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See “Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the
Map Screen” under Symbols on page 2-7 for more
information.
Y. Auxiliary Jack. See Auxiliary Devices on page 3-20
for more information.
Getting Started
Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with
how the navigation system operates.
The navigation system includes navigation and audio
functions.
While entering the vehicle or when turning the vehicle
off, some DVD Map Disc noise is normal.
Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive is important for safe driving. The navigation system
has built-in features intended to help keep your eyes
on the road and mind on the drive. Some features may
be disabled while driving. Note that these functions
will be grayed-out. A grayed-out function indicates it is
not available when the vehicle is moving.
All functions are available when the vehicle is parked.
Do the following before driving:
• Become familiar with the navigation system
operation, hard keys on the faceplate, and
touch-sensitive screen buttons of the navigation
system.
• Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations,
setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
• Set up the navigation features before beginning
driving, such as entering an address or a preset
destination.
• Set up your phone numbers in advance so they can
be called easily with the press of a single button or
a single voice command (for navigation systems
equipped with phone capability).
{ CAUTION:
Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often
while using the navigation system could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death to you or others.
Focus your attention on driving.
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{ CAUTION:
Avoid looking too long or too often at the moving
map on the navigation screen. This could cause a
crash and you or others can be injured or killed.
Use the turn-by-turn voice guidance directions
whenever possible.
information, you must always evaluate whether following
the system’s directions is safe and legal for the
current conditions.
When the navigation system is turned on, a screen may
appear with the information below, and you must
read and acknowledge the information it contains.
{ CAUTION:
Use the navigation system to:
• Plan a route.
• Select a destination using various methods and
choices.
• Follow turn-by-turn route and map guidance with
voice prompts, only if permitted by traffic laws,
controls, and conditions.
You should always be alert and obey traffic and roadway
laws and instructions, regardless of the guidance from
the navigation system. Because the navigation
system uses street map information that does not
include all traffic restrictions or the latest road changes,
it may suggest using a road that is now closed for
construction or a turn that is prohibited by signs at the
intersection. Because the system uses limited
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others.
To help avoid a crash in which you or others could be
killed:
• Always concentrate on your driving first by keeping
your eyes and mind on the road, and your hands
on the wheel.
• Follow system directions only if permitted by traffic
laws, controls, and conditions.
• Before using this system, read the owner’s manual
and learn how it operates.
• Some system controls cannot be used the when
vehicle is moving.
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After you acknowledge the start up information you will
be able to access the NAV (navigation) and DEST
(destination) functions. Once accessed, you can enter
or delete information in the navigation system or access
other functions. See instructions later in this section.
Every fifty times the vehicle is started and the navigation
system is turned on, the Caution screen appears. After
reading the caution, select OK to load the map DVD
information. If OK is not selected, all hard keys except
for NAV (Navigation) and DEST (Destination) can be
accessed. You can also press the NAV hard key to have
this Caution screen appear.
When getting started, set the navigation system to your
preference or delete information you may have
entered using various options.
Language — English/Metric
To change the language of the navigation screens, see
“DIC Vehicle Customization” in the Index of your vehicles
owner manual.
To change the navigation screens from English or metric,
see “DIC Operation and Displays” in the Index of your
vehicles owner manual.
Deleting Personal Information
This navigation system can record and store personal
information such as names and addresses. At times,
such as when you are disposing of your vehicle, you
may want to delete this information. See “Edit Address
Book — Edit/View” under Configure Menu on page 2-28
for deleting information from the address book.
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Storing Radio Station Presets
To set preset radio stations, do the following:
1. Press the
2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select the desired
band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped)).
3. Use the
to the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the five preset screen
buttons, at the bottom of the screen, until you hear a
beep or see the station displayed on the selected
preset button.
5. Repeat the steps for each preset.
See “Storing Preset Stations” under Navigation AudioSystem on page 3-2 for more information.
O (power) knob to turn the system on.
f (tune) knob or the SEEK arrows to tune
Setting the Clock
To set the time, do the following:
1. Press the clock touch screen button located in the
upper right corner of the screen.
2. Press the Set screen button.
3. Press the Hours and Minutes - (minus) and + (plus)
signs to decrease and to increase the time. See
“Setting the Clock” under Configure Menu onpage 2-28 for more information.
Setting the Search Area, Entering an
Address and Point of Interest, and
Storing Preset Destinations
Before entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home, or
Preset Destination, select the appropriate region that
contains the final destination. Your vehicle must
be in PARK (P) to perform this operation.
Setting the Search Area
To set the search area, do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the
Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
information.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Press the Change Search Area screen button.
7. Select the appropriate region numbered screen
button that contains your final destination.
The system will return to the Destination Entry menu.
See Destination on page 2-13 for more information.
O (power) knob to turn the system on.
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Entering an Address
If you are having trouble finding a city or a street name,
do the following:
• Input the street name first instead of the city name,
or vice versa.
• Input more characters or reduce the amount of
characters to reduce or expand the available
options.
To set a destination by entering a city name, do the
following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the
Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
information.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Press the
O (power) knob to turn the system on.
6 Address Entry screen button.
7. The City name category will automatically be
selected for entry. Start entering the city name.
If five or less names are available for the entered
characters, a list will display. If more than five
are available, there will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the number of available
cities. Select this button to view the list and select
a city.
8. Once a city is selected the street name category
will automatically be selected for entry. Start
entering the street name.
Do not enter directional information or street
type, and use the space symbol screen
button (
example, the street name N. Royal Oak Rd. should
be entered as royal
(
has been entered.
If five or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than five are available, there will be a
screen button with a number in it, it represents the
number of available streets. Select this button
to view the list.
9. Select the street name with the correct prefix from
the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
U ) between street or city names. For
U oak. Use the backspace
q ) screen button if an incorrect character
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10. Once a street has been selected, the numeric
keyboard will display, allowing you to enter the
house number. The system will display the house
number range that is available for the street.
11. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with
the destination marked, will appear.
12. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight the
route.
13. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Address Entry ” under Destination on page 2-13
for more information.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI),
do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the
Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
information.
O (power) knob to turn the system on.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Press the i Point of Interest screen button.
7. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name
space (i.e. Washington Monument).
If five or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than five are available, there will be a
screen button with a number in it, it represents the
number of available POIs. Select this button to
view the list.
8. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with
the destination marked, will appear.
9. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight the
route.
10. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Point of Interest (POI)” under Destination onpage 2-13 for more information.
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Storing Preset Destinations
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the
Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
information.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
Enter a destination. See Destination on page 2-13
for more information on how to enter a destination.
6. Press the Mark screen button from the map screen
to add the current final destination as a preset
destination.
The address book screen will appear.
7. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard
will display. Enter the name.
8. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at the
bottom of the screen until a pop-up confirmation
displays.
O (power) knob to turn the system on.
The name will appear in that preset destination
screen button and is now available to select from
the Destination Entry screen. See “Using Your
Stored Preset Destinations” next in this section to
select it as a destination.
See “Adding or Changing Preset Destinations”
under Destination on page 2-13 for information on
how to add preset destinations.
Using Your Stored Preset Destinations
These destinations are available for selection while
driving.
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the
Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
information.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
O (power) knob to turn the system on.
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6. Select one of the available preset destination
screen buttons. A map screen, with the destination
marked, will appear.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight the
route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Preset Destination” under Destination on page 2-13
for more information.
Canceling Guidance
Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final
destination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the
final destination, do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Press the Cancel Guidance screen button.
Guidance Volume
To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts, do the
following:
1. Press the MENU hard key to enter the menu
options, then press the MENU key repeatedly
until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button.
2. Press the
3. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to
increase or to decrease the volume of the voice
prompts.
See “Voice Prompt ” under Configure Menu onpage 2-28 for more information.
> Voice Prompt screen button.
Cleaning the Video Screen
Use a soft clean cotton cloth dampened with clean
water.
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✍ NOTES
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Section 2Features and Controls
Features and Controls ......................................2-2
Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2
This section presents basic information needed to
operate the navigation system.
Use the hard keys located on the navigation system
along with the available touch-sensitive screen buttons
on the navigation screen to operate the system. See
Navigation System Overview on page 1-2 for more
information.
Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will be
disabled to reduce driver distractions.
Hard Keys
The following hard keys are located on the navigation
system:
O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system
on and off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the
volume to the audio system.
f (Tune/Speaker Adjustment): Press this knob to
access the Sound screen to adjust bass, midrange,
treble, and equalization or Digital Signal Processing
(DSP), if the vehicle has the Bose
the tune knob to go to the next or previous radio station.
See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more
information.
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sound system. Turn
Z (CD/DVD Eject): Press the eject button to eject
CDs or DVDs. See CD Player on page 3-10 and
DVD Player on page 3-15 for more information.
NAV (Navigation): Press this key to view your vehicle’s
current position on the map screen. Each press of this
key will cycle through the tabs at the top of the screen,
Full Map and the tab that displays the current audio
source (AM, FM, CD, etc.). Full Map displays the screen
in full map view. Selecting the audio tab will split the
screen between the map screen and the current audio
source screen menu. See “Audio” under NavigationAudio System on page 3-2 for more information.
DEST (Destination): Press this key to access the
Destination Entry screen to plan a destination or to
change the search area. See Destination on page 2-13
for more information.
RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press this key to repeat the
last voice guidance prompt.
