2005 Buick Rendezvous Navigation System Overview ........................................................ Overview .................................................. Features and Controls ..................................... Features and Controls ................................ 1-1 1-2 2-1 2-2 M Navigation Audio System ................................ 3-1 Navigation Audio System ............................ 3-2 Index .................................................................
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Section 1 Overview Overview .........................................................1-2 Navigation System Overview ............................1-2 Getting Started ...............................................
Overview Navigation System Overview 1-2
A. Power/Volume Knob. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. B. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. C. NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. D. BAND Key. See “Playing the Radio” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. E. SEEK Key. See “Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. F. CD Key. See “Playing a CD” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. G.
Getting Started Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works. When getting started, you may set the navigation system to your preference using various options. You will also need to know how to perform various functions to begin route guidance.
Setting the Time Setting the Search Area To set the time, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on. You must select the appropriate search area that contains the destination you wish to enter. Your vehicle must be stopped to perform this operation. 2. Press the CONFIG hard key. To set the search area, do the following: 3. Touch the Clock screen button. 4. Touch the appropriate Time Zone screen button. 5.
Entering an Address You can set a destination by entering a street address. To enter an address, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on. Be sure the map DVD is inserted in the DVD/CD loading slot. 2. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed. 3. Touch the DEST screen button. 4. Verify that the selected search area is correct. If it is not, touch the Change screen button.
8. After entering the street name, you will be prompted to enter the address number. Enter the address number using the numeric keypad on the screen. Touch the OK screen button. If a list of street names is displayed, touch the button by the desired street name. 9. If you did not enter a city previously, a list of cities that contain the address that you entered will appear. Touch the screen button by the desired city to select it. 10. The address that you entered will be displayed on the screen.
6. If you know the city where the POI is located, touch the City screen button. Now touch the Input City Name screen button and enter the city name using the alpha keypad. A list of cities will automatically appear when the number of matches is low enough. If a list does not appear, touch the List screen button and scroll through the available cities. Touch the screen button by the desired city name to select it. 7.
Entering a Local Point of Interest (POI) 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on. Be sure the map DVD is inserted in the DVD/CD loading slot. 2. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed. 3. Touch the Nav Options screen button. 4. Touch the POI Selection screen button. 5. Touch the screen button corresponding to the desired POI category. You may select up to five POI categories. 6. Touch the local POI List screen button.
Setting the Home Preset Destination Setting Preset Destinations To set home as a destination, do the following: To set preset destinations, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on. Be sure the map DVD is inserted in the DVD/CD loading slot. 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on. Be sure the map DVD is inserted in the DVD/CD loading slot. 2. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed. 2.
Using the Home and Preset Destinations These destinations are available for selection while driving. To set one as a destination, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on. Be sure the map DVD is inserted in the DVD/CD loading slot. 2. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed. Canceling Guidance Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final destination.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls ......................................2-2 Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2 Maps ............................................................2-5 Symbols ........................................................2-6 Navigation Menu ............................................2-7 Destination ..................................................2-16 Colors on the Screen ....................................2-31 Configure Menu .........
Features and Controls Hard Keys Using the Navigation System The following hard keys are located to the left of the navigation screen: This section includes the basic information you will need to know to operate the navigation system. The main navigation menu displays a number of options which offer information on a variety of topics. See Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.
If a route has been planned, pressing this key will display the map screen and the following information: • Number of miles/kilometers between current vehicle position and the destination. See “Route Overview Menu” under Destination on page 2-16 for more information. • Estimated travel time to the destination. See “Route Overview Menu” under Destination on page 2-16 for more information. • Highlighted route or turn-by-turn instructions.
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons Touch-sensitive buttons are located on the navigation screen. When you have successfully selected a button on the screen, a beep will sound. This feature can also be turned off. See Configure Menu on page 2-32 for more information. Screen buttons will be highlighted when available and dim when they are unavailable. There are also some toggle touch-sensitive screen buttons that will be light blue when active and dark blue when not active.
Maps This section includes basic information that you need to know about the map database. The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The United States, Hawaii, and Canada are contained on one disc. The U.S. map database includes interstate freeways, state highways, country roads, and major and general streets. Refer to the “Navigation System Map Disc” manual to view the explanation of map coverage. The map disc manual will be in your map DVD case when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.
Symbols The following symbols are the most common that appear on a map screen. Your vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position of your vehicle on the map. This red bulls-eye symbol will appear on the map to show your destination after a route has been planned. See Destination on page 2-16 for information on planning a route. When one of five possible destinations has been set, you will see a circle with numbers 1 through 5, depending on which number destination it is.
