Pontiac VIBE NAVIGATION SYSTEM 2004 Owner Manual

2004 Pontiac Vibe Navigation System M

Overview

Features and Controls

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Navigation Audio System

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Index

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem are registered trademarks and the name VIBE is a trademark of General Motors Corporation.

This supplement includesthe latest information available at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without notice.

Please keep this supplement with the owner’s manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it while you’re on the road. If you sell your vehicle, leave this owner’s manual supplement and the owner’s manual with the vehicle.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22722499 A First Edition

Section 1 Overview

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

Introduction ...................................................1-2

Screen Setup .................................................1-3

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Overview

Introduction

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

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 from various areas and choices

(i.e. street addresses, intersections, marked points, points of interest, etc.).

• Receive broadcast announcements on traffic and

emergency alert communications.

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.

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Screen Setup

Press the SETUP hard key, located on the left side of the navigation screen, to access the Setup menu.

The Setup Menu allows you to adjust such things as screen colors, and language of the display for the Navigation System.

Day and Night Screen Changes

When the headlamp switch is turned to off, the screen will change to a lighter background for better viewing in the daytime. At night, the screen will go to a darker background. You can select Auto for automatic adjustment.

You can also select day or night mode regardless of the lighting conditions. The Day setting leaves the system in the day mode. The Night setting leaves the system in the night mode.

Brightness

To adjust the brightness, press the SETUP hard key and then choose the option you wish to adjust by pressing the key beside it. Use the control pad to raise or lower the brightness to the desired level. You will see the screen change as you adjust the brightness.

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Language

Your vehicle has been set for the English language, but you may also select French for all instructional text and voice prompts. However, names on the location map when using the navigation functions will not change.

If you wish to change the language, do the following:

1. Press the Language key under the Setup Menu. A caution will display.

2. Use the control pad to toggle to the language you prefer.

3. Press the ENT button in the center of the control pad to choose a language.

4. Select I AGREE to change the display back to the map display.

If the language is changed from English, the menu screens will not match word-for-word as they appear in this supplement. If you accidentally set a language and you do not understand the menus, eject the DVD and insert it again. You will then be able to select a different language when the system starts up again, using the control pad to select the language.

Adjust Clock

To adjust the time displayed at the lower right corner of the navigation screen, select the Adjust Clock option from the Setup Menu.

OK: Allows you to set your selections Hours/Minutes: To change the time on the clock press

the Adjust button and use the control pad to change the time. Press the ENT button when the desired time is reached.

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12Hr/24Hr: This feature allows you to decide whether the time is displayed in standard or military time. Use the control pad to select which one is desired.

Once you have the time set, you must hit the OK button to save your changes and return to the Setup Menu. If you hit the BACK key, you will still return to the Setup Menu, but none of your changes will be saved.

Auto GPS Update: This key sets the Navigation System’s time to match the current GPS time. The time will be updated with the GPS time when the ignition is turned to ACC or ON.

Daylight Savings: Use the control pad to toggle between Daylight Savings Time On or Off.

Time Zone: This menu allows you to choose from four different time zones: Paciﬁc, Mountain, Central and Eastern. Use the control pad to scroll through the zones. When you have reached the desired zone, press the ENT button on the center of the control pad to select it.

Calendar

To access the calendar function, press the SETUP hardkey to get to the setup screen. Press the Calendar button to display the Calendar screen. Here you can input memos or information for important dates.

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Maintenance Information

This system has a function which informs you of the time to replace certain parts of components on your vehicle. When the navigation system begins to operate and the vehicle has reached either the information item’s replacement date or the appropriate driving distance, the Information screen will automatically be displayed. You can turn off the Information screen by selecting “Do not display this message again.”

To access this screen, press the SETUP key and select the Maintenance button to display the Maintenance screen. Select your desired icon from the screen and input the next maintenance date and driving distance until the next check.

You can also choose Set dealer from the Maintenance screen. This allows you to register your dealer’s name and address. After you enter your dealer’s name and address, the screen changes and displays the map location of the dealer.

You can also edit your dealer’s name, location and phone number if you have already registered the dealer. After you select the Set dealer button on the Maintenance screen the Edit dealer screen appears. Select the Change button to edit the dealer’s information. Select the Delete dealer button on the Edit dealer screen to delete a dealer’s information.

English/Metric Units

You can select either English or metric measurements to appear for distances on the map.

To change between English and metric measurements, do the following:

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Press Setup on the menu display.

