2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent Navigation System M · 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent Navigation System M 1. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the

Overview ........................................................ 3Overview .................................................. 4

Features and Controls ................................ 15Features and Controls ............................ 16

Navigation Audio System ............................ 55Navigation Audio System ........................ 56

Voice Recognition ....................................... 73Voice Recognition ................................... 74

Index ............................................................ 79

2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac TorrentNavigation System M

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem,PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the namesEQUINOX and TORRENT are registeredtrademarks of General Motors Corporation.

The information in this manual supplements theowner manual. This manual includes the latestinformation available at the time it was printed. Wereserve the right to make changes in the productafter that time without notice. For vehicles first soldin Canada, substitute the name General Motorsof Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division orPontiac Division whenever it appears in thismanual.

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

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

Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 15910135 A First Printing ©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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Overview ......................................................... 4Navigation System Overview ......................... 4

Getting Started .............................................. 6Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... 14

Section 1 Overview

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Overview

Navigation System Overview

Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted

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A. CD Slot. See CD Player on page 64 for moreinformation.

B. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See “NAV”under “Hard Keys” under Using the NavigationSystem on page 16 for more information.

C. No GPS Symbol. See Symbols on page 21 formore information.

D. O (Power/Volume) Knob. See NavigationAudio System on page 56 for more information.

E. North Up/Heading Up Symbol. See Symbolson page 21 for more information.

F. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing the Navigation System on page 16for more information.

G. DEST (Destination) Key. See Destination onpage 28 for more information.

H. RPT (Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing the Navigation System on page 16for more information.

I. FAV (Favorite) Key. See “Storing Radio StationPresets” under Navigation Audio System onpage 56 for more information.

J. Map Scale. See “Map Scales” under Maps onpage 18 for more information.

K. 0 (Zoom In) Touch Screen Button. See “MapScales” under Maps on page 18 for moreinformation.

L. Mark Touch Screen Button. See “AddingDestinations to the Address Book” underDestination on page 28 for more information.

M. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) TouchScreen Button. See Navigation Audio Systemon page 56 for more information.

N. Z (CD Eject) Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing the Navigation System on page 16for more information.

O. Auxiliary Jack. See Auxiliary Devices onpage 72 for more information.

P. Clock Touch Screen Button. See “Setting theTime” under Configure Menu on page 44for more information.

Q. Map DVD Slot. See “Installing the Map DVD”under Maps on page 18 for more information.

R. f (Tune/Sound) Knob. See NavigationAudio System on page 56 for more information.

S. AUDIO Key. See Navigation Audio Systemon page 56 for more information.

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T. MENU Key. See Configure Menu on page 44for more information.

U. ¨ SEEK Key (Next). See Navigation AudioSystem on page 56 for more information.

V. © SEEK Key (Previous). See Navigation AudioSystem on page 56 for more information.

W. 1 (Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button. See “MapScales” under Maps on page 18 for moreinformation.

X. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button.See “Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on theMap Screen” under Symbols on page 21 formore information.

Getting StartedBefore you begin to operate the navigationsystem, read this manual thoroughly to becomefamiliar with it and to understand how thesystem works.

Keeping your mind on the drive is importantfor safe driving. See “Defensive Driving” in theIndex of your vehicle’s owner manual formore information.

Get familiar with your vehicle’s navigation systemso you can use it with less effort and take fulladvantage of its features. Your navigation systemincludes not only navigation, but also audiofunctions. While your vehicle is parked:

• Familiarize yourself with all of its controls:hard keys on the faceplate and touch-sensitivescreen buttons.

• Familiarize yourself with its operation.

• Set up your audio by presetting your favoritestations, setting the tone, and adjusting thespeakers. Then, when driving conditionspermit, you can tune to your favorite stationsusing the presets and steering wheelcontrols, if the vehicle has them.

• Set up the navigation features that can onlybe done before you begin driving, such asentering an address or a preset destination.

Entering a destination or alphanumeric textrequires many steps, so you can only performthese operations when the vehicle is in PARK (P).You will notice that touch-sensitive screenbuttons leading to the alphanumeric keyboard aredimmed out while driving.

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Other functions may also be locked out whiledriving and they too will appear grayed out on thescreen — but all functions are available whenparked. Some functions can be performed whiledriving, as long as you can do so without divertingtoo much of your attention from your driving.

{CAUTION:

This system provides you with a far greateraccess to audio stations and song listings.Giving extended attention to entertainmenttasks while driving can cause a crash andyou or others can be injured or killed.Always keep your eyes on the road andyour mind on the drive — avoid engagingin extended searching while driving.

{CAUTION:

Looking at the moving map on thenavigation screen frequently or for toolong while driving can cause a crash andyou or others can be injured or killed.Keep your eyes and mind on the road andavoid looking too long or too often at themoving map on the navigation screen.Use the voice guidance directionswhenever possible.

The navigation system allows you to do thefollowing:

• Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn routeand map guidance with voice prompts.

• Select a destination using various methodsand choices.

• Receive RDS broadcast announcements.

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The information in the system may not always becomplete. Road conditions such as prohibitedturns, detours, and construction zones, changefrequently. It is important to consider whether youcan follow the directions given by the systemfor the current conditions.

Every fifty times the vehicle is started and thenavigation system is turned on, the Cautionscreen will appear. If the Caution screen appears,select OK to load the map DVD information.

If OK is not selected, all hard keys except forNAV (Navigation) and DEST (Destination) canbe accessed. Press the NAV hard key forthis Caution screen to appear. After reading theCaution press OK to load the map DVDinformation from the map disc.

When getting started you may set the navigationsystem to your preference using variousoptions. To do so, reference the following topics:

Language — English/Metric UnitsTo change the language of the navigation screens,see “Driver Information Center, DIC VehicleCustomization” in the Index of your vehicle’sowner manual.

To change the navigation screens from Englishor metric, see “Driver Information Center, DICControls and Displays” in the Index of yourvehicle’s owner manual.

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Storing Radio Station PresetsTo set preset radio stations, do the following:

1. Press theO(power) knob to turn thesystem on.

2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select thedesired band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, orXM2 (if equipped)).

3. Use the f (tune) knob or the SEEK arrows togo to the desired station.

4. Press and hold one of the five preset screenbuttons, at the bottom of the screen, until youhear a beep or see the station displayedon the selected preset button.

5. Repeat the steps for each preset.

See “Storing Radio Station Presets” underNavigation Audio System on page 56 for moreinformation.

Setting the TimeTo set the time, do the following:

1. Press the MENU key to enter the configuremenu options, then press the MENU keyrepeatedly until the time is selected or selectthe time screen button.

2. Press the Hours and Minutes − (minus)and + (plus) signs to decrease or to increasethe time.

See “Setting the Time” under Configure Menuon page 44 for more information.

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Entering an Address and Point ofInterest, and Storing PresetDestinationsEntering an AddressTo enter a destination by entering the city namefirst, do the following:


2. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing theMap DVD” under Maps on page 18 for moreinformation.

3. A caution may appear. Select the OK screenbutton to proceed.If the radio is already on with a map discinserted, press the DEST hard key.

4. Select the 2 Address Entry screen button.

5. Select the state/province screen button, ifneeded, to change the current state orprovince. Enter the name or enter thetwo-letter abbreviation. A list will display orselect the List screen button and selectthe state or province.

6. Select the City name button and start enteringthe city name.If five or less names are available, a list willdisplay. If more than five are available, the Listscreen button will have a number in it thatrepresents the number of available cities.Select this button to view the list and selecta city.

7. Once a city has been selected the Streetname category will automatically be selectedfor entry.Do not enter directional information orstreet type. Use the space symbol screenbutton ( U ) between street or city names.For example, the street name N. Royal OakRd. should be entered as royal U oak.Use the backspace ( V ) screen button if anincorrect character has been entered.If five or less streets are available for theselected city, the system will display the list ofstreets. If more than five streets are availablethe system will display the alpha keyboard.

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Start entering the street name. If five or lessnames are available, a list will display. If morethan five are available, the List screenbutton will have a number in it that representsthe number of available streets. Select thisbutton to view the list and select a street.

8. Once a street has been selected, select theHouse # screen button to enter the housenumber. The system will display the housenumber range that is available for the street.

9. Select the Go screen button. A map screen,with the destination marked, will appear.

10. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,or Other). The system will calculate andhighlight the route.

11. Select the Start Guidance screen button.You are now ready to start your route.

See “Address Entry ” under Destination onpage 28 for more information.

