Chevrolet Avalanche 2006 Navigation Manual

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban

Overview

Features and Controls

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Navigation System

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Navigation Audio System

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Index

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The information in this manual supplements the owner manual. This manual includes the latest information available at the time it was printed.

We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual with the owner manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.

Canadian Owners

For Canadian owners that would like to obtain a French language manual, see “Canadian Owners” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual.

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Section 1 Overview

Overview .........................................................1-2

Navigation System Overview ............................1-2

Getting Started ...............................................1-4

Cleaning the Video Screen .............................1-10

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Overview

Navigation System Overview

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A. P (Power/Volume) Knob. See “Hard Keys” under

Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. B. Directional Indicator. See Symbols on page 2-6. C. DVD/CD Loading Slot

X (DVD/CD Eject) Key

E. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under

Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.

F. NAV RPT(Navigation Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys”

under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. G. BAND Key. See “Playing the Radio” under

Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. H. w SEEK x Key. See “Finding a Station” under

Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.

B (CD) Key. See “Playing a CD” under Navigation

Audio System on page 3-2.

e (Audio) Key. See Navigation Audio System on

page 3-2. K. CONFIG (Conﬁgure) Key. See “Hard Keys” under

Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.

O (Tuning) Knob. See “Finding a Station” under

Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.

V (Zoom In) Screen Button. See “Touch Sensitive

Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.

N. Dest (Destination) Screen Button. See “Touch

Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.

O. Nav (Navigation) Options Screen Button.

See “Touch Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.

P. Nav

R. Clock. See “Clock” under Conﬁgure Menu on

y (Navigation Menu) Screen Button.

See “Touch Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.

U (Zoom Out) Screen Button. See “Touch Sensitive

Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.

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Getting Started

Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works.

Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See “Defensive Driving” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual for more information. Get familiar with your vehicle’s navigation system so you can use it with less effort and take full advantage of its features. Your navigation system includes not only navigation, but also audio functions. While your vehicle is parked:

• Familiarize yourself with all of its controls: hard

keys on the faceplate and touch-sensitive screen buttons.

• Familiarize yourself with its operation.

• Set up your audio by presetting your favorite stations,

setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped).

• Set up the navigation features that can only be done

before you begin driving, such as entering an address or a preset destination.

Entering a destination or alphanumeric text requires many steps, so you can only perform these operations when the vehicle is in PARK (P). You will notice that touch-sensitive screen buttons leading to the alphanumeric keyboard are dimmed out while driving.

Other functions may also be locked out while driving and they too will appear grayed out on the screen — but all functions are available when parked. Some functions can be performed while driving, as long as you can do so without diverting too much of your attention from your driving.

{CAUTION:

This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving.

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{CAUTION:

Looking at the moving map on the navigation screen frequently or for too long while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Keep your eyes and mind on the road and avoid looking too long or too often at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use the voice guidance directions whenever possible.

The navigation system allows you to do the following:

• Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route

and map guidance with voice prompts.

• Select a destination using various methods and

choices.

The information in the system may not always be complete. Road conditions such as prohibited turns, detours, and construction zones, change frequently.

It is important to consider whether you can follow the directions given by the system for the current conditions.

When getting started, you may set the navigation system to your preference using various options. You will also need to know how to perform various functions to begin route guidance. Reference the following topics for further information:

Setting Radio Station Presets

To set preset radio stations, do the following:

1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.

2. Press the BAND hard key to access the band menu and select the desired band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped)).

3. Use the tuning knob or the SEEK hard key arrows to select a station.

4. Touch and hold one of the six screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until you hear a beep or see the station displayed on the selected preset button.

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Setting the Time

To set the time, do the following:

1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.

2. Press the CONFIG hard key.

3. Touch the Clock screen button.

4. Touch the appropriate Time Zone screen button.

5. Touch the Daylight Savings screen button.

The time is now set. Touch the Manual Adjust screen button if you need to further adjust the time. The radio will use the GPS satellite to set the time. The vehicle needs to be in an open area to receive the signal. See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 2-36 for more information.

Entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home, and Preset Destinations

Before entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home, or Preset Destination, select the appropriate search area that contains the ﬁnal destination. Your vehicle must be stopped to perform this operation.

Setting the Search Area

To set the search area, do the following:

1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.

2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.

3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed.

If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, push the NAV hard key.

4. Touch the DEST screen button.

5. Touch the Change screen button.

6. Touch the appropriate Search Area numbered screen button that contains your ﬁnal destination.

The system will return to the Destination menu.

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Entering an Address

To set a destination by entering a street address, do the following:

1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.

2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.

3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed.

If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, push the NAV hard key.

4. Touch the DEST screen button.

5. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct.

6. Touch the Address screen button.

7. Enter the street name using the alpha keypad on the screen.

Do not enter directional information or street type, and use the space symbol screen button (

between street or city names. For example, the street name N. Royal Oak Rd. should be entered as

royal

Uoak. Use the backspace (V) screen

button if an incorrect character has been entered.

8. Select the desired street name from the list by touching the screen button next to the correct street name.

9. Enter the address number using the numeric keypad on the screen. You may ﬁrst have to select the correct range for the address number, then enter the desired address and touch the OK screen button.

10. Touch the Enter Destination screen button. The address entry is now complete.

11. Once you begin driving you will hear an audio prompt to “Proceed to the highlighted route.” You are now in route guidance mode.

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Entering a Point of Interest (POI)

To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI), do the following:

1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.

2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.

3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed.

If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, push the NAV hard key.

4. Touch the DEST screen button.

5. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct.

6. Touch the POI screen button.

7. Enter the speciﬁc title of the POI in the Name space (i.e. Washington Monument) using the alpha keypad on the screen.

• If there are POIs with the same name,

spell out the name and then touch the List screen button (McDonald’s restaurant vs. McDonald corporate office).

• Select the business desired.

• The system will list the POIs in alphabetical

order or, if there are multiple POIs with the same name, the system will list the POIs in order of distance from your location.

• Touch the screen button next to the address of

the POI desired.

8. Touch the Enter Destination screen button. The POI entry is now complete.

9. Once you begin driving you will hear an audio prompt to “Proceed to the highlighted route.” You are now in route guidance mode.

Using the Category or City selections will aid the system in ﬁnding your POI by limiting the search options.

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Setting Home Destination

1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.

2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.

3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed.

If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, push the NAV hard key.

4. Touch the Nav

5. Touch the Memory Points screen button.

6. Touch the Register Home screen button.

7. Touch the Address screen button and then enter all address information.

8. Touch the Register Point screen button to store the home address as a memory point.

y (navigation) menu screen button.

Setting Preset Destinations

1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.

2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.

3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed.

If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, push the NAV hard key.

4. Touch the Nav

5. Touch the Memory Points screen button.

6. Touch the Register screen button.

7. Touch one of the ﬁve preset buttons.

8. Touch the Address screen button and then enter the address information.

9. Touch the Register Point screen button to store the memory point.

y (navigation) menu screen button.

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Using Your Home or Preset Destinations

These destinations are available for selection while driving.

1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.

2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.

3. Touch the DEST screen button.

4. Touch the Preset Destination symbols at the bottom of the Destination screen.

5. Once you begin driving, or if you are already driving, you will hear an audio prompt to “Proceed to the highlighted route.” You are now in route guidance mode.

L(Home symbol) or one of the available

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. From the map screen, touch the Nav Options screen button.

2. Touch the Cancel Route screen button.

3. Touch the Yes screen button to conﬁrm cancellation.

Cleaning the Video Screen

When cleaning the video screen, use only a soft clean cotton cloth dampened with clean water.