Navigation Menu Nav y (Navigation Menu): Touch the navigation menu symbol screen button at the bottom of the map screen to access the main navigation menu. You will be able to choose from the following items on the main navigation menu: Suspend Guidance The main navigation menu allows you to choose from a list of options and to use the available touch screen buttons to make system adjustments and plan routes.
Route Overview Selecting the Route Overview screen button will show the map with the route highlighted. The total distance and estimated travel time are also displayed. Map Appearance Selecting the Map Appearance screen button allows you to adjust the appearance of a map based on your preferences. The following are brief explanations of the options available in each section: North Up: This feature orients the map with North at the top of the map screen, regardless of which direction you are driving.
Voice Volume Selecting the Voice Volume screen button allows you to adjust the volume of the voice guidance prompts that provide various messages as you approach points where you need to maneuver your vehicle, such as an intersection. To adjust the volume of the voice prompts you receive from the system, do the following: 1. Touch the Voice Volume screen button. 2. Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign screen buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
Edit Route Selecting the Edit Route screen button allows you to recalculate a route based on your preferences. Condition: The Search Condition screen allows you to select your route preference by choosing from Fastest, Shortest, or Alternative route. By selecting the Fastest route, you will be routed along main roads and highways, which does not necessarily mean it will be the shortest route.
Route Preview Selecting the Route Preview screen button once route guidance has begun will display the map screen with the route highlighted. Info (Information): Touch the Info screen button to view POI information such as the POI name, address, and phone number, if available. Edit: Touch the Edit screen button to select a POI as the next destination you would like to preview. To preview a POI’s destination instead of the final destination, do the following: 1. Touch the Edit screen button. 2.
To return to previewing the route to the final destination, do the following: 1. Touch the Edit screen button. 2. Touch the Next screen button. 3. Touch the OK screen button, then the Back screen button to return to the Route Preview screen. Now when you touch the arrow screen buttons to preview the route, it will trace the route to the final destination rather than the route to the next POI. Navigation Setup Selecting the Nav Setup screen button will display the Nav Setup menu.
Notify Seasonal Restrict (Restrictions): This feature notifies the driver of seasonal maneuver restrictions. Touch the On screen button to have a voice prompt warn of existing seasonal restrictions played at guidance points. Touch the Off screen button to turn this feature off. Estimated Travel Time: This feature displays the estimated time to travel from your current position to the destination.
Map Color (Night): This feature allows you to adjust the nighttime map appearance. Choose between Normal, Auto, 1, 2, 3, or 4. The numbered settings vary the color scheme of the map display. The Auto setting will change the map appearance automatically every three months. When the desired color setting has been selected, press the NAV hard key to view the adjusted map color. Memory Points Touching the Memory Points screen button will display the Memory Points menu.
Preset Dest (Destination): Five preset destinations, as well as one for home, may be registered or edited. The five preset destinations, home, and Emergency are the only destination selections available from the Destination menu while the vehicle is moving. These presets are shown as the home symbol and numbered presets 1 through 5 at the bottom of the Destination menu. See Destination on page 2-16 for more information on how to register Memory Points and preset destinations.
Destination The Destination menu will give you several ways to plan a route by entering destination points. Touch Dest at the bottom of the map screen to display the Destination menu. Search Area: The Destination menu allows you to select the area to be searched for your destination. A map of the United States, including Hawaii, and Canada will be shown. The map is divided into 9 regions.
Once you have entered the Destination menu, you can touch the up or down arrow screen buttons to the left of the menu options to scroll through the pages of the menu. To enter a destination, choose from one of the following destination entry methods: Preset Destinations The preset destination entry method allows you to select destinations that were registered as presets 1 through 5.
Alpha-Numeric Keypad Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers, when available to you, will be displayed on the navigation screen as an alpha or numeric keypad. The appropriate keypad will automatically be displayed whenever the system needs information from you. The alpha keypad will be displayed when the system needs you to input a street or city name. The numeric keypad will be displayed when the system needs you to input a phone number or house address.
Address The Address destination entry method allows you to input an address by providing the system with a house number, street name, and city. If you know the city where the address is located, touch the City screen button. The City screen allows you to select from the last five cities entered, the Nearest five cities to the current location, or you may enter in the name of the city. Touch the Input City Name screen button and enter in the city using the alpha keypad.
