2009 Full-Size Truck Navigation 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 Voice Recognition ........................................... 4-1 Voice Recognition ................
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Section 1 Overview .........................................................1-2 Navigation System Overview ............................1-2 Overview Getting Started ...............................................1-4 Cleaning the Video Screen .............................
Overview Navigation System Overview Screen Shown with Map Disc Inserted 1-2
A. Map Disc DVD Slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. B. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See “NAV” under “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more information. C. North Up/Heading Up Symbol. See Symbols on page 2-8 for more information. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. O (Power/Volume) Knob. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. No GPS Signal Symbol. See Symbols on page 2-8 for more information. NAV (Navigation) Hard Key.
V. MENU Hard Key (Settings and Preferences). See Configure Menu on page 2-30 for more information. W. ¨SEEK (or Next) Key. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. X. U (Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button. See “Map Scales” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. ©SEEK (or Previous) Key. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. Z. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button.
Use the navigation system to: { CAUTION: Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often while using the navigation system could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Focus your attention on driving. { CAUTION: Avoid looking too long or too often at the moving map on the navigation screen. This could cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Use the turn-by-turn voice guidance directions whenever possible. • Plan a route.
{ CAUTION: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. To help avoid a crash in which you or others could be killed: • Always concentrate on your driving first by keeping your eyes and mind on the road, and your hands on the wheel. • Follow system directions only if permitted by traffic laws, controls, and conditions. • Before using this system, read the owner’s manual and learn how it operates.
Language — English/Metric Limit Features While Driving To change the language of the navigation screens, see “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in your vehicle’s owner manual index for more information. The navigation system may have this feature. To change the navigation screens from English or metric, see “DIC Operation and Displays” in your vehicle’s owner manual index for more information.
Storing Radio Station Presets To set preset radio stations, do the following: 1. Press the O (power) knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select the desired band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped)). 3. Use the f (tune) knob or the SEEK arrows to tune to the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the five preset screen buttons, at the bottom of the screen, until you hear a beep or see the station displayed on the selected preset button. 5. Repeat the steps for each preset.
Entering an Address If you are having trouble finding a city or a street name, do the following: • Input the street name first instead of the city name, or vice versa. • Input more characters or reduce the amount of characters to reduce or expand the available options. To set a destination by entering a city name, do the following: 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press the O (power) knob to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc.
11. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with the destination marked, will appear. 12. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route. 13. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route. See “Address Entry” under Destination on page 2-15 for more information. Entering a Point of Interest (POI) To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI), do the following: 1.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button to proceed. 5. Press the DEST hard key. 6. Enter a destination. See Destination on page 2-15 for information on how to enter a destination. 7. Press the Mark screen button from the map screen to add the current final destination as a preset destination. The address book screen will appear. 8. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard will display. Enter the name. 9.
Canceling Guidance Hybrid Screens 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 DEST hard key. 2. Press the Cancel Guidance screen button. See the “Two-Mode Hybrid Manual” for more information. Guidance Volume To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts, do the following: 1.
Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls ......................................2-2 Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2 Maps ............................................................2-4 Symbols ........................................................2-8 Destination ..................................................2-15 Configure Menu ............................................2-30 Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-46 Vehicle Positioning .........
Features and Controls Using the Navigation System This section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system. 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. See Navigation System Overview on page 1-2 for more information. Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will be disabled to reduce driver distractions.
FAV (Favorite): Press this key to access the preset stations. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. AUDIO: Press this key to access the full Audio screen to change AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), CD, DVD (if equipped), and auxiliary input. See “Audio” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. MENU: Press this key to adjust features for sound, radio, navigation, and the display.
