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Tahoe Navigation
Tahoe Navigation
Infotainment System 3
Introduction
Litho in U.S.A.
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Part No. 20953373 B Second Printing 2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Use the navigation system to: road that is now closed for To help avoid a crash in which you
. Plan a route. construction or a turn that or others could be killed:
is prohibited by signs at the . Always concentrate on your
. Select a destination using intersection. Because the system
various methods and choices. driving first by keeping your eyes
uses limited information, you must and mind on the road, and your
. Follow turn-by-turn route and always evaluate whether following hands on the wheel.
map guidance with voice the system's directions is safe and
prompts, only if permitted legal for the current conditions. . Follow system directions only
by traffic laws, controls, if permitted by traffic laws,
When the navigation system is controls, and conditions.
and conditions. turned on, a screen may appear
You should always be alert and with the information below, and . Before using this system, read
obey traffic and roadway laws you must read and acknowledge the owner's manual and learn
and instructions, regardless of the information it contains. how it operates.
the guidance from the navigation . Some system controls cannot
system. Because the navigation { WARNING be used the when vehicle is
system uses street map information moving.
that does not include all traffic Taking your eyes off the road for
restrictions or the latest road extended periods could cause a
changes, it may suggest using a crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others.
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After you acknowledge the start appears. After reading the caution,
up information you will be able select OK to load the map DVD
to access the NAV (navigation) information. If OK is not selected, all
and DEST (destination) functions. control buttons except for NAV and
Once accessed, you can enter or DEST can be accessed. You can
delete information in the navigation also press NAV to have this Caution
system or access other functions. screen appear.
See instructions later in this section. When getting started, set the
navigation system to your
preference or delete information you
may have entered using various
options.
O. Audio CD/Video DVD Slot Language — English/Metric Limit Features While Driving
P. Z (Audio CD/Video DVD To change the language of the The navigation system may have
Eject) navigation screens, see “Driver this feature.
Information Center (DIC)” in the Press the Limit Features While
Q. Auxiliary Input Jack vehicle's owner manual index for Driving screen screen button to
R. Clock Screen Button more information. turn on and off the ability to limit
S. Distance to Next Turn Symbol To change the navigation functions while driving. When this
screens from English or metric, screen button is highlighted, the
T. f (Tune/Sound) see “DIC Operation and Displays” following functions are limited while
U. AUDIO in the vehicle's owner manual index driving:
for more information. . Music Navigator Scrolling
V. MENU
Deleting Personal Information . Radio Category Scrolling
W. ¨ SEEK
This navigation system can record . Navigation Menu Scrolling and
X. U (Zoom Out) Screen Button and store personal information such some functions
as names and addresses. At times,
Y. © SEEK such as when you are disposing See “Category” under AM-FM Radio
of your vehicle, you may want to on page 14 for more information.
Z. POI (Point of Interest) Screen
delete this information. See “Edit See “From Map” under Destination
Button
Address Book — Edit/View” under on page 65 for more information.
Navigation Menu on page 52 for Some functions will remain limited
deleting information from the regardless of the setting.
address book.
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Storing Radio Station Presets Setting the Clock Setting the Search Area
To set preset radio stations: To set the time: To set the search area:
1. Press O to turn the system on. 1. Press the clock button located 1. If the radio is already on with
in the upper right corner of the a map disc inserted, skip to
2. Press the AUDIO control button screen. Step 5.
and select the desired band
(AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 2. Press Set. 2. Press O to turn the system on.
(if equipped)). 3. Press the Hours and 3. Insert the DVD map disc.
Minutes − and + signs to See “Installing the Map DVD”
3. Use the f knob or the SEEK
decrease and to increase the under Maps on page 43 for
arrows to tune to the desired time. See “Setting the Clock”
station. more information.
under Navigation Menu on
4. Press and hold one of the five page 52 for more information. 4. A caution may appear. Press OK
preset screen buttons, at the to proceed.
bottom of the screen, until you Setting the Search Area, 5. Press the DEST control button.
hear a beep or see the station Entering an Address and
Point of Interest, and Storing 6. Press the Change Search Area
displayed on the selected preset screen button.
button. Preset Destinations
7. Select the appropriate region
5. Repeat the steps for each Before entering an Address,
numbered screen button that
preset. Point of Interest, Home, or Preset
contains your final destination.
Destination, select the appropriate
See “Storing Radio Station Presets” 8. Press Back o return to the
region that contains the final
under AM-FM Radio on page 14 for Destination Entry menu.
destination. Your vehicle must be in
more information. See Destination on page 65
P (Park) to perform this operation.
for more information.
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Entering an Address 4. A caution may appear. Press OK 8. Once a city is selected the street
If you are having trouble finding a to proceed. name category will automatically
city or a street name: 5. Press the DEST control button. be selected for entry. Start
entering the street name.
. Input the street name first 6. Press the 6 ( Address Entry)
instead of the city name, Do not enter directional
screen button. information or street type,
or vice versa.
7. The City name category will and use the space symbol
. Input more characters or reduce automatically be selected screen button ( U )
the amount of characters to for entry. Start entering the between street or city names.
reduce or expand the available city name. For example, the street name
options. N. Royal Oak Rd. should be
If five or fewer names are
To set a destination by entering a available for the entered entered as royal U oak.
city name: characters, a list displays. Use the backspace ( q ) screen
1. If the radio is already on with If more than five are available, button if an incorrect character
a map disc inserted, skip to there will be a screen button has been entered.
Step 5. with a number in it, it represents
the number of available cities. If five or fewer names are
2. Press O to turn the system on. Select this button to view the available, a list displays. If more
list and select a city. than five are available, there
3. Insert the DVD map disc.
will be a screen button with a
See “Installing the Map DVD”
number in it, it represents the
under Maps on page 43 for
number of available streets.
more information.
Select this button to view the list.
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9. Select the street name with Entering a Point of Interest (POI) 7. Enter the specific title of the
the correct prefix from the list To set a destination by entering a POI in the POI name space
(Dr., Ln., St., etc.). Point of Interest (POI): (e.g. Washington Monument).
10. Once a street has been 1. If the radio is already on with If five or fewer names are
selected, the numeric keyboard a map disc inserted, skip to available, a list displays. If more
displays, allowing you to enter Step 5. than five are available, there
the house number. The system will be a screen button with a
will display the house number 2. Press O to turn the system on. number in it, it represents the
range that is available for the number of available POIs. Select
street. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. this button to view the list.
See “Installing the Map DVD”
11. Select the Go screen button. under Maps on page 43 for 8. Select the Go screen button.
A map screen, with the more information. A map screen, with the
destination marked, will appear. destination marked, will appear.
4. A caution may appear. Press OK
12. Select the route preference to proceed. 9. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other). (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system will calculate and 5. Press the DEST control button. The system will calculate and
highlight the route. 6. Press i (Point of Interest). highlight the route.
13. Select Start Guidance. You are 10. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start your route. now ready to start your route.
See “Address Entry” under See “Point of Interest (POI)” under
Destination on page 65 for more Destination on page 65 for more
information. information.