Once the street name has been selected, enter the house number using the numeric keypad. The system will list the house number range that is available for the street. When you have finished entering the house number, touch the OK screen button. If the address number exists on more than one street that shares the same name, a list of matching street names will be displayed. Touch the screen button by the desired street name.
You may search for a POI by using a combination of the following three methods: • Type in a POI by name using the alpha-numeric keypad. As you type in a name, the system will search for an available match to your input. Select the desired POI. While inputting a POI or city name, the List screen button will become available. The box at the end of the Name entry field will contain the number of items in the current generated list.
Memory Points The Memory Points destination entry method allows you to select a destination by choosing from a list of marked points on the map that were previously marked. Selecting the Memory Points screen button from the Destination screen allows you to select any one of the marked points as the active destination. Marked points can also be sorted by icon, date saved, or alphabetically. If you choose to register a memory point, you will be able to select an icon to correspond with that memory point.
Previous Destination Emergency The Previous Destination entry method allows you to select a destination by choosing from a list of previously entered destinations. The Emergency destination entry method allows you to select a destination by choosing from a list of emergency facilities. The list will vary by area. Touch the number next to the desired previous destination to select it. Selecting Police Station or Hospital will display a list.
Map Phone Number The Map destination entry method displays the last location on the map, and the road preference. The Phone Number destination entry method allows you to search for a point of interest (POI) destination by entering the POI phone number. Scroll across and touch the map at the location you would like to set as your destination. Once you have located the desired destination, touch the Enter Destination screen button and then the OK screen button. The route will then be calculated.
Intersection The Intersection destination entry method allows you to select a destination by inputting the intersecting roads you wish to travel to. To enter a destination using this method, enter the name of the street, but do not include name extensions such as N. or Drive. For example, the street name N. Civic Center Drive should be entered as Civic UCenter. The system will search for an entry exactly as you have entered it.
Freeway Entrance/Exit Destination Preview Menu The Freeway Entrance/Exit destination entry method allows you to select a destination by entering a freeway entrance or exit point. Each time a destination is entered, a screen with the destination preview menu will appear. This screen will display a zoomed in view of the destination, as well as the following options: Enter Freeway names using the alpha keypad. See “Alpha-Numeric Keypad” listed previously in this section for more information.
Info (Information): When a POI icon is selected on the screen, you can touch this screen button to display the name, address, and telephone number, if available, for the selected POI. See “Navigation Options” later in this section for more information on POIs and their icons. Route Overview Menu Each time a destination has been selected and entered, the route overview menu can be displayed by touching the Route screen button on the map screen.
3 Routes: This option will display the map with three highlighted routes shown in three different colors for Fastest, Shortest, and Alternative route. Navigation Options Nav Options Menu shown with a Set Destination After selecting one of the three routes, the road distance and estimated travel time will be displayed. The Fastest route means you will be routed along main roads and highways, but does not necessarily mean it is the shortest route.
Once you choose POI selection, the POI Selection screen will appear and display the different POI categories. You can select up to five different POI categories by touching the categories on the screen. Touch the More screen button to view further categories. The icons for the selected categories will appear at the top of the screen and will be displayed on the map. To view a list of local POIs, touch the Local POI List screen button.
Suspend Guidance: This option allows you to suspend active route guidance for all current and programmed destinations. See “Suspend Guidance” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information. Register Point: This option allows you to register a marked point or memory point. See “Memory Points” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information. Cancel Route: This option allows you to cancel the current, or first destination.
If the position on the map is away from the current vehicle position and you touch the Nav Options screen button, you will only have the following four options: POI Icon Off: This option allows you to turn off Point of Interest (POI) icons shown on the map. Enter Destination: This option allows you to enter a location you have chosen on the map as your destination. See “Map” earlier in this section for more information on this destination entry method.
Configure Menu Contrast/Brightness The Configure menu allows you to set up and adjust such things as screen color, appearance, and language of the display for the navigation system. Press the CONFIG hard key located to the left of the navigation screen to access the Configure menu. See Navigation System Overview on page 1-2 for more information.
Vehicle Chime Clock This feature allows you to adjust the chime volume level in your vehicle. Touch the Normal screen button for normal chime volume or the Loud screen button for a louder chime volume. Language Your vehicle has been set for the English language, but you may also select French for all instructional text and voice prompts. However, names on the map when using the navigation functions will not change. If you wish to change the language, the map DVD must be inserted.
