2007 Buick Rendezvous Navigation System M Overview ........................................................ 3 Overview .................................................. 4 Navigation Audio System ............................ 59 Navigation Audio System ........................ 60 Features and Controls ................................ 15 Features and Controls ............................ 16 Index ............................................................
The information in this manual supplements the owner manual. This manual includes the latest information available at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Section 1 Overview ......................................................... 4 Navigation System Overview ......................... 4 Overview Getting Started .............................................. 6 Cleaning the Video Screen ..........................
Overview Navigation System Overview 4
A. P (Power/Volume) Knob. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 16. B. Directional Indicator. See Symbols on page 21. C. DVD/CD Loading Slot. See Maps on page 20 or CD Player on page 69. D. X (DVD/CD Eject) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 16. E. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 16. F. NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 16. G. BAND Key.
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. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See “Defensive Driving” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual for more information. Get familiar with your vehicle’s navigation system so you can use it with less effort and take full advantage of its features.
Other functions may also be locked out while driving and they too will appear grayed out on the screen — but all functions are available when parked. Some functions can be performed while driving, as long as you can do so without diverting too much of your attention from your driving. {CAUTION: This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed.
Road conditions such as prohibited turns, detours, and construction zones, change frequently. It is important to consider whether you can follow the directions given by the system for the current conditions. 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 To set the time, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the CONFIG hard key. 3. Touch the Clock screen button. 4. Touch the appropriate Time Zone screen button. 5. Touch the Daylight Savings screen button. The time is now set. Touch the Manual Adjust screen button if you need to further adjust the time. The radio will use the GPS satellite to set the time. The vehicle needs to be in an open area to receive the signal.
Entering an Address To set a destination by entering a street address, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot. 3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, push the NAV hard key. 4. Touch the DEST screen button. 5. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct. 6. Touch the Address screen button. 7. Enter the street name using the alpha keypad on the screen.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI) To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI), do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot. 3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, push the NAV hard key. 4. Touch the DEST screen button. 5. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct. 6. Touch the POI screen button. 7.
Setting Home Destination Setting Preset Destinations 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot. 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot. 3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, push the NAV hard key. 3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen button to proceed.
Using Your Home or Preset Destinations These destinations are available for selection while driving. 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot. 3. Touch the DEST screen button. 4. Touch the L (Home symbol) or one of the available Preset Destination symbols at the bottom of the Destination screen. 5. Once you begin driving, or if you are already driving, you will hear an audio prompt to “Proceed to the highlighted route.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls .................................. 16 Using the Navigation System ....................... 16 Maps ........................................................... 20 Symbols ...................................................... 21 Navigation Menu ......................................... 23 Destination .................................................. 34 Colors on the Screen .................................. 50 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 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 23 for more information.
If a route has been planned, press this key to 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 34 for more information. • Estimated travel time to the destination. See “Route Overview Menu” under Destination on page 34 for more information. • Highlighted route or turn-by-turn instructions. See “Map Appearance” under Navigation Menu on page 23 for more information.
Alpha-Numeric Keypad Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers will display on the navigation screen as an alpha or numeric keypad. The appropriate keypad will automatically display whenever the system needs information from you. The alpha keypad will display when the system needs input of a city or street name. The numeric keypad will display when the system needs input of a phone number or house address. Touch a character on the screen to select it.
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons Touch-sensitive buttons, or screen buttons, are located on the screen. After selecting a button on the screen, a beep will sound. This feature can be turned off. See Configure Menu on page 50 for more information. Screen buttons will be highlighted when available. There are some toggle screen buttons that will be light blue when active. The following touch-sensitive screen buttons will appear frequently at the bottom of a map screen.
Clock: Touch the clock screen button, when the radio is on, to display the date. Audio Source: Touch the audio source screen button, while a map screen is displayed, to access the Audio screen. Back: Touch this screen button, when available on a menu, to return to the previous screen. Maps This section includes basic information about the map database. The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The United States, Hawaii, and Canada are contained on one disc.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc Symbols When the DVD map disc is not loaded, you will not be able to use the navigation portion of the system. The following symbols are the most common that appear on a map screen. X (Eject): Press the eject key, located next to the DVD/CD slot, to eject a DVD map disc and a CD. The disc will eject. Map Adjustments and Scales The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on the map. The map will scroll automatically based on the direction the vehicle is traveling.
The waypoint symbol will display on the map after a waypoint has been added to the route. The waypoint symbol will be numbered from one through five depending on how many intermediate waypoints have been set. See “Preset Destinations” under Destination on page 34 for more information. This symbol indicates that the map is shown with North up (North Up mode). 22 While in North Up mode, North will always be at the top of the map screen regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling.
Navigation Menu You will be able to select from the following items on the main navigation menu: Nav y (Navigation Menu): Touch the navigation menu screen button at the bottom of the map screen to access the main navigation menu. Suspend Guidance } (Suspend Guidance): Select this screen The main navigation menu allows you to select from a list of options and to use the available touch screen buttons to make system adjustments and plan routes.