FAV (Favorite): Press this key to access the preset
stations. See “Storing Preset Stations” under NavigationAudio System on page 3-2 for more information.
AUDIO: Press this key to access the full Audio screen
to change AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(if equipped), CD, DVD, and auxiliary input. See “Audio”
under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more
information.
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MENU: Press this key to adjust features for sound,
radio, navigation, and the display. See Configure Menuon page 2-28 for more information.
and scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD, and to
seek chapters on a DVD. See Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2, CD Player on page 3-10, and DVD
Player on page 3-15 for more information.
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons
Touch-sensitive screen buttons are located on the
screen. When a screen button has been selected, a
beep will sound. Screen buttons are highlighted when a
feature is available.
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and
numbers, when available, will display on the navigation
screen as an alpha or numeric keyboard. The alpha
keyboard will display when the system requires entry of
a city or street name.
All characters are touch-sensitive screen buttons.
Touch a character to select it.
A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select this screen button to
select letters with accent symbols. This button may
toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet): Select this screen button to select
letters from the alphabet. This button may toggle to A-Y.
0-9 (Numbers): Select this screen button to select
numbers.
U (Space): Select the space screen button to enter
a space between characters or the words of a name.
q (Backspace): Select the backspace screen button if
an incorrect character has been selected.
To make name selections easier, the system will only
highlight the characters that can follow the last one
entered. For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not be
available for selection.
If a name does not display after entry, it may need to be
entered differently, the map DVD disc may not contain
that information, or the correct search area has not been
selected. See Database Coverage Explanations on
page 2-47 for more information or Destination on
page 2-13 to change the search area.
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Maps
This section includes basic information needed to know
about the map database.
The maps are stored on a DVD. The 48 contiguous
United States and portions of Canada are contained on
one disc.
Installing the DVD Map Disc
When a DVD Map Disc is installed, noise from the disc
may occur when entering the vehicle and turning the
vehicle off, this is normal system operation.
Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD.
If the map DVD was not installed, do the following
to load it:
Read the following steps completely before operating
this feature.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press the
system on.
3. Touch the OK screen button to agree to the
Caution screen.
O (power) knob to turn the navigation
A. Map DVD Slot
4. Touch the Insert Map Disc screen button.
The screen will tilt to access the map DVD slot.
5. Load the map DVD partway into the slot.
The system will pull it in.
6. Once the map DVD is loaded, touch the Close
screen button. The screen will close.
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DVD Map Disc Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the
map disc comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
• If the map disc was installed into the CD slot.
See “Installing the DVD Map Disc” previously.
• It is very hot, when the temperature returns to
normal, the map disc should play.
• You are driving on a very rough road. When the road
becomes smoother, the map disc should play.
• The map disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc
When the DVD map disc is not loaded, you will not be
able to use the navigation portion of the system.
1. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options,
then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is
selected or touch the Nav screen button.
2. Touch the Map Database Information screen
button.
3. Touch the Change screen button. The screen will
tilt, exposing the map DVD slot and the map DVD
will eject. Pull the disc out.
4. Touch the Close screen button. The screen will
close.
Handling the DVD Map Disc
When handling the DVD map disc, be careful of the
following:
• Handle the disc very carefully to avoid
contamination or flaws. Signals may not read out
properly if the disc gets contaminated or flawed.
• If the disc gets soiled, use a soft cloth to gently wipe
it out from the center of the disc to the outside.
Do not use photographic record cleaner, solvents,
or other cleaners.
• Do not use the disc to rest on while writing or
drawing using any writing utensil or attach a seal to
any of the sides or the disc.
• Do not keep the disc in direct sunlight, high
temperatures, or humidity.
• After using the disc, place it back into the
original case.
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Map Adjustments
The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on
the map. Also, as you drive, the map will scroll
automatically based on the direction of travel.
Map Scales
V
/ U (Zoom In/Zoom Out): Touch the zoom in or out
screen buttons or the scale on the bar to change the level
of map detail. The scale will appear on the screen once
the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are selected.
The system will adjust the map accordingly. The scale of
a map can range from 150 ft. (45 m) to 250 mi. (402 km).
To change from English or metric, see “Driver Information
Center, DIC Controls and Displays” in the Index of your
vehicle’s owner manual.
Scrolling the Map
Touch anywhere on the
map screen and the scroll
symbol will appear. Use
this feature to scroll across
the map.
Move your finger in any direction on the map screen
and the map will continue to scroll in that direction until
you remove your finger.
If scrolling while your vehicle is in PARK (P), the system
will scroll initially at a slower rate. It will increase if you
continue touching the map screen.
If scrolling while your vehicle is in motion, you have one
scroll speed and a limited distance to scroll. You have to
keep touching the map screen to scroll for a longer
distance.
If you have used the scroll feature to scroll the map
and your vehicle icon becomes lost, press the NAV
(Navigation) key to return to the current vehicle location
on the map.
You can use the scroll feature on the map to set a
destination. See “Pick from Map” under Destination onpage 2-13 for more information.
When scrolling on the map without a planned route,
press the GO screen button to calculate the route from
your current position to the destination mark.
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Symbols
The following symbols are the most common symbols
that will appear on a map screen.
Your vehicle is shown as
this symbol. It indicates the
current position and
heading direction of your
vehicle on the map.
The destination symbol will
appear on the map, after a
route has been planned,
marking your final
destination.
The waypoint symbol will
display on the map after a
waypoint has been
added to your route.
The waypoint symbol will be numbered from one
through three depending on how many intermediate
waypoints have been set.
The distance to destination
symbol indicates the
distance to your final
destination.
It only appears when you are scrolling on the map.
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The distance and time
to destination symbol
indicates the distance
and the estimated time
remaining to your final
destination or arrival time,
depending on the option
selected.
The straight line to
distance symbol indicates
the straight-line distance
to your destination.
The north up symbol
indicates the map with
North Up, known as
North Up mode.
While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon will follow the
north direction on the map regardless of which direction
the vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbol to
switch between North Up and Heading Up modes.
The heading up symbol
indicates the map with
the vehicle travel
direction up, known as
Heading Up mode.
This symbol will appear before you start driving on
the route or if you are on a road where navigation
guidance cannot be given.
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The shaded triangle indicates the North direction.
While in Heading Up mode, the direction your vehicle is
traveling will always be at the top of the map screen.
The vehicle icon will always be headed in the direction
your vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbol
to switch between Heading Up and North Up modes.
The No GPS symbol will
appear when your vehicle
is not receiving a Global
Positioning System (GPS)
satellite signal.
See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 2-44 for
more information.
Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the
Map Screen
Touch anywhere on the
map to display the POI
(Point of Interest) screen
button.
Select the MARK screen
button to store the location
on the screen in your
address book.
The system will automatically store the point in the
address book. See “Adding Destinations to the Address
Book” under Destination on page 2-13 for more
information.
Select the POI screen button to display or delete POI
icons from the map. Displaying POI icons on the map let
you know where POIs (i.e. restaurants, gas stations,
etc.) are located. This screen will appear after selecting
the POI screen button.
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Select one of the POI categories to display or to delete
POI icons from the map screen. Once a category
has been selected, the POI icon will display at the top
of the screen. Five categories can be selected to display
on the map screen. When a category is selected
those POI icons will display on the map. Press the POI
screen button again to add more POI icons.
More: Select this screen button to view more POI
categories.
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POI Close to: Once a category has been selected,
select this screen button to display the list of available
POIs for the selected POI categories. The list provides
the POI icon, the name, the direction, and the
distance to the POI from your vehicles current position.
Use the scroll arrows to move up and down the list.
Use the Sort by DIST. (distance), Icon, Name, and, on
Route as desired.
Go: Press this screen button, next to the desired POI,
to make this POI a destination or a waypoint.
Select a POI name to receive information about the
POI. From this screen you can select: Add to Address
Book, Go, or Map.
Add to Address Book: Press this screen button to add
this POI to the address book. See “Nav” under ConfigureMenu on page 2-28 for information on editing address
book entries.
Go: Press this screen button to make this POI a
destination or a waypoint.
Map: Press this screen button to display the map
showing the location of the POI.
Show: Select this screen button to update the map
screen and the list once a category has been selected.
Show POI: Select ON to display the POI icons on
the map screen. Select OFF to remove the POI icons
from the map screen.
List all Categories: Select this screen button to list all
POIs sorted alphabetically.
Clear: To delete a category, do one of the following:
• To delete the last added POI category, select
the Clear screen button.
• To delete a specific POI category:
1. Select the category.
2. Select the subcategory.
3. A pop-up confirmation will display. Select the
Delete screen button, the map screen will
display with that POI category deleted.
Clear All: Select this screen button to clear all selected
POI categories. A pop-up confirmation will display.
Select the Delete screen button, the map screen will
display with all POI categories deleted.
Driving on a Route
When a destination has been routed and you are driving
on route, the map screen will automatically display
the next maneuver.
This next maneuver
pop-up will display the
next maneuver direction
and how many miles or
kilometers you are from it.
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Dual Mode
This dual screen symbol
displays when the screen
is in dual mode.
Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and
a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other half.
The Interstate Exit list advises of approaching exits.
Press this button to switch between dual screen and full
screen which displays the entire route.
When approximately 1/2 mi. (.08 km) from the next
maneuver, or two miles while on expressways,
the screen displays the name and a detailed view of the
next maneuver. Touch the dual mode button to hide
the detailed turn maneuver view for this maneuver only.