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




4. Select the i Point of Interest screen button.


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6. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POIname space (i.e. Washington Monument).If five or less names are available, a list willdisplay. If more than five are available, theList screen button will have a number in it, itrepresents the number of available POIs.Select this button to view the list.

7. Select the Go screen button next to the POI.A map screen, with the destination marked,will appear.



See “Point of Interest (POI)” under Destinationon page 28 for more information.

Storing Preset Destinations



3. A caution may appear. Select the OK screenbutton to proceed.If the radio is already on with a map discinserted, press the DEST hard key.Enter a destination. See Destination onpage 28 for more information on how to entera destination.

4. Select the Map screen button after enteringthe destination.

5. Select the Mark screen button from the mapscreen to add the current final destination asa preset destination.The address book screen will appear.

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6. Select the Name screen button. Analpha-keyboard will display. Enter the name.

7. Press and hold one of the screen buttons atthe bottom of the screen until the nameappears in the screen button on the display.The name will appear in that preset destinationscreen button and is now available to selectfrom the Destination Entry screen. See “UsingYour Stored Preset Destinations” next inthis section to select it as a destination.See “Adding or Changing Preset Destinations”under Destination on page 28 for moreinformation on how to add preset destinations.

Using Your Stored Preset DestinationsThese destinations are available for selectionwhile driving.




4. Select one of the available preset destinationscreen buttons. A map screen, with thedestination marked, will appear.



See “Preset Destination” under Destinationon page 28 for more information.

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Canceling GuidanceGuidance will be canceled once you arrive at yourfinal destination. To cancel guidance prior toarrival at the final destination, do the following:

1. Press the DEST hard key.

2. Select the Cancel Guidance screen button.

3. A pop-up confirmation will appear. Select OKto cancel guidance or Cancel to cancel therequest.

Guidance VolumeTo adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts,do the following:

1. Press the MENU hard key to enter the menuoptions, then press the MENU key repeatedlyuntil Nav is selected or select the Navscreen button.

2. Select the Voice Prompt screen button.

3. Select the On screen button if voice guidanceis not on.

4. Select the + (plus) or – (minus) screenbuttons to increase or to decrease the volumeof the voice prompts. The system willrespond with the adjusted voice level.

See “Voice Prompt ” under Configure Menu onpage 44 for more information.

Cleaning the Video ScreenWhen cleaning the video screen, use only a softclean cotton cloth dampened with clean water.

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Features and Controls .................................. 16Using the Navigation System ....................... 16Maps ........................................................... 18Symbols ...................................................... 21Destination .................................................. 28Configure Menu ........................................... 44

Global Positioning System (GPS) ................ 51Vehicle Positioning ...................................... 52Problems with Route Guidance ................... 53If the System Needs Service ....................... 53Ordering Map DVDs .................................... 54Database Coverage Explanations ................ 54

Section 2 Features and Controls

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Features and Controls

Using the Navigation SystemThis section presents basic information needed tooperate the navigation system.

Use the hard keys located on the navigationsystem along with the available touch-sensitivescreen buttons on the navigation screen to operatethe system. See Navigation System Overviewon page 4 for more information.

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

Hard KeysThe following hard keys are located on thenavigation system:

O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn thesystem on and off. Turn the knob to increaseor decrease the volume to the audio system.

f (Tune/Speaker Adjustment): Press this knobto access the Sound screen to adjust bass,midrange, treble, and equalization. Turn the tuneknob to go to the next or previous radio station.See Navigation Audio System on page 56 for moreinformation.

Z (CD Eject): Press the eject button toeject CDs.

NAV (Navigation): Press this key to view yourvehicle’s current position on the map screen. Eachpress of this key will cycle through Full Map andthe tab that displays the current audio source (AM,FM, CD, etc.). Full Map displays the screen infull map view. Selecting the audio tab will split thescreen between the map screen and the currentaudio source screen menu. See “Audio” underNavigation Audio System on page 56 formore information.

DEST (Destination): Press this key to access theDestination Entry screen to plan a destination.See Destination on page 28 for more information.

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RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press this key torepeat the last voice guidance prompt.

FAV (Favorite): Press this key to access thepreset stations. See “Storing Radio StationPresets” under Navigation Audio System onpage 56 for more information.

AUDIO: Press this key to access the full Audioscreen to change AM, FM, XM™ SatelliteRadio Service (if equipped), CD, and auxiliaryinput. See “Audio” under Navigation Audio Systemon page 56 for more information.

MENU: Press this key to adjust features forsound, radio, navigation, the display, and foradjusting the time. See Configure Menu onpage 44 for more information.

¨ SEEK / © SEEK: Press the seek arrows toseek and scan radio stations and to seek tracks ona CD. See Navigation Audio System on page 56and CD Player on page 64 for more information.

Touch-Sensitive Screen ButtonsTouch-sensitive screen buttons, or screen buttons,are located on the screen. When a screenbutton has been selected, a beep will sound.Screen buttons are highlighted when a feature isavailable.

Alpha-Numeric KeyboardLetters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, andnumbers, when available, will display on thenavigation screen as an alpha or numerickeyboard. The alpha keyboard will display whenthe system requires entry of a city or street name.

All characters are touch-sensitive screenbuttons. Touch a character to select it.

A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select this screen buttonto select letters with accent symbols. This buttonmay toggle to A-Z.

A-Z (Alphabet): Select this screen button toselect letters from the alphabet. This button maytoggle to A-Y.

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0-9 (Numbers): Select this screen button toselect numbers.

U (Space): Select the space screen button toenter a space between characters or the wordsof a name.

Backspace: Select the backspace screen buttonif an incorrect character has been selected.

To make name selections easier, the system willonly highlight the characters that can followthe last one entered. For example, if a Z isentered, a T may not be available for selection.

If a name does not display after entry, it may needto be entered differently or the map DVD discmay not contain that information. See DatabaseCoverage Explanations on page 54 for moreinformation.

MapsThis section includes basic information about themap database.

Regional MapsThe maps are stored on a DVD. The United States,Canada, and Puerto Rico are contained onone disc.

If a regional map does not contain a specific city,the map DVD may not contain the city or itmay have been misspelled when entered.

Refer to the Navigation System Map Disc manualto view a detailed explanation of map coverageand detailed city lists in each region. This manualwill be inside the map DVD case when thevehicle is delivered from the factory.

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Installing the DVD Map DiscWhen your vehicle is delivered from the factory,the dealer may have installed the map DVD. If themap DVD was not installed, use the followingdirections to load it:

Read the following steps completely beforeoperating this feature.

1. Turn the ignition on. Your vehicle must be inPARK (P) to perform this operation.

2. Press theO (power) knob to turn thenavigation system on.

3. If it appears, touch the OK screen button toagree that you have read the Caution screen.

4. Touch the Insert Map Disc screen button. Thescreen will open to access the map DVD slot.

5. Load the map DVD partway into the slot. Thesystem will pull it in.The screen cannot be closed until a doublebeep is heard.

Notice: Pressing directly on the navigationscreen may cause damage. Repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Do not pressdirectly on the navigation screen.

6. To close the screen, slightly push up on the twoouter corners until the screen is in position.Then push the screen in by pushing on the fourouter corners until you hear a click.

Ejecting the DVD Map DiscWhen the DVD map disc is not loaded, you willnot be able to use the navigation portion ofthe system.

1. Press the MENU key to enter the Menuoptions, then press the MENU key repeatedlyuntil Nav is selected or touch the Navscreen button.

2. Touch the Map Database Information screenbutton.

3. Touch the Eject Map Disc screen button. Thescreen will tilt, exposing the map DVD slot.

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4. Press the eject button, located next to theDVD map disc slot, and the disc will eject.Pull the disc out.


The screen cannot be closed until a doublebeep is heard.

5. To close the screen, slightly push up on thetwo outer corners until the screen is in position.Then push the screen in by pushing on thefour outer corners until you hear a click.

Map AdjustmentsThe system allows you to adjust the scale of viewon the map. Also, as you drive, the map will scrollautomatically based on the direction of travel.

Map Scales

0 / 1 (Zoom In/Zoom Out): Touch the zoom in orout screen buttons or the scale on the bar tochange the level of map detail. The scale willappear on the screen once the zoom in or zoom outscreen buttons are selected. The system will adjustthe map accordingly. The scale of a map can rangefrom 1/32 mi. (50 m) to 256 mi. (400 km). Tochange between English or metric, see “DriverInformation Center, DIC Controls and Displays” inthe Index of your vehicle’s owner manual.

