECTIONS
The car is fitted with a multiplex network that is shared
with the other main computer units for the exchange of
information. The Carminat system uses the Car
speed signal provided by the ABS computer to
calculate the distance travelled along with the
Reversing signal. (see section 88 Multiplexing).
A multiplex network used exclusively by the Carminat
system links the navigation computer to the Central
Communication Unit and the display.
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This system uses the following to function:
a Central Communication Unit (CCU) fitted with a
console,
an electronic navigation computer comprising
acceleration sensors (gyroscope) and a CD-ROM
reader,
a satellite link (GPS aerial) that can locate the car,
a screen to display written data and maps,
a speaker for giving voice instructions,
a CD ROM with the maps of the country the car is
delivered to.
NOTE:
If the car has been transported by train or ferry, the
navigation system may need a few minutes to find its
exact location (see section on Re-location)
If the car battery has been disconnected, the system
may need up to 15 minutes to calculate its exact
location. The car must be outdoors, with the
navigation system switched on, in order to pick up
satellite signals with the GPS aerial.
The system can also operate without valid GPS data.
Under these circumstances, precision may be lost
when it comes to pinpointing exact locations.
Once the exact position has been located by the
GPS system, the on-screen satellite symbol turns
from red to green.
When travelling on the motorway, the distance data
provided by the system to indicate exits will differ
from the information on the signs. This is because
motorway signs calculate distance from the start of
the motorway exit, while the CARMINAT system
calculates from the end of the exit.
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CARMINAT navigation system 83
DIAGRAM

1 a Central Communication Unit (CCU) fitted with a console

2 Console
3 Carminat computer (CD-ROM reader)
4 Screen
5 Seat belt information (for display)
6 External temperature information (for display)
7 Radio
8 Voice synthesiser speaker.
9 Steering wheel radio control
10 Radio aerial
11 Radio connection (mute)
12 Car's multiplex connection
13 GPS aerial

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Carminat navigation system: Central Communication Unit 83
CENTRAL COMMUNICATION UNIT CONSOLE

In order to function correctly, the Carminat system The console is an integral part of the Central
must be accompanied by a Central Communication Communication Unit. It comprises:
Unit. This element is located above the radio and
includes a console. Rotary knob A, used for:
selecting different menus,
validating,
Button B, used for:
scrolling through the menu in manual mode,
select options in the different menus,
Menu button M, used for:
returning to the previous menu,
Button I, used for:
repeating the message,
Button C, used for:
switching off the voice synthesiser.
the (+) and (-) keys, used for increasing or
decreasing the message volume.

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The Central Communication Unit can:

automatically adjust the clock,
act as a go-between for the car's multiplex network
and the Carminat system network,
use multiplex data (car speed, reversing information,
external temperature etc.)
control the radio from the steering wheel,
control braking conditions, and the car and system
configurations,
control the on-screen displays,
receive signals from the Traffic information system,
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control message requests to the voice synthesiser.

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Carminat navigation system: Central Communication Unit 83
REMOVAL/REFITTING 30 track connector B (grey):

The CCU can be removed with the Ms 1373 radio

TRACK Description
removal tools.
1 Not in use
Connector allocations
2 Aerial amplifier
3 Multiplex connection (multimedia)
4 Multiplex connection (multimedia)
5 Not in use
6 Not in use
7 On/Off signal output
8 Carminat speaker input
9 Carminat speaker input
10 Not in use
11 Not in use
12 Not in use
13 Not in use

18457 14 Not in use

15 Not in use
15 track connector A (red):
16 External temperature signal
TRACK Description
17 External temperature earth
1 Not in use
18 Not in use
2 Not in use
19 Vehicle speed
3 Not in use
20 On/Off signal
4 Not in use
21 External temperature sensor
5 Not in use
22 Not in use
6 Not in use
23 Not in use
7 Not in use
24 Seat belt indicator light
8 Not in use
25 + lighting
9 Radio control satellite (track B1)
26 Radio connection (track 6)
10 Radio control satellite (track A3)
27 Radio On/Off (track 5)
11 Radio control satellite (track B2)
28 Radio connection (track 3)
12 Radio control satellite (track B3)
29 Radio connection (track 1)
13 Radio control satellite (track A2)
30 Radio connection (track 2)
14 Radio control satellite (track A1)
15 Not in use
IMPORTANT: The system must be initialised after the
CCU has been removed and refitted.