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Storing Preset Destinations 8. Select the Name screen button. Using Your Stored Preset
1. If the radio is already on with An alpha-keyboard will display. Destinations
a map disc inserted, skip to Enter the name.
These destinations are available for
Step 5. 9. Press and hold one of the selection while driving.
screen buttons at the bottom
2. Press O to turn the system on. of the screen until a pop-up 1. If the radio is already on with
confirmation displays. a map disc inserted, skip to
3. Insert the DVD map disc.
Step 5.
See “Installing the Map DVD” The name will appear in that
under Maps on page 43 for preset destination screen button 2. Press O to turn the system on.
more information. and is now available to select 3. Insert the DVD map disc.
4. A caution may appear. Press OK from the Destination Entry See “Installing the Map DVD”
to proceed. screen. See “Using Your Stored under Maps on page 43 for
Preset Destinations” next in more information.
5. Press the DEST control button. this section to select it as a
6. Enter a destination. See destination. 4. A caution may appear. Press OK
Destination on page 65 for to proceed.
See Destination on page 65 for
information on how to enter more information on how to add 5. Press the DEST control button.
a destination. preset destinations. 6. Select one of the available
7. Press Mark from the map preset destination screen
screen to add the current buttons. A map screen, with the
final destination as a preset destination marked, will appear.
destination.
The address book screen will
appear.
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$ Refresh List: Press to refresh Storing Radio Station Presets Sound Menu
the list of stations. This feature allows you to store up
When viewing a map screen, the to 30 preset stations. See “Number
name of the station or channel will of Preset Pages” under “Radio
appear on the display. Menu” later in this section for more
information. You can mix AM, FM,
¨ SEEK / © SEEK: and XM (if equipped).
1. Press the arrows to go to the To store presets:
next or previous station and stay
there. 1. Press O to turn the system on.
2. To scan stations, press and 2. If viewing a map screen, press
hold either arrow for more than the source screen button, press
two seconds. The radio goes AUDIO, or press FAV (favorite).
to a station, plays for a few Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
seconds, then goes to the 3. Select the band. shown, Equalization similar
next station. 4. Seek, scan, or tune to the f (Sound Menu): Press this
3. To stop scanning, press either desired station, to select the knob or press MENU to access the
arrow again. station. Sound menu to adjust the treble,
5. Press and hold one of the preset midrange, bass, fade, balance,
screen buttons for more than and equalization or Digital Signal
two seconds or until you hear Processing (DSP), if equipped with
a beep. the Bose® sound system.
6. Repeat the steps for each
preset.
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Setting the Tone Automatic Equalization Select from the following DSP
TREBLE: Press + or − to increase If the system has automatic settings:
or decrease the treble. If a station is equalization, you can select Normal: Select to adjust the audio
weak or noisy, decrease the treble. customized equalization settings to be in normal mode. This provides
MID (Midrange): Press + or to designed for Talk. Press the Talk the best sound quality for all seating
increase or decrease the midrange. screen button to hear the change positions.
in sound. The system will save Surround (Centerpoint®): Select
BASS: Press the + or − to increase the setting for each source.
or decrease the bass. to turn on Bose Centerpoint® signal
To not use the automatic processing circuitry. Centerpoint®
Adjusting the Speakers equalization setting, press any of produces a full vehicle surround
L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To the screen buttons that will change sound listening experience from a
adjust the balance between the left the treble, midrange, bass, balance, CD, MP3/WMA, DVD, or XM stereo
and the right speakers, press and or fade. This will take the system digital audio source and delivers five
hold the L or R screen buttons. out of the equalization setting so independent audio channels from
To center the balance and the fade, that you can create your own sound. the conventional two channel stereo
press the center, where the two recordings. This is not available for
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) AM or FM.
lines meet.
If the system has Digital Signal Driver: Select to adjust the audio
Front/Rear (Fade): To adjust the Processing (DSP), it is used to
fade between the front and the rear to give the driver the best possible
provide a choice of four different sound quality.
speakers, press and hold the Front listening experiences. DSP can be
or Rear screen buttons. To center used while listening to the audio
the balance and the fade, press the system. The type of DSP selected
center, where the two lines meet. is displayed on the status line.
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Rear: Select to adjust the audio Radio Menu Additional Information Displayed
to give the rear seat occupants the The navigation system may have
best possible sound quality. this feature.
The 2 CH and 5.1 CH buttons are
available only when a 5.1 CH disc is Press 4 ( Additional Information
available and RSA is off. Displayed) to turn station, channel,
CD, and MP3 information on or off.
2 CH (Channel): Select to enhance
surround sound. The Surround Press YES to receive information,
screen button must be selected to when it is available, for the
select the 2 CH screen button. following; FM: RDS category name
and radio text, XM: Song Title and
5.1 CH (Channel): Select when Artist Name, CD: CD text, MP3: tag
listening to a DVD, to give a full information.
affect of surround sound listening.
The Surround screen button must Press MENU to enter the menu Press NO to receive no information.
be selected to select the 5.1 CH screen, then press it repeatedly until
screen button. Radio is selected or press the Radio
Downmix: If a 5.1CH disc is screen button to make changes for
playing, and the 2 CH screen button radio information displayed or to
is selected or RSA is turned on, the limit features while driving, number
system will downmix the audio from of preset pages, XM categories, and
5.1 CH to 2 CH if this feature is Automatic Volume Control or Bose®
supported on the disc. AudioPilot®.
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Limit Features While Driving Remove/Add XM Categories To use Automatic Volume Control:
The navigation system may have Press & (Remove/Add XM 1. Set the volume at the desired
this feature. Categories) to remove or add XM level.
Press the Limit Features While categories when selecting XM 2. Press MENU to enter the menu
Driving screen button to turn on and categories from the category list screen, then press it repeatedly
off the ability to limit functions while screen. The list of XM categories until Radio is selected or press
driving. When this screen button is will appear on the screen. Use the the Radio screen button.
highlighted, the following functions arrows to scroll through the list.
will be limited while driving: The categories to remove will be 3. Press > to access the Speed
highlighted and the categories to Compensated Volume screen.
. Music Navigator Scrolling add will be dark in color. Press on 4. Press the Low, Medium,
. Radio Category Scrolling the category that you would like to or High screen buttons. Each
. Navigation Menu Scrolling and add or remove. Press Restore All higher setting allows for more
some functions Categories to add all categories that compensation at faster vehicle
have been removed. speeds.
See “Category” in this section for
more information. See “From Map” Automatic Volume Control or Then, as you drive, automatic
under Destination on page 65 for Bose AudioPilot® volume control automatically
more information. > Automatic Volume Control: increases the volume, as necessary,
With automatic volume control, your to overcome noise at any speed.
Number of Preset Pages The volume level should always
audio system adjusts automatically
Press / (Number of Preset Pages) to make up for road and wind noise sound the same to you as you drive.
to change the number of preset as you drive. To turn automatic volume control off,
pages, 1 through 6. Each preset press OFF.
page can contain five preset
stations. Press on the desired
numbered screen button.