Scrolling the Map

Touch anywhere on themap screen and thescroll symbol willappear. Use this featureto scroll across the map.

Move your finger in any direction on the mapscreen and the map will continue to scroll in thatdirection until you remove your finger.

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If scrolling while your vehicle is in PARK (P), thesystem will scroll initially at a slower rate. Thescroll speed will increase if you continue touchingthe map screen.

If scrolling while your vehicle is in motion, there isone scroll speed and a limited distance toscroll. You have to keep touching the map screento scroll for a longer distance.

If you have used the scroll feature to scroll themap and your vehicle icon becomes lost, press theNAV (Navigation) key to return to the currentvehicle location on the map.

Use the scroll feature on the map to set adestination. See “From Map” under Destination onpage 28 for more information.

When scrolling on the map without a planned route,press the GO screen button to calculate the routefrom your current position to the destination mark.

SymbolsThe following symbols are the most commonsymbols that will appear on a map screen.

Your vehicle is shownas this symbol. Itindicates the currentposition and thedirection your vehicle istraveling on the map.

The destination symbolwill appear on the map,after a route hasbeen planned, markingthe final destination.

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The stopover symbolwill display on the mapafter a stopover hasbeen added to the route.

The stopover symbols are numbered one throughthree, depending on how many stopovers havebeen set.

The distance todestination symbolindicates the distance tothe final destination.

This symbol only appears when the time to thedestination is not available or while you arescrolling on the map.

The distance and timeto destination symbolindicates the distanceand the estimatedtime remaining to yourfinal destination,depending on the optionselected.

The straight line todistance symbolindicates thestraight-line distance toyour destination.

This symbol will appear before you start driving onthe route or if you are on a road where navigationguidance cannot be given.

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The north up symbolindicates the map withNorth Up, known asNorth Up mode.

While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon willfollow the north direction on the map regardless ofwhich direction the vehicle is traveling. Selectthis screen symbol to switch between North Up,Heading Up, and 3–D view modes.

The heading up symbolindicates that the vehicleis traveling up on themap and is known asHeading Up mode.

The shaded triangle indicates the North direction.While in Heading Up mode the direction at thetop of the screen and the way the vehicle icon isheading indicates the direction your vehicle istraveling. Select this screen symbol to switchbetween Heading Up, North Up, and 3–D viewmodes.

Three-dimensional (3–D) view mode will changethe appearance of the map display to a roadlevel view.

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The No GPS symbol willappear when yourvehicle is not receivinga Global PositioningSystem (GPS) satellitesignal.

See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 51for more information.

Select the MARK screenbutton to store thelocation on the screen inyour address book.

The system will automatically store the point in theaddress book. See “Adding Destinations to theAddress Book” under Destination on page 28 formore information.

Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on theMap Screen

Select the POI screenbutton to display ordelete POI icons fromthe map.

Displaying POI icons on the map lets you knowwhere POIs (e.g. restaurants, gas stations,etc.) are located. This screen will appear afterselecting the POI screen button.

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Select one of the POI categories to display or todelete POI icons from the map screen. Oncea category has been selected the POI icon willdisplay at the top of the screen. Five categoriescan be selected to display on the map screen.When a category is selected those POI icons willdisplay on the map. Press the POI screenbutton again to add more POI icons.

More: Select this screen button to view more POIcategories.

POI Close to: Once a category has beenselected, select this screen button to display thelist of available POIs for the selected POIcategories. The list provides the POI icon, thename, the direction, and the distance to the POIfrom your vehicles current position. Use thescroll arrows to move up and down the list. Usethe sorting screen buttons: Dist (distance),Icon, Name, and on Route as desired.

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Go: Select this screen button, next to the desiredPOI, to make this POI a destination or a stopover.Select a POI name to receive information aboutthe POI. From this screen you can select: AddressBook, Go, or Map.

Address Book: Press this screen button to addthis POI to the address book. See “Nav” underConfigure Menu on page 44 for informationon editing address book entries.

Go: Select this screen button to make this POI adestination or a stopover.

Map: Select this screen button to display the mapshowing the location of the POI.

OK: Select this screen button to display the mapscreen.

Show POI: Select this screen button to display orremove the POI icons from the map screen.

List all Categories: Select this screen button tolist all POIs sorted alphabetically.

Delete: To delete a specific POI category, selectthe category.

Clear All: Select this screen button to clear allselected POI categories.

Driving on a RouteWhen a destination has been routed and you aredriving on route, the map screen will automaticallydisplay the next maneuver.

The pop-up will displaythe next maneuverdirection and how manymiles or kilometersyou are from it.

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When you are approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) fromthe next maneuver, the screen will display thename and a detailed view of the next maneuver.

3–D Lane Guidance

Some major metropolitan areas may include a3–D lane guidance feature for highway exits andjunctions. This feature gives you a more vividrepresentation of the exits and junctions on yourroute. Cities that include this feature are New York,Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, and San Francisco,and may also include Philadelphia, WashingtonD.C., and other major highway junctions.

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Dual Mode

This dual screen symbolwill display when thescreen is in dual mode.

Dual mode displays the route on half of the screenand a maneuver or turn list on the other half.Press this button to switch between dual screenand full screen which displays the entire route.

Auto RerouteWhen your destination is set and you are off theplanned route, the system will automatically plan anew route and begin to reroute. The new routewill be highlighted on the screen.

DestinationPress the DEST key to access the DestinationEntry screen. From this screen, destination pointscan be entered through one of five destinationentry options.

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Address Entry

2 Address Entry: The address entrydestination method allows you to enter an addressby providing the system with a city name or astreet name.

To enter a destination by entering the city namefirst, do the following:




4. Select the City name button.

5. Enter the City Name or select the Last 5 Citiesscreen button.The Last 5 Cities screen will display a list ofthe last five city names that had been entered.Select a city from the list and it will appearin the City name area.If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering thecity name. If five or less names are available,a list will display. If more than five areavailable, the List screen button will have anumber in it that represents the numberof available cities. Select this button to viewthe list and select a city.

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6. Once a city has been selected the Streetname category will automatically be selectedfor entry.Start entering the street name. If five or lessnames are available, a list will display. If morethan five are available, the List screenbutton will have a number in it that representsthe number of available streets. Select thisbutton to view the list.


8. Select the Go screen button. The map screen,with the destination marked, will display.


10. Select the Start Guidance screen button.You are now ready to start your route.See “Getting Started on Your Route” later inthis section for more information.

To enter a destination by entering the street namefirst, do the following:




4. Select the Street screen button and startentering the street name or select theLast 5 Streets screen button.The Last 5 Streets screen will display a list ofthe last five street names that had beenentered. Select a street from the list and it willappear in the Street name area.If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering thestreet name. If five or less names areavailable, a list will display. If more than fiveare available, the List screen button will have anumber in it that represents the number ofavailable streets. Select this button to view thelist and select a street.

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7. Once the house number is selected, the cityname will automatically populate. If there ismore than one city available for selection,a list of cities will display. Select the city.



To enter a destination by entering a cross street,do the following:




4. Select the City or Street screen button andstart entering the city or street name orselect the Last 5 Cities or Last 5 Streetsscreen button.The Last 5 Cities or Streets screen button willdisplay a list of the last five city or streetnames that had been entered. Select a city orstreet from the list and it will appear in theCity or Street name area.If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering thecity or street name. If five or less names areavailable, a list will display. If more than five areavailable, the List screen button will have anumber in it that represents the number ofavailable cities or streets. Select this button toview the list and select a city or street.

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5. Once a city and a street have been selected,select the Cross Street screen button andstart entering the cross street name. If five orless names are available, a list will display.If more than five are available, the List screenbutton will have a number in it that representsthe number of available streets. Select thisbutton to view the list and select a street.




Point of Interest (POI)The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry methodallows you to select a destination from the POI list.

i Point of Interest: Select this screen button toaccess the POI (Point of Interest) screen. Fromthis screen you have two options to select/enter adestination. Either enter the name using thealpha keyboard or select a category from thecategory list.

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To use the point of interest destination entrymethod by entering the name, do the following:1. Press the DEST hard key.2. Select the i Point of Interest screen button.3. Select the state/province screen button, if

needed, to change the current state orprovince. Enter the name or enter the two-letterabbreviation. A list will display or select the Listscreen button and select the state or province.

4. Enter the POI name.If five or less names are available, a list willdisplay. If more than five are available, the Listscreen button will have a number in it thatrepresents the number of available POIs.Select this button to view the list.

5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI.The map screen, with the destination marked,will display.