If a name does not display after entry, it may need to be entered differently, the map DVD disc may not contain that information, or the correct search area has not been selected. See Database Coverage Explanations on page 2-49 for more information or Destination on page 2-15 to change the search area. Maps This section includes basic information needed to know about the map database. Map Coverage The maps are stored on a DVD.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc When the DVD map disc is not loaded, you will not be able to use the navigation portion of the system. 1. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button. 2. Touch the Map Database Information screen button. 3. Touch the Change screen button. The screen will tilt, exposing the map DVD slot and the map DVD will eject. Pull the disc out. 4. Touch the Close screen button. The screen will close. A.
Handling the DVD Map Disc DVD Map Disc Messages When handling the DVD map disc, be careful of the following: If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • Handle the disc very carefully to avoid contamination or flaws. Signals may not read out properly if the disc gets contaminated or flawed. • If the disc gets soiled, use a soft cloth to gently wipe it out from the center of the disc to the outside.
Map Scales V / U (Zoom In/Zoom Out): Touch the zoom in or out screen buttons or the scale on the bar to change the level of map detail. The scale will appear on the screen once the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are selected. The system will adjust the map accordingly. The scale of a map can range from 150 ft. (50 m) to 250 mi. (400 km). To change from English or metric, see “Driver Information Center, DIC Operation and Displays” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual.
Symbols The following symbols are the most common symbols that will appear on a map screen. Your vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and heading direction of your vehicle on the map. The destination symbol will appear on the map, after a route has been planned, marking your final destination. The waypoint symbol will display on the map after a waypoint has been added to your route.
The distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to your final destination or arrival time, depending on the option selected. The straight line to distance symbol indicates the straight-line distance to your destination. This symbol will appear before you start driving on the route or if you are on a road where navigation guidance cannot be given. The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, known as North Up mode.
The No GPS symbol will appear when your vehicle is not receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signal. Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map Screen Select the POI screen button to display or delete POI icons from the map. See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 2-46 for more information. Select the MARK screen button to store the location on the screen in your address book. The system will automatically store the point in the address book.
Select one of the POI categories to display or to delete POI icons from the map screen. Once a category has been selected, the POI icon will display at the top of the screen. Five categories can be selected to display on the map screen. When a category is selected those POI icons will display on the map. Press the POI screen button again to add more POI icons. More: Select this screen button to view more POI categories.
Go: Press this screen button, next to the desired POI, to make this POI a destination or a waypoint. Select a POI name to receive information about the POI. From this screen you can select: Add to Address Book, Go, Map, or Call (if OnStar® personal calling is activated). Add to Address Book: Press this screen button to add this POI to the address book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 2-30 for information on editing address book entries.
Dual Mode Driving on a Route When a destination has been routed and you are driving on route, the map screen will automatically display the next maneuver. This next maneuver pop-up will display the next maneuver direction and how many miles or kilometers you are from it. This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode.
Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other half. The Interstate Exit list advises of approaching exits. Press this button to switch between dual screen and full screen which displays the entire route. Auto Reroute When your destination is set and you are off the planned route, the system will automatically plan a new route and begin to reroute. You will be able to see the new route highlighted on the screen.
Destination Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. Search Area The Destination Entry screen allows you to select the area included in the search for your destination. A map that divides the 48 contiguous United States, along with Hawaii, Alaska, and a part of Canada into 13 regions is displayed.
To enter a destination, choose from one of the following destination entry methods: Address Entry 6 Address Entry: The address entry destination method allows you to enter an address by providing the system with a city name or a street name. If you are having trouble finding a city or a street name, do the following: • Input the street name first instead of the city name, or vice versa. • Input more characters or reduce the amount of characters to reduce or expand the available options.
4. Enter the city name or touch the Last 5 Cities screen button. The Last 5 Cities screen will display a list of the last five city names that had been entered. Select a city from the list and it will appear in the City name area. If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available cities.
5. Once a street has been selected the City name category will automatically be selected for entry. If five or less cities are available for the selected street, the system will display the list of cities. If more than five cities are available the system will display the alpha keyboard. Start entering the city name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available cities.