To change the hours and minutes on the clock, do the following: 1. Touch the Manual Adjust screen button. 2. Touch the up or down arrow screen buttons to increase or decrease the hours and minutes. 3. Touch the Back screen button to return to the previous screen. 12Hr/24Hr: This feature allows you to choose whether the time is displayed in standard or military time. Touch the 12Hr screen button for standard time or the 24Hr screen button for military time.
Global Positioning System (GPS) The navigation system determines the position of your vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals, and map data. The Global Positioning System (GPS) locates the current position of your vehicle using signals sent by the United States Department of Defense GPS Satellites. While your vehicle is receiving signals from the satellites, GPS will not appear on the map screen.
Vehicle Positioning At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: • The road system has changed. • The vehicle is traveling on slippery road surfaces • The vehicle is repeating a change of direction by going forward and backward, or turning on a turn table in a parking lot. • The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot or garage with a roof. • The vehicle has a roof carrier, ski, or bike rack such as sand, gravel, and/or snow.
Problems with Route Guidance If the System Needs Service Inappropriate route guidance may occur under any of the following conditions: If you are still experiencing difficulty with your navigation system after reading this information, see your dealer for assistance. • You have not turned onto the road indicated by the system. • • • • Route guidance is not available for the next turn. The route is not changed during automatic rerouting. Plural names of places are displayed.
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Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ..................................3-2 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................
Navigation Audio System Finding a Station Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them.
Setting Preset Stations Band Menu Up to 30 stations, six AM, six FM1, six FM2, six XM1, and six XM2, if equipped, can be programmed using the six touch screen buttons on the bottom of each band menu. To set preset stations, do the following: If the radio is on while the navigation system is not in use, this band menu will display the current audio information, as well as list the presets for the current band. 1. Turn the audio system on. 2.
If the radio is on while the navigation system is in use, a smaller band menu will appear, located on the left side of the map screen. This audio screen will display the current audio information, such as band and station. You can touch this smaller band menu screen button to bring up the full band menu. Audio Menu e (Audio): Press this hard key to display the Audio menu. Several options are available for adjustment from this menu.
EQ (Equalizer): While in the Audio menu, touch the screen buttons labeled EQ1 through EQ5 to choose preset bass, midrange, and treble equalization settings. The Custom screen button allows you to choose and set the equalization levels you desire. Adjust each setting to the desired level. To set the levels, touch the Custom screen button until you hear a beep. After adjustments are made, press the BAND hard key to go back to the preset station menu.
Radio Data Systems (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS info. With RDS, the radio can do the following: XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name.
XM™ Options Touch the XM Options screen button to access the XM Options menu. This menu allows you to seek or scan for stations based on their category. Touch the On screen button next to XM Info Timeout to hide XM™ information after a certain amount of time has passed. You may also choose touch Off to turn this feature off. While in this menu, you can choose to turn XM Category Seek/Scan on to scroll through the categories you want to seek to.
XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language Channels) XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No CAT Info Category Name not available No category information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for the chosen category There are no channels available for the category you selected. Your system is working properly. No Information No Text/Informational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.
Playing a CD Remove the navigation map DVD from the slot and return it to its case. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. There will be a 12 to 15 second delay while the CD is read, before it begins to play. When the player begins to read a CD, the Disc Check in Process message will appear briefly to remind you of the delay. When the map DVD is reinserted and read, the DVD Check in Process message will appear briefly to remind you of the delay.
[ (Forward): Touch this screen button to advance quickly within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. Release this screen button to play the passage. r (Reverse): Touch this screen button to reverse quickly within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. Release this screen button to play the passage. u(Track Forward): Touch this screen button to advance to the next track on the CD.
Rear Seat Entertainment System RSE Messages CD ERROR: If this message appears on the navigation screen, the DVD or CD is not being read by the system. The DVD or CD could be dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. You may also be driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the DVD or CD should play. RSE ERROR: If this message appears on the navigation screen, the RSE system is not working properly.
A M Audio System .................................................. 3-2 Maps .............................................................. 2-5 Menu Navigation .................................................... 2-7 C Colors on the Screen ...................................... 2-31 N D Navigation ................................................. 1-2, 1-4 Menu .......................................................... 2-7 Using the System ..........................................
P S Problems with Route Guidance ......................... 2-37 Symbols .......................................................... 2-6 System Needs Service, If ................................. 2-37 System Overview Navigation System ......................................... 1-2 R Radio ............................................................. 3-2 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-12 V Vehicle Positioning ..........................................