7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. Youare now ready to start your route.See “Getting Started on Your Route” later inthis section for more information.

To use the point of interest destination entrymethod by selecting a category, do the following:1. Press the DEST hard key.2. Select the i Point of Interest screen button.3. Select the Browse POI Categories screen

button to view the list of POI categories.4. Select a category, and then a sub-category.

The system will display available POI names inthe selected sub-category. Select the POI oronce the Browse POI Categories button isselected, a List All Categories screen button willdisplay. Select this button to view a list of allcategories. Select one of the categories and alist of all locations for the selected category for aparticular area will display. Select the location.

5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI.The map screen, with the destination marked,will display.


7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. Youare now ready to start your route.See “Getting Started on Your Route” later inthis section for more information.

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Address BookThe address book entry method allows you toselect a destination by selecting an address thathas been stored in your address book.

g Address Book: Select this screen button toaccess the Address Book screen. From this screenyou can select an address that already exists asthe destination.

To use the address book entry method, do thefollowing:


2. Select the g Address Book screen button.

A list of your address book addresses willdisplay.

3. Select the Go screen button next to thedestination. The map screen, with thedestination marked, will display.


5. Select the Start Guidance screen button.You are now ready to start your route.See “Getting Started on Your Route” later inthis section for more information.See “Adding Destinations to the AddressBook” later in this section.

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Previous DestinationThe previous destination entry method allows youto select a destination from a list of previousdestination points.

/ Previous Destination: Select this screenbutton to access the Previous Destination screen.The system will store up to 20 points that havebeen previously entered. As new destinations areentered, the system will automatically deletethe oldest destinations and add the newdestinations.

To use the previous destination entry method, dothe following:


2. Select the / Previous Destination screenbutton.

3. Select a previous destination from the list.Use the scroll arrows to the left to scrollthrough the list.

4. Select the Go screen button next to thedestination. The map screen, with thedestination marked, will display.



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From MapThis destination entry method allows you to selecta destination by scrolling on the map.

) From Map: Select this screen button to enterthe from map destination entry method.

To use this destination entry method, do thefollowing:


2. Select the ) From Map screen button. A mapscreen will display with the scrolling symbol.

3. Use the 0 / 1 (zoom in/out) screen buttonsand touch on the map to find the area thatyou would like to select as your destination.Pressing, holding, and dragging your finger onthe map will activate fast scrolling.

4. Touch once on the area that you would like toset as your destination.The map screen will display the addressinformation.




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Map CoordinatesThe coordinates destination entry method allowsyou to select a destination by entering latitude andlongitude coordinates.

Map Coordinates: Select this screen button toaccess the Coordinates Entry screen.

To use the coordinates destination entry method,do the following:


2. Select the From Map screen button.

3. Select the Map Coordinates screen button.

4. Select Latitude and select either N (north) orS (south) to enter the direction of the latitudecoordinate. Enter the numeric portion ofthe latitude coordinate.

5. Select Longitude and select either E (east) orW (west) next to enter the direction of thelongitude coordinate. Enter the numericportion of the longitude coordinate.

6. Once both coordinates are entered, select theGo screen button. The map screen, with thedestination marked, will display.



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Preset DestinationThe preset destination entry method allows you toset a destination by selecting from one of fivepreviously stored destinations. Besides voicetagged destinations, these are the onlydestinations available to set while the vehicle ismoving. If a destination is not set for one ofthe screen buttons, the button will be dim and notbe available for use. See “Adding or ChangingPreset Destinations” later in this section forinformation on how to add a preset destination.

To use the preset destination entry method, do thefollowing:


2. Select the desired preset destination screenbutton. The screen buttons are labeled withthe name that was selected for the destinationwhen it was stored. The map screen, withthe destination marked, will display.



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Getting Started on Your RouteOnce you have entered a destination there areseveral functions that can be performed. Press theDEST hard key to access the Route screen.

Turn List

Turn List: Select this screen button to view thelist of turn maneuvers for the entire route andto avoid turns on the route.

r / q (Scroll Arrows): Select the up anddown arrow screen buttons to scroll through thelist of maneuvers.

Avoid: Select this screen button, next to theadjacent street name, to avoid the maneuver.

The map screen will display. The route willre-calculate without that street.

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Route Preview: Select this screen button topreview the entire route in either direction.

t (Reverse Skip): Select this screen button togo back to the start point or previous stopover.

q /r (Reverse Scroll): Select this screenbutton to scroll to the start point or previousstopover. The t (reverse skip) button will changeto a fast reverse screen button.

j (Pause): Select this screen button to pausethe route preview, while in reverse or fast forwardscroll.

r /[ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select this screenbutton to scroll to the next stopover or to thefinal destination. The u (fast forward skip) buttonwill change to a fast speed fast forward.

u (Fast Forward Skip): Select this screenbutton to go to the next stopover or to the finaldestination.

Detour

Detour: Select this screen button from the Routescreen, then select to detour 1 mile, 3 miles, or5 miles (1 km, 3 km, 5 km) around the currentroute. You may also select to detour the wholeroute if necessary. This option is only availablewhile you are driving on your current plannedroute.

Voice VolumeSelect this screen button from the Route screen toturn voice guidance on or off and to change thevolume of voice prompts. See “Nav” underConfigure Menu on page 44 for more information.

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Add Stopover

Add Stopover: Select this screen button from theRoute screen. This feature allows you to add upto three stopovers to the current route, betweenyour start point and final destination. Once astopover has been added, the points can be editedor deleted.

To add a stopover:


2. Select the Add or Add Stopover screenbutton. This button will only appear if aroute has been calculated.

3. Using the desired method of entering adestination, enter the stopover. See“Destination” previously for more information.



6. To add the second and third stopovers, pressthe DEST hard key, then select the Addscreen button, where you would like the nextstopover to fall on the route.



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To delete a stopover from your current route:


2. Select the Delete screen button for a stopoverto be deleted.

3. The system will display a pop-up confirmationmessage. Select OK to delete the stopover;select Cancel to cancel this operation.



Suspend GuidanceSelect this screen button, from the Route screen,to put the current route on hold.

Resume GuidanceSelect this screen button, from the Route screen,to resume guidance on the current route.

Cancel GuidanceSelect this screen button, from the Route screen,to cancel the current route.

Adding Destinations to theAddress BookThere are two ways to add a destination to theaddress book:

• To add the current final destination to theaddress book, select the Mark screenbutton from the map screen. The system willautomatically save the final destinationinformation in the address book.

• Select the Add to Address Book screen buttonwhen available on POI information screens,Destination Entry screens, or POI screens.The system will automatically save thisinformation in the address book.

See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 44 forinformation on editing address book entries.

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Adding or Changing PresetDestinationsThis feature allows you to add or change one offive preset destinations. When a destinationhas been added as a preset destination, it will beavailable to select from the Destination Entryscreen. See “Preset Destination” previously forinformation on how to select a preset destinationas a final destination.

To store the current final destination as a presetdestination:

1. Select the Mark screen button from the mapscreen to add the current final destination.The Address Book screen will appear.

2. Select the Name screen button. Analpha-keyboard will display. Enter the name.

3. Press and hold one of the buttons atthe bottom of the screen until the nameappears in that preset destination screenbutton. It is now available to select from theDestination Entry screen.

To store an address book entry as a presetdestination:

1. Press the MENU hard key then press theMENU key repeatedly until Nav is selectedor select the Nav screen button.

2. Select the Edit/View screen button.

3. Select the address book entry that you wouldlike to store as the preset destination. Selectthe Name screen button to add a name, ifneeded.

4. Press and hold one of the buttons at thebottom of the screen until the name appearsin that preset destination screen button. Itis now available to select from the DestinationEntry screen.

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Configure Menu

Press the MENU hard key to adjust several of thesystem’s features and preferences. The lastselected menu screen will be the screen thatdisplays; Sound, Radio, Nav (navigation), Display,or Time.

SoundPress the MENU key to enter the menu optionsthen press the MENU key repeatedly until Sound isselected or select the Sound screen button, tomake speaker and equalization adjustments. SeeNavigation Audio System on page 56 for moreinformation.

RadioPress the MENU key to enter the menu optionsthen press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio isselected or select the Radio screen button, tomake changes for radio information displayed,preset pages, XM™ categories, and automaticvolume control. See Navigation Audio Systemon page 56 for more information.

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Nav (Navigation)

Press the MENU key to enter the menu options,then press the MENU key repeatedly untilNav is selected or select the Nav screen button.

