A navigation apparatus is detachably installed to a vehicle and is
lockable to implement activation lock of the navigation apparatus. The
navigation apparatus stores all of manufacturer serial numbers of
wireless IC tags and an ID code. Each IC tag stores the ID code and is
attached to a corresponding one of portable items, such as a driver's
license, a cellular phone, a wallet and a commutation pass, which are
generally used daily. In the navigation system, the manufacturer serial
numbers are registered in such a manner that each of manufacturer serial
numbers is linked with an icon of a corresponding one of the portable
items. When the ID code of the IC tag, which is attached to the
corresponding portable item carried by a vehicle occupant, is determined
to be valid, the activation lock of the navigation apparatus is released.