Kenwood DNX8160X, Instruction Manual

Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map

1

From the map, select  .

2

Select 

Traffic Conditions

.

3

Select a traffic icon.

Understanding Traffic Data

The traffic legend explains the icons and 

colors used on the traffic map.

1

From the map, select   > 

Traffic

.

2

Select 

Traffic Legend

.

Customizing the Device

Map and Vehicle Settings

To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from 

the main menu, select 

Settings

 > 

Map & 

Vehicle

.

Vehicle

: Sets the icon that represents your 

position on the map.

Driving Map View

: Sets the perspective on 

the map.

Map Detail

: Sets the level of detail on the 

map. More detail may cause the map to 

draw slower.

Map Theme

: Changes the color of the map 

data.

Map Buttons

: Sets which icons are included 

on the map. Up to three icons can be 

included on the map.

Map Layers

: Sets the data that appears on 

the map page (

Customizing the Map 

Layers

).

Auto Zoom

: Automatically selects the zoom 

level for optimal use of your map. When 

disabled, you must zoom in or out 

manually.

Audible Speed Alerts

: Alerts you when 

your vehicle is exceeding the speed limit.

NOTE: 

This feature is not available in all 

areas.

myMaps

: Sets which installed maps the 

device uses.

Enabling Maps

You can enable map products installed on 

your device.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

myMaps

.

2

Select a map.

Navigation Settings

To open the Navigation settings page, from 

the main menu, select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

.

Calculation Mode

: Sets the route 

calculation method.

Avoidances

: Sets road features to avoid on 

a route.

Custom Avoidances

: Allows you to avoid 

specific roads or areas.

Advanced Detours

: Sets the length of the 

detour.

Safe Mode

: Disables all functions that 

require significant operator attention and 

could become a distraction while driving.

Voice Prompts

: Enables voice prompts.

Highway

: Shows your distance to upcoming 

exits.

GPS Simulator

: Stops the device from 

receiving a GPS signal.

Changing the Route Calculation 

Mode

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Calculation Mode

.

2

Select an option:
• Select 

Faster Time

 to calculate routes 

that are faster to drive but can be 

longer in distance.

• Select 

Shorter Distance

 to calculate 

routes that are shorter in distance but 

can take more time to drive.

• Select 

Less Fuel

 to calculate routes 

that are more fuel-efficient.

3

Select 

Save

.

Display Settings

Select 

Settings

 > 

Display

.

Color Mode

: Allows the device to display 

day or night colors.

Changing the Color Mode

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Display

 > 

Color 

Mode

.

2

Select an option:
• To use a light background, select 

Day

.

Customizing the Device

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