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Radio Data System (RDS) The RDS system is always on. A service fee is required to receive
When information is broadcast from the XM service. For more
The audio system has a Radio
the FM station you are listening to, information, contact XM at
Data System (RDS). RDS features
the station name or call letters will www.xmradio.com or
are available for use only on FM
be displayed on the audio screen. call 1-800-929-2100 in the
stations that broadcast RDS
RDS may provide a program type U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or
information. With RDS, the radio
(PTY) for current programming and call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
can do the following:
the name of the program being When XM™ is active, the channel
. Seek to stations broadcasting broadcasted. name and number, song title, and
the selected type of
artist will display on the screen.
programming Satellite Radio
. Receive announcements XM™ Radio Messages
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
concerning local and national See “XM™ Radio Messages” in the
emergencies XM™ is a satellite radio service vehicle's owner manual” for a list of
that is based in the 48 contiguous possible XM messages.
. Display messages from radio
United States and 10 Canadian
stations
provinces. XM Satellite Radio
This system relies on receiving has a wide variety of programming
specific information from these and commercial-free music,
stations and will only work when coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality
the information is available. sound. During your trial or when you
In rare cases, a radio station may subscribe, you will get unlimited
broadcast incorrect information that access to XM Radio Online for
will cause the radio features to work when you are not in the vehicle.
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
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Audio Players If you turn off the ignition or radio control button, then press it again
with a CD in the player, it stays in until CD is selected, or press the CD
the player. When you turn on the screen button.
CD/DVD Player ignition or radio, the CD will start
Playing an Audio CD playing where it stopped, if it was
the last selected audio source.
The player can be used for CD and
MP3. If your vehicle has RSE, the As each new track starts to play,
player can be used for CD, MP3, the track number appears on the
DVD audio, and as a DVD video display.
player. See “Playing a DVD” later in The CD player can play the smaller
this section. 8cm (3 inch) single CDs with an
With the ignition on, insert a CD adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
partway into the slot, label side up. smaller CDs are loaded in the same
The player pulls it in and the CD manner.
should begin playing. While playing If an error appears on the display,
a CD, the navigation system is see “CD/DVD Messages” later in j / r (Pause/Play):
available. If you insert a CD with this section.
1. Press to pause the CD.
the system off and the ignition on,
If viewing a map screen, press the This button will then change
it starts to play.
CD screen button. The display splits to the play button.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab between the audio screen and the
2. Press the play button to play
displays. map screen. If you do not want to
the CD.
view a split screen or you are not
on a map screen, press the AUDIO
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When a DVD is loaded in the DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) DVD Menu Options
player, the rear seat operator can
If the Rear Seat Entertainment Once a DVD starts to play, the
power on the RSE video screen and
(RSE) video screen is playing a menu options automatically
use the remote control to navigate
DVD movie and the ignition is appears. To display the menu
through the DVD.
turned to LOCK and then back to choices while a DVD is playing in
O (Power/Volume): ACCESSORY, RUN, or START, full screen, press anywhere on the
1. Press to turn the system on the RSE screen does not turn back screen.
and off. on automatically. To view the movie
on the RSE video screen:
2. Turn to increase or decrease the
volume of the audio system. . Press O located on the
3. Press and hold for more remote control, then press r,
than two seconds to turn to continue the movie from
the navigation system, RSE, where it was stopped.
and RSA off. . Press r screen button on the
If an error appears on the display, navigation screen, to continue
see “CD/DVD Messages” in this the movie from where it was
section. stopped.
. Eject and replace the DVD
movie from the navigation There are three pages of menu
system, which starts the options. Press the arrows to use all
movie from the beginning. 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.
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Full: Press to remove all menu j / r (Pause/Play): Press to [ (Forward): Press and hold to
options from the display. Press pause the DVD. This button will advance rapidly through the scene,
anywhere on the screen to display then change to the play button. chapters, and titles. This button may
the menu options. Press to play the DVD. not work when the DVD is playing
Cursor: Press to access the cursor RANDOM: the copyright information or the
menu. The arrows and other cursor previews.
options allow you to navigate the 1. Press to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential Top Menu: Press to display the
DVD menu options. The cursor first menu of the DVD. This button
menu options are only available order.
is not available on all DVDs.
if a DVD has a menu. 2. Press it again to turn off random
play. This button is not available Menu: Press to display the DVD
q, Q , r , R (Arrow Buttons): menu of the current area of the DVD
Use these arrow buttons to move for DVD video.
that is playing. This button is not
around the DVD menu. c (Stop): available for DVD audio.
Enter: Press to select the 1. Press to stop play of the DVD. Search: Press to display the title
highlighted option. search screen. The keyboard allows
2. Press to continue playing the
Return: Press to go back to the DVD from where the DVD was you to type in the title number of the
previous DVD menu. stopped. title that you would like to watch.
Back: Press to go back to the main 3. Press twice to return to the Setup: Press to display the DVD
DVD display screen. beginning of the DVD. Setup screen. This button is only
available when the DVD is not
Move: Press to move the cursor r (Rewind): Press and hold to playing. The DVD Setup screen
buttons back and forth from the rewind through the scene, chapters, allows you to change the
bottom-right corner to the top-left and titles. This button may not brightness, contrast, and mode,
corner of the screen. work when the DVD is playing change the viewing on the monitor,
the copyright information or the and to change the initial settings;
previews. language, parental level, and
aspect.
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Parental Level: Press to change If the password has been forgotten, Subtitle:
the rating level to only allow the contact your dealer. 1. Press to play back the video
play of DVDs with a certain rating. This may not be available on with subtitles.
The rating selection is 1 through 8, all DVDs.
with 1 being a G rating. If the 1 is 2. Repeatedly press to toggle
selected, any DVD with a rating Aspect: Press to change the through the available languages.
above G will not be able to be aspect ratio of the DVD. This may 3. To turn the subtitles off, press
viewed without entering a password. not be available on all DVDs. this button until Off is selected.
When the parental level screen is Audio: This button is not available when
first entered a keyboard appears 1. Press to display the audio the DVD is stopped. This may
on the display and a four-digit stream number and to change not be available on all DVDs.
password needs to be created. the language heard. Angle:
Type in a password that you will
be able to remember. Once the 2. Repeatedly press to toggle 1. Press to adjust the viewing
password is created, you can then through the available languages. angle of the DVD.
select a rating level. This may not be available on 2. Repeatedly press to toggle
all DVDs. This button is not through the angles. This button
If you would like to change the available when the DVD is
rating level, press the Parental is not available when the DVD
stopped. is stopped. This may not be
Level button, then press the
Password button. Type in the available on all DVDs.
password and then change the q Page: Press to go to the
rating level. previous scene. This button is not
available when the DVD is stopped.
This button is not available for DVD
video.