3. Choose from the measurement options listed.

4. Use the control pad to move to the measurement option you desire. Press the ENT button in the center of the control pad to choose it.

5. Press the Back key to return to the previous screen.

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Section 2 Features and Controls

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

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

Navigation System Screen ...............................2-5

Maps ............................................................2-6

Symbols ........................................................2-7

Navigation Menu ............................................2-8

Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-20

Vehicle Positioning ........................................2-21

Problems with Route Guidance .......................2-22

If the System Needs Service ..........................2-22

Ordering Map DVDs ......................................2-22

Database Coverage Explanations ....................2-22

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Features and Controls

Using the Navigation System

This section presents the basic information you will need to know to operate the navigation system.

The navigation screen shows a number of icons that offer information on a variety of topics.

Use the keys, located on each side of the navigation screen, and the control pad, located at the bottom left corner of the faceplate, to operate the system.

Use the left and right arrows on the control pad to move horizontally on the screen and the up and down arrows on the control pad to move vertically on the screen. Use the ENT (enter) button in the center of the control pad to choose your desired selection.

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:

• Z (Eject)

• TA

• SEEK

• NAV

• BAND

• CD

• f (Audio)

• SETUP

The function of each of these keys will be explained within this supplement.

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The system also has the following reconﬁgureable soft keys located to the right of the navigation screen. These have hard key labels for easier understanding while in navigation mode. The six keys change functions for different modes of the system.

• MAP

• DEST

• MENU

• V (Zoom In)

• U (Zoom Out)

• BACK

These keys allow you to do the following:

Zoom In

Zoom Out

• Press Zoom In to get a closer look at the map you

are traveling on. Locate a destination easily by zooming in to see a smaller section of the map, if you are close to your destination.

• Press Zoom Out to see a larger scale of the map,

if the destination that you wish to reach is a long distance from your current location. You can also view your highlighted route.

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Key Pad

The letters, symbols and punctuation available to you are displayed on the alpha bar. The alpha bar will automatically be available whenever the system needs information from you. Make your selection by pressing the ENT button on the center of the control pad.

To enter a space between the words of a name, you must use the control pad and select the space symbol, which is at the end of the keypad.

To make your name selections easier, the system will only allow you to select a character which can follow the last one entered. For example, if you enter Z, you wouldn’t be allowed to follow it with T. The system will highlight the available characters and darken the unavailable characters.

If you select an incorrect character, press the back space symbol button.

If you are unsuccessful when inputting a name, it may need to be selected differently. It is possible that the map DVD (database) may not contain that information. See Database Coverage Explanations on page 2-22.

Numeric Bar

The numbers available to you are displayed. The numerals will automatically be available whenever the system needs you to input a phone number or house address. You can cycle through the list using the control pad and make your selections by pressing the ENT button on the center of the control pad.

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Navigation System Screen

This display screen is located in the center of your instrument panel.

PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) Knob

Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio and Navigation Systems. Turn the PWR/VOL knob to increase or to decrease the volume to the audio system. Press the knob again to turn off the audio and navigation systems.

NAV (Navigation) Key

If the DVD is inserted and you are in a menu and are not on the map, the ﬁrst press of the NAV key, located to the left of the display screen, will take you to the map that shows the vehicle’s current position.

If no route has been planned, the ﬁrst press of the NAV key will show the map screen and also the following information:

• The north or heading up symbol in the upper

left corner.

• The letters GPS to show that the Global Positioning

System is working.

• The time.

• The map scale.

If a route has been planned, the ﬁrst press of the NAV key will show the map screen and also display:

• The number of miles/kilometers until you reach your

destination.

• The estimated time to your destination.

• The highlighted destination or turn-by-turn

instructions.

To learn more about the features shown on the map screen, you can ﬁnd each feature listed in this supplement.

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Navigation Repeat

You can press the MAP button to have the current audio navigation prompt repeated.

Maps

This section includes basic information that you need to know about the map database.

The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and portions of Canada are contained in one disc. The United States map database includes the 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. This manual will be in your map DVD case when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.

When your vehicle is delivered from the factory, the dealer may have installed the map DVD. If the DVD was not installed in your vehicle when ﬁrst purchased, use the following directions to load the DVD:

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACCESSORY.

2. If already loaded, eject the map DVD or a CD from the slot.

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

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

• ENG (English)

• FR (French)

You can change the language by using the control pad, located on the bottom left corner of the navigation system, to select a language and pressing the ENT button. Once a language is selected, select I AGREE to plan a route. The map will appear showing your current vehicle position.

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