6. Select the street name with the correct prefix from the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.). An Information screen will automatically display. 7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display. Point of Interest (POI) The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method allows you to select a destination from the POI list. 8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route. 9.
To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name, do the following: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the i Point of Interest screen button. 3. Enter the POI name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available POIs. Select this button to view the list. 4. Select the Go screen button next to the POI.
Address Book The address book entry method allows you to select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in your address book. To use the address book entry method, do the following: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the * Address Book screen button. A list of your address book addresses will display. 3. Select the Go screen button next to the destination. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display. 4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
OnStar® Destination Download OnStar® Destination Download (if equipped) is a service available for OnStar* subscribers that makes operating your navigation system much simpler. It allows subscribers to request and receive navigation assistance on-the-go. Using OnStar® Destination Download Press the blue OnStar button and an Advisor can locate a point-of-interest or an address and download the necessary information or coordinates to your navigation system.
• Select Add to Address Book, the navigation system copies the downloaded destination to the address book and displays the new address book entry. • Select Back, the navigation system cancels your OnStar Destination Download and returns to the previous screen. The downloaded address will not be added to the previous destinations.
Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination Download: • The map disc must be installed in the radio for OnStar Destination Download to function. • If the navigation system is turned off when the destination download is attempted, the navigation system will automatically turn on and display the OnStar Destination Download Screen. The radio will remain on after the download occurs.
Getting Started on Your Route Once you have entered a destination there are several functions that can be performed. Press the DEST hard key to access the Route screen. Q / R(Scroll Arrows): Touch the up and down arrow screen buttons to scroll through the list of maneuvers. Avoid: Touch this screen button, next to the adjacent street name, to avoid the maneuver. Turn List Turn List: Touch this screen button to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route.
r / [ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select this screen button to scroll to the next waypoint or to the final destination. This button will toggle between slow and fast speed. u (Fast Forward Skip): Select this screen button to go to the next waypoint or to the final destination. Detour r (Route Preview): Select this screen button to preview the entire route in either direction. t (Reverse Skip): Select this screen button to go back to the start point or previous waypoint.
Add Waypoint To add a waypoint: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the Add Waypoint screen button. This button will only appear if a route has been calculated. 3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, enter the waypoint. See “Destination” previously for more information. 4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route. 5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.
1. Press the DEST hard key. Adding Destinations to the Address Book 2. Select the Delete screen button for the desired waypoint to delete. There are two ways to add a destination to the address book: To delete a waypoint from your current route: 3. The system will display a pop-up confirmation message. Choose Yes to delete the waypoint; touch No to cancel this operation. 4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route. 5.
Adding or Changing Preset Destinations This feature allows you to add or change one of five preset destinations. When a destination has been added as a preset destination, it will be available to select from the Destination Entry screen. See “Preset Destination” previously for information on how to select a preset destination as a final destination. To store the current final destination as a preset destination: 1. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen to add the current final destination.
Configure Menu Sound Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Sound is selected or touch the Sound screen button to make speaker and equalization or DSP (Digital Signal Processing) adjustments. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. Radio Press the MENU hard key to adjust several of your system’s features and preferences. The last selected menu screen will be the screen that displays; Sound, Radio, Nav (navigation), Display or Time.
Nav (Navigation) Voice Prompt Volume: Touch the + (plus) or − (minus) screen buttons to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice prompts. Turn voice turn instruction: Touch the ON or OFF screen buttons to turn voice instructions on and off while traveling on a planned route. Route Preference Touch the % Route Preference screen button to change route options when the system calculates a route. Allow highway: This feature allows the system to use major roads when calculating a planned route.
Edit Address Book — How to Add To add an address to the address book, see “Adding Destinations to the Address Book” under Destination on page 2-15. Edit Address Book — Edit/View To edit the name of an address book: 1. Select the MENU hard key. 2. Select the NAV screen button. 3. Select the * Edit/View Address Book screen button. 4. Select the Address book entry. 5. Touch the Name screen button and use the alpha keyboard to edit or add the name. 6. Touch the OK screen button to save your changes.
