2006 Chevrolet Uplander 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 ................................................................
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 Chevrolet Motor Division or GMC whenever it appears in this manual.
Section 1 Overview .........................................................1-2 Navigation System Overview ............................1-2 Overview Getting Started ...............................................1-4 Cleaning the Video Screen .............................
Overview Navigation System Overview 1-2
A. X (Tilt Open/CD Eject) Key B. Directional Indicator. See Symbols on page 2-6. C. X (DVD Eject) Key D. CD Loading Slot E. DVD Loading Slot P (Power/Volume) Knob. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. G. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. H. NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. I. BAND Key. See “Playing the Radio” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. F. J.
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.
{CAUTION: Looking at the moving map on the navigation screen frequently or for too long while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Keep your eyes and mind on the road and avoid looking too long or too often at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use the voice guidance directions whenever possible. The navigation system allows you to do the following: • Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts.
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. Reference the following topics for further information: Setting Radio Station Presets To set preset radio stations, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the BAND hard key to access the band menu and select the desired band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped). 3.
Loading a DVD Map Disc To load a DVD map disc, do the following: 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Press and hold the eject key to tilt the screen forward. 3. Insert the DVD map disc into the DVD slot. Notice: Pressing directly on the navigation screen may cause damages. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not press directly on the navigation screen. 4.
Entering an Address You can set a destination by entering an address. To enter an address, do the following: 1. If a DVD map disc is not currently loaded, see “Loading a DVD Map Disc” earlier in this section. If a map disc is currently loaded, proceed to Step 2. 2. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 3. Touch the Dest screen button. 4. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct. 5. Touch the Address screen button. 6. Enter the city name using the alpha keypad on the screen. 7.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI) To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI), do the following: 1. If a DVD map disc is not currently loaded, see “Loading a DVD Map Disc” earlier in this section. If a map disc is currently loaded, proceed to Step 2. 2. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 3. Touch the Dest screen button. 4. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct. 5. Touch the POI screen button. 6. Enter the specific title of the POI in the Name space (i.e.
Setting Preset Destinations 1. If a DVD map disc is not currently loaded, see “Loading a DVD Map Disc” earlier in this section. If a map disc is currently loaded, proceed to Step 2. 2. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 3. Touch the Nav screen button. y (navigation) menu Using Your Home or Preset Destinations These destinations are available for selection while driving. 1. If a DVD map disc is not currently loaded, see “Loading a DVD Map Disc” earlier in this section.
Canceling Guidance Cleaning the Video Screen Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final destination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the final destination, do the following: When cleaning the video screen, use only a soft clean cotton cloth dampened with clean water. 1. From the map screen, touch the Nav Options screen button. 2. Touch the Cancel Route screen button. 3. Touch the Yes screen button to confirm cancellation.
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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 ............................................2-8 Destination ..................................................2-17 Colors on the Screen ....................................2-31 Configure Menu .........
Features and Controls Using the Navigation System 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 2-8 for more information. Use the hard keys located on the navigation system along with the available touch-sensitive screen buttons on the navigation screen to operate the system.
BAND: Press the BAND key to access the BAND screen and to switch between AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2, if equipped. See “Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. x SEEK w: Press the SEEK up or down arrows to go to the next or previous radio station and stay there. See “Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. B (CD): Press the CD key to play a CD. The CD screen will display. See “Playing a CD” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
Alpha-Numeric Keypad Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons 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.
Nav (Navigation) Options: Touch this screen button to display the Nav Options menu. See “Navigation Options” under Destination on page 2-17 for more information. Nav y (Navigation Menu): Touch this screen button to display the main navigation menu. See Navigation Menu on page 2-8 for more information. V (Zoom In): Touch this screen button to get a closer look at a smaller section of the route you are traveling. U (Zoom Out): Touch this screen button to see a larger scale of the route you are traveling.
Once the screen is closed, you will have the following two language choices: • ENG (English) • FR (French) Select the language at this time. See “Language” under Configure Menu on page 2-31 for more information. Once a language has been selected, touch the NEXT screen button to plan a route. The map will appear showing your current vehicle position. Symbols The following symbols are the most common that appear on a map screen. Your vehicle is shown as this symbol.
When one of five possible destinations have been set, a circle with a number 1 through 5, depending on which number destination it is, will appear on the map screen. See “Preset Destinations” under Destination on page 2-17 for more information. This symbol indicates that the map is shown with North up (North Up mode). This symbol indicates that the map is shown with the vehicle travel direction up (Heading Up mode). The shaded triangle indicates North.
Navigation Menu You will be able to choose 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 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.
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 the Edit Route 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.
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. Route { (Route): Select this screen button once route guidance has begun to display the map screen with the route highlighted. 5. Touch the Start screen button to start route guidance. Delete: Press this button to delete the current destination.
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. Touch the Select POI screen button. 3. Touch the screen button of the desired POI category. 4. Touch the icon screen button of the desired POI. 5. Touch the Back screen button twice to get to the Edit Route Preview screen. 6.
Navigation Setup x (Nav Setup): Select this screen button to 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.
Voice Guide in All Mode: Touch the On screen button to hear navigation voice prompts while in Audio mode. Touch the Off screen button to turn this feature off. Current Street Name: Touch the On screen button to display the current street name that the vehicle is traveling on. Touch the Off screen button to turn this feature off.
Memory Points w (Memory Points): Select this screen button to display the Memory Points menu. This menu contains options for registering, deleting, and editing marked points stored in memory, such as memory points, preset destinations, and areas to avoid. Preset Dest (Destination): Five preset destinations, as well as one for home, may be registered or edited.
