Roof Pod
The navigation Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna is located in the roof pod.
Depending on vehicle specification the roof pod can contain the following antennas:
- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
- Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)
- Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) - North American Specification (NAS) market only
- External WiFi.
The roof pod is fitted externally on the roof panel. The roof pod is attached to the roof panel with two flanged nuts which screw onto captive studs in the roof pod. Co-axial connectors provide for the connection for the GPS antenna and the GSM antenna. For additional information, Refer to: ANTENNA
On vehicles with the InControl Touch Telematics system, the GNSS signal is passed via a co-axial cable to the GPS signal splitter. The signal is then passed to the AHU for use by the navigation system and to the Telematics Control Module (TCU) for use by the telematics system. For additional information, refer to: TELEMATICS