5. Touch the Phone # screen button and use the numeric keyboard to input or change the phone number. 6. Touch the OK screen button to save your changes. To change the map icon of an address book entry: 1. Select the MENU hard key. 2. Select the NAV screen button. 3. Select the * Edit/View Address Book screen button. To delete an address book entry: 1. Select the MENU hard key. 2. Select the NAV screen button. 3. Select the * Edit/View Address Book screen button. 4. Select the address book entry to delete.
Map Database Information To change the map DVD and to view the coverage areas of the map DVD: 1. Press the Menu hard key. 2. Select the Nav tab. 3. Select the Map Database Information screen button. Change: Touch this screen button to eject or change the map DVD. The screen will tilt, exposing the map DVD slot and, if loaded, the map DVD will eject. Pull the map DVD out. Insert the map DVD partway into the slot. The system will pull it in. 2-34 A.
XM NavTraffic™ (USA and Canada) The vehicle’s navigation system may have an XM NavTraffic™ receiver. XM NavTraffic™ is a subscription service provided via XM™ Satellite Radio. XM NavTraffic™ provides real-time traffic information fully integrated to the navigation system to display current traffic conditions for a driver’s chosen route and surrounding area. XM NavTraffic™ allows drivers to make the most informed, timesaving routing decisions.
XM NavTraffic™ currently broadcasts the traffic information for many markets nationally, and the service may be available in more cities in the future. Visit xmnavtraffic.com for more details on local coverage. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM NavTraffic™ service. Turning XM NavTraffic™ On and Off To turn traffic on or off: 1. Press the Menu hard key, then press the Menu key repeatedly until Nav is selected or press the Nav screen button.
Traffic Icon The Traffic Icon appears on the Traffic Tab, next to the word Traffic, when traffic is found in the local area. The Traffic Icon has three different condition displays. These are: Condition Traffic Status Icon • No XM NavTraffic™ subscription. • No Traffic is found in the local area. • The Traffic Feature is turned off. Traffic events are in the area, but none are on route. Traffic events are on route.
Locations and Information of Traffic Conditions To view the traffic condition location and information on the map: The system may take some time to sort the information. The list of traffic conditions display in the order of distance from the vehicle, at a minimum of approximately 16 mi (25 km). If traveling on a planned route, the list can be filtered to see traffic conditions along the planned route. Not all traffic conditions may be listed. 1.
Options Select the Options screen button. A Traffic Options menu displays. Select the desired traffic related option. Traffic: Select to enable or disable the traffic function. Show Traffic ICONS: Select to display traffic icons on the map screen. This function allows which traffic information displays. Traffic Flow Status — This touch screen button is used to enable or disable the green, yellow, red and orange arrows shown beside the roads and used to show the traffic flow or extent of a traffic event.
Traffic flow data arrows display on the map when scaled up to eight miles. Closed Road, Traffic Delays, Incidents, and Advisories — These four touch screen buttons are used to turn on and to show traffic event ICONS that appear on the map screens. Traffic Event Display Categories The following are traffic condition categories and symbols that can appear on the display: Category 1, Road Closure: q (Road Closed): Road and/or ramps closed.
On-Route Avoid List Select the On Route touch screen button to display all events ahead on the current active route. If no traffic events have been reported on route, this list will be empty. Press to show previously avoided incidences. Select an incidence to cancel it from being on the avoided list.
Scrolling to Traffic Events on the Map Detailed Traffic Event Screens There are different types of detailed traffic event screens. Each screen is a variance of the one shown on the Traffic Event Screen. While scrolling the map, traffic condition icons may appear. To receive information about the traffic condition, place the cross hairs over the traffic condition icon.