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Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls ......................................2-2

Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2

Maps ............................................................2-5

Symbols ........................................................2-6

Navigation Menu ............................................2-7

Destination ..................................................2-18

Colors on the Screen ....................................2-32

Conﬁgure Menu ............................................2-33

Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-36

Vehicle Positioning ........................................2-37

Problems with Route Guidance .......................2-38

If the System Needs Service ..........................2-38

Ordering Map DVDs ......................................2-38

Database Coverage Explanations ....................2-38

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Features and Controls

Using the Navigation System

This section includes the basic information to operate the navigation system.

The main navigation menu displays a number of options which offer information on a variety of topics. See Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.

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.

Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will be disabled to reduce driver distractions.

Hard Keys

The following hard keys are located to the left of the navigation screen:

P (Power/Volume Knob): Press the power/volume

knob to turn the audio and navigation system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume to the audio system.

NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press the NAV RPT key to repeat the current voice guidance navigation prompt.

NAV (Navigation): If you are in a menu and are not on the map screen, press the NAV key to view the map showing your vehicle’s current position.

If a route has not been planned, press this key to display the map screen and the following information:

• North or Heading Up symbol

• Time

• Map scale

If a route has been planned, press this key to display the map screen and the following information:

• Number of miles/kilometers between current vehicle

position and the destination. See “Route Overview Menu” under Destination on page 2-18 for more information.

• Estimated travel time to the destination. See “Route

Overview Menu” under Destination on page 2-18 for more information.

• Highlighted route or turn-by-turn instructions.

See “Map Appearance” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.

You will ﬁnd more information on each feature found on a map screen later in this manual.

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BAND: Press the BAND key to access the BAND screen and to switch between AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2, if equipped. See “Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.

x SEEK w: Press the SEEK up or down arrows to

go to the next or previous radio station and stay there. See “Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.

B (CD): Press the CD key to play a CD. The CD

screen will display. See “Playing a CD” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.

e (Audio): Press the audio key to access the Audio

menu. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. CONFIG (Conﬁgure): Press the CONFIG key to access

the Conﬁgure menu. See Conﬁgure Menu on page 2-33 for more information.

O (Tuning) Knob: Turn this knob to go to the next

or previous frequency and stay there. See “Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.

X (Eject): Press the eject key located next to the

DVD/CD slot to eject a map DVD or CD.

Alpha-Numeric Keypad

Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers will display on the navigation screen as an alpha or numeric keypad. The appropriate keypad will automatically display whenever the system needs information from you. The alpha keypad will display when the system needs input of a city or street name. The numeric keypad will display when the system needs input of a phone number or house address.

Touch a character on the screen to select it. You may also touch the 0 - 9 screen button at any time from the alpha keypad to access the numeric keypad.

U (Space): Touch this screen button to enter a

space between characters or the words of a name.

V (Backspace): Touch this screen button if an

incorrect character has been selected. To make name selections easier, the system will only

allow you to select a character which can follow the last one entered. For example, if a Z is entered, a T will not be available to select. The system will highlight the available characters.

If a name is not available after input, it may need to be inputted differently, the map DVD database may not contain that information, or the correct search area has not been selected. See Database Coverage Explanations

on page 2-38.

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Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons

Touch-sensitive buttons, or screen buttons, are located on the screen. After selecting a button on the screen, a beep will sound. This feature can be turned off. See Conﬁgure Menu on page 2-33 for more information. Screen buttons will be highlighted when available. There are some toggle screen buttons that will be light blue when active.

The following touch-sensitive screen buttons will appear frequently at the bottom of a map screen.

Dest (Destination): Touch this screen button to display the Destination menu. See Destination on page 2-18 for more information.

Nav (Navigation) Options: Touch this screen button to display the Nav Options menu. See “Navigation Options” under Destination on page 2-18 for more information.

y (Navigation Menu): Touch this screen button

Nav

to display the main navigation menu. See Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.

V (Zoom In): Touch this screen button to get a closer

look at a smaller section of the route you are traveling.