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Carminat navigation system: Central Communication Unit 83
30 track connector C (green):

TRACK Description
1 Not in use
2 Not in use
3 Not in use
4 Not in use
5 Not in use
6 Multiplex connection (car)
7 Multiplex connection (car)
8 Radio mute control
9 + accessories
10 before ignition

18457 11 Voice synthesiser mute control (radio)

12 Earth
D and E: radio aerial input and output for the traffic 13 + after ignition
information system.
14 Speaker input (voice synthesiser unit)
15 Speaker input (voice synthesiser unit)
16 Not in use
17 Not in use
18 Not in use
19 Not in use
20 Not in use
21 Not in use
22 Speaker output (voice synthesiser)
23 Speaker output (voice synthesiser)
24 Not in use
25 Not in use
26 Not in use
27 Not in use
28 Not in use
29 Not in use
30 Not in use

IMPORTANT: The system must be initialised after the

CCU has been removed and refitted.

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Carminat navigation system: computer 83
ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION COMPUTER (CD ROM REMOVAL/REFITTING
reader)
With the ignition off, remove:
This system operates by using sensors which detect the cover of the glove compartment secured by a
the car's movements. The car's tachometric sensor screw,
calculates the distance travelled while the gyroscope the two mounting bolts of the computer support,
(inert compass) in the computer registers the
movements made when the car turns bends and Disconnect the connectors and pull out the unit.
corners.

By making comparisons with the digital menu (on the

CD-ROM), the system corrects inaccuracies, (tyre
pressure and wear, temperature etc.) in order to
pinpoint the car's location.

IMPORTANT: After replacing the electronic navigation

computer or disconnecting the battery, initialise the
system and re-locate the car (see sections on re-
location and initialise).

The system will be programmed in French by default

after the electronic navigation computer has been
replaced.

To change the language, refer to the Change of

languagesection.

WARNING: a new electronic navigation system will not

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NOTE: Detach the support from the computer using the

with the ignition off, the CD-ROM reader lights up Ms. 1373. radio removal tools.
automatically when the eject button is pressed and
will remain lit for about a minute if ignition is not
switched on.
The reader lights up automatically when the ignition
is turned on,
After the ignition is turned off, the reader remains lit
for approximately 40 seconds. The battery should not
be disconnected until the light has gone out.

IMPORTANT: The system must be initialised after any

operation on the navigation computer.

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WARNING: the GPS aerial wire is very fragile. Do not

bend or trap it.

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Carminat navigation system: computer 83
CONNECTIONS 16 track connector (tow the screen):

TRACK Description
1 Not in use
2 Earth
3 - Video signal
4 Red video signal
5 Green video signal
6 Blue video signal
7 Earth
8 Video synchronisation signal
9 Earth
10 Brightness adjustment
11 Not in use
12 Display On/Off
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13 Not in use

18 track connector (to the Central 14 Not in use

Communications Unit): 15 + Before ignition
16 + Before ignition
TRACK Description
1 + Before ignition
2 Not in use
3 Speaker
4 Not in use
5 Not in use
6 On/Off
7 Not in use
8 Not in use
9 Multiplex connection (multimedia)
10 Earth
11 Not in use
12 Speaker
13 Not in use
14 Not in use
15 Vehicle speed signal
16 Not in use
17 Not in use
18 Multiplex connection (multimedia)