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. There may have been a problem
Page r : Press to go to the next CD/DVD Messages
while burning the CD/DVD.
scene. This button is not available If Disc Read Error appears on . The label may be caught in the
when the DVD is stopped. This the display and/or the CD/DVD
button is not available for DVD comes out, it could be for one CD/DVD player.
video. of the following reasons: If the CD/DVD is not playing
¨ SEEK (Next Track/Chapter): . If a disc was inserted with an correctly, for any other reason,
Press to go to the next track or invalid or unknown format. try a known good CD/DVD.
chapter. This button may not work If any error occurs repeatedly or
when the DVD is playing the
. If the disc is not from a correct
region. if an error cannot be corrected,
copyright information or the contact your dealer.
previews. . If the map DVD disc was
installed into the CD slot. If playing recorded media such as
© SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter): a CD or DVD, the sound quality
See “Installing the Map DVD”
1. Press to return to the start of the under Maps on page 43 for may be reduced due to CD or DVD
current track or chapter. more information. quality, the method of recording, the
quality of the music that has been
2. Press it again to go to the . It is very hot. When the recorded, recording speed, max
previous track or chapter. temperature returns to normal, media recording speed, and the way
This button may not work when the DVD should play. the CD or DVD has been handled.
the DVD is playing the copyright . You are driving on a very rough There may be an increase in
information or the previews.
road. When the road becomes skipping, difficulty in finding tracks,
smoother, the CD/DVD and/or difficulty in loading and
should play. ejecting. If these problems occur,
.
check the bottom surface of the
The CD/DVD is dirty, scratched, disc. If the surface is damaged,
wet, or upside down. such as cracked, broken,
. The air is very humid. If so, wait or scratched, it will not play properly.
about an hour and try again.
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If the surface is soiled, see “Care of USB Host Support Playing from USB
Your CDs and DVDs” in the Index of
The USB connector uses the Content can also be played directly
the vehicle's owner manual.
USB 2.0. from the USB device.
If there is no apparent damage, try a
USB Supported Devices The USB port is located, depending
known good CD or DVD.
on the vehicle, in the center console
Notice: If a label is added to a CD
. USB flash sticks or pen drives. or instrument panel in the APO
or DVD, or more than one CD or . Portable USB Hard Drives. connection on the passenger side.
DVD is inserted into the slot at a Special care needs to be taken The USB icon displays when the
time, or an attempt is made to related to the power source USB device connected.
play scratched or damaged CDs of these devices (USB bus
or DVDs, the player could be powered vs. external power). To play a USB device:
damaged. While using the CD . Connect the USB and it begins
or DVD player, use only CDs or
. Portable media adapters that
support SD Flash, Compact to play.
DVDs in good condition without
any label, load one CD or DVD at Flash, or SD Micro. . Press AUDIO until AUX tab is
a time, and keep the player and Depending on the USB mass selected, then press the USB
the loading slot free of foreign storage device, some devices might screen button. The audio source
materials, liquids, and debris. not be recognized. The supported options under AUX menu will
file formats for USB devices are vary based on your Navigation
Do not add any label to a CD or model.
DVD, it could get caught in the .mp3 and .wma files.
player. If a CD or DVD is recorded Music can be played directly from
on a personal computer and a the USB device and controlled
description label is needed, try through MP3 control functions
labeling the top of the recorded CD and menu.
or DVD with a soft marker.
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While the USB source is active, TUNE: Turn to go to the next or To use the USB music menu:
use the following to operate USB previous track.
function: USB Music Menu: See USB Music
k (Play/Pause): Press to start, Menu following for more information.
pause, or resume play of the current
media source. USB Music Menu
r (Seek/Forward): Once the USB has been connected,
the main music menu appears.
1. Press to seek to the next track.
Select any of the following buttons
2. Press and hold to advance on the USB Music Menu:
quickly through playback.
Files/Folders/Playlists: Select
3. Release to return to playing to view the playlists stored on the
speed. Elapsed time displays. USB. Select a folder/playlist to
r (Seek/Reverse): view a list of all songs in the folder/ 1. Press on the center button
playlist. Select a song from the list. to go to the main list menu.
1. Press to seek to the beginning Once selected, Files/Folders/ The system will start reading
of the current or previous track. Playlists Mode displays. The playlist the disc.
If the track has been playing option would only be available if the
for less than five seconds, the device has playlist.
previous track plays. If playing
longer than five seconds, the
current track restarts.
2. Press and hold to reverse
quickly through playback.
3. Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
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2. Once the disc has been read 3. Press Files, Folders, or Playlists 4. Press to play the desired song.
into the system, press USB. to show a list of songs stored on
the USB device.
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Press the single scroll arrows on Eject: Press when USB is to be If the USB is disconnected without
the side of the screen to scroll removed. A message displays to pressing Eject, the files could
through the list. Pressing the double safely remove it. become corrupted.
scroll arrows will scroll the list in
10 percent increments.
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Playing from an iPod® To connect and control an iPod, iPod Music Menu
® connect one end of the standard Once the iPod has been connected,
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock the main music menu appears.
registered in the U.S. and other
connector. Connect the other end to
countries. Select any of the following buttons
the USB port, located in the center
This feature supports the following console. on the iPod Music Menu to display
iPod models: the corresponding screen:
iPod music information displays
. iPod (5th generation) on the radio’s display and begins Playlist:
. iPod Nano (1st generation playing through the vehicle’s audio 1. Select to view the playlists that
system. have been stored on the iPod.
. iPod Nano (2nd generation)
The iPod battery recharges 2. Select a playlist name to view a
. iPod Nano (3rd generation) automatically while the ignition list of all songs in the playlist.
. iPod Classic is on or in the accessory position.
When the ignition is turned off while 3. Select the desired song from
. iPod Touch an iPod is connected using the iPod the list. Once a song has been
Video streaming or album art will USB cable, the iPod battery stops selected “Playlist Mode” appears
not be supported from the iPod. charging and the iPod automatically on the iPod main screen to show
turns off. that music is playing from a
For proper operation, make sure the playlist.
iPod has the latest firmware from If the iPod is a model that is not
Apple®. iPod firmware can be supported, it can still be listened
updated using the latest iTunes® to in the vehicle by connecting it
application. to the Auxiliary Input Jack using a
standard 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo
For more information, visit
cable. See Auxiliary Devices on
www.apple.com/itunes
page 41.
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1. Select to view the albums that 1. Select to view the composers Audio Book will only appear as a
have been stored on the iPod. that have been stored on valid category if this option is on
the iPod. the iPod.
2. Select an album name to view a
list of all songs on the album. 2. Select a composer name to Podcasts:
3. Select the desired song from view a list of all songs of that 1. Select to view the podcasts that
the list. Once a song has been composer. have been stored on the iPod.
selected “Album Mode” appears 3. Select the desired song from 2. Select a name to view a list of all
on the iPod main screen to show the list. Once a song has been songs of that genre.
that music is being played from selected “Composer Mode” 3. Select the desired song from
a specific album. appears on the iPod main the list. Once a song has been
screen to show that music is selected “Podcast Mode”
being played from a specific appears on the iPod main
composer. screen.
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Audio Book
Audiobooks can be downloaded
from iTunes® or if in .mp3.