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Auto Reroute
When your destination is set and you are off the planned
route, the system will automatically plan a new route and
begin to reroute. You will be able to see the new route
highlighted on the screen.
Traveling Across Regions
If you plan to drive across many states, you may have
to change the region selected to represent the area
you are traveling to. To change the region, do one of
the following:
• Change the selected region in the search area
when you get closer to your destination.
See Destination on page 2-13 or,
• Change the selected region in the search area
when entering your destination and route settings.
See Destination on page 2-13.
For example, if you were traveling from Michigan to
Florida, change the region currently selected in
the search area to Florida. Enter a destination in
Florida under the Destination Entry menu.
Destination
Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry
screen. From this screen, you can select from several
options to plan a route by entering destination points.
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Search Area
The Destination Entry screen allows you to select the
area included in the search for your destination. A map
that divides the 48 contiguous United States and a
part of Canada into 11 regions is displayed.
Before selecting a method of destination entry, review
the search area map to make sure your destination
is located in the highlighted region.
Touch the Change Search Area screen button to
view the Search Area screen. Touch the numbered
screen button to the left of the search area map that
corresponds with the numbered region and to view a list
of states included in the region selected. The selected
area will be highlighted on the map. Touch the down
arrow to select CAN (Canada). Touch the back screen
button to return to the Destination Entry screen and
to store the selected region.
To enter a destination, choose from one of the following
destination entry methods:
Address Entry
6 Address Entry: The address entry destination
method allows you to enter an address by providing the
system with a city name or a street name.
If you are having trouble finding a city or a street name,
do the following:
• Input the street name first instead of the city name,
or vice versa.
• Input more characters or reduce the amount of
characters to reduce or expand the available
options.
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To enter a destination by entering the city name first,
do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
3. Select the City name button.
4. Enter the city name or touch the Last 5 Cities screen
button.
The Last 5 Cities screen will display a list of the last
five city names that had been entered. Select a city
from the list and it will appear in the City name area.
If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city
name. If five or less names are available, a list
will display. If more than five are available, there will
6 Address Entry screen button.
be a screen button with a number in it, it represents
the number of available cities. Select this button
to view the list and select a city.
5. Once a city has been selected the Street name
category will automatically be selected for entry.
Start entering the street name. If five or less names
are available, a list will display. If more than five
are available, there will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the number of available
streets. Select this button to view the list.
6. Select the street name with the correct prefix
(Dr., Ln, St., etc.) from the list.
7. Once a street has been selected, the numeric
keyboard will display, allowing you to enter the
house number. The system will display the house
number range that is available for the street.
8. Select the Go screen button. The map screen,
with the destination marked, will display.
9. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
10. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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To enter a destination by entering the street name first,
do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
3. Select the Street screen button and start entering
the street name.
If five or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than five are available, there will be a screen
button with a number in it, it represents the number of
available streets. Select this button to view the list.
4. Select the street name with the correct prefix from
the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
5. Once a street has been selected the City name
category will automatically be selected for entry.
If five or less cities are available for the selected
street, the system will display the list of cities.
If more than five cities are available the system will
display the alpha keyboard. Start entering the
city name. If five or less names are available,
a list will display. If more than five are available,
there will be a screen button with a number in it,
it represents the number of available cities.
Select this button to view the list and select
a city.
6 Address Entry screen button.
6. Once a city has been selected, the numeric
keyboard will display, allowing you to enter
the house number. The system will display the
house number range that is available for the street.
7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen,
with the destination marked, will display.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
To enter a destination by entering a cross street, do the
following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
3. Select the Street screen button and start entering
the street name.
If five or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than five are available, there will be a
screen button with a number in it, it represents the
number of available streets. Select this button
to view the list.
6 Address Entry screen button.
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4. Select the desired street name with the correct
prefix from the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
5. Once a street has been selected the Cross Street
screen button will become available. Select the
Cross Street button and start entering the cross
street name.
If five or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than five are available, there will be a
screen button with a number in it, it represents the
number of available cross streets. Select this
button to view the list.
6. Select the street name with the correct prefix from
the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.). An Information screen
will automatically display.
7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with
the destination marked, will display.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
Point of Interest (POI)
The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method
allows you to select a destination from the POI list.
i Point of Interest: Touch this screen button to
access the Point of Interest (POI) screen. From
this screen you have two options to select/enter a
destination; enter the name using the alpha keyboard or
select a category from the category list.
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To use the point of interest destination entry method by
entering the name, do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
3. Enter the POI name.
If five or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than five are available, there will be a
screen button with a number in it, it represents the
number of available POIs. Select this button to
view the list.
4. Select the Go screen button next to the POI.
The map screen, with the destination marked,
will display.
5. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
6. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
i Point of Interest screen button.
To use the point of interest destination entry method by
selecting a category, do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the i Point of Interest screen button.
3. Select the Browse POI screen button to view the
list of POI categories.
4. Select a category, and then a sub-category.
The system will display available POI names in the
selected sub-category or if the list is too long the
system will display the alpha keyboard.
If the alpha keyboard is displayed, enter the POI
name until a list of available POIs appear. There is
a screen button with a number in it, it represents
the number of available POIs. Select this button to
view the list and select the POI.
5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI.
The map screen, with the destination marked,
will display.
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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Address Book
The address book entry method allows you to select a
destination by selecting an address that has been
stored in your address book.
* Address Book: Touch this screen button to access
the Address Book screen. From this screen you can
select an address that already exists as the destination.
To use the address book entry method, do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
A list of your address book addresses will display.
3. Select the Go screen button next to the destination.
The map screen, with the destination marked,
will display.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
See “Adding Destinations to the Address Book”
later in this section.
* Address Book screen button.
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OnStar®Destination Download
OnStar®Destination Download (if equipped) is a
service available for OnStar* subscribers that makes
operating your navigation system much simpler. It allows
subscribers to request and receive navigation assistance
on-the-go.
Using OnStar®Destination Download
Press the blue OnStar button and an Advisor can locate
a point-of-interest or an address and download the
necessary information or coordinates to your navigation
system. Once the destination is downloaded, the
navigation system will search for the address in the
mapping disc’s database. When the address is found,
it will be shown on your navigation system’s screen
along with the buttons described below.
OnStar Download Screen
• Select Go, the navigation system calculates
route(s). Select a route (i.e. Shortest Route),
and Start Guidance.
• Select Map, the navigation system displays the
Destination Map Screen.
• Select Call, the navigation system initiates a call
to your destination with your Bluetooth phone
(if available) or OnStar Hands-Free Calling
(if minutes are available).
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• Select Add to Address Book, the navigation system
copies the downloaded destination to the address
book and displays the new address book entry.
• Select Back, the navigation system cancels your
OnStar Destination Download and returns to the
previous screen. The downloaded address will not be
added to the previous destinations
Start Guidance Screen
Route Guidance Not Active
If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route
guidance is not active, the navigation system displays
an OnStar Destination Download Screen and operations
will continue as outlined in the Using OnStar Destination
Download section:
Route Guidance Active
If OnStar downloads a destination while route guidance
is already active, the navigation system adds the
downloaded destination as the next waypoint in the
existing route. All features such as Call and Add
to Address Book will be available for the waypoint.
Refer to the section on Waypoints for more information.
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Previous Destinations
Previous OnStar Destination Downloads are
saved under Previous Destinations in the navigation
system where they can be accessed or saved to
the address book.
Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination Download:
• The map disc must be installed in the radio for
OnStar Destination Download to function.
• If the navigation system is turned offwhenthe
destination download is attempted, the navigation
system will automatically turn on and display the
OnStar Destination Download Screen. The radio will
remain on after the download occurs.ve.
• If the navigation system is turned offwhenthe
destination download is attempted, the navigation
system will automatically turn on and display the
OnStar Destination Download Screen. The radio
remains on after the download occurs.
• If OnStar downloads a destination and the address is
not found in the mapping disc’s database and routing
by coordinates is not available, the Go and Map
buttons gray out and routing will not be available.
Press the blue OnStar button for further assistance.
• The Call button grays out when there is no phone
number available for your destination and while
connected to OnStar.
Map Destination Screen Functions
If the map screen is used to show destination, it will have
map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom, Scroll,
etc. The address is shown at the top of the screen.
Destination Map Screen
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Getting Started on Your Route
Once you have entered a destination there are several
functions that can be performed. Press the DEST
hard key to access the Route screen.
Turn List
Turn List: Touch this screen button to view the list of
turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on
the route.
Q / R (Scroll Arrows): Touch the up and down arrow
screen buttons to scroll through the list of maneuvers.
Avoid: Touch this screen button, next to the adjacent
street name, to avoid the maneuver.
The map screen will display. Select the Fastest, Shortest,
or Other screen buttons. Press the Start Guidance screen
button. The route will re-calculate without the selected
avoided maneuver.
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Avoid List: Select this screen button to cancel an
avoided turn. The list of selected avoided turns will
display. Select the turn to cancel the turn from being
avoided.
Route Preview: Select this screen button to preview
the entire route in either direction.
t (Reverse Skip): Select this screen button to go
back to the start point or previous waypoint.
q / r (Reverse Scroll): Select this screen button to
scroll to the start point or previous waypoint. This
button will toggle between slow and fast speed.
j (Pause): Select this screen button to pause the
route preview, while in reverse or fast forward scroll.
r / [ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select this screen
button to scroll to the next waypoint or to the final
destination. This button will toggle between slow and
fast speed.
u (Fast Forward Skip): Select this screen button to
go to the next waypoint or to the final destination.