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Carminat navigation system: screen
SCREEN
It is used to display:
the various menus,
the route to the destination
the distance from the destination
the journey maps
distance remaining until the next change of direction
the road maps
etc.
It turns on a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on:
If the screen was on when the ignition was last
switched off, only the external temperature, the
clock, the radio display (if it was switched on) and the
tyre pressure data will be present. To switch on the
CARMINAT system, turn the console knob and a
command menu will appear. Push the knob to
confirm OK and the Contents menu will appear.
If the CARMINAT system was on when the ignition
was last switched off, the external temperature, the
clock, the radio display (if it was switched on), the
tyre pressure data and the command menu will be
present. Push the knob to confirm OK and the
Contents menu will appear and the CARMINAT
system can now be switched on.
It will switch off completely approximately 40 seconds
after the ignition is switched off.
NOTE:
the brightness of the screen can be varied by using
the + and - brightness buttons on the console.
Options:
daytime (side lights off)
night time (side lights on)
The colour of the screen can be varied using the
Adjustment key followed by the Screen
configuration key. Options:
daytime blue or dark blue (side lights off).
night time blue or dark blue (side lights on).
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Special notes for radio
If the car is fitted with an original radio, the display will
appear on the screen bar (radio on only).
This can be changed so that the radio display fills the
whole screen, to ensure greater visibility.
IMPORTANT: if the screen does not display radio
information, initialise the system.
Special notes for clock
The satellite links (GPS) sets the clock automatically.
The time displayed can be changed using the Time
adjustment menu, which appears after selecting the
Adjustment menu. Options:
time format = displays 12 or 24 hour clock,
time adjustment = changes the car clock time in
relation to the satellite time,
time lapse = shows the time difference between the
car clock and the satellite time.
Thus, after the battery or the navigation system have
been disconnected, do not use the Time adjustment
function to set the clock. Instead, take the car outdoors
(ensuring that the satellite link is in good working
order) to receive satellite time. If this is not done, the
time difference will be added to the time given by the
satellite link.
IMPORTANT: do not use cleaning products to clean
the screen. It should be wiped with a soft, dry cloth or a
damp cloth.
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Carminat navigation system: screen 83
REMOVAL/REFITTING CONNECTIONS

With the ignition off, remove:

the two covers either side of the screen,
the mounting bolts (1),
unclip the screen cap.

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TRACK Description

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1 Not in use
2 Earth
Disconnect the connection with the computer. 3 - Video signal
4 Red video signal
5 Green video signal
6 Blue video signal
7 Earth
8 Video synchronisation signal
9 Earth
10 Brightness adjustment
11 Not in use
12 Display On/Off
13 Display supply
14 Not in use
15 + 12 volts
16 + 12 volts

18470 Shielding Earth shielding

Remove the mounting bolts (2) from the screen in

order to detach it from the support.

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Carminat navigation system: Aerial 83
GPS/GSM AERIAL (single band) REMOVAL/REFITTING

It picks up satellite signals to allow the electronic Remove the upper tailgate lining.
navigation computer (CD-ROM reader) to locate the
position of the car. (A)

Good satellite reception by the GPS aerial is indicated

on the display screen by three green bars.

Poor satellite reception (caused by going through a

tunnel or along a street hemmed in by tall buildings
etc.) is indicated by three red bars on the display
screen.

NOTE:
The car must be re-located after the electronic
navigation computer has been replaced or the battery
disconnected.
Drive the car to a well-exposed area outdoors and wait
for a few minutes with the ignition switched on. Good
satellite reception by the GPS aerial is indicated on the
display screen by three green bars.

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bend or trap it.

NOTE: Disconnect the aerial connectors (B).

some cars can be fitted with a dual band GSM aerial
and a GPS aerial, located under the roof, behind the Remove the mounting bolts (C) and the GPS
lining. aerial (A).

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Carminat navigation system: Re-locating/change of language 83
INITIALISING CHANGING THE MESSAGE LANGUAGE

This operation must be performed every time a device
is used for the first time.
IMPORTANT: if the car is fitted with a radio, it must be
in use when initialising takes place. If it is not, the
steering wheel radio control will not function and the
screen will not display radio data.
The system will be programmed in French by default
after the electronic navigation computer has been
replaced.
To change the language, use the language CD
supplied to the customer with the Carminat handbook
and follow the instructions described below:

1 Wait for the system to stop,

1. With the ignition switched on, press the eject
2 Switch the radio on,
button to remove the electronic navigation
3 Press the M and C buttons at the same time,
computer map CD
4 Insert the RENAULT Card to the Auxiliaries
position, 2. The screen will display the message No CD in
5 Read the configuration, the reader.
6 Carry out the steering wheel radio control test,
7 Check that the aerials are present. 3. Confirm OK by pressing the knob.

