Pontiac Vibe Navigation System Supplement User Manual

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe Navigation System Supplement

This supplement contains information on the operation of the Navigation System in your vehicle. This supplement, along with your owner’s manual, will assist you in the proper use of the system. If you have any problems using the system, please contact your dealer.

-1 Overview

2-1 Features 3-1 Navigation Audio System 4-1 If a Problem Occurs

Here the supplement gives you basic information that you will need to know to be able to operate your Navigation System.

This section shows the different features available on your Navigation System.

This section explains how to use the audio system included with your Navigation System.

This section explains what to do if you experience a problem with the Navigation System.

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

This manual includes the latest information 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 the owner’s manual supplement and the owner’s manual with the vehicle.

Section 1Overview

Here you’ll find basic information about the features of your Navigation System and how they are used. 1-2 Introduction

-3 Global Positioning System (GPS)

-4 Maps

-5 Using the Navigation System

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-8 Screen Setup

-10 Adjust Clock

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Introduction

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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 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.

-by-turn route and

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

The Navigation System determines the position of your vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals and map data.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) locates the current position of your vehicle using signals sent by the United States Department of Defense GPS Satellites. While your vehicle is receiving signals from the satellites, GPS will appear on the map screen.

However, at times, other interferences such as the satellite condition, road configuration, the condition of the vehicle and/or other circumstances can interfere with the system’s ability to determine the accurate position of the vehicle.

This system may not be available or interference may occur if any of the following are true:

Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, large trucks or a tunnel.

Metallic objects are located on the dashboard.

Satellites are being repaired or improved.

Aftermarket glass tinting has been applied to the vehicle’s windshield.

Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting to the vehicle’s windshield or place metallic objects on the vehicle’s dashboard. Glass tinting and metallic objects will interfere with the system’s ability to receive GPS signals and may cause the system to malfunction.

If you are experiencing a problem, see “Vehicle Positioning” and “Problems with Route Guidance” in the Index for more information.

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Maps

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

The maps are stored on a DVD 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.

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

ENG (English)

FR (French)

I AGREE

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

Map Adjustments

The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on the map. Also, the map will scroll automatically based on the direction you are traveling.

To view a larger or smaller scale of the map, press the Zoom In or Zoom Out symbol keys. See “Zoom In/Out” later in this section for more information on these keys.

Map Scales

The scale of a map can range from 1/32 of a mile (0.05 km) to 128 miles (206 km).

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Using the Navigation System

This section describes 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 button in the center of the control pad to choose your desired selection.

Once the vehicle is running, various functions will be disabled to reduce driver distraction.

Hard Keys

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

D D

(Eject)

SEEK

NAV

BAND

D D

Refer to the Index for more information on each of these hard keys to learn what they can do.

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.

D D D D

D D

(AUDIO)

SETUP

MAP DEST MENU

(Zoom In) (Zoom Out)

BACK

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These keys allow you to do the following:

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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” in the Index.

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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.

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 of your vehicle on the map.

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This symbol will appear on the map after a route has been planned showing your destination.

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See “Destination (DEST)” in the Index for information on planning a route.

When one of five possible destinations has been set, you will see a circle with the number, 1 destination it is.

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This symbol indicates the map with North up.

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Regardless of the direction of vehicle travel, North is always up on the screen.

This symbol indicates the map with the vehicle travel direction up.

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Screen Setup

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The shaded triangle indicates North. By selecting map orient while on the map screen, you can see your vehicle always traveling in an up direction on the screen even though you are not traveling North.

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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 on, 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 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.

Volume

To adjust the volume of the voice prompts you receive from the system, select Volume after pressing the MENU key. Use the control pad to raise or lower the volume. The voice prompt will come on with each adjustment to give you an idea of the volume at each level.

Once you have reached the volume level you desire, press the center of the control pad to set the volume and press the Back key to return to the previous screen.

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Adjust Clock

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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.

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 key 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.

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Calendar

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

Maintenance Information

This system had 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.

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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 all together.

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