Roof Pod

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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 .

A roof pod is fitted externally at the rear of the roof panel. The roof pod is secured to the roof panel with two studs, a mounting bracket and two nuts. A seal between the roof pod and the outer surface of the roof panel prevents the ingress of water.

The roof pod has a separate cover that is clipped in place and painted to body color.

The roof pod can contain antennas for:

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Two Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) antennas
Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) (North American Specification (NAS) only)
External WiFi.

Depending on vehicle specification and market requirements, the roof pod is available with a combination of the above antenna options.