Register Home: Touch this screen button to access the Register Home screen. Choose a method of destination entry and enter the destination you would like to store as home. Once your entry is complete, touch the Register Point screen button to store this point as home. Each time you touch the home symbol from the bottom of the Destination screen, this destination will be calculated. Destination The Destination menu gives several ways to plan a route by entering destination points.
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: Address Preset Destinations The Address destination entry method allows you to input an address by providing the system with a city name, street name, and house number. 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.
Use the same city name that you would use when mailing a letter. The system will search for an entry exactly as you have entered it. If you did not include a space between words where necessary, the system may not be able to find the desired location. As information is entered, the system will automatically search for available names, and the List screen button will become available.
As information is entered, the system will automatically search for available names, and the List screen button will become available. Touch the List screen button to view name choices and select the desired street name, or touch the Back screen button to continue to spell the street name, further reducing the number of available items. The box at the end of the Street entry field will contain the number of street names available in the current generated list.
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.
If a memory point has been registered you can select an icon to correspond with that memory point. To register that memory point with a sound, touch the With Sound screen button, then select a sound. See “Memory Points” under Navigation Menu on page 2-8 for more information on registering, editing, and deleting memory points. Emergency 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.
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 OK screen button, then the Set Destination 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. For example, the street name N. Civic Center Drive should be entered as Civic U Center. The system will search for an entry exactly as you have entered it. If you did not include a space between words where necessary, the system may not be able to find the desired location. This will bring up a list of streets with that name. Select the desired street name from the list.
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 2-2 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. 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 display. The Fastest route means you will be routed along main roads and highways, but does not necessarily mean it is the shortest route. Touch the Time & Distance screen button to view the road distance and estimated travel time for each of the three routes. Edit Route: Touch this screen button to change the route preferences.
POI Selection: This option allows you to select which types of POIs will be displayed on the map. After selecting 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 more categories. The icons for the selected categories will appear at the top of the screen and will display on the map.
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. 3D Icon On/Off: This option allows the 3D icons to be turned on or off. The 3D icons are for certain structures (buildings, monuments, state capitols, etc.). If this option is on, a 3D icon will appear on the map. Select the icon to receive information such as: the name of what the structure is and how far your vehicle is from that structure.
Set Destination: This option allows you to set 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 2-8 for more information.
Screen Color Language When the exterior lamps are off during the day, the navigation screen will change to a lighter background and change colors for better viewing in the daylight. At night, the screens background will become darker. Touch the Auto screen button for automatic adjustment. Touch the Day or Night screen buttons to select day or night mode regardless of the lighting conditions. The Day setting leaves the system in the day mode. The Night setting leaves the system in the night mode.
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.
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.
• Plural names of places may be announced If the System Needs Service occasionally. • It may take a long time to operate automatic rerouting during high-speed driving. If your system needs service and you have followed the steps listed here and still are experiencing problems, see your dealer for assistance. • Automatic rerouting may display a route returning to the set waypoint if you are heading for a destination without passing through a set waypoint.
Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ..................................3-2 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.
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations BAND: Press this hard key to access the BAND screen and to switch between AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, and XM2, if equipped. 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: Tuning Knob: Use the tuning knob on the lower left corner of the navigation system to choose a radio station.
Band Menu 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. 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 bring up the full band menu.
Audio Menu e (Audio): Press this hard key to display the audio menu. Several adjustment options are available from this menu. Tone: Touch the plus (+) and minus (–) sign screen buttons to increase or decrease the Bass, Midrange, or Treble. Adjust the balance by touching the L or R screen buttons. Adjust the fade by touching the Front or Rear screen buttons.
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. 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 XL (Explicit Language Channels) XM Updating Condition XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Not Found No Information XM Theftlocked Condition Action Required No channel available for the chosen category No Text/Informational message available Theft lock active There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. The XM™ receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle.
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the CD 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. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Repeat: Touch this screen button to repeat the track that is currently being played. Touch it again to turn this feature off. [ (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.
Track Scan: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds or more to enter CD TRACK SCAN mode. A chime will sound to alert you that TRACK SCAN is active, and the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will be played before advancing to the next track. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop the scan at the track currently being played. BAND: Press the BAND hard key to switch to the radio when a CD is playing.
RSE Menu { (Fast Reverse): Press and hold this screen button to fast reverse through the DVD or CD. Release this screen button to stop fast reversing. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or previews. The content of this function will vary with each DVD. | (Fast Forward): Press and hold this screen button to fast forward through the DVD and CD. Release this screen button to stop fast forwarding.
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. See “DVD Messages” under “Rear Seat Entertainment System” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual for more information.
A Address ......................................................... 2-19 Alpha-Numeric Keypad ...................................... 2-4 Audio Menu ..................................................... 3-5 Audio System .................................................. 3-2 B Band Menu ...................................................... 3-4 Beep ............................................................. 2-32 C Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Canceling Guidance ....
G M Getting Started, Navigation ................................ 1-4 Global Positioning System (GPS) ...................... 2-34 Map .............................................................. 2-24 Map Adjustments and Scales ............................. 2-6 Map Appearance .............................................. 2-9 Maps .............................................................. 2-5 Memory Points ....................................... 2-16, 2-22 Menu Navigation ............................
O R Ordering Map DVDs ................................................. 2-36 Overview, Navigation System ............................. 1-2 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Radio ............................................................. 3-2 Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-6 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-12 Route ............................................................ 2-12 Route Overview .....................
T Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons .......................... 2-4 U V Vehicle Chime ................................................ Vehicle Positioning .......................................... Video Screen, Cleaning ................................... Voice Volume ................................................. 2-32 2-35 1-11 2-10 Using Your Home or Preset Destinations ............ 1-10 X XM™ Options .................................................. 3-7 XM™ Satellite Radio Service .................