Voice Prompt

Voice Prompt: Select the Voice Prompt screenbutton to change the volume of the voice promptsor to turn voice guidance on and off.

Volume: Select the + (plus) or − (minus) screenbuttons to increase or to decrease the volume ofthe voice prompts. The system will respond with theadjusted voice level.

Voice Guidance: Select the On or Off screenbuttons to turn voice instructions on and off whiletraveling on a planned route.

Route PreferenceSelect the Route Preference screen button tochange route options when the system calculatesa route.

Allow Major Roads: Major roads will be usedwhen calculating a planned route.

Allow toll road: Toll roads will be used whencalculating a planned route.

Allow ferry: Ferries will be used when calculatinga planned route.

Allow time and seasonal restricted road:Time restricted and seasonal roads will be usedwhen calculating a planned route.

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Edit Address Book — How to AddTo add an address to the address book, see“Adding Destinations to the Address Book” underDestination on page 28.

Edit Address Book — Edit/ViewTo edit the name of an address book:1. Press the MENU key then press the MENU

key repeatedly until Nav is selected or selectthe Nav screen button.

2. Select the Edit/View Address Book screenbutton.

3. Select the Address book entry.4. Select the Name screen button and use the

alpha keyboard to edit or add the name.5. Select the OK screen button to save your

changes.

To add or change the phone number of anaddress book entry:

1. Press the MENU key then press the MENUkey repeatedly until Nav is selected or selectthe Nav screen button.


3. Select the address book entry to change.

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4. Select the Phone # screen button and use thenumeric keyboard to enter or change thephone number.

5. Select the OK screen button to save yourchanges.

To change the map icon of an address book entry:1. Press the MENU key then press the MENU



3. Select the address book entry to change.4. Select the Icon screen button.5. Select an icon from the list.

To add a voice tag to an address book entry:1. Press the MENU key then press the MENU



3. Select the Add Voice Tag screen button.4. The system will ask for you to state the name.

You will have four seconds to state the name.The system will repeat the name.

To delete an address book entry:1. Press the MENU key then press the MENU



3. Select the address book entry to delete.4. Select the Delete screen button to delete the

address book entry.5. A confirmation pop-up will display. Select Ok

to delete; select No to cancel the operation.

To delete the entire address book:1. Press the MENU key then press the MENU



3. A list of all the address book entries willdisplay. Press and hold the Clear Allscreen button.

4. A confirmation pop-up will display. Select Okto delete; select No to cancel the operation.

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Map Database Information

Select the Map Database Information screen buttonto view the coverage areas of the map DVD.

Eject Map Disc: Select this screen button to ejector to change the map DVD. The screen willopen, exposing the map DVD slot. Press the ejectbutton, next to the map DVD slot, to eject thedisc. Pull the map DVD out.

The screen can not be closed until you hear adouble beep.


To close the screen, slightly push up on thetwo outer corners until the screen is in position.Then push the screen in by pushing on thefour outer corners until you hear a click. See Mapson page 18 for more information.

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Display

Press the MENU key to enter the menu options,then press the MENU key repeatedly until Displayis selected or select the Display screen button.

Display OffSelect this screen button to turn the display off.Press the Nav, Dest, Fav, or Menu hard key orthe f (tone) button to view the display.

Brightness/Contrast/Mode

Select this screen button to change the brightness,contrast, and mode of the display.

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] (Brightness): Select and hold the + (plus) or− (minus) screen buttons to increase or decreasethe brightness of the screen.

_ (Contrast): Select and hold the + (plus) or− (minus) screen buttons to increase or decreasethe contrast of the screen.

Auto (Automatic): Select this screen button forthe system to automatically adjust the screenbackground depending on exterior lightingconditions.

Night: Select this screen button and the systemwill make the screen background darker.

Day: Select this screen button and the system willmake the screen background brighter.

Setting the TimePress the MENU key to enter the menu options,then press the MENU key repeatedly until the timeis selected or select the time screen button.

Hours: Select and hold the − (minus) or + (plus)signs to decrease or increase the hours.

Minutes: Select and hold the − (minus) or + (plus)signs to decrease or increase the minutes.

12/24 Format: Select the 12 screen button forstandard time; select the 24 screen buttonfor military time.

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Global Positioning System (GPS)The Navigation System determines the position ofyour vehicle by using satellite signals, variousvehicle signals, and map data.

At times, other interferences such as the satellitecondition, road configuration, the condition ofthe vehicle and/or other circumstances caninterfere with the Navigation’s ability to determinethe accurate position of the vehicle.

The GPS shows the current position of yourvehicle using signals sent by the GPS Satellites ofthe United States Department of Defense.When your vehicle is not receiving signals fromthe satellites, a symbol will appear on themap screen. Refer to Symbols on page 21.

This system may not be available or interferencemay occur if the following happens:

• Signal obstructions caused by tall buildings,large trucks, tunnels,

• objects located on top of the instrument panel,

• satellites will not send signals if they arebeing repaired or improved,

• after-market glass tinting has been applied tothe vehicle’s windows.

Notice: Do not apply after-market glass tintingto the vehicle’s windows. Glass tinting willinterfere with the system’s ability to receiveGPS signals and cause the system tomalfunction. You might have to replace thewindow to correct the problem. This would notbe covered by your warranty.

For more information if you are experiencing aproblem, see If the System Needs Serviceon page 53 and Problems with Route Guidance onpage 53.

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Vehicle PositioningAt times, the position of the vehicle on the mapmay be inaccurate due to one or more of thefollowing reasons:

• The road system has changed.

• The vehicle is driving on slippery roadsurfaces such as in sand, gravel, and/or snow.

• The vehicle is traveling on winding roads.

• The vehicle is on a long straight road.

• The vehicle is approaching a tall building or alarge vehicle.

• The surface streets run parallel to a freeway.

• The vehicle has just been transferred by avehicle carrier or a ferry.

• The current position calibration is setincorrectly.

• The vehicle is traveling at high speed.

• The vehicle changes directions more thanonce, or when the vehicle is turning on aturn table in a parking lot.

• The vehicle is entering and/or exiting aparking lot, garage, or a lot with a roof.

• The GPS signal is not received.

• A roof carrier is installed on your vehicle.

• The vehicle is being driven with tire chains.

• The tires are replaced.

• The tire pressure for your tires is incorrect.

• The tires are worn.

• The first time the map DVD is inserted.

• The battery is disconnected for several days.

• The vehicle is driving in heavy traffic wheredriving is at low speeds, and the vehicle isstopped and started repeatedly.

If you experience problems with your system, seeyour dealer.

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Problems with Route GuidanceInappropriate route guidance may occur under oneor more of the following conditions:

• You have not turned onto the road indicated.

• Route guidance may not be availablewhen using automatic rerouting for the nextright or left turn.

• The route may not be changed when usingautomatic rerouting.

• There is no route guidance when turning at anintersection.

• Plural names of places may be announcedoccasionally.

• It may take a long time to operate automaticrerouting during high-speed driving.

• Automatic rerouting may display a routereturning to the set stopover if you are headingfor a destination without passing through aset stopover.

• The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle dueto a regulation by time or season or anyother regulation which may be given.

• Some routes may not be searched.

• The route to the destination may not beshown if there are new roads, if roadshave recently changed, or if certain roads arenot listed on the map DVD. See OrderingMap DVDs on page 54.

To recalibrate the vehicle’s position on the map,see your dealer.

If the System Needs ServiceIf your system needs service and you havefollowed the steps listed here and still areexperiencing problems, see your dealer forassistance.

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Ordering Map DVDsYou will receive two free DVD map disc updateswith the purchase of your new vehicle. Updatesare necessary to make sure that your vehicle’snavigation system has the most accurateinformation available about streets/roads, points ofinterest, and business locations.

The updates are provided by the GM Nav DiscCenter at the first and second anniversary dates ofyour vehicle’s delivery date. About four to six weeksbefore those anniversary dates, you will receive apost card from the GM Nav Disc Center remindingyou that a free update is available. The center willrequest confirmation of your mailing addresseither by having you contact the toll-free number,1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472), or the center’swebsite, www.gmnavdisc.com. After verifying youraddress you should receive the updated disc inabout two weeks. After receiving the updated disc,replace the old disc in the navigation system. See“Installing the DVD Map Disc” and “Ejecting theDVD Map Disc” under Maps on page 18. Dispose ofthe old disc to avoid confusion about which disc isthe most current.

