To make the most of the AVNG01 language change, follow these steps:
Controls all audio sources, FM frequencies, and CD playback. Wrench / Gear: Opens the technical configuration menus. Bluetooth Symbol: Initiates phone pairing modes. 3. Turn Off Voice Guidance
Because the Eclipse AVN-G01 uses standard double-DIN dimensions and universal wiring patterns common to Japanese vehicles (like Toyota and Subaru), swapping it out is straightforward. Installing a modern aftermarket head unit will grant you native English menus, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
: Use the Google Translate App on your smartphone. By selecting the Camera icon (Google Lens), you can point your phone at the head unit screen to see real-time English translations of the Japanese kanji.
When you press the physical button, you will see several large icons. Here is what they mean from left to right, top to bottom:
Once you’re inside Settings, you’re looking for one of these icons or words:
Locate the physical buttons on the exterior frame of your Eclipse AVN-G01 unit.
Look for the (Menu) button or 現在地 (Current Location/Home).
C:\AVNG01\eclipse.exe -nl en_US
Turn the car ignition off and back on. The unit will read the new SD card data, run a firmware update sequence, and boot up with English menus.
The Eclipse AVNG01 is a popular, reliable Japanese imported infotainment system. Because it is manufactured primarily for the Japanese domestic market, the default interface is entirely in Japanese. Navigating the menus to change the language to English can be incredibly frustrating if you do not speak the language.
model supports a language switch (some versions are locked to Japanese text but allow English for specific sub-menus), look for:
The Eclipse AVN-G01 is a model within the "Lite" series of navigation units from Denso Ten. Unlike some international models like the AVN726E, which include multi-language support, JDM-specific units like the G01 typically in their standard firmware. Methods for Navigation and Translation