Back, Map, More, and Avoid Traffic Voice Prompts These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed Traffic Event screens. If the voice prompts are on, whenever an Alert for Approaching Traffic is displayed, the system gives the related voice prompt. The content of the voice prompt depends on actual traffic event data. Back: Press to return to the previous screen. Map: Press to show the related traffic event on the map. If selected, the Map Traffic Event Icon screen displays.
Display Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Display is selected or touch the Display screen button. Display Off Touch this screen button to turn the display off. Press any hard key to view the display. 2-44 Brightness/Contrast/Mode Touch this screen button to change the brightness, contrast, and mode of the display. ] (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) or − (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
_ (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) or − (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen. Auto (Automatic): Touch this screen button for the system to automatically adjust the screen background depending on exterior lighting conditions. At night, the brightness can be adjusted with the vehicle dimming knob near the headlamp switch. Night: Touch this screen button and the system will make the map background darker.
Global Positioning System (GPS) The navigation system determines the position of the 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 system’s ability to determine the accurate position of the vehicle.
Vehicle Positioning • The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot, garage, or a lot with a roof. 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.
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 The map DVD in the vehicle is the most up-to-date information available when the vehicle was produced. The map DVD is updated periodically, provided that the map information has changed. For any questions about the operation of the navigation system or the update process, contact the GM Nav Disc Center toll-free phone number, 1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472) or go to the center’s website, gmnavdisc.com. For any updates or replacements, call the GM Nav Disc Center or order a new disc online.
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Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ..................................3-2 CD Player ...................................................3-11 DVD Player .................................................3-17 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .........................3-22 Auxiliary Devices ..........................................
Navigation Audio System Playing the Radio Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to the 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/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Finding a Station FM source shown, other sources similar If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) button. The display will split between the audio screen and the map screen. All station-changing functions can be performed from this screen. FM source shown, other sources similar If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO hard key.
on the display. See “Radio Menu” later in this section to add and remove XM categories from the category list. When listening to XM stations, you will be able to select all of the categories when using the right and left arrow screen buttons on the main audio screen. The categories, when removed, will not be enabled to select from the category list screen. FM lists may also contain a category to select if stations in your area support Radio Data Systems (RDS).
Storing Radio Station Presets Sound Menu This feature allows you to store up to 30 preset stations. See “Number of Preset Pages” under “Radio Menu” later in this section for more information. You can mix AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). To store presets, do the following: 1. Press the O (power) knob to turn the system on. 2. If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV (favorite) key. 3. Select the band. 4.
Setting the Tone TREBLE: Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. MID (Midrange): Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase or decrease the midrange. BASS: Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase or decrease the bass. Adjusting the Speakers L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To adjust the balance between the left and the right speakers, touch and hold the L or R screen buttons.
Driver: Select this screen button to adjust the audio to give the driver the best possible sound quality. Radio Menu Rear: Select this screen button to adjust the audio to give the rear seat occupants the best possible sound quality. The 2 CH and 5.1 CH buttons are available only when a 5.1 CH disk is available and RSA is off. 2 CH (Channel): Select this screen button to enhance surround sound. The Surround screen button must be selected to select the 2 CH screen button. 5.
Additional Information Displayed Number of Preset Pages The navigation system may have this feature. Touch the / Number of Preset Pages screen button to change the number of preset pages, 1 through 6. Each preset page can contain five preset stations. Touch the desired numbered screen button. Touch the 4 Additional Information Displayed screen button to turn station, channel, CD, and MP3 information on or off.
Automatic Volume Control or Bose AudioPilot® > Automatic Volume Control: With automatic volume control, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To use Automatic Volume Control: 1. Set the volume at the desired level. 2. Press the MENU key to enter the menu screen, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio is selected or touch the Radio screen button 3. Press the > Automatic Volume Control screen button to access the Speed Compensated Volume screen. 4.