4. Select the Settings menu followed by

Language and other language.
RE-LOCATING
5. The system will tell you to insert the language
The car has to be re-located after the electronic CD.
navigation computer has been replaced or the battery
disconnected. 6. Insert the CD, confirm and then press the knob.
Confirm.
Drive the car to an open area outdoors and wait for
7. Select the language to be replaced (language 1
a few minutes with the ignition switched on. Good
or 2) by turning the knob.
satellite reception by the GPS aerial is indicated on
the display screen by three green bars. The car is 8. Select the correct language to load from the list
now located. of available languages stored on the CD,
confirm and then confirm Load.
If the car is not shown in the correct location on the
map, it has to be re-located: 9. Wait a few seconds. The screen will turn black
The re-location can be done: and then white and display a message in black
Automatically by driving along different main and red with a horizontal bar to show the
roads stored in the car maps for up to 2 miles (1 to loading time remaining.
3 km).
10. When loading is complete, the language CD will
Manually by using the car position menu after
be ejected from the reader and the screen will
selecting the adjustments menu. Enter the
read OK.
appropriate town, road and junction.
Confirm Re-location at junction. 11. Switch off the ignition and wait for the screen to
turn blank (this takes just over a minute). The
new language is now loaded.

12. Re-insert the map CD into the reader.

NOTE: The navigation system language and the

message language are altered in different ways.

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Carminat navigation system: Fault finding 83
COMPLETE FAULT FINDING 3. User settings:
Clock: automatically adjusts or alters the clock
In the event of problems occuring in the system, a fault setting,
finding function allows potential faults stored in the System: the After Sales (code) menu is
computer to be displayed on the screen. It can also displayed. Enter the code using the knob and then
check some of the parameters. select and confirm the four access code digits. The
code (reserved for the repair agent) is: 4112 (exit
The screen turns on a few seconds after the ignition is = return to the contents menu).
switched on. Confirm OK and the screen will display a Exit: return to contents,
number of options: Fault finding (refer to following pages)
1. Navigation Configuration details. These can be requested
Settings can: in the event of any problem occuring:
select a language, date of manufacture
select guidance criteria, configuration: 0002,
alter screen configuration, UCC type: UCC 3,
receive system information, software model: 051(for information),
select the traffic information system, reference
change the units (km, miles, etc), checksum.
change the message volume, System tests: check various components such
configure the screen. as the console, the radio control satellite and the
On-board computer displays: multiplex connections,
the current speed, Operational tests: give specific information
the average speed, about the system,
distance remaining, RDS-TMC Test:
time remaining, frequency: TUNER for traffic information
and allows the driver to set a speed limit. reception level: %
RDS quality: %
2. Language: alters the language, screen and menus. Car test:
car: X74
speed: OK,
+ after ignition feed: OK (depending on
position of RENAULT Card)
+ ACC: OK
tyre pressure monitoring system: OK
battery voltage,
crash signal: NOK (except accident)
+ side light feed: lighting supply
reversing (depending on version),
external temperature.

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Carminat navigation system: Fault finding 83
COMPLETE FAULT FINDING FAULT MEMORY
Fault code,
READ GPS STATUS Fault frequency,
Example: Fault type,
Sensor status: 3D position
Longitude: 214'24''East Ignore the parameters as they are not operational.
Latitude: 4846'31''North,
Height: 226 m, SIMULATION
No. of satellites: > 3 (needed for correct CAR POSITION
functioning).
NOTE: for the system to work correctly, you must exit
READ E/S STATUS the Simulation mode after use.
Tachometric pulse: the car speed should be
displayed when the car is moving,
Temperature: the computer internal temperature
should be displayed,
Battery: the battery voltage should be displayed,
B. button:
0 = CD eject button pressed.
1 = CD eject button pressed (press and hold for
just over 5 seconds)
Direction:
ARR = Gear lever in reverse,
correct reverse signal
AVA = Gear lever not in reverse or faulty reverse
signal
Lights = on or off (not in use)
Ext. contact 1: Not used
Ext contact 2: Not used

N.B.: time of response to a status change is

approximately 15 seconds.

IDENTIFICATION (for information)

Computer serial number
Product model
Software version
Week of manufacture
Year of manufacture
CBS software version

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