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Detour
Detour: Select this screen button from the Route
screen, then select to detour 1 mile, 3 miles, or 5 miles
(1 km, 3 km, or 5 km) around the current route. You
may also select to detour the whole route if necessary.
This option is only available while you are driving on
your current planned route.
Voice Prompt
Select this screen button from the Route screen to turn
voice prompts on or off and to change the volume of
voice prompts. See “Nav” under Configure Menuon page 2-28 for more information.
Add Waypoint
Add Waypoint: Select this screen button from the
Route screen. This feature allows you to add up to
three waypoints to the current route, between your start
point and final destination. Once a waypoint has
been added, the points can be edited or deleted.
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To add a waypoint:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the Add Waypoint screen button. This button
will only appear if a route has been calculated.
3. Using the desired method of entering a destination,
enter the waypoint. See “Destination” previously for
more information.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight the
route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
6. To add the second and third waypoints, press the
DEST hard key, then select the Add screen button,
where you would like the next waypoint to fall on
the route.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight the
route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
To delete a waypoint from your current route:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the Delete screen button for the desired
waypoint to delete.
3. The system will display a pop-up confirmation
message. Choose Yes to delete the waypoint;
touch No to cancel this operation.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight the
route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
Suspend Guidance
Press this screen button, from the Route screen,
to put the current route on hold.
Resume Guidance
Press this screen button, from the Route screen,
to resume guidance on the current route.
Cancel Guidance
Press this screen button, from the Route screen,
to cancel the current route.
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Adding Destinations to the
Address Book
There are two ways to add a destination to the
address book:
• To add the current final destination to the address
book, press the Mark screen button from the map
screen. The system will automatically save the final
destination information in the address book.
• Press the Add to Address Book screen button
when available on POI information screens,
Destination Entry screens, or POI screens. The
system will automatically save this information
in the address book.
See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 2-28 for
information on editing address book entries.
Adding or Changing Preset
Destinations
This feature allows you to add or change one of five
preset destinations. When a destination has been added
as a preset destination, it will be available to select from
the Destination Entry screen. See “Preset Destination”
previously for information on how to select a preset
destination as a final destination.
To store the current final destination as a preset
destination:
1. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen
to add the current final destination. The Address
Book screen will appear.
2. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard
will display. Enter the name.
3. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of
the screen until a pop-up confirmation displays.
The name will appear in that preset destination
screen button and is now available to select from
the Destination Entry screen.
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To store an address book entry as a preset destination:
1. Select the MENU hard key.
2. Select the Nav screen button or press the MENU
key until the Nav screen button is selected or
touch the Nav screen button.
3. Select the Edit/View screen button.
4. Select the address book entry that you would like to
store as the preset destination. Select the Name
screen button to add a name, if needed.
5. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of
the screen until a pop-up confirmation displays.
The name will appear in the that preset destination
screen button and is now available to select
from the Destination Entry screen.
Configure Menu
Press the MENU hard key to adjust several of your
system’s features and preferences. The last selected
menu screen will be the screen that displays; Sound,
Radio, Nav (navigation), Display or Time.
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Sound
Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then
press the MENU key repeatedly until Sound is selected
or touch the Sound screen button to make speaker
and equalization or DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
adjustments. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2
for more information.
Radio
Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then
press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio is selected
or touch the Radio screen button to make changes
for radio information displayed, preset pages, XM™
categories, and Automatic Volume Control or Bose
AudioPilot®. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2
for more information.
®
Nav (Navigation)
Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then
press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is selected or
touch the Nav screen button.
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Voice Prompt
> Voice Prompt: Touch the Voice Prompt screen
button to change the volume of the voice prompts or to
turn the voice prompts on and off.
Voice Prompt Volume: Touch the + (plus) or − (minus)
screen buttons to increase or to decrease the volume
of the voice prompts.
Turn voice turn instruction: Touch the ON or OFF
screen buttons to turn voice instructions on and off while
traveling on a planned route.
Route Preference
Touch the % Route Preference screen button to change
route options when the system calculates a route.
Allow highway: This feature allows the system to use
major roads when calculating a planned route.
Allow toll road: This feature allows the system to use
toll roads when calculating a planned route.
Allow ferry: This feature allows the system to use
ferries when calculating a planned route.
Allow time and seasonal restricted road: This
feature allows the system to use time restricted and
seasonal roads when calculating a planned route.
Edit Address Book — How to Add
To add an address to the address book, see “Adding
Destinations to the Address Book” under Destination onpage 2-13..
Edit Address Book — Edit/View
To edit the name of an address book:
1. Select the MENU hard key.
2. Select the NAV screen button.
3. Select the
button.
4. Select the Address book entry.
* Edit/View Address Book screen
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5. Touch the Name screen button and use the alpha
keyboard to edit or add the name.
6. Touch the OK screen button to save your changes.
To add or change the phone number of an address
book entry:
1. Select the MENU hard key.
2. Select the NAV screen button.
3. Select the
button.
4. Select the address book entry to change.
* Edit/View Address Book screen
5. Touch the Phone # screen button and use the
numeric keyboard to input or change the phone
number.
6. Touch the OK screen button to save your changes.
To change the map icon of an address book entry:
1. Select the MENU hard key.
2. Select the NAV screen button.
3. Select the
button.
4. Select the address book entry to change.
5. Select the Icon screen button.
6. Select an icon from the list.
To add a voice tag to an address book entry:
1. Select the MENU hard key.
2. Select the NAV screen button.
3. Select the
button.
4. Select the Add Voice tag screen button.
5. The system will ask for you to state the name.
You will have five seconds to state the name.
The system will respond back with the name.
* Edit/View Address Book screen
* Edit/View Address Book screen
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To delete an address book entry:
1. Select the MENU hard key.
2. Select the NAV screen button.
3. Select the
button.
4. Select the address book entry to delete.
5. Press the Delete screen button to delete the
address book entry.
To delete the entire address book:
1. Select the MENU hard key.
2. Select the NAV screen button.
3. Select the
button.
4. Select the address book entry to delete.
5. Press and hold the Delete screen button until the
delete all address book entries pop-up confirmation
displays. Select Yes to delete; select No to
cancel the operation.
* Edit/View Address Book screen
* Edit/View Address Book screen
Map Database Information
Touch the Map Database Information screen button to
change the map DVD and to view the coverage areas of
the map DVD.
Change: Touch this screen button to eject or change
the map DVD. The screen will tilt, exposing the map
DVD slot and, if loaded, the map DVD will eject. Pull the
map DVD out. Insert the map DVD partway into the
slot. The system will pull it in.
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A. Map DVD Slot
Once the map DVD is loaded touch the Close screen
button. The screen will close.
Once the screen is closed touch the OK screen button
to proceed to the navigation system. See Getting
Started on page 1-4
Coverage: Touch this screen button to view the areas
covered by the map DVD.
Touch the up and down arrow screen buttons to view
each region of the map DVD. The screen will display the
major cities for the selected region.
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XM NavTraffic™ (USA and Canada)
The vehicle’s navigation system may have an
XM NavTraffic™ receiver. XM NavTraffic™ is a
subscription service provided via XM™ Satellite Radio.
XM NavTraffic™ provides real-time traffic information
fully integrated to the navigation system to display
current traffic conditions for a driver’s chosen route and
surrounding area. XM NavTraffic™ allows drivers to
make the most informed, timesaving routing decisions.
If the Traffic touch screen button is pressed or if an
attempt is made to turn on the traffic display in
the Navigation Setup Menu without a subscription, a
warning screen displays indicating that XM traffic is
not activated.
Three types of traffic information for major roadways are
displayed on the navigation system:
• Unscheduled traffic incident data, such as accidents
and disabled vehicles
• Scheduled traffic incident data, such as road
construction and road closures
• Traffic flow information (rate of speed data)
Traffic information is delivered to the vehicle by the
XM™ Radio satellites. XM NavTraffic™ makes it
possible for the navigation system to provide
continuously updated traffic information personalized
for a driver’s needs.
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XM NavTraffic™ currently broadcasts the traffic
information for many markets nationally, and the service
may be available in more cities in the future. Visit
xmnavtraffic.com for more details on local coverage.
A service fee is required in order to receive the
XM NavTraffic™ service.
Turning XM NavTraffic™ On and Off
To turn traffic on or off:
1. Press the Menu hard key, then press the Menu key
repeatedly until Nav is selected or press the Nav
screen button.
2. Touch the Traffic Options button.
3. Touch the Traffic button. This button is highlighted
when it is active.
Selecting Alert for Approaching Traffic Events
enables the system to show a pop-up screen that
notifies of possible traffic issues ahead.
When this feature is highlighted, while traveling on
a route, accidents located on the route are
indicated and can be avoided.
Traffic Icon
The Traffic Icon appears on the Traffic Tab, next to the
word Traffic, when traffic is found in the local area.
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The Traffic Icon has three different condition displays.
These are:
ConditionTraffic Status Icon
• No XM NavTraffic™
subscription.
• No Traffic is found in
the local area.
• The Traffic Feature is
turned off.
Traffic events are in the
area, but none are on
route.
ConditionTraffic Status Icon
Traffic events are on route.