After inserting the USB or iPod, the
following screen displays:
If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Selecting the audio tab splits the MENU: Press to adjust features for
Entertainment (RSE) and Rear Seat screen between the map screen and sound, radio, navigation, and the
Audio (RSA), press and hold for the current audio source screen display. See Navigation Menu on
more than two seconds to turn off menu. See “Audio” under AM-FM page 52 for more information.
the navigation system, the RSE, Radio on page 14 for more ¨ SEEK / © SEEK: Press the
and RSA. information. arrows to seek and scan radio
f (Tune/Speaker Adjustment): DEST (Destination): Press to stations, to seek tracks on a CD,
1. Press to access the Sound access the Destination Entry screen and to seek chapters on a DVD.
screen to adjust bass, midrange, to plan a destination or to change See AM-FM Radio on page 14
treble, and equalization or Digital the search area. See Destination on and CD/DVD Player on page 22
Signal Processing (DSP), if the page 65 for more information. for more information.
vehicle has the Bose® sound RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press Touch-Sensitive Screen
system. to repeat the last voice guidance Buttons
2. Turn to go to the next or prompt.
Touch-sensitive screen buttons
previous radio station. See FAV (Favorite): Press to access are located on the screen. When
AM-FM Radio on page 14 for the preset stations. See “Storing a screen button has been selected,
more information. Radio Station Presets” under a beep will sound. Screen buttons
Z (CD/DVD Eject): Press to eject AM-FM Radio on page 14 for are highlighted when a feature is
CDs or DVDs. more information. available.
NAV (Navigation): Press to view AUDIO: Press to access the full
the vehicle's current position on the Audio screen to change AM, FM,
map screen. Each press will cycle XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if
through Full Map and the tab that equipped), CD, DVD (if equipped),
displays the current audio source and auxiliary input. See “Audio”
(AM, FM, CD, etc.). Full Map under AM-FM Radio on page 14
displays the screen in full map view. for more information.
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This is normal operation and may Ejecting the DVD Map Disc
occur more frequently with the use
When the DVD map disc is not
of XM NavTraffic.
loaded, you will not be able to use
Your dealer may have installed the the navigation portion of the system.
map DVD. If the map DVD was not
1. Press the MENU control button
installed, do the following to load it:
to enter the Menu options, then
1. Turn the ignition on. press it repeatedly until Nav
is selected or press the Nav
2. Press O to turn the navigation screen button.
system on or press the NAV,
DEST, or MENU control button. 2. Press Map Database
If MENU is selected, press and Information.
hold until the Nav screen is A. Map DVD Slot
3. Press the Change screen button.
active, or press on the Nav tab 4. Press Insert Map Disc. The screen tilts, exposing the
manually. The screen tilts to access map DVD slot and the map DVD
3. Press OK to agree to the the map DVD slot. ejects. Pull the disc out.
Caution screen, if it appears. 5. Load the map DVD partway into 4. Press the Close screen button.
If the map is in split screen the slot. The system pulls it in. The screen closes.
mode, you must push the Nav
screen button to get the full map 6. Once the map DVD is loaded,
screen. press the Close screen button.
The screen closes
7. Set the search area. See
“Setting the Search Area” under
Using the Navigation System on
page 41 for more information.
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Handling the DVD Map Disc DVD Map Disc Messages Map Adjustments
When handling the DVD map disc, If Disc Read Error appears on the The system allows you to adjust
be careful of the following: display and/or the disc comes out, the scale of view on the map. Also,
. Handle the disc very carefully it could be for one of the following as you drive, the map will scroll
to avoid contamination or flaws. reasons: automatically based on the direction
Signals may not read out . If the map DVD disc was of travel.
properly if the disc gets installed into the audio Map Scales
contaminated or flawed. CD/ video DVD slot.
See “Installing DVD Map V / U (Zoom In/Zoom Out):
. If the disc gets soiled, use a Press the zoom in or out screen
soft cloth to gently wipe it out Disc” in this section.
buttons
from the center of the disc . It is very hot. When the or the scale on the bar to change
to the outside. Do not use temperature returns to normal, the level of map detail. The scale
photographic record cleaner, the disc should work. appears on the screen once the
solvents, or other cleaners. . You are driving on a very rough zoom in or zoom out screen buttons
. Do not use the disc to rest on road. When the road becomes are selected. The system adjusts
while writing or drawing using smoother, the disc should work. the map accordingly. The scale of
any writing utensil or attach a a map can range from 50 m (150 ft)
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, to 400 km (250 mi). To change from
seal to any of the sides or or upside down.
the disc. English or metric, see “Driver
. The air is very humid. If so, wait Information Center, DIC Operation
. Do not keep the disc in direct about an hour and try again. and Displays” in the Index of your
sunlight, high temperatures, vehicle's owner manual.
or humidity.
. After using the disc, place it
back into the original case.
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Go: Press this button, located next Call: Select to initiate a call using Clear: To delete a category, do one
to the desired POI, to make this POI the OnStar Hands-Free system. of the following:
a destination or a waypoint. The Call button is only available if . Delete the last added POI
Select a POI name to receive OnStar personal calling is activated. category, select the Clear screen
information about the POI. From For more information about OnStar button.
this screen you can select: Add to Hands-Free Calling, see the OnStar
Owner Guide. . Delete a specific POI category:
Address Book, Go, Map, or Call
(if OnStar® personal calling is Map: Press to display the map 1. Select the category.
activated). showing the location of the POI. 2. Select the subcategory.
Add to Address Book: Press to Show: Select to update the map 3. A pop-up confirmation
add this POI to the address book. screen and the list, once a category displays. Select the Delete
See “Nav” under Navigation Menu has been selected. screen button, the map
on page 52 for information on Show POI: Select ON to display screen displays with that
editing address book entries. the POI icons on the map screen. POI category deleted.
Go: Press to make this POI a Select OFF to remove the POI icons Clear All: Select to clear all
destination or a waypoint. from the map screen. selected POI categories. A pop-up
List all Categories: Select to list confirmation displays. Select the
all POIs sorted alphabetically. Delete screen button, the map
screen displays with all POI
categories deleted.
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Press the dual mode button to hide Traveling Across Regions Navigation Menu
the detailed turn maneuver view for
If you plan to drive across many
this maneuver only.
states, you may have to change
Auto Reroute the region selected to represent the
area you are traveling to. To change
When the destination is set and the region:
you are off the planned route, the
. Change the selected region
system automatically plans a new
route and begins to reroute. The in the search area when you
new route becomes highlighted on get closer to your destination.
the screen. See Destination on page 65.
. Change the selected region in
the search area when entering
your destination and route
settings. See Destination on Press the MENU control button
page 65. to adjust several of the system's
For example, if you were features and preferences. The last
traveling from Michigan to selected menu screen is the screen
Florida, change the region that displays; Sound, Radio, Nav
currently selected in the (navigation), Display, or Time.
search area to Florida. Enter
a destination in Florida under
the Destination Entry menu.