If you have any questions about the operation ofthe navigation system or the update process,call the GM Nav Disc Center or go to the center’swebsite. If you need any future updates or areplacement disc, because the current disc is lost,damaged, or needs to be updated, call the GMNav Disc Center or order a new disc online.To order a disc, have your Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) available. This helps the centermake sure you receive the correct and most up todate DVD map disc for your vehicle. See“Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)” in the Indexof your vehicle’s owner manual for moreinformation.

Database Coverage ExplanationsCoverage areas vary with respect to the level ofmap detail available for any given area. Someareas will feature greater levels of detail thanothers. If this happens, it does not mean there is aproblem with the system. As the map DVD isupdated, more detail may become available forareas which previously had limited detail. SeeOrdering Map DVDs on page 54.

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Navigation Audio System ............................. 56CD Player ................................................... 64Auxiliary Devices ......................................... 72

Section 3 Navigation Audio System

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Navigation Audio SystemNotice: Before adding any sound equipmentto your vehicle, such as an audio system,CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,or two-way radio, make sure that it can beadded by checking with your dealer. Also,check federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone units. If sound equipment can beadded, it is very important to do it properly.Added sound equipment may interfere with theoperation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, orother systems, and even damage them.Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with theoperation of sound equipment that hasbeen added.

Notice: The chime signals related to seatbelts, parking brake, and other functions ofyour vehicle operate through the navigationsystem. If that equipment is replaced oradditional equipment is added to your vehicle,the chimes may not work. Make sure thatreplacement or additional equipment iscompatible with your vehicle before installingit. See “Accessories and Modifications” inthe Index of your vehicle’s owner manual.

Playing the Radio

O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn theaudio system on and off. Turn the knob to increaseor to decrease the volume.

f (Tuning/Sound Knob): Turn this knob to go tothe next or previous frequency.

Press this knob to display the Sound menu. See“Sound Menu” later in this section.

AUDIO: Press this key to display the audioscreen. Press the key to switch between AM, FM,or XM, if equipped, DISC, or AUX (Auxiliary),or select the screen button. See CD Playeron page 64 and Auxiliary Devices on page 72 formore information.

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Finding a StationThere are three ways to find/change stations:

• If viewing a full map screen, use the ¨© SEEK keys and the f (tune) knob.You cannot change preset stations from thefull map screen.

• If viewing a full map screen, select the sourcescreen (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) button. Thedisplay will split between the audio screen andthe map screen. All station-changing functionscan be performed from this screen.

• If you do not want to view a split screen oryou are not on a map screen, press theAUDIO hard key to enter the audio menu.

AM source shown, other sources similar

FM source shown, other sources similar

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AM/FM/XM: Select the source (AM, FM, or XM, ifequipped) screen button or press the AUDIO keyrepeatedly until the desired source is highlighted.

Category: Select the screen button, located in themiddle of the screen, to receive a list of all of theselected band stations in the area. Use the up anddown arrow screen buttons to scroll thefrequencies. Select the desired frequency.

XM lists will also contain a category to select andthe stations or channels that pertain to the category.For XM, select the left and right arrow screen

buttons to change categories. The stationinformation will appear on the display. See “RadioMenu” later in this section to add and remove XMcategories from the category list. When listening toXM stations, you will be able to select all of thecategories when using the right and left arrowscreen buttons on the main audio screen.Categories cannot be selected from the categorylist screen when they have been removed.

FM lists may also contain a category to selectif stations in your area support Radio DataSystems (RDS).

2 Refresh List: Select this screen button torefresh the list of stations.

When viewing a map screen, the name of thestation or channel will appear on the display.

¨ SEEK / © SEEK: To seek stations, pressthe left or right arrow keys to go to the nextor previous station.

To scan stations, press and hold either arrow formore than two seconds. The radio will go to astation, play for a few seconds, then go on to thenext station. To stop scanning, press eitherarrow again.

FM source shown, other sources similar

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Storing Radio Station PresetsThis feature allows you to store up to 30 presetstations. You can mix AM, FM, and XM (ifequipped). To store presets, do the following:

1. Press theO (power) knob to turn thesystem on.

2. If viewing a map screen, select the sourcescreen button, press the AUDIO key, orpress the FAV (favorite) key.

3. Select the band.

4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station toselect the station.

5. Press and hold one of the preset screenbuttons for more than two seconds or untilyou hear a beep.

6. Repeat the steps for each preset.

Sound Menu

f (Sound): Press this knob or press the MENUkey to access the Sound menu to adjust the treble,midrange, bass, fade, balance, and equalization.

Setting the Tone

TREBLE: Select the plus (+) or minus (−) sign toincrease or decrease the treble. If a station isweak or noisy, decrease the treble.

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MID (Midrange): Select the plus (+) or minus (−)sign to increase or decrease the midrange.

BASS: Select the plus (+) or minus (−) sign toincrease or decrease the bass.

Adjusting the Speakers

L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To adjust the balancebetween the left and the right speakers, selectand hold the L or R screen buttons.

Front/Rear (Fade): To adjust the fade betweenthe front and the rear speakers, select andhold the Front or Rear screen buttons.

Automatic EqualizationThe system has automatic equalization. Withautomatic equalization, you can select customizedequalization settings designed for Rock, Pop,Country, Classical, and Talk. Select one ofthe screen buttons to hear the change in sound.The system will save the setting for each source.

Custom: Press this screen button to manuallychange the treble, midrange, bass, balance, andfade without using the automatic equalizationsetting.

Radio Menu

Press the MENU key to enter the menu screen,then press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio isselected or select the Radio screen button tomake changes for radio information displayed,number of preset pages, XM categories, andautomatic volume control.

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Additional Information DisplayedSelect the Additional Information Displayed screenbutton to turn station, channel, CD, and MP3information on or off. The information will displaywhen the screen button is highlighted.

When the screen button is highlighted the systemwill display, when it is available, for the following;FM: RDS category name and radio text, XM: SongTitle and Artist Name, CD: CD text, MP3: taginformation.

Number of Preset PagesSelect the Number of Preset Pages screen buttonto change the number of preset pages, 1 through 6.Each preset page can contain five preset stations.Select the desired numbered screen button.

Automatic Volume Control

Automatic Volume Control: With automaticvolume control, your audio system adjustsautomatically to make up for road and windnoise as you drive.

To use Automatic Volume Control:

1. Set the volume at the desired level.

2. Press the MENU key to enter the menuscreen, then press the MENU key repeatedlyuntil Radio is selected or touch the Radioscreen button

3. Press the Automatic Volume Control screenbutton.

4. Touch the LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH screenbuttons. Each higher setting allows for morecompensation at faster vehicle speeds.

Then, as you drive, automatic volume controlautomatically increases the volume, as necessary,to overcome noise at any speed. The volumelevel should always sound the same to you as youdrive. To turn automatic volume control off,touch the OFF screen button.

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Remove/Add XM CategoriesSelect the Remove/Add XM Categories screenbutton to remove or add XM categories whenselecting XM categories from the categorylist screen. The list of XM categories will appearon the screen. Use the up and down arrow screenbuttons to scroll through the list. The categoriesto remove will be highlighted and the categories toadd will be dark in color. Select the categorythat you would like to add or remove. Select theRestore All Categories screen button to addall categories that have been removed.

Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System(RDS). RDS features are available for use only onFM stations that broadcast RDS information.With RDS, the radio can do the following:

• Seek to stations broadcasting the selectedtype of programming

• Receive announcements concerning local andnational emergencies

• Display messages from radio stations

This system relies on receiving specific informationfrom these stations and will only work when theinformation is available. In rare cases, a radiostation may broadcast incorrect information that willcause the radio features to work improperly. If thishappens, contact the radio station.

The RDS system is always on. When information isbroadcast from the FM station you are listening to,the station name or call letters will display on theaudio screen. RDS may provide a program type(PTY) for current programming and the name of theprogram being broadcast.

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and Canada. XM™offers a large variety of coast-to-coast channelsincluding music, news, sports, talk, traffic/weather(U.S. subscribers), and children’s programming.XM™ provides digital quality audio and textinformation that includes the channel name andnumber, song title, and artist name. A service fee isrequired in order to receive the XM™ service. Formore information, contact XM™; In the U.S. atwww.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).

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Radio Display Message Condition Action RequiredXM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and no

action is required. This process should take no longer than30 seconds.

No XM signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in alocation that is blocking the XM™ signal. When you moveinto an open area, the signal should return.

Loading XM Acquiring channel audio(after four second delay)

The audio system is acquiring and processing audio andtext data. No action is needed. This message shoulddisappear shortly.

Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to anotherchannel.

Channel Unavail Channel no longeravailable

This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.Tune to another station. If this station was one of thepresets, choose another station for that preset button.

No Artist Info Artist Name/Feature notavailable

No artist information is available at this time on this channel.The system is working properly.

No Title Info Song/Program Title notavailable

No song title information is available at this time on thischannel. The system is working properly.

No CAT Info Category Name notavailable

No category information is available at this time on thischannel. The system is working properly.

Not Found No channel available forthe chosen category

There are no channels available for the selected category.The system is working properly.

No Information No Text/Informationalmessage available

No text or informational messages are available at this timeon this channel. The system is working properly.

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Radio Display Message Condition Action RequiredXM Theftlocked Theft lock active The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously been

in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receiverscannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message isreceived after having your vehicle serviced, check with yourdealer.

XM Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with theXM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is neededto activate the service.

Unknown Radio ID not known(should only be ifhardware failure)

If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, theremay be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.

Check XM Receiver Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,the receiver may have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

CD PlayerThe player can be used for CDs and MP3s.

With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into theslot, label side up. The player will pull it in andthe CD should begin playing. The navigationsystem can be used while playing a CD.

When you insert a CD with the radio on, theCD tab will display.

If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in theplayer, it will stay in the player. When you turnon the ignition or radio, the CD will start playingwhere it stopped, if it was the last selectedaudio source.

As each new track starts to play, the track numberwill appear on the display.

The CD player can play the smaller 3 in (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs andthe smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.

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If playing a CD-R the sound quality may bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method ofrecording, the quality of the music that has beenrecorded, and the way the CD-R has beenhandled. There may be an increase in skipping,difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loadingand ejecting. If these problems occur, check thebottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CDis damaged, such as cracked, broken, orscratched, the CD will not play properly. If thesurface of the CD is soiled, see “Care ofYour CDs” in the Index of your vehicle’s ownermanual.

If there is no apparent damage, try a knowngood CD.

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insertmore than one CD into the slot at a time,or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs,you could damage the CD player. Whenusing the CD player, use only CDs in goodcondition without any label, load one CD at atime, and keep the CD player and the loadingslot free of foreign materials, liquids, anddebris.

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caughtin the CD player. If a CD is recorded on apersonal computer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of the recorded CDwith a soft marker instead.

If an error appears on the display, see “CDMessages” later in this section.

If viewing a map screen, touch the CD screenbutton. The display will split between the audioscreen and the map screen. If you do not want toview a split screen or you are not on a mapscreen, press the AUDIO key, then press theAUDIO key until CD is selected or touch the CDscreen button.

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Playing an Audio CD

j / r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pausethe CD. This button will then change to the playbutton. Touch the play button to play the CD.

Random: Touch this button to hear the tracks inrandom, rather than sequential, order. TouchRandom again to turn off random play.

r (Rewind): Touch and hold this button torewind quickly through a track selection. You willhear sound at a reduced volume. Release thisbutton to stop rewinding. The display will show theelapsed time of the track.

[ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fastforward quickly through a track selection. Youwill hear sound at a reduced volume. Release thisbutton to stop fast forwarding. The display willshow the elapsed time of the track.

¨ SEEK / © SEEK: To seek tracks, press theright arrow to go to the next track. Press theleft arrow to go to the start of the current track, ifmore than eight seconds have played. If eitherarrow is pressed more than once, the playerwill continue moving backward or forward throughthe CD. The sound will mute while seeking.

To scan tracks, press and hold the right arrowuntil you hear a beep. The CD will go to the nexttrack, play for 10 seconds, then go on to thenext track. Touch either arrow to stop scanning.The CD will mute while scanning.

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Using an MP3 CDMP3 FormatThere are guidelines that must be met, whencreating an MP3 disc. If the guidelines are not metwhen recording a CD-R(W), the CD may notplay. The guidelines are:

• Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz,32 kHz, and 44.1 kHz.

• Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96,112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.

• ID3 tag information is displayed by the radio ifit is available. The radio supports ID3 taginformation v1.0 or v1.1. The radio will displaya filename, song name, artist name, albumname, and directory name.

• Maximum 32 characters, including spaces, ina file or folder name.

• Maximum number of folders is 253 with amaximum hierarchy of eight folders.

• Create a folder structure that makes it easy tofind songs while driving. Organize songs byalbums using one folder for each album. Eachfolder or album should contain 18 songsor less.

• It is recommended that there is a maximum of192 files on a disc.

• The files can be recorded on a CD-R orCD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700MB.

• DVD with MP3 are not playable on thissystem.

Root DirectoryThe root directory will be treated as a folder. If theroot directory has compressed audio files, thedirectory will be displayed as ROOT. All filescontained directly under the root directory will beaccessed prior to any root directory folders.However, playlists (Px) will always be accessedbefore root folders or files.

Empty Directory or FolderIf a root directory or a folder exists somewhere inthe file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directlybeneath them, the player will advance to thenext folder in the file structure that containscompressed audio files and the empty folder willnot be displayed or numbered.

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No FolderWhen the CD contains only compressed files, thefiles will be located under the root folder. Thenext and previous folder functions will haveno function on a CD that was recorded withoutfolders or playlists. When displaying the name ofthe folder the radio will display ROOT.

When the CD contains only playlists andcompressed audio files, but no folders, all files willbe located under the root folder. The left andright arrow buttons will search playlists (Px) firstand then go to the root folder. When the radiodisplays the name of the folder the radio willdisplay ROOT.

Order of PlayTracks will be played in the following order:

• Play will begin from the first track in the firstplaylist and will continue sequentially throughall tracks in each playlist. When the lasttrack of the last playlist has been played, playwill continue from the first track of the firstplaylist.

• If the CD does not contain any playlists, thenplay will begin from the first track under theroot directory. When all tracks from theroot directory have been played, play willcontinue from files according to their numericallisting. After playing the last track from thelast folder, play will begin again at thefirst track of the first folder or root directory.

When play enters a new folder, the display will notautomatically show the new folder name. Thenew track name will appear on the display.

File System and NamingThe song name that will display will be the songname that is contained in the ID3 tag. If thesong name is not present in the ID3 tag, then theradio will display the file name without theextension (such as .mp3) as the track name.

Track names longer than 32 characters or fourpages will be shortened. The display will not showparts of words on the last page of text and theextension of the filename will not display.

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Playing an MP3With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into theslot, label side up. The player will pull it in andthe CD should begin playing. While playing a CD,the navigation system is available.

When you insert a CD with the radio on, the CDtab will display.

If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in theplayer, it will stay in the player. When you turnon the ignition or radio, the CD will start playingwhere it stopped, if it was the last selectedaudio source.

As each new track starts to play, the track numberwill appear on the display.

The CD player can play the smaller 3 in (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs andthe smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.

If playing a CD-R the sound quality may bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method ofrecording, the quality of the music that has beenrecorded, and the way the CD-R has beenhandled. There may be an increase in skipping,difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loadingand ejecting. If these problems occur, check thebottom surface of the CD.

If the surface of the CD is damaged, such ascracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not playproperly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see“Care of Your CDs” in the Index of your vehicle’sowner manual.

If there is no apparent damage, try a knowngood CD.

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insertmore than one CD into the slot at a time,or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs,you could damage the CD player. Whenusing the CD player, use only CDs in goodcondition without any label, load one CD at atime, and keep the CD player and the loadingslot free of foreign materials, liquids, anddebris.

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caughtin the CD player. If a CD is recorded on apersonal computer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of the recorded CDwith a soft marker instead.

If an error appears on the display, see “CDMessages” later in this section.

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If viewing a map screen, touch the CD screenbutton. The display will split between the audioscreen and the map screen. If you do not want toview a split screen or you are not on a mapscreen, press the AUDIO key, then press theAUDIO key until CD is selected or touch the CDscreen button.

j / r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pausethe CD. This button will then change to the playbutton. Touch the play button to play the CD.

Random: Touch this screen button to hear thedisc played in random (tracks and folders)order. Touch the Random screen button to turn offrandom play.

r (Rewind): Touch and hold this button torewind quickly through a track selection. You willhear sound at a reduced volume. Release thisbutton to stop rewinding. The display will show theelapsed time of the track.

[ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fastforward quickly through a track selection. Youwill hear sound at a reduced volume. Release thisbutton to stop fast forwarding. The display willshow the elapsed time of the track.

qr (Folder/Artist/Album): Select the left orright arrow to go to the previous or next folder,artist, or album on the disc.