Locations and Information of Traffic
Conditions
The system may take some time to sort the
information. The list of traffic conditions display in the
order of distance from the vehicle, at a minimum
of approximately 16 mi (25 km). If traveling on a planned
route, the list can be filtered to see traffic conditions
along the planned route. Not all traffic conditions may
be listed.
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To view the traffic condition location and information on
the map:
Options
1. Press the NAV key, then press the NAV key
repeatedly until Traffic is selected, or touch the
Traffic screen button. A list of traffic conditions with
the direction and distance from the vehicle’s
current position displays.
2. Select a traffic condition to get more detailed
information of the event.
Select the Options screen button. A Traffic Options
menu displays. Select the desired traffic related option.
Traffic: Select to enable or disable the traffic function.
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Show Traffic ICONS: Select to display traffic icons on
the map screen. This function allows which traffic
information displays.
Traffic Flow Status — This touch screen button is used
to enable or disable the green, yellow, red and
orange arrows shown beside the roads and used to
show the traffic flow or extent of a traffic event.
• Black indicates a closed road segment
• Red indicates significantly impaired traffic flow with
average speed less than 25 mph.
• Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic flow with
average speed between 25 and 45 mph.
• Green indicates normal traffic flow with average
speed above 45 mph.
Traffic flow data arrows display on the map when
scaled up to eight miles.
Closed Road, Traffic Delays, Incidents, and
Advisories — These four touch screen buttons are
used to turn on and to show traffic event ICONS that
appear on the map screens.
Traffic Event Display Categories
The following are traffic condition categories and
symbols that can appear on the display:
Category 1, Road Closure:
q (Road Closed): Road and/or ramps closed.
Category 2, Traffic Delayed:
o / n (Stopped/Slow Traffic): Traffic stopped, stop
and go traffic, delayed and congested traffic.
Category 3, Incidents:
p (Alert): Object in the roadway, disabled vehicle, or
dangerous road conditions.
t (Accident): Roadway obstructed due to accident.
s (Road Works): Delayed traffic due to construction.
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Category 4, Advisories:
j (Road Condition): Delayed or stopped traffic, lane
blocked or closed due to a road condition.
k (Weather): Heavy rain, snow, or fog weather
condition.
m (Parking): Available parking area.
l (Information): Special event, general information,
or warning.
Alert for Approaching Traffic Events: When On,
if an approaching traffic event is within the alert range,
one of two traffic alert pop-up screens display:
• With no route planned, while on expressways,
Approaching Traffic Event without Avoid screen
displays.
• With route planned, Traffic Event on Route screen
displays.
If the Alert for Approaching Traffic Events is Off, the
alert pop-up screen does not display and no voice
announcement when approaching traffic.
On-Route
Select the On Route touch screen button to display all
events ahead on the current active route. If no traffic
events have been reported on route, this list will
be empty.
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Avoid List
Press to show previously avoided incidences. Select an
incidence to cancel it from being on the avoided list.
Scrolling to Traffic Events on the Map
While scrolling the map, traffic condition icons may
appear. To receive information about the traffic condition,
place the cross hairs over the traffic condition icon. After
selecting the INFO (information) screen button, the type
of traffic condition, the street name, and a description of
the traffic condition displays. See “Scrolling the Map”
under Maps on page 2-4 for more information.
Press the NAV hard key to return to the normal full map
screen.
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Detailed Traffic Event Screens
There are different types of detailed traffic event
screens. Each screen is a variance of the one shown on
the Traffic Event Screen.
Traffic Event Screen
The Traffic Event screen can be displayed by:
• Scrolling to an event on the map and then
pressing INFO.
• Selecting a trafficeventlistedontheTraffic Event
List screen.
• Selecting a trafficeventlistedontheTraffic On
Route Screen.
Back, Map, More, and Avoid
These buttons have common functions across all
three Detailed Traffic Event screens.
Back: Press to return to the previous screen.
Map: Press to show the related traffic event on the
map. If selected, the Map Traffic Event Icon screen
displays.
More: Press to display more of the traffic event
description.
Avoid: This button is used to avoid the location of an
event on the route. If selected, a new route is calculated
and the related traffic event is avoided. After the new
route has been calculated, the navigation system
goes to the full map screen and shows the new route.
The Avoid button is only available if the event is on
the route ahead and in the Traffic On Route List.
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Traffic Voice Prompts
The traffic voice prompts are part of the current
navigation voice prompts. If the navigation voice prompts
are turned off, all traffic prompts are also turned off.
If the voice prompts are on, whenever an Alert for
Approaching Traffic is displayed, the system gives the
related voice prompt. The content of the voice prompt
depends on actual traffic event data.
The RPT (Repeat) hard key is for navigation traffic
maneuvers only. It is not used to repeat traffic prompts.
During a traffic voice prompt, if RPT is pressed, the
current prompt playback cancels.
Anything that cancels the Alert for Approaching Traffic,
also cancels the related voice prompt.
Traffic prompts are disabled during OnStar
Recognition activity.
®
or Voice
Display
Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then
press the MENU key repeatedly until Display is selected
or touch the Display screen button.
Display Off
Touch this screen button to turn the display off. Press
any hard key to view the display.
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Brightness/Contrast/Mode
Touch this screen button to change the brightness,
contrast, and mode of the display.
] (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) or − (minus)
screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness
of the screen.
_ (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) or − (minus) screen
buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the
screen.
Auto (Automatic): Touch this screen button for the
system to automatically adjust the screen background
depending on exterior lighting conditions.
At night, the brightness can be adjusted with the vehicle
dimming knob near the headlamp switch.
Night: Touch this screen button and the system will
make the map background darker.
Day: Touch this screen button and the system will
make the map background brighter.
Setting the Clock
Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then
press the MENU key repeatedly until the time is selected
or touch the time screen button, then press the Set
screen button.
Hours: Press the − (minus) or + (plus) signs to decrease
or increase the hours.
Minutes: Press the − (minus) or + (plus) signs to
decrease or increase the minutes.
12/24 Format: Select the 12 screen button for standard
time; select the 24 screen button for military time.
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Speed Advisory
The Speed Advisory system allows the driver to view
posted speed limits and advisory speed information.
This information comes from the navigation map disc.
The navigation system only works as well as the
information provided from that disc. See DatabaseCoverage Explanations on page 2-47 after in this manual
for more information.
The navigation system uses GPS to determine the
vehicle’s location within the navigation map disc. This
information is then downloaded to the Speed Advisory
message area, which is located and displayed in the DIC
or HUD. See “DIC Operation and Displays” and “Speed
Advisory” in the index of the vehicle’s owner manual for
more information.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
The navigation system determines the position of the
vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals,
and map data.
At times, other interferences such as the satellite
condition, road configuration, the condition of the vehicle
and/or other circumstances can interfere with the
navigation system’s ability to determine the accurate
position of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position of the vehicle using
signals sent by the GPS Satellites of the United States
Department of Defense. When the vehicle is not
receiving signals from the satellites, a symbol appears
on the map screen. Refer to Symbols on page 2-7.
This system may not be available or interferences may
occur if any of the following is true:
• Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, trees, large
trucks, or a tunnel.
• Objects are located on the rear shelf of the vehicle.
• Satellites are being repaired or improved.
• After-market glass tinting has been applied to the
vehicle’s rear windshield.
Notice: Do not apply after-market glass tinting to
the vehicle’s windows. Glass tinting interferes
with the system’s ability to receive GPS signals and
causes the system to malfunction. The window
might have to be replaced to correct the problem.
This would not be covered by the warranty.
For more information if the GPS is not functioning
properly, see If the System Needs Service on page 2-46
and Problems with Route Guidance on page 2-46.
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Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be
inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons:
• The road system has changed.
• The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces
such as in sand, gravel, and/or snow.
• The vehicle is traveling on winding roads.
• The vehicle is on a long straight road.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large
vehicle.
• The surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
• The vehicle has just been transferred by a vehicle
carrier or a ferry.
• The current position calibration is set incorrectly.
• The vehicle is traveling at high speed.
• The vehicle changes directions more than once, or
when the vehicle is turning on a turn table in a
parking lot.
• The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot,
garage, or a lot with a roof.
• The GPS signal is not received.
• A roof carrier is installed on your vehicle.
• The vehicle is being driven with tire chains.
• The tires are replaced.
• The tire pressure for your tires is incorrect.
• The tires are worn.
• The first time the map DVD is inserted.
• The battery is disconnected for several days.
• The vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving
is at low speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and
started repeatedly.
If problems are experienced with the navigation system,
see your dealer/retailer.
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Problems with Route Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or
more of the following conditions:
• You have not turned onto the road indicated.
• Route guidance may not be available when using
automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn.
• The route may not be changed when using
automatic rerouting.
• There is no route guidance when turning at an
intersection.
• Plural names of places may be announced
occasionally.
• It may take a long time to operate automatic
rerouting during high-speed driving.
• Automatic rerouting may display a route returning to
the set waypoint if you are heading for a destination
without passing through a set waypoint.
• The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle due to a
regulation by time or season or any other regulation
which may be given.
• Some routes may not be searched.
• The route to the destination may not be shown if
there are new roads, if roads have recently
changed, or if certain roads are not listed on the
map DVD. See Ordering Map DVDs on page 2-47.
To recalibrate the vehicle’s position on the map, see
your dealer/retailer.
If the System Needs Service
If the navigation system needs service and the steps
listed here have been followed but there are still
problems, see your dealer/retailer for assistance.