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3. Press # (Off-Road Mode) On or Voice Prompt Allow toll road: Allows the system
Off screen buttons. The active to use toll roads when calculating a
> Voice Prompt: Press to change
planned route.
button highlights. the volume of the voice prompts or
When the off-road mode is to turn the voice prompts on and off. Allow ferry: Allows the system
turned on, the navigation system to use ferries when calculating a
Voice Prompt Volume: Press +
shows the path being traveled planned route.
or − to increase or to decrease the
by the vehicle when not on a volume of the voice prompts. Allow time and seasonal
marked road. This path is a restricted road: Allows the system
simulation since the map Turn voice turn instruction: Press
to use time restricted and seasonal
database coverage will not ON or OFF to turn voice instructions
roads when calculating a planned
have these roads on the DVD. on and off while traveling on a
route.
This path is stored in the planned route.
navigation system's memory, Edit Address Book
Route Preference
see “Previous Destination” How to Add
under Destination on page 65 Press % (Route Preference) to
for more information. change route options when the To add an address to the address
system calculates a route. book, see “Adding Destinations
to the Address Book” under
Allow highway: Allows the system Destination on page 65.
to use major roads when calculating
a planned route.
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Edit/View To add or change the phone number To add a voice tag to an address
To edit the name of an of an address book entry: book entry:
address book: 1. Select the MENU control button. 1. Select the MENU control button.
1. Select the MENU control button. 2. Select the Nav screen button. 2. Select the Nav screen button.
2. Select the Nav screen button. 3. Select the * (Edit/View Address 3. Select the * screen button.
3. Select * (Edit/View Book) screen button. 4. Select the Add Voice tag screen
Address Book). 4. Select the address book entry to button.
4. Select the Address book entry. change. 5. The system will ask for you to
5. Press Phone # and use the state the name. You will have
numeric keyboard to input or five seconds to state the name.
change the phone number. The system responds back with
6. Press OK to save your changes. the name.
To delete the entire address book: Map Database Information Pull the map DVD out. Insert the
1. Select the MENU control button. map DVD partway into the slot.
The system pulls it in.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select the * screen button.
4. Select the address book entry to
delete.
5. Press and hold Delete until the
delete all address book entries
pop-up confirmation displays.
Select Yes to delete; select No
to cancel the operation.
1. Press the MENU control button. Once the map DVD is loaded press
the Close screen button. The screen
2. Select the Nav screen button. closes.
3. Select Map Database Once the screen is closed press OK
Information. to proceed to the navigation system.
Change: Press to eject or change See Using the Navigation System
the map DVD. The screen tilts, on page 41.
exposing the map DVD slot and,
if loaded, the map DVD will eject.
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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
Coverage: Press to view the areas driver’s chosen route and
surrounding area. XM NavTraffic™ Three types of traffic information for
covered by the map DVD. major roadways are displayed on
allows drivers to make the most
Press the arrows to view each informed, timesaving routing the navigation system:
region of the map DVD. The screen decisions. . Unscheduled traffic incident
displays the major cities for the data, such as accidents and
selected region. If the Traffic screen button is
pressed or if an attempt is made disabled vehicles
to turn on the traffic display in the . Scheduled traffic incident data,
Navigation Setup Menu without such as road construction and
a subscription, a warning screen road closures
displays indicating that XM traffic . Traffic flow information (rate of
is not activated.
speed data)
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The Traffic Icon has three different condition displays. These are: Locations and Information of
Traffic Conditions
Condition Traffic Status Icon
The system may take some time
to sort the information. The list of
traffic conditions display in the order
No XM NavTraffic™ subscription.
of distance from the vehicle, at a
No Traffic is found in the local area.
minimum of approximately 16 mi
The Traffic Feature is turned off.
(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.
Traffic events are in the area, but
none are on route.
Press NAV to return to the normal The Traffic Event screen can be More: Press to display more of the
full map screen. displayed by: traffic event description.
Detailed Traffic Event Screens . Scrolling to an event on the map Avoid: This button is used to avoid
and then pressing Info. the location of an event on the
There are different types of detailed route. If selected, a new route is
. Selecting a traffic event listed on
traffic event screens. Each screen is calculated and the related traffic
a variance of the one shown on the the Traffic Event List screen.
event is avoided. After the new
Traffic Event Screen. . Selecting a traffic event listed on route has been calculated, the
the Traffic On Route Screen. navigation system goes to the
Back, Map, More, and Avoid full map screen and shows the
new route.
These buttons have common
functions across all three Detailed The Avoid button is only available if
Traffic Event screens. the route ahead and in the Traffic
On Route List.
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.
Traffic Event Screen
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4. Enter the city name or press the number in it, it represents the To enter a destination by entering
Last 5 Cities screen button. number of available streets. the street name first:
The Last 5 Cities screen Select this button to view the list. 1. Press the DEST control button.
displays a list of the last five city 6. Select the street name with the
names that had been entered. correct prefix (Dr., Ln, St., etc.) 2. Select the 6 screen button.
Select a city from the list and it from the list. 3. Select the Street screen
appears in the City name area. 7. Once a street has been button and start entering the
If using the alpha keyboard, selected, the numeric keyboard street name.
finish entering the city name. displays, allowing you to enter If five or fewer names are
If five or fewer names are the house number. The system available, a list displays. If more
available, a list displays. If more displays the house number than five are available, there
than five are available, there range that is available for the will be a screen button with a
will be a screen button with street. number in it, it represents the
a number in it, it represents 8. Select Go. The map screen, with number of available streets.
the number of available cities. the destination marked, displays. Select this button to view the list.
Select this button to view the
list and select a city. 9. Select the route preference 4. Select the street name with
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other). the correct prefix from the list
5. Once a city has been selected The system calculates and (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
the Street name category will highlights the route.
automatically be selected for
entry. 10. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
Start entering the street name.
If five or less names are See “Getting Started on Your
available, a list displays. If more Route” in this section for more
than five are available, there information.
will be a screen button with a
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5. Once a street has been selected 8. Select the route preference 4. Select the desired street name
the City name category will (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). with the correct prefix from the
automatically be selected for The system calculates and list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
entry. highlights the route. 5. Once a street has been selected
If five or fewer cities are 9. Select Start Guidance. You are the Cross Street screen button
available for the selected street, now ready to start the route. becomes available. Select the
the system will display the list See “Getting Started on Your Cross Street button and start
of cities. If more than five cities Route” in this section for more entering the cross street name.
are available the system information. If five or fewer names are
displays the alpha keyboard. available, a list displays. If more
Start entering the city name. To enter a destination by entering a
cross street: than five are available, there
If five or less names are will be a screen button with a
available, a list displays. If more 1. Press the DEST control button. number in it, it represents the
than five are available, there number of available cross
will be a screen button with 2. Select the 6 screen button. streets. Select this button to
a number in it, it represents 3. Select the Street screen view the list.
the number of available cities. button and start entering the
Select this button to view the street name.
list and select a city.