Radio Data System (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 information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
CD Player As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The player can be used for CD and MP3. If your vehicle has RSE, the player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and as a DVD video player. See DVD Player on page 3-17 for more information about DVD audio and video. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
Playing an Audio CD r (Rewind): Touch and hold this button to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. [ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fast forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track.
Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format There are guidelines that must be met, when creating an MP3 disc. If the guidelines are not met when recording a CD-R(W), the CD may not play. The guidelines are: • Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, and 44.1 kHz. • Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps. • ID3 tag information is displayed by the radio if it is available. The radio supports ID3 tag information v1.0 or v1.1.
No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the files will be located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions will have no function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT. When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files will be located under the root folder.
Playing an MP3 With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The system may take some time to read the MP3 disc. While playing a CD, the navigation system is available. If you insert a CD with the system off and the ignition on, it will start to play. When you insert a CD, the CD tab will display. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
[ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fast forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. q r (Folder): Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next folder on the disc. Press the middle screen button, with the folder name, to sort the MP3 by folder and file name. It may take a few minutes for the system to sort the MP3.
DVD Player Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) The player can be used for DVD audio and DVD video. If the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) video screen is playing a DVD movie and the ignition is turned to LOCK and then back to ACCESSORY, RUN, or START, the RSE screen will not turn back on automatically. To view the movie on the RSE video screen: With the ignition on, insert a DVD partway into the top visible slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the DVD should begin playing.
Playing a DVD DVD Menu Options There are three ways to play a DVD: Once a DVD starts to play, the menu options will automatically appear. To display the menu choices while a DVD is playing in full screen, touch anywhere on the screen. • Once a DVD is inserted, the system will automatically start play of the DVD. • If you are on a map screen, touch the DVD screen button. • Press the AUDIO hard key, then touch the DVD screen button.
Cursor: Touch this button to access the cursor menu. The arrows and other cursor options allow you to navigate the DVD menu options. The cursor menu options are only available if a DVD has a menu. r (Rewind): Touch and hold this button to rewind through the scene, chapters, and titles. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. q, Q, r, R (Arrow Buttons): Use these arrow buttons to move around the DVD menu.
_ (Contrast): Touch the up or down screen arrows to increase or decrease the contrast of the navigation screen. Auto (Automatic): Touch this screen button for the system to automatically adjust the navigation screen background depending on exterior lighting conditions. Initial Settings: From the DVD Setup screen, touch this button to change audio, subtitle, and menu languages, parental level, and to view the aspect of the DVD. The movie must be stopped to use this menu.
Parental Level: Touch this button to change the rating level to only allow the play of DVDs with a certain rating. The rating selection is 1 through 8, with 1 being a G rating. If the 1 is selected, any DVD with a rating above G will not be able to be viewed without entering a password. Subtitle: Touch this button to playback the video with subtitles. Repeatedly press this button to toggle through the available languages. To turn the subtitles off, press this button until Off is selected.
DVD Messages Care of Your CDs and DVDs If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the DVD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. • If the disc is not from a correct region.
Do not add any label to a CD or DVD, it could get caught in the player. If a CD or DVD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD or DVD with a soft marker. Auxiliary Devices The navigation system has an auxiliary input jack located in the upper right corner of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack.
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Section 4 Voice Recognition Voice Recognition ............................................
Voice Recognition The navigation system’s voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the navigation system, audio system, and OnStar® features. The DVD map disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice recognition to work. See “Installing the DVD Map Disc” under Maps on page 2-4. Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
• If you experience difficulty with the system recognizing a command, try saying it more softly, and wait for a few seconds after the beep, or you may just try saying it again. • Background noise may cause voice commands to be misunderstood, including airflow noise from wind. • To use the voice recognition system, the map DVD must be loaded. This system is able to recognize commands in three different languages.
Storing Voice Tags Radio Commands From the address book entry information page, press the Add Voice tag screen button. The system will respond “Name Please?”. Navigation Help The following are radio commands you can access by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The commands are only available when you are in one of the following audio modes, AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped). Navigation