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Ordering Map DVDs
Database Coverage Explanations
The map DVD in the vehicle is the most up-to-date
information available when the vehicle was produced.
The map DVD is updated periodically, provided that the
map information has changed.
For any questions about the operation of the navigation
system or the update process, contact the GM Nav
Disc Center toll-free phone number, 1-877-NAV-DISC
(1-877-628-3472) or go to the center’s website,
gmnavdisc.com. For any updates or replacements, call
the GM Nav Disc Center or order a new disc online.
Have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available
when ordering to ensure the correct and most
up-to-date DVD map disc for the vehicle is sent.
See “Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)” in the Index
of the vehicle’s owner manual for more information.
After receiving the updated disc, replace the old disc in
the navigation system. See “Installing the DVD Map
Disc” and “Ejecting the DVD Map Disc” under Maps onpage 2-4. Dispose of the old disc to avoid confusion
about which disc is the most current.
Coverage area depends upon the map detail available.
Some areas have greater map detail than others.
The navigation system works only as well as the
information provided on the map disc. See OrderingMap DVDs on page 2-47 on how to obtain updated
map information.
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✍ NOTES
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Section 3Navigation Audio System
Navigation Audio System ..................................3-2
CD Player ...................................................3-10
DVD Player .................................................3-15
Care of Your CDs and DVDs .........................3-20
Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to the
vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB
radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure
that it can be added by checking with your dealer/
retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly. Added
sound equipment can interfere with the operation of
the vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and
even damage them. The vehicle’s systems can
interfere with the operation of sound equipment that
has been added.
Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts,
parking brake, and other functions of the vehicle
operate through the navigation system. If that
equipment is replaced or additional equipment is
added to the vehicle, the chimes may not work.
Make sure that replacement or additional equipment
is compatible with the vehicle before installing it.
See “Accessories and Modifications” in the Index of
the vehicle’s owner manual.
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O
(Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the audio
system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or to
decrease the volume.
f (Tuning/Sound Knob): Turn this knob to go to the
next or previous frequency. Press this knob to display
the Sound menu. See “Sound Menu” later in this section.
AUDIO: Press this key to display the audio screen.
Press the key to switch between AM, FM, or XM,
if equipped, DISC, or AUX (Auxiliary), or touch the
screen button. See CD Player on page 3-10,or
DVD Player on page 3-15, and Auxiliary Devices on
page 3-20 for more information.
Finding a Station
FM source shown, other sources similar
If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen
(AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) button. The display will split
between the audio screen and the map screen.
All station-changing functions can be performed from
this screen.
FM source shown, other sources similar
If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not
on a map screen, press the AUDIO hard key.
AM/FM/XM: Touch the source (AM, FM, or XM, if
equipped) screen button or press the AUDIO key
repeatedly until the desired source is highlighted.
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FM source shown, other sources similar
Category: Touch the screen button, located in the
middle of the screen, to receive a list of all of the
selected band stations in the area. Use the up and down
arrow screen buttons to scroll the frequencies. Touch
the desired frequency.
XM lists will also contain a category to select and the
stations or channels that pertain to the category.
For XM, touch the left and right arrow screen buttons to
change categories. The station information will appear
on the display. See “Radio Menu” later in this section to
add and remove XM categories from the category
list. When listening to XM stations, you will be able to
select all of the categories when using the right and
left arrow screen buttons on the main audio screen.
The categories, when removed, will not be enabled to
select from the category list screen.
FM lists may also contain a category to select if stations
in your area support Radio Data Systems (RDS).
$ Refresh List: Touch this screen button to refresh
the list of stations.
When viewing a map screen, the name of the station or
right arrow keys to go to the next or previous station.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for more
than two seconds. The radio will go to a station, play for a
few seconds, then go on to the next station. To stop
scanning, press either arrow again.
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Storing Preset Stations
This feature allows you to store up to 30 preset stations.
You can mix AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). To store
presets, do the following:
1. Press the
2. If viewing a map screen, touch the source
screen button, press the AUDIO key, or press
the FAV (favorite) key.
3. Select the band.
4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select
the station.
5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for
more than two seconds or until you hear a beep.
6. Repeat the steps for each preset.
O (power) knob to turn the system on.
Sound Menu
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) shown,
f
(Sound Menu): Press this knob or press the MENU
key to access the Sound menu to adjust the treble,
midrange, bass, fade, balance, and equalization
or Digital Signal Processing (DSP), if the vehicle has
the Bose
®
Equalization similar
sound system.
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Setting the Tone
TREBLE: Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to
increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or
noisy, decrease the treble.
MID (Midrange): Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign
to increase or decrease the midrange.
BASS: Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase
or decrease the bass.
Adjusting the Speakers
L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To adjust the balance
between the left and the right speakers, touch and hold
the L or R screen buttons. To center the balance and the
fade, touch the center, where the two lines meet.
Front/Rear (Fade): To adjust the fade between the
front and the rear speakers, touch and hold the Front or
Rear screen buttons. To center the balance and the
fade, touch the center, where the two lines meet.
Automatic Equalization
If the system has automatic equalization, you can
select customized equalization settings designed for Talk,
Rock, Country, Pop, and Classical. Touch one of the
equalization screen buttons to hear the change in sound.
The system will save separate settings for each source.
To not use an automatic equalization setting, press any of
the screen buttons that will change the treble, midrange,
bass, balance, or fade. This will take the system out of
the equalization settings so that you can create your
own sound.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
If the system has the Bose®sound system, the system
will have Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP is used to
provide a choice of four different listening experiences.
DSP can be used while listening to the audio system.
The type of DSP selected is displayed on the status line.
Select from the following DSP settings:
Normal: Select this screen button to adjust the audio to
be in normal mode. This provides the best sound
quality or all seating positions.
Surround (Centerpoint
turn on Bose Centerpoint®signal processing circuitry.
Centerpoint
listening experience from a CD, MP3/WMA, DVD, or XM
stereo digital audio source and delivers five independent
audio channels from the conventional two channel
stereo recordings. This is not available for AM or FM.
Rear: Select this screen button to adjust the audio to
give the rear seat occupants the best possible sound
quality.
Driver: Select this screen button to adjust the audio to
give the driver the best possible sound quality.
®
produces a full vehicle surround sound
®
): Select this screen button to
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Radio Menu
Limit Features While Driving
Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to
turn on and off the ability to limit functions while driving.
When this screen button is highlighted, the following
functions will be limited while driving:
• Music Navigator Scrolling
• Radio Category Scrolling
• Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functions
See “Category” earlier in this section for more
information. See “From Map” under Destination onpage 2-13 for more information.
Number of Preset Pages
Press the MENU key to enter the menu screen, then
press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio is selected
or touch the Radio screen button to make changes
for radio information displayed or to limit features while
driving, number of preset pages, XM categories, and
Automatic Volume Control or Bose
®
AudioPilot®.
Touch the / Number of Preset Pages screen button to
change the number of preset pages, 1 through 6.
Each preset page can contain five preset stations.
Touch the desired numbered screen button.
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Remove/Add XM Categories
Touch the & Remove/Add XM Categories screen button
to remove or add XM categories when selecting XM
categories from the category list screen. The list of
XM categories will appear on the screen. Use the up
and down arrow screen buttons to scroll through the list.
The categories to remove will be highlighted and the
categories to add will be dark in color. Touch the category
that you would like to add or remove. Touch the Restore
All Categories screen button to add all categories that
have been removed.
Automatic Volume Control or Bose
AudioPilot
®
> Automatic Volume Control: With automatic
volume control, your audio system adjusts automatically
to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
To use Automatic Volume Control:
1. Set the volume at the desired level.
2. Press the MENU key to enter the menu screen,
then press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio is
selected or touch the Radio screen button
3. Press the
button.
4. Touch the LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH screen buttons.
Each higher setting allows for more compensation at
faster vehicle speeds.
> Automatic Volume Control screen
Then, as you drive, automatic volume control
automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to
overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should
always sound the same to you as you drive. To turn
automatic volume control off, touch the OFF screen
button.
AudioPilot: If the system has the Bose
it includes Bose AudioPilot®noise compensation
technology.
®
To use AudioPilot
1. Press the MENU key to enter the menu screen,
then press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio
is selected or touch the Radio screen button
2. Press the
button to access the AudioPilot menu.
3. Press the ON screen button.
To turn it off, touch the OFF screen button.
When on, AudioPilot
system equalization, to compensate for background
noise, so that your music always sounds the same at the
set volume level.
:
> Automatic Volume Control screen
®
continuously adjusts the audio
®
audio system,
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This feature is most effective at lower volume
settings where background noise can affect how
well you hear the music being played through your
vehicle’s audio system. At higher volume settings,
where the music is much louder than the background
noise, there may be little or no adjustments by
AudioPilot
visit bose.com/audiopilot.
®
. For more information on AudioPilot®,
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM stations
that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio
can do the following:
• Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of
programming
• Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
• Display messages from radio stations
This system relies on receiving specific information from
these stations and will only work when the information
is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast
incorrect information that will cause the radio features
to work improperly. If this happens, contact the
radio station.
The RDS system is always on. When information is
broadcast from the FM station you are listening to, the
station name or call letters will be displayed on the
audio screen. RDS may provide a program type (PTY)
for current programming and the name of the program
being broadcasted.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in
digital-quality sound. During your trial or when you
subscribe, you will get unlimited access to XM™ Radio
Online for when you are not in the vehicle. A service fee
is required to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™ at xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
When XM™ is active, the channel name and number,
song title, and artist will display on the screen.