If five or fewer names are
6. Once a city has been selected, available, a list displays. If more
the numeric keyboard displays, than five are available, there
allowing you to enter the house will be a screen button with a
number. The system displays number in it, it represents the
the house number range that is number of available streets.
available for the street. Select this button to view the list.
7. Select Go. The map screen, with
the destination marked, displays.
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6. Select the street name with the Point of Interest (POI) To use the point of interest
correct prefix from the list (Dr., The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method by
Ln., St., etc.). An Information destination entry method allows entering the name:
screen automatically displays. you to select a destination from 1. Press the DEST control button.
7. Select Go. The map screen, with the POI list.
the destination marked, displays. 2. Select i (Point of Interest).
8. Select the route preference 3. Enter the POI name.
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other). If five or fewer names are
The system calculates and available, a list displays. If more
highlights the route. than five are available, there
9. Select Start Guidance. You are will be a screen button with
now ready to start the route. a number in it, it represents
the number of available POIs.
See “Getting Started on Your Select this button to view the list.
Route” in this section for more
information. 4. Select Go, located next to the
POI. The map screen, with the
destination marked, displays.
i Point of Interest: Press to 5. Select the route preference
access the Point of Interest (POI) (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
screen. From this screen you The system calculates and
have two options to select/enter a highlights the route.
destination; enter the name using
the alpha keyboard or select a
category from the category list.
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6. Select Start Guidance. You are If the alpha keyboard is Address Book
now ready to start the route. displayed, enter the POI name The address book entry method
See “Getting Started on Your until a list of available POIs allows you to select a destination by
Route” in this section for more appear. There is a screen button selecting an address that has been
information. with a number in it, it represents stored in your address book.
the number of available POIs.
To use the point of interest Select this button to view the
destination entry method by list and select the POI.
selecting a category:
5. Select Go, located next to the
1. Press the DEST control button. POI. The map screen, with the
destination marked, displays.
2. Select i (Point of Interest).
6. Select the route preference
3. Select Browse POI to view the (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
list of POI categories. The system calculates and
4. Select a category, and then a highlights the route.
sub-category. 7. Select Start Guidance. You are
The system displays available now ready to start the route.
POI names in the selected See “Getting Started on Your * Address Book: Press to access
sub-category or if the list is too Route” in this section for more the Address Book screen. From this
long the system displays the information. screen you can select an address
alpha keyboard. that already exists as the
destination.
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Previous Destinations
. If the navigation system is Map Destination Screen Functions
turned off when the destination
Previous OnStar Destination download is attempted, the If the map screen is used to show
Downloads are saved under navigation system automatically destination, it will have map screen
Previous Destinations in the turns on and displays the OnStar capabilities such as Go, Mark,
navigation system where they Destination Download Screen. Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is
can be accessed or saved to The radio remains on after the shown at the top of the screen.
the address book. download occurs.
Important Notes regarding OnStar . If OnStar downloads a
Destination Download: destination and the address
. The map disc must be is not found in the mapping
installed in the radio for OnStar disc’s database and routing by
Destination Download to coordinates is not available, the
function. Go and Map buttons gray out
and routing will not be available.
. If the navigation system is
Press the OnStar button for
turned off when the destination
further assistance.
download is attempted, the
. The Call button grays out when
navigation system automatically
turns on and displays the OnStar there is no phone number
Destination Map Screen
Destination Download Screen. available for your destination
The radio remains on after the and while connected to OnStar.
download occurs.
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Getting Started on Your Route Turn List The map screen displays. Select the
Turn List: Press to view the list of Fastest, Shortest, or Other screen
Once you have entered a
turn maneuvers for the entire route buttons. Press Start Guidance.
destination there are several
and to avoid turns on the route. The route re-calculates without
functions that can be performed.
the selected avoided maneuver.
Press the DEST control button to
access the Route screen. Avoid List: Press to cancel an
avoided turn. The list of selected
avoided turns display. Select the
turn to cancel the turn from being
avoided.
To add a waypoint: 7. Select the route preference 4. Select the route preference
1. Press the DEST control button. (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and The system calculates and
2. Select the Add Waypoint screen highlights the route. highlights the route.
button. This button only appears
if a route has been calculated. 8. Select Start Guidance. You are 5. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route. now ready to start the route.
3. Using the desired method of
entering a destination, enter To delete a waypoint from the Suspend Guidance
the waypoint. See “Destination” current route:
Press this button, from the Route
previously for more information. 1. Press the DEST control button. screen, to put the current route
4. Select the route preference 2. Select the Delete screen button on hold.
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other). for the desired waypoint to Resume Guidance
The system calculates and delete.
highlights the route. Press this button, from the Route
3. The system displays a pop-up screen, to resume guidance on the
5. Select Start Guidance. You are confirmation message. Choose current route.
now ready to start the route. Yes to delete the waypoint;
press No to cancel this Cancel Guidance
6. To add the second and third
waypoints, press DEST, then operation. Press this button, from the Route
select the Add screen button, screen, to cancel the current route.
where you would like the next
waypoint to fall on the route.
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Adding Destinations to the Adding or Changing Preset To store the current final destination
Address Book Destinations as a preset destination:
There are two ways to add a This feature allows you to add 1. Select Mark from the map
destination to the address book: or change one of five preset screen to add the current final
destinations. When a destination destination. The Address Book
. To add the current final screen appears.
destination to the address has been added as a preset
book, press Mark from the destination, it becomes available to 2. Select Name. An
map screen. The system select from the Destination Entry alpha-keyboard displays.
automatically saves the final screen. See “Preset Destination” Enter the name.
destination information in the previously for information on how
to select a preset destination as a 3. Press and hold one of the
address book. buttons at the bottom of
final destination.
. Press Add to Address the screen until a pop-up
Book when available on confirmation displays.
POI information screens, The name appears in that preset
Destination Entry screens, destination screen button and is
or POI screens. The system now available to select from the
automatically saves this Destination Entry screen.
information in the address book.
See “Nav” under Navigation Menu
on page 52 for information on
editing address book entries.
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To store an address book entry as a Global Positioning This system may not be available or
preset destination: interferences may occur if:
System (GPS)
1. Select the MENU control button. . Signals are obstructed by tall
The navigation system determines buildings, trees, large trucks,
2. Select the Nav screen button or the position of the vehicle by using
press the MENU control button or a tunnel.
satellite signals, various vehicle
until the Nav screen button is signals, and map data. . Objects that are placed on top of
selected or press the Nav or near the instrument panel.
screen button. At times, other interferences such
as the satellite condition, road . Satellites are being repaired or
3. Select Edit/View. configuration, the condition of the improved.
4. Select the address book entry vehicle and/or other circumstances . After-market glass tinting has
that you would like to store as can interfere with the navigation been applied to the vehicle's
the preset destination. Select the system's ability to determine the windshield.
Name screen button to add a accurate position of the vehicle.
