2005 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT Navigation System M Overview ........................................................ Overview .................................................. Features and Controls ..................................... Features and Controls ................................ 1-1 1-2 2-1 2-2 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 ...............................................1-4 Cleaning the Video Screen ..............................
Overview Navigation System Overview 1-2
P Power/Volume Knob. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. B. Directional Indicator. See Symbols on page 2-6. C. DVD/CD Loading Slot A. D. X DVD/CD Eject Key E. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. F. NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. G. BAND Key. See “Playing the Radio” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. H. I. w SEEKx 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. The navigation system allows you to do the following: • Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts. • Select a destination using various methods and choices. The information in the system may not always be complete. Road conditions such as prohibited turns, detours, and construction zones, change frequently.
Entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home and Preset Destinations Before you enter an Address, Point of Interest, Home or any Preset Destination, you must select the appropriate search area that contains the final destination you wish to enter. Your vehicle must be stopped to perform this operation. Setting the Search Area To set the search area, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation system on. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio CD slot. 3.
. Select the desired street name from the list by touching the screen button beside the correct street name. 4. Touch the DEST screen button located in the lower left corner of the map. 9. Enter the address number using the numeric keypad on the screen. You may first have to select the correct range for the address number, then enter the desired address and touch the OK screen button. 6. Touch the POI screen button. 10. Touch the screen button beside the correct city. 11.
Setting Home Destination Setting Preset Destinations 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation system on. 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation system on. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio CD slot. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio 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.
Using Your Home or Preset Destinations These destinations are available for selection while driving. Canceling Guidance Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final destination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the final destination, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation system on. 1. From the map screen, touch the Nav Options screen button. 2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio CD slot. 2. Touch the Cancel Route screen button. 3.
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 ....................................2-30 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 2-30 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 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. Touch an option’s screen button to select it. The following are brief explanations of the options available in each section: Map Appearance 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. Destination: This feature allows you to add, reorder, or delete destinations. Set Preferred Road: This feature allows you to add, modify, or delete road preference settings. Route Overview: Touch this screen button to access the Route Overview menu. See “Route Overview” under Destination on page 2-16.
The route is traced by the vehicle symbol as you travel. You can preview the route from the starting position to the final destination by touching the arrow screen buttons inside the Route Preview pop-up menu. 5. Touch the Back screen button twice to get to the Edit Route Preview screen. Info (Information): Touch the Info screen button to view POI information such as the POI name, address, and phone number, if available. 7. Touch the Back screen button to return to the Route Preview screen.
Use the following arrow screen buttons from the Route Preview pop-up menu to trace a route: Navigation Setup Iq (Preview to current location): Selecting the Nav Setup screen button will display the Nav Setup menu. Touch this screen button to preview the route traveling toward the vehicle’s current location. Touch this screen button repeatedly to increase the speed at which the indicator will trace the route.
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 (Day): This feature allows you to adjust the daytime 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.
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. Use the same city name that you would use when mailing a letter. A list of cities will automatically appear when the number of matches is small enough. If the list does not appear automatically, touch the List screen button at any time for a list of cities. Touch the screen button by the desired city name to select the city.
Point of Interest (POI) The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method allows you to choose a destination from the POI list. Selecting the POI screen button from the Destination menu brings up the POI entry menu. The POIs in the database are cross referenced between Name, Category, and City. 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. Memory points include up to 30 saved points, five preset destinations, and a home location. 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.
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 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” 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.
Navigation Options 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. You may also touch the Time & Distance screen button to view the road distance and estimated travel time for each of the three routes. Edit Route: This option allows you to change your route preferences.
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. 2-28 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.
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. Register Point: This option allows you register a marked point or memory point. See “Memory Points” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information. Add Waypoint: This option allows you to add the map destination to your current destinations.
Contrast/Brightness Vehicle Chime To adjust the contrast or brightness of the navigation screen, touch the plus (+) or minus (–) sign screen buttons to raise or lower the contrast or brightness to the desired level. You will see the screen change as you adjust the contrast or brightness. 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.
Clock 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.
Display Off To turn the navigation screen off, touch the Disp Off screen button on the Configure menu. To turn the screen back on, press any hard key to the left of the navigation screen. 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.
Vehicle Positioning • The vehicle has a roof carrier, ski, or bike rack installed on it. 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 such as sand, gravel, and/or snow. • The vehicle is being driven on winding roads. • The vehicle is being driven on a long straight road.
• You are driving at high speeds, which may cause Ordering Map DVDs the automatic rerouting to operate more slowly. • The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle due to a regulation by time or season or any other regulation which may be given. • A route cannot be found. • A road is new, was recently changed or is not listed on the DVD. The route to the destination may not be shown. See Ordering Map DVDs on page 2-35.
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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 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. FM1 Source shown, Other Sources similar 3-4 Audio Menu e (Audio): Press this hard key to display the audio menu. Several options are available for adjustment from this menu.
Automatic Volume Control (AVC): With AVC, the audio system’s volume can adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Use the down arrow screen button to scroll to the second page of the Audio menu. Touch the On screen button to turn this feature on. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. You may also touch the Off screen button to turn this feature off.
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 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.
Playing a CD with the CD Changer Your vehicle may be equipped with a CD changer. See “CD Changer” in Section 3 of your vehicle’s owner manual for more information on how to operate the CD changer. Random: Touch the Random screen button for less than two seconds to play the tracks on the current disc in random, rather than sequential, order. Touch it again to turn off random play. When Random is touched for more than two seconds, the player selects D. Random mode.
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.
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A M Audio System .................................................. 3-2 Maps .............................................................. 2-5 Menu Navigation .................................................... 2-7 C Cleaning, Video Screen ..................................... 1-8 Colors on the Screen ...................................... 2-30 Configure Menu .............................................. 2-30 D Database Coverage Explanations ...................... 2-35 Destination ..................
P S Problems with Route Guidance ......................... 2-34 Symbols .......................................................... 2-6 System Needs Service, If ................................. 2-35 R Radio ............................................................. 3-2 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-13 2 V Vehicle Positioning .......................................... 2-34 Video Screen, Cleaning .....................................