XM™ Radio Messages
See “XM™ Radio Messages” in the vehicle’s owner
manual” for a list of possible XM messages.
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CD Player
The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and as
a DVD video player. See DVD Player on page 3-15 for
more information about DVD audio and video.
With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should
begin playing. While playing a CD, the navigation system
is available. If you insert a CD with the system off and the
ignition on, it will start to play.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab will display.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the CD will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear on the display.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller
CDs are loaded in the same manner.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
If viewing a map screen, touch the CD screen button. The
display will split between the audio screen and the map
screen. If you do not want to view a split screen or you
are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO key then
press the AUDIO key until CD is highlighted or touch the
CD screen button.
Playing an Audio CD
j / r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pause the
DVD. This button will then change to the play button.
Touch the play button to play the DVD.
RANDOM: Touch this button to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential, order. Touch RANDOM
again to turn off random play.
r (Rewind): Touch and hold this button to rewind
quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound
at a reduced volume. Touch this button again to stop
rewinding. The display will show the elapsed time of
the track.
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[ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fast
forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear
sound at a reduced volume. Touch this button again
to stop fast forwarding. The display will show the
elapsed time of the track.
next track. Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track, if more than eight seconds have
played. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the
player will continue moving backward or forward through
the CD. The sound will mute while seeking.
You can also turn the tune knob to seek to the next or
previous track.
Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD or DVD.
If a CD or DVD is ejected, but not removed, the
player will automatically pull it back in after 15 seconds.
If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed,
such as unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject,
press and hold the CD eject button for more than
five seconds to force the disc to eject.
Using an MP3 CD
MP3 Format
There are guidelines that must be met, when creating an
MP3 disc. If the following guidelines are not met when
recording a CD-R(W), the CD may not play.
• ID3 tag information is displayed by the radio if it is
available. The radio supports ID3 tag information
v1.0 or v1.1. The radio will display a filename, song
name, artist name, album name, and directory name.
• Maximum 32 characters, including spaces, in a file or
folder name.
• Maximum number of folders is 253 with a maximum
hierarchy of eight folders.
• Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find
songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using
one folder for each album. Each folder or album
should contain 18 songs or less.
• It is recommended that there is a maximum of
192 files on a disc.
• The files can be recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with
a maximum capacity of 700MB.
• DVD with MP3 are not playable on this system.
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Root Directory
The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root
directory has compressed audio files, the directory
will be displayed as ROOT. All files contained directly
under the root directory will be accessed prior to
any root directory folders. However, playlists (Px) will
always be accessed before root folders or files.
Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the
file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no
compressed files directly beneath them, the player will
advance to the next folder in the file structure that
contains compressed audio files and the empty folder
will not be displayed or numbered.
No Folder
When the CD contains only compressed files, the files will
be located under the root folder. The next and previous
folder functions will have no function on a CD that was
recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the
name of the folder the radio will display ROOT.
Order of Play
Tracks will be played in the following order:
• Play will begin from the first track in the first playlist
and will continue sequentially through all tracks in
each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist
has been played, play will continue from the first
track of the first playlist.
• If the CD does not contain any playlists, then play will
begin from the first track under the root directory.
When all tracks from the root directory have been
played, play will continue from files according to their
numerical listing. After playing the last track from the
last folder, play will begin again at the first track of
the first folder or root directory.
When play enters a new folder, the display will not
automatically show the new folder name. The new track
name will appear on the display.
File System and Naming
The song name that will display will be the song name
that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is
not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio will display the
file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the
track name.
Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages will
be shortened. The display will not show parts of words on
the last page of text and the extension of the filename will
not display.
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Preprogrammed Playlists
You can access preprogrammed playlists which were
created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™
software, however, you will not have editing capability.
These playlists will be treated as special folders
containing compressed audio song files.
Playing an MP3
With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should
begin playing. While playing a CD, the navigation system
is available. If you insert a CD with the system off and the
ignition on, it will start to play.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab will display.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the CD will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear on the display.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
If viewing a map screen, touch the CD screen button.
The display will split between the audio screen and
the map screen. If you do not want to view a split screen
or you are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO
key to enter the audio screen, then press the AUDIO
key until CD is highlighted or touch the CD screen
button.
j / r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pause the
DVD. This button will then change to the play button.
Touch the play button to play the DVD.
Random: Touch this screen button to hear the disc
played in random (tracks and folders) order. Touch the
Random screen button to turn off random play.
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[ (Fast forward): Touch and hold this screen button
to fast forward through the current track.
r (Reverse): Touch and hold this screen button to
reverse through the current track.
qr(Folder): Select the left or right arrow to go to
the previous or next folder on the disc.
Press the middle screen button, with the folder name, to
sort the MP3 by folder and file name. It may take a
few minutes for the system to sort the MP3.
Sort By: Touch this screen button to organize the MP3
to enable you to sort the MP3 by artist, album, and
genre. It may take a few minutes for the system to sort
the MP3.
next track. Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track, if more than eight seconds have
played. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the
player will continue moving backward or forward through
the CD. The sound will mute while seeking.
You can also turn the tune knob to seek to the next or
previous track.
Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD or DVD. If a
CD or DVD is ejected, but not removed, the player will
automatically pull it back in after 15 seconds.
If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed, such
as unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject, press
and hold the CD eject button for more than five seconds
to force the disc to eject.
CD Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the CD
comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:
• If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown
format.
• If the map DVD disc was installed into the CD slot.
See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps onpage 2-4 for more information.
• It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
• You are driving on a very rough road. When the road
becomes smoother, the CD should play.
• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
• The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
• There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
• The label may be caught in the CD player.
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If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
DVD Player
The player can be used for DVD audio and DVD video.
With the ignition on, insert a DVD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull it in and the DVD should
begin playing. While playing a DVD, the navigation
system is available. If you insert a DVD with the system
off and the ignition on, it will start to play.
This feature will not operate unless the vehicle is in
PARK (P).
The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the
appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket of
most DVDs.
The DVD slot is compatible with most audio CDs,
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW media along with MP3 and un-protected
WMA formats.
If an error appears on the display, see “DVD Messages”
later in this section.
Playing a DVD
There are three ways to play a DVD:
• Once a DVD is inserted, the system will
automatically start play of the DVD.
• If you are on a map screen, touch the DVD screen
button.
• Press the AUDIO hard key, then touch the DVD
screen button.
O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the
system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the volume of the audio system.
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DVD Menu Options
Once a DVD starts to play, the menu options will
automatically appear. To display the menu choices while
a DVD is playing in full screen, touch anywhere on
the screen.
There are three pages of menu options. Press the right
and left arrow screen buttons to use all of the menu
screen buttons. Menu options are available when they
are highlighted. Some menu options are only available
when the DVD is not playing.
Full: Press this screen button to remove all menu
options from the display. Press anywhere on the screen
to display the menu options.
Cursor: Touch this button to access the cursor menu.
The arrows and other cursor options allow you to
navigate the DVD menu options. The cursor menu
options are only available if a DVD has a menu.
q, Q, r, R (Arrow Buttons): Use these arrow
buttons to move around the DVD menu.
Enter: Touch this button to select the highlighted
option.
Return: Touch this button to go back to the previous
DVD menu.
Back: Touch this button to go back to the main DVD
display screen.
Move: Touch this button to move the cursor buttons
back and forth from the bottom-right corner to the top-left
corner of the screen.
j / r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pause the
DVD. This button will then change to the play button.
Touch the play button to play the DVD.
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Random: Touch this screen button to hear the disc
played in random, rather than sequential, order. Touch
Random again to turn off random play. This button
is not available for DVD video.
c (Stop): Touch this button to stop play of the DVD.
Press the play button to continue playing the DVD
from where the DVD was stopped. Press this button
twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
r (Rewind): Touch and hold this button to rewind
through the scene, chapters, and titles. This button may
not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
[ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to advance
rapidly through the scene, chapters, and titles. This
button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
Top Menu: Touch this button to display the first menu
of the DVD. This is not available on all DVDs.
Menu: Touch this button to display the DVD menu
of the current area of the DVD that is playing.
This button is not available for DVD video.
Search: Touch this button to display the title search
screen. The keyboard allows you to type in the title
number of the title that you would like to watch.
Setup: Touch this button to display the DVD Setup
screen. This button is only available when the DVD is
not playing. The DVD Setup screen allows you to
change the brightness, contrast, and mode, change the
viewing on the monitor, and to change the initial
settings; language, parental level, and aspect.
! (Brightness): Touch the up or down screen arrows
to increase or decrease the brightness of the
navigation screen.
_ (Contrast): Touch the up or down screen arrows to
increase or decrease the contrast of the navigation
screen.
Auto (Automatic): Touch this screen button for the
system to automatically adjust the navigation screen
background depending on exterior lighting conditions.
Night: Touch this screen button and the system
will make the navigation screen background darken.
Day: Touch this screen button and the system will make
the navigation screen background brighten.
Monitor: From the DVD Setup screen, touch this
button to adjust the viewing angle of the DVD on the
navigation screen. This is not available on all DVDs.
Touch the
and right sides.
e button to close the screen in from the left
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Touch the J button to fill the screen on the left and
right sides.