Map Appearance v (Map Appearance): Select this screen button to adjust the appearance of a map based on your preferences. u (Heading Up): This feature orients the map with the direction you are driving at the top of the map screen, regardless of which direction is North. u (3D view): This feature gives maps a 3-dimensional view, and will remain in the Heading Up position. s (Arrow): This feature continually displays directional turn guidance for your next maneuver.
Voice Volume ! (Voice Volume): Select this screen button 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, 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 t (Edit Route): Select this screen button to recalculate a route based on your preferences. Route Preference: This screen allows you to select your road preferences by setting which types of roads you want to use or avoid. Freeway: This option allows the system to use major roads when calculating a route. Toll Road: This option allows the system to use toll roads when calculating a route. Ferry: This option allows the system to use ferries when calculating a route.
Reorder: When waypoints have been added, select this screen button to change the order of the waypoints and the final destination on the route. 1. Touch the Reorder screen button next to the destination. 2. Touch the OK screen button when finished reordering. 3. Touch the Back screen button, then the Route Overview screen button. The map screen will display. 4. Touch the Route screen button and the system will recalculate the route. 5. Touch the Start screen button to start route guidance.
Route Preview { (Route Preview): Select this screen button once route guidance has begun to 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.
6. Touch the Next POI screen button, then touch the OK screen button. 7. Touch 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 next selected POI rather than the route to the final destination. 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.
Navigation Setup x (Navigation Setup): Select this screen button to display the Nav Setup menu. The following are the available options with a brief explanation of each: English/Metric: This feature switches distance measurements between English or metric. Touch the Miles screen button for English measurements, or the Km (kilometers) screen button for metric measurements. Notify Seasonal Restrict (Restrictions): This feature notifies the driver of seasonal maneuver restrictions.
Enter Speed Change?: This feature allows you to adjust estimated speeds for Freeway, Main street, or Residential driving. These speed values are used to calculate estimated travel time. To change estimated speeds, touch the Yes screen button. The Change Speed menu will appear. Touch the arrow screen buttons under each road type to increase or decrease the speed. The maximum allowable speed to set is 100 mph (161 km).
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. Calibrate System?: This feature will calibrate wheel speed to assist in the calculation of vehicle position.
Memory Points: Choosing to add a memory point will take you to the Destination menu. See Destination on page 34 for more information on how to register Memory Points. You may register up to 30 memory points. The name, location, information, and icon for a memory point can be edited. Preset Dest (Destination): Five preset destinations, as well as one for home, may be registered or edited.
Del. Prev. Dest. (Delete Previous Destination): Touch this screen button to delete a previous destination. A list of previous destinations will display on the Delete Previous Dest screen. Touch the screen button next to the previous destination you wish to delete. You will be asked to confirm your decision. Touch the Yes screen button to delete the destination or touch the No screen button to cancel the deletion. You may also touch the Del.
Search Area: The Destination menu allows you to select the area to be searched for your destination. A map of the 48 contiguous United States, including Hawaii, and Canada will be shown. The map is divided into nine regions. Before selecting a destination, review the search area map on the right side of the menu to make sure your destination is located in the highlighted region. Change: Touch this screen button to see a more detailed search area map with a list of states or to change the search area.
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. These presets, along with the home symbol preset, are located at the bottom of each page of the Destination menu. Besides the home preset destination, these are the only presets available for selection while the vehicle is moving.
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. See “Alpha-Numeric Keypad” under Using the Navigation System on page 16 for more information. Use the same city name that you would use when mailing a letter.
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 display. Touch the screen button by the desired street name.
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. 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. Select the Memory Points screen button from the Destination screen 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 a memory point has been registered, you can select an icon to correspond with that memory point.
Previous Destination Emergency The Previous Destination entry method allows you to select a destination by selecting from a list of previously entered destinations. The Emergency destination entry method allows you to select a destination by selecting from a list of emergency facilities. The list will vary by area. Touch the number next to the destination to select it as a destination or a waypoint. 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. 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 CivicUCenter. 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” under Using the Navigation System on page 16 for more information.
Add Waypoint: Touch this screen button to add the current destination to your current trip. The Add Waypoint screen will display. Touch the Add screen button that corresponds with where you would like to add the current destination. Up to five waypoints can be added. Info (Information): When a POI icon is selected on the screen, touch this screen button to display the name, address, and telephone number, if available, for the selected POI.
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. The following three options will display: Start: Touch this screen button to select the current highlighted route and begin route guidance. 3 Routes: Touch this screen button to display the map with three highlighted routes shown in three different colors indicating the Fastest, Shortest, and Alternative routes.
Navigation Options Nav Options Menu shown with a Set Destination Once a destination is selected and you begin your route, touch the Nav Options screen button to view a menu with additional route options. Select from the following route options: POI Icon On/Off: This option allows you to turn Point of Interest (POI) icons on or off of the map. After selecting POI selection, the POI Selection screen will appear and display the different POI categories.