Press the middle screen button, with the folder,artist, or album name, to sort the MP3 byfolder, artist, or album. It may take a few minutesfor the system to sort the MP3.

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¨ SEEK / © SEEK: To seek tracks, press theright arrow to go to the next track. Press theleft arrow to go to the start of the current track, ifmore than eight seconds have played. If eitherarrow is pressed more than once, the playerwill continue moving backward or forward throughthe CD. The sound will mute while seeking.

To scan tracks, press and hold the right arrowuntil you hear a beep. The CD will go to the nexttrack, play for 10 seconds, then go on to thenext track. Touch either arrow to stop scanning.The CD will mute while scanning.

CD MessagesIf Disc Read Error appears on the display and/orthe CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:

• A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknownformat.

• The map DVD disc was installed into the CDslot. See “Installing the Map DVD” underMaps on page 18 for more information.

• It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play.

• You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play.

• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, orupside down.

• The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hourand try again.

• There may have been a problem while burningthe CD.

• The label may be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any otherreason, try a known good CD.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer.

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Auxiliary DevicesThe navigation system has an auxiliary input jacklocated in the upper right corner of the faceplate.This is not an audio output; do not plug theheadphone set into the front auxiliary input jack.You can however, connect an external audiodevice such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. tothe auxiliary input jack for use as another sourcefor audio listening.

Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliarydevice while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See“Defensive Driving” in the Index of your vehiclesowner manual for more information on driverdistraction.

To use a portable audio player, connect a3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack.

When a device is connected, the system will detectthe device and automatically begin playingaudio from the device over the vehicle’s speakers.

If a device is connected and you are listening toanother source (FM, CD, etc.), press theAUDIO key. Then press the AUDIO key repeatedlyuntil AUX (auxiliary) is selected; or touch theAUX screen button. An auxiliary device must beconnected for the AUX screen button to appear asa selectable option.

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Section 4 Voice Recognition

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Voice RecognitionThe navigation system’s voice recognition allowsfor hands-free operation of the navigationsystem, audio system, and OnStar® features.Voice recognition can be used when the ignition ison or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) isactive. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)”in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manualfor more information.

To use voice recognition, do the following:

1. Press the talksymbol steeringwheel controland release it whenyou hear a beep.The audio system,if on, will mute.

2. Clearly state one of the commands listed onthe following pages.

Helpful Hints for Stating Commands• When a multiple command is available, choose

the command that best works for you.

• Words that are in brackets are optional.For example, for the commandRadio [band] [select] FM, stating Radio FMor Radio select FM are both valid commands.

• When the system recognizes the commandthe system will do one of the following:

− Perform the function.− Ask you to confirm your choice.− Issue an error message “Did not

recognize. Voice Recognition Canceled.”

• If the system is not yet ready, the systemwill display a message.

• To cancel a command or if the systemresponse does not match your verbalcommand, press and hold the talksymbol button. The system will reply,“Voice Recognition Canceled”.

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• If you experience difficulty with the systemrecognizing a command, try saying it moresoftly, and wait for a few seconds afterthe beep, or you may just try saying it again.

• Background noise may cause voicecommands to be misunderstood, includingairflow noise from wind.

• To use the voice recognition system, the mapDVD must be loaded and the navigationsystem must be on.

This system is able to recognize commands in threedifferent languages. The system will only recognizecommands based on the language selected fromthe Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DriverInformation Center, DIC Vehicle Personalization”in the Index of your vehicles owner manual.

Voice Recognition CommandsThe following list shows all of the voice commandsavailable for the navigation system with a briefdescription of each. The commands are listed withthe optional words in brackets. To use the voicecommands, refer to the instructions listedpreviously.

Voice tag CommandsThe following are voice tag commands you canaccess by clearly stating the commands exactly asthey are written. You may have up to 40 voice tagentries for destinations.

Navigation go to [destination], navigationselect: These commands instruct the system toselect a destination saved under the voice tagyou have stored. The system will prompt you fora destination name then wait for you to statethe name.

If you are not currently driving on a route, thesystem will automatically create the voicetag destination as the final destination. If you arecurrently driving on a route, the system willautomatically create the voice tag destination as astopover. Up to three stopovers can be created.

Storing Voice TagsFrom the address book entry information page,press the Add Voice tag screen button. Thesystem will respond “Name Please?” and youwill have four seconds to record a name.The system will ask for confirmation of thename before saving it as a voice tag.

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Navigation Help

Navigation Help: This command instructs thesystem to assist with navigation commands.

Display CommandsUse the following display commands to set thedisplay mode.

Display [set] day [mode]: Use this command toset the display to daytime mode.

Display [set] night [mode]: Use this commandto set the display to night mode.

Display [set] auto [mode]: Use this command toset the display to automatic mode. The systemwill change between day and night modeautomatically.

System help: This command instructs the systemto assist with display commands.

Radio CommandsThe following are radio commands you canaccess by clearly stating the commands exactlyas they are written.

Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select]FM, radio [band] [select] XM, radio [band][select] satellite: These commands instruct thesystem to go to either the AM, FM, or XM(if equipped).

Radio [select] (frequency) AM, radio [select](frequency) FM: These commands instructthe system to go to a specific frequency oneither AM or FM.

Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio [select](channel) satellite: These commands instruct thesystem to go to a specific channel on the XM™band (if equipped).

Radio help: This command instructs the systemto assist with radio commands.

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CD CommandsThe following are CD and MP3 commands thatcan be accessed by clearly stating the commandsexactly as they are written.

CD, Disc: Use this command to select a CD thatis currently loaded.

CD, Disc, [select] track (one, two, three, etc.):This command instructs the system to selecta specific track number.

CD, Disc select next folder: Use this commandto select the next folder on the MP3.

CD, Disc select previous folder: Use thiscommand to select the previous folder on the MP3.

CD help, Disc help: This command instructsthe system to assist with CD commands.

Auxiliary CommandsThe following auxiliary commands can beaccessed by clearly stating the commands exactlyas they are written. The commands are availablewhen the auxiliary source is available.

Aux, Auxiliary: Use this command to select theauxiliary device, when a device is connected.

OnStar® Command

OnStar: This command instructs the system toconnect to OnStar®. You will enter the OnStar®

voice recognition system. Refer to your OnStar®

owner guide for more information.

Voice Help

Voice help: This command will provide adescription of help commands that can be used.

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✍ NOTES

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AAdding Destinations to the Address Book ...... 42Adding or Changing Preset Destinations ........ 43Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ............................... 17Audio System ................................................ 56Auto Reroute ................................................. 28

CCanadian Owners ........................................... 2Canceling Guidance ...................................... 14CD

Player ........................................................ 64CD Messages ............................................... 71CD Player ..................................................... 64Cleaning the Video Screen ............................ 14

DDatabase Coverage Explanations .................. 54Destination .................................................... 28Display .......................................................... 49Driving on a Route ........................................ 26

EEjecting the DVD Map Disc ........................... 19Entering an Address and Point of Interest,

and Storing Preset Destinations ................. 10

FFinding a Station ........................................... 57

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GGetting Started, Navigation .............................. 6Getting Started on Your Route ...................... 39Global Positioning System (GPS) .................. 51Guidance Volume .......................................... 14

HHard Keys ..................................................... 16

IInstalling the DVD Map Disc ......................... 19

LLanguage — English/Metric Units .................... 8

MMap Adjustments ........................................... 20Map Scales ................................................... 20Maps ............................................................ 18

NNav (Navigation) ........................................... 45Navigation

Getting Started ............................................ 6System Overview ......................................... 4Using the System ...................................... 16

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OOrdering

Map DVDs ................................................. 54Overview, Navigation System .......................... 4Owners, Canadian .......................................... 2

PPlaying the Radio .......................................... 56Problems with Route Guidance ..................... 53

RRadio ..................................................... 44, 56Radio Data System (RDS) ............................ 62Radio Menu .................................................. 60Regional Maps .............................................. 18

SScrolling the Map .......................................... 20Setting the Time ....................................... 9, 50Sound ........................................................... 44Sound Menu ................................................. 59Storing Radio Station Presets .................. 9, 59Symbols ........................................................ 21System Needs Service, If .............................. 53

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TTouch-Sensitive Screen Buttons .................... 17

UUsing an MP3 CD ......................................... 67Using Your Stored Preset Destinations .......... 13

VVehicle Positioning ........................................ 52Video Screen, Cleaning ................................. 14Voice Recognition .......................................... 74Voice Recognition Commands ....................... 75

XXM™ Satellite Radio Service ........................ 62

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