GPS Antenna

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Leaf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The GPS antenna is installed in the instrument panel.
The power is supplied from the AV control unit. Radio waves received from the GPS satellite are amplified and sent to the AV control unit as a GPS signal.
It is used to obtain time information and vehicle position information necessary for probe information.
NOTE: An object placed on the instrument panel may cause the reception sensitivity to be decreased.

Fig 1: Identifying GPS Antenna
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.