Precision of GPS

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Precision of GPS

The precision of the GPS varies according to the number of satellites from which signals are received and the view of the sky. The precision is indicated by the color and shape of the GPS icon shown on the display.

POSITION DETECTION IMAGE WITH GPS SATELLITE

GPS ICON COLOR NUMBER OF SATELLITES CONDITION DESCRIPTION
White GPS icon None Faulty The GPS can't be utilized due to a faulty GPS receiver, open in the wire, or other fault or interference.
2 or less Impossible to detect vehicle position GPS function is normal. The satellite signals received by the GPS are too few to detect the vehicle position.
Green GPS icon 3 Vehicle position detectable in 2 dimensions The longitude and latitude of the vehicle position can be detected. (Less precise than detection in three dimensions)
4 or more Vehicle position detectable in 3 dimensions (elevation displayed) The longitude, latitude and the altitude of the vehicle position can be detected. (More precise than detection in two dimensions)
RENDER: 1.0x

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