Cancel Route: This option allows you to cancel the current or first destination. The second programmed destination will then be used if one is available. To view a list of local POIs, touch the Local POI List screen button. The Local POI List screen will list the closest POIs from the categories you have selected. You can sort these POIs by distance, icon/category, or name. Touch the Route screen button to display POIs along your current route.
Register Point: This option allows you to register a marked point or memory point. See “Memory Points” under Navigation Menu on page 23 for more information. Right Screen: If a split-screen is currently displayed, this option allows you to adjust options for the right screen.
Colors on the Screen Configure Menu When a route has been planned, it will be highlighted on the screen in blue. 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 to access the Configure menu. Different colors are also used to distinguish between interstate freeways, state highways, county roads, major streets, and secondary streets.
Contrast/Brightness/Mode Beep Contrast: Touch the plus (+) or minus (–) sign screen buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen. With this feature on, a beep will sound every time a screen button is pressed on the navigation screen. Select Off to turn the beeps off. Brightness: Touch the plus (+) or minus (–) sign screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
Language Clock 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. To change the language, the map DVD must be inserted. Then, do the following: 1. Touch the Language screen button. A caution will display. 2. Touch the desired language to select it. 3. Touch the NEXT screen button to change the display back to the map screen.
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. At times, other interferences such as the satellite condition, road configuration, the condition of the vehicle and/or other circumstances can interfere with the Navigation’s ability to determine the accurate position of the vehicle.
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 driving on slippery road surfaces 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 a large vehicle. • The surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditions: • You have not turned onto the road indicated. • Route guidance may not be available when using automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn. • The route may not be changed when using automatic rerouting. • There is no route guidance when turning at an intersection. • Plural names of places may be announced occasionally.
Ordering Map DVDs You will receive two free DVD map disc updates with the purchase of your new vehicle. Updates are necessary to make sure that your vehicle’s navigation system has the most accurate information available about streets/roads, points of interest, and business locations. The updates are provided by the GM Nav Disc Center at the first and second anniversary dates of your vehicle’s delivery date.
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Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ............................. 60 CD Player ................................................... 69 Rear Seat Entertainment System .................
Navigation Audio System Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD 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.
Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the audio and navigation system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume. Finding a Station BAND: Press this hard key to access the band menu and to switch between AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2, if equipped. O (Tuning) Knob: Turn this knob to change radio frequencies. w SEEK x: Press the SEEK up or down arrows to go to the next or previous station and stay there.
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 screen buttons on the bottom of each band menu. To set preset stations, do the following: 1. Turn the audio system on. 2. Press the BAND hard key to select AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2, if equipped.
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. Touch the smaller band menu screen button to access the full screen band menu. Audio Menu e (Audio): Press this hard key to display the Audio menu. Several adjustment options are available from this menu.
Speakers (Balance/Fade): Touch the L (left) or R (right) screen buttons to adjust the balance between the left and right speakers. Touch the Front or Rear screen buttons to adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): With SCV, the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive, by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Touch the down arrow screen button to access the second page of the Audio 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: • Display station name • Display messages from radio stations • Display song title and artist name XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
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. Touch Off to turn this feature off. While in this menu, turn XM Category Seek/Scan on to scroll through the categories you want to seek to. This option will take you to the first available channel in that category.
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 the 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. The system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for the chosen category There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. No Information No Text/Informational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.
CD Player 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.
While playing a CD in the CD player, the navigation system is not available. A message will display if the NAV key is pressed. If your vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), you can play an audio CD while using the navigation system. See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 72 for more information. B (CD): Press this hard key to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD screen will be displayed. Y (Eject): Press this hard key to eject a CD.
u (Track Forward): Touch this screen button to advance to the next track on the CD. t (Track Reverse): Touch this screen button to return to the previous track on the CD. w SEEK x: Press and release the SEEK up arrow to advance to the next track, or the down arrow to return to the previous track. If more than two seconds of the song has played, pressing the SEEK down arrow will return you to the beginning of the current track.
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 Address ........................................................ Alpha-Numeric Keypad .................................. Audio Menu .................................................. Audio System ................................................ D 36 18 63 60 B Database Coverage Explanations .................. Destination .................................................... Destination Preview Menu ............................. Display Off ....................................................
G Getting Started, Navigation .............................. 6 Global Positioning System (GPS) .................. 54 H Hard Keys ..................................................... 16 I Installing the DVD Map Disc ......................... 20 Intersection ................................................... 43 L Language ...................................................... 52 74 M Map .............................................................. Map Adjustments and Scales ........................
O R Ordering Map DVDs ................................................. 57 Overview, Navigation System .......................... 4 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 2 P Phone Number .............................................. Playing the Radio .......................................... Point of Interest (POI) ................................... Preset Destinations ....................................... Previous Destination ......................................
T Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons .................... 19 U V Vehicle Chime ............................................... Vehicle Positioning ........................................ Video Screen, Cleaning ................................. Voice Volume ................................................ 51 55 13 25 Using Your Home or Preset Destinations ....... 13 X XM™ Options ............................................... 66 XM™ Satellite Radio Service ........................
