The good news? The AVN-G01 does have an English language option. The bad news? Finding it is like playing a game of memory-matching, because you’re navigating a Japanese menu.
If you’ve imported a Japanese vehicle (like a Toyota Estima, Nissan Elgrand, or Subaru Legacy) chances are it came fitted with the . It’s a solid unit with built-in navigation, DVD playback, and Bluetooth—but there’s one big catch for non-Japanese speakers: the default menu language is Japanese .
Once inside Settings, look for tabs along the top or left side. You want the one that says システム (System) or 初期設定 (Initial Setup). This is usually the furthest tab to the right.
On the touchscreen, you’ll see a grid of icons. You’re looking for the one that looks like a wrench or gear (usually the bottom row, second or third from the left). The Japanese text next to it will be 設定 (Settings).
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A new window will pop up with a list of languages.
A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm. The left button is usually No (いいえ), and the right button is Yes (はい). Tap the right button (Yes).
Scroll down the list until you see 言語 (Language). It’s often near the bottom of the System menu.
Tap 英語 (which literally means "English language") or the option that says English in Roman letters.
Have a different Eclipse model? Drop a comment below, and I’ll try to help. Happy driving! 🚗 Disclaimer: Button locations vary slightly based on vehicle integration. When in doubt, look for the 言語 (language) kanji.
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