U (Zoom Out): Touch this screen button to see a

larger scale of the route you are traveling. You can also view your highlighted route.

Clock: Touch the clock screen button, when the radio is on, to display the date.

Audio Source: Touch the audio source screen button, while a map screen is displayed, to access the Audio screen.

Back: Touch this screen button, when available on a menu, to return to the previous screen.

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Maps

This section includes basic information about the map database.

The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The United States, Hawaii, and Canada are contained on one disc. The map database includes interstate freeways, state highways, country roads, and major and general streets.

Refer to the “Navigation System Map Disc” manual to view the explanation of map coverage. The map disc manual will be in the map DVD case when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.

Installing the Map DVD

Your dealer may have installed the map DVD. If the map DVD was not installed, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Load the map DVD into the slot by inserting it partway. The system will pull it in.

Once the map DVD is inserted correctly, you will have the following two language choices:

• ENG (English)

• FR (French)

Select the language at this time. See “Language” under Conﬁgure Menu on page 2-33 for more information. Once a language has been selected, touch the NEXT screen button to plan a route. The map will appear showing your vehicle’s current position.

Map Adjustments and Scales

The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on the map. The map will scroll automatically based on the direction the vehicle is traveling.

To view a larger or smaller scale of the map, touch zoom in or zoom out. The scale of a map can range from 1/32 of a mile (0.05 km) to 128 miles (206 km). See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more information.

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Symbols

The following symbols are the most common that appear on a map screen.

Your vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and vehicle orientation of your vehicle on the map.

This red bulls-eye symbol will appear on the map to show your ﬁnal destination after a route has been planned.

See Destination on page 2-18 for information on planning a route.

When one of ﬁve possible destinations have been set, a circle with a number 1 through 5, depending on which number destination it is, will appear on the map screen.

See “Preset Destinations” under Destination on page 2-18 for more information.

This symbol indicates that the map is shown with North Up (North Up mode).

While in North Up mode, North will always be at the top of the map screen regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. Touch this screen button to switch between North Up and Heading Up modes. See “Map Appearance” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.

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This symbol indicates that the map is shown with the vehicle travel direction up (Heading Up mode).

The shaded triangle indicates North. While in Heading Up mode, the direction your vehicle is traveling will always be at the top of the map screen. Touch this screen button to switch between Heading Up and North Up modes. See “Map Appearance” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.

from the Nav Menu to suspend guidance to all current and programmed destinations, but the current route will be retained in memory. You will no longer receive voice prompts for navigation. The map can still be viewed by pressing the NAV hard key. If you suspend guidance, you can touch the Resume Guidance screen button to resume the current route.

Route Overview

(Route Overview): Select the Route Overview

screen button to display the map with the route highlighted. The total distance and estimated travel time will also display.

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Map Appearance

(Map Appearance): Select the Map Appearance

screen button to adjust the appearance of a map based on your preferences.

This menu is divided into three sections: Map Orient (orientation), Guidance Mode, and Map Mode. Touch an option’s screen button to select it. The following are brief explanations of the options available in each section:

y (North Up): This feature orients the map with North

at the top of the map screen, regardless of which direction you are driving.

u (Heading Up): This feature orients the map with

the direction you are driving at the top of the map screen, regardless of which direction is North.

u (3D view): This feature gives maps a

3-dimensional view, and will remain in the Heading Up position.

s (Arrow): This feature continually displays

directional turn guidance for your next maneuver.

R (Turn list): This feature lists information on your

next three maneuvers, including the distance to the turn, and street names.

? (Map): This feature will display your vehicle’s

current position, with the calculated route highlighted.

P (Single): This feature allows one map to be

displayed.

| (Split Screen): This feature allows two maps to be

displayed, which can be independently adjusted in both scale and map orientation.

For more information on the symbols that can appear on a map screen, see Symbols on page 2-6.

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