Notice: Do not apply after-market
name, if needed. The GPS shows the current position glass tinting to the vehicle's
5. Press and hold one of the of the vehicle using signals sent by windows. Glass tinting interferes
buttons at the bottom of the GPS Satellites of the United with the system's ability to
the screen until a pop-up States Department of Defense. receive GPS signals and causes
confirmation displays. When the vehicle is not receiving the system to malfunction.
signals from the satellites, a symbol The window might have to be
The name appears in the that appears on the map screen. Refer
preset destination screen button replaced to correct the problem.
to Navigation Symbols on page 46. This would not be covered by the
and is now available to select
from the Destination Entry warranty.
screen.
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After receiving the updated Voice Recognition Helpful Hints for Stating
disc, replace the old disc in the Commands
navigation system. See “Installing The navigation system's voice . When a multiple command is
the DVD Map Disc” and “Ejecting recognition allows for hands-free
available, choose the command
the DVD Map Disc” under Maps on operation of the navigation system,
that best works for you.
page 43. Dispose of the old disc to audio system, and OnStar®
avoid confusion about which disc is features. The DVD map disc must . Words that are in brackets are
the most current. be installed in the navigation system optional. For example, for the
for voice recognition to work. See command Radio [band] [select]
Database Coverage “Installing the DVD Map Disc” under FM, stating Radio FM or Radio
Maps on page 43. Voice recognition select FM are both valid
Explanations can be used when the ignition is on commands.
Coverage area depends upon the or when Retained Accessory Power . When the system recognizes the
map detail available. Some areas (RAP) is active. See “Retained command the system will:
have greater map detail than others. Accessory Power (RAP)” in the
The navigation system works only Index of your vehicle's owner ‐ either perform the function
as well as the information provided manual for more information. ‐ ask you to confirm your choice
on the map disc. See Ordering Map To use voice recognition: by clearly stating “yes or no”
DVDs on page 80 on how to obtain
updated map information. 1. Push and hold the SRCE ‐ issue an error message
(source) steering wheel control such as “System does not
until you hear a beep. The audio recognize this command” or
system, if on, will mute. direct you to “Please start
speaking after the beep”
2. Clearly state one of the
commands listed on the
. If the system is not yet ready,
following pages. the system may state “System is
checking the disc. Please wait.”.
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. To cancel a command or if the This system is able to recognize Navigation go to [destination]
system response does not commands in three different (voice tag), navigation select
match your verbal command, languages. The system will only [destination] (voice tag): These
press and hold the talk symbol recognize commands based on commands instruct the system to
button. The system will reply, the language selected from the select a destination saved under
“System will cancel the voice Driver Information Center (DIC). the voice tag you have stored.
recognition”. See “Driver Information Center, DIC When a destination is requested
. If you experience difficulty Vehicle Personalization” in the Index using a voice tag, the system will
with the system recognizing of your vehicle's owner manual. state, “Press or say cancel if not
a command, try saying it Voice Recognition Commands correct”. To cancel this voice tag
more softly, and wait for a few destination, using voice recognition,
seconds after the beep, or you The following list shows all of the push and hold the SRCE button on
may just try saying it again. voice commands available for the the steering wheel until you hear a
. navigation system with a brief beep, then say “cancel”. Canceling
Background noise may
description of each. The commands voice tag destination by voice
cause voice commands to
are listed with the optional words recognition, must be done within
be misunderstood, including
in brackets. To use the voice five seconds after the voice prompt.
airflow noise from wind.
commands, refer to the instructions
. To use the voice recognition listed previously. If you are not currently driving on a
system, the map DVD must be route, the system will automatically
loaded. Voice Tag Commands create the voice tag destination as
The following are voice tag the final destination. If you are
commands you can access by currently driving on a route, the
clearly stating the commands system will automatically create the
exactly as they are written. voice tag destination as a waypoint.
You may have up to 40 voice Up to three waypoints can be
tag entries for destinations. created.
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Storing Voice Tags Radio Commands Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio
From the address book entry The following are radio commands [select] (channel) satellite:
information page, press the you can access by clearly stating Instructs the system to go to a
Add Voice tag screen button. the commands exactly as they are specific channel on the XM™ band
The system will respond “Name written. The commands are only (if equipped). The channel must be
Please?”. available when you are in one of a valid channel or the system will
the following audio modes, AM, FM, keep the radio at the current station
Navigation Help or XM™ (if equipped). setting. The system pauses while
Navigation Help: This command searching for the channel.
Radio: Instructs the system to turn
instructs the system to assist with the audio system on. Radio help: Instructs the system to
navigation commands. assist with radio commands.
Radio [band] [select] AM, radio
Display Commands [band] [select] FM, radio [band] CD Commands
Use the following display commands [select] XM, radio [band] [select] The following are CD, MP3, and
to set the display mode. satellite: Instructs the system to DVD commands that can be
go to either the AM, FM, or XM accessed by clearly stating the
Display [set] day [mode]: Sets the
(if equipped). commands exactly as they are
display to daytime mode.
Radio [select] (frequency) AM, written.
Display [set] night [mode]: Sets
radio [select] (frequency) FM: CD, DVD, Disc: Select a CD, DVD,
the display to night mode.
Instructs the system to go to a or disc that is currently loaded.
Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets specific frequency on either AM
the display to automatic mode. or FM. CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one,
The system will change between two, three, etc.): Instructs the
day and night mode automatically. system to select a specific track
number.
System help: Instructs the system
to assist with display commands.
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A D H
Adding Destinations to the Database Coverage Handling the DVD Map Disc . . . . . 45
Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Adding or Changing Preset Deleting Personal Information . . . . 9 I
Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Destination, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . 65 Installing the DVD Map Disc . . . . . 43
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . 43 Devices, Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Audio Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Driving on a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Audio Players DVD Map Disc Messages . . . . . . . 45 L
CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 DVD Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Language — English/Metric . . . . . . 9
Auto Reroute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Limit Features While Driving . . . . . . 9
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
E M
C Edit Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Map Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Canadian Vehicle Owners Ejecting the DVD Map Disc . . . . . . 44 Map Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
(Propriétaires des Véhicules Map Database Information . . . . . . . 56
Map Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Canadiens) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 F Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Canceling Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Finding a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CD
DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 N
CD/DVD Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 G Nav (Navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cleaning the Display Screen . . . . . 14 Getting Started on Your Route . . . 74 Navigation
Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Global Positioning Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Guidance Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
i-2 INDEX
O Rear Seat U
Entertainment (RSE) . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Off-Road Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 USB Host Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Route Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
OnStar® Destination USB Music Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 USB Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . 33
Ordering S Using an MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Map DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using OnStar® Destination
Overview, Infotainment System . . . 5 Scrolling the Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 65 Using Your Stored Preset
P Setting the Search Area, Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Entering an Address and
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Point of Interest, and Storing V
Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Preset Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing from an iPod® . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Playing from USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Voice Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sound Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Storing Radio Station
Problems with Route Voice Recognition Commands . . . 82
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 17
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Symbols, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
System Needs Service, If . . . . . . . . 80 X
R XM NavTraffic™ (USA and
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . 21
T XM™ Satellite Radio Service . . . . 21
Touch-Sensitive Screen
Radio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Radios
Traveling Across Regions . . . . . . . 52
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21