Touch the d button to fill the screen on the top and
bottom.
Initial Settings: From the DVD Setup screen, touch
this button to change audio, subtitle, and menu
languages, parental level, and to view the aspect of the
DVD. The movie must be stopped to use this menu.
These settings are not available on all DVDs.
Audio Language: Touch English, Francais, or Espanol
to change the language that you are listening to.
Subtitle Language: Touch English, Francais, or
Espanol to change the language of the subtitles.
Menu Language: Touch English, Francais, or Espanol
to change the language of the menus.
Parental Level: Touch this button to change the rating
level to only allow the play of DVDs with a certain
rating. The rating selection is 1 through 8, with 1 being
a G rating. If the 1 is selected, any DVD with a
rating above G will not be able to be viewed without
entering a password.
When the parental level screen is first entered a
keyboard will appear on the display and a four-digit
password will need to be created. Type in a password
that you will be able to remember. Once the password is
created, you can then select a rating level.
If you would like to change the rating level, press the
Parental Level button, then press the Password button.
Type in the password and then change the rating level.
If the password is forgotten, contact your dealer/retailer.
This may not be available on all DVDs.
Aspect: Touch this button to change the aspect ratio of
the DVD. This may not be available on all DVDs.
Audio: Press this button to display the audio stream
number and to change the language heard. Repeatedly
press this button to toggle through the available
languages. This may not be available on all DVDs.
This button is not available when the DVD is stopped.
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Subtitle: Touch this button to playback the video with
subtitles. Repeatedly press this button to toggle
through the available languages. To turn the subtitles
off, press this button until Off is selected. This button is
not available when the DVD is stopped. This may
not be available on all DVDs.
Angle: Touch this button to adjust the viewing angle of
the DVD. Repeatedly press this button to toggle through
the angles. This button is not available when the DVD is
stopped. This may not be available on all DVDs.
q Page: Press this button to go to the previous
scene. This button is not available when the DVD is
stopped. This button is not available for DVD video.
Page
r : Press this button to go to the next scene.
This button is not available when the DVD is stopped.
This button is not available for DVD video.
SEEK ¨(Next Track/Chapter): Press this hard key to
go to the next track or chapter. This button may not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews.
key to return to the start of the current track or chapter.
Press this button again to go to the previous track or
chapter. This button may not work when the DVD is
playing the copyright information or the previews.
DVD Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the
DVD comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
• If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown
format.
• If the disc is not from a correct region.
• If the map DVD disc was installed into the DVD
audio/video slot. See “Installing the Map DVD”
under Maps on page 2-4 for more information.
• It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the DVD should play.
• You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the DVD should play.
• The DVD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
• The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
• There may have been a problem while burning
the DVD.
• The label may be caught in the DVD player.
If the DVD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good DVD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
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Care of Your CDs and DVDs
If playing recorded media such as a CD or DVD, the
sound quality may be reduced due to CD or DVD quality,
the method of recording, the quality of the music that has
been recorded, recording speed. max media recording
speed, and the way the CD or DVD has been handled.
There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding
tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these
problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD or
DVD. If the surface is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, it will not play properly. If the surface is
soiled, see “Care of Your CDs and DVDs” in the Index of
the vehicle’s owner manual.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD
or DVD.
Notice: If a label is added to a CD or DVD, or more
than one CD or DVD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged
CDs or DVDs, the player could be damaged. While
using the CD or DVD player, use only CDs or DVDs in
good condition without any label, load one CD or
DVD at a time, and keep the player and the loading
slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
Do not add any label to a CD or DVD, it could get caught
in the player. If a CD or DVD is recorded on a personal
computer and a description label is needed, try labeling
the top of the recorded CD or DVD with a soft marker.
Auxiliary Devices
The navigation system has an auxiliary input jack
located in the lower right corner of the faceplate. This is
not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set
into the front auxiliary input jack. You can however,
connect an external audio device such as an iPod,
laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette
tape player, etc. to the auxiliary input jack for use
as another source for audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See “Defensive Driving”
in the Index of your vehicles owner manual for more
information on driver distraction.
To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm
(1/8 inch) cable to the auxiliary input jack. When
a device is connected, the system will detect and
automatically begin playing audio from the device over
the vehicle’s speakers.
If a device is connected and you are listening to another
source (FM, CD, MP3, etc.), press the AUDIO key to
enter the audio menu, then press the AUDIO key
repeatedly until AUX is selected or touch the AUX
screen button. An auxiliary device must be connected
for the AUX screen button to appear as an option
to select.
The navigation system’s voice recognition allows for
hands-free operation of the navigation system,
audio system, and OnStar
disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice
recognition to work. See “Installing the DVD Map
Disc” under Maps on page 2-4. Voice recognition can
be used when the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index of your vehicle’s
owner manual and for more information.
To use voice recognition, do the following:
1. Push and hold the SRCE (source) steering wheel
control until you hear a beep. The audio system,
if on, will mute.
2. Clearly state one of the commands listed on the
following pages.
Helpful Hints for Stating Commands
•
When a multiple command is available, choose the
command that best works for you.
• Words that are in brackets are optional. For
example, for the command Radio [band] [select] FM,
stating Radio FM or Radio select FM are both
valid commands.
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• When the system recognizes the command the
system will:
− either perform the function
− ask you to confirm your choice by clearly
stating “yes or no”
− issue an error message such as “System does
not recognize this command” or direct you to
“Please start speaking after the beep”
• If the system is not yet ready, the system may state
“System is checking the disc. Please wait.”.
• To cancel a command or if the system response
does not match your verbal command, press and
hold the talk symbol button. The system will reply,
“System will cancel the voice recognition”.
• If you experience difficultywiththesystem
recognizing a command, try saying it more softly, and
wait for a few seconds after the beep, or you may just
try saying it again.
• Background noise may cause voice commands to be
misunderstood, including airflow noise from wind.
• To use the voice recognition system, the map DVD
must be loaded.
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This system is able to recognize commands in three
different languages. The system will only recognize
commands based on the language selected from the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Driver Information
Center, DIC Vehicle Personalization” in the Index of your
vehicles owner manual.
Voice Recognition Commands
The following list shows all of the voice commands
available for the navigation system with a brief
description of each. The commands are listed with the
optional words in brackets. To use the voice commands,
refer to the instructions listed previously.
Voice Tag Commands
The following are voice tag commands you can access
by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are
written. You may have up to 40 voice tag entries
for destinations.
Navigation go to [destination] (voice tag), navigation
select [destination] (voice tag): These commands
instruct the system to select a destination saved under
the voice tag you have stored.
When a destination is requested using a voice tag, the
system will state, “Press or say cancel if not correct”.
To cancel this voice tag destination, using voice
recognition, push and hold the SRCE button on the
steering wheel until you hear a beep, then say ‘‘cancel’’.
Canceling voice tag destination by voice recognition,
must be done within five seconds after the voice prompt.
If you are not currently driving on a route, the system will
automatically create the voice tag destination as the final
destination. If you are currently driving on a route, the
system will automatically create the voice tag destination
as a waypoint. Up to three waypoints can be created.
Storing Voice Tags
From the address book entry information page, press
the Add Voice tag screen button. The system will
respond “Name Please?”.
Navigation Help
Navigation Help: This command instructs the system
to assist with navigation commands.
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Display Commands
Use the following display commands to set the
display mode.
Display [set] day [mode]: Use this command to set
the display to daytime mode.
Display [set] night [mode]: Use this command to set
the display to night mode.
Display [set] auto [mode]: Use this command to set
the display to automatic mode. The system will
change between day and night mode automatically.
System help: This command instructs the system to
assist with display commands.
Radio Commands
The following are radio commands you can access by
clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written.
The commands are only available when you are in
one of the following audio modes, AM, FM, or XM™
(if equipped).
Radio: This command instructs the system to turn the
audio system on.
Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select] FM,
radio [band] [select] XM, radio [band] [select]
satellite: These commands instruct the system to go to
either the AM, FM, or XM (if equipped).
Radio [select] (frequency) AM, radio [select]
(frequency) FM: These commands instruct the system
to go to a specific frequency on either AM or FM.
Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio [select] (channel)
satellite: These commands instruct the system to
go to a specific channel on the XM™ band (if equipped).
The channel must be a valid channel or the system
will keep the radio at the current station setting.
The system will pause while searching for the channel.
Radio help: This command instructs the system to
assist with radio commands.
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CD Commands
The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that
can be accessed by clearly stating the commands
exactly as they are written.
CD, DVD, Disc: Use this command to select a CD,
DVD, or disc that is currently loaded.
This command instructs the system to select a
specific track number.
CD, DVD, Disc select next folder: Use this command
to select the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.
CD, DVD, Disc select previous folder: Use this
command to select the previous folder on the MP3 or
audio DVD.
CD help, DVD help, Disc help: This command
instructs the system to assist with CD and DVD
commands.
Auxiliary Commands
The following auxiliary commands can be accessed by
clearly stating the commands exactly as they are
written. The commands are available when the auxiliary
source is available.
Aux, Auxiliary: Use this command to select the
auxiliary device, when a device is connected.
OnStar®Command
OnStar: This command instructs the system to connect
to OnStar®. You will enter the OnStar®voice recognition
system. Refer to your OnStar
information.
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Voice Help
Voice help: This command will provide a description of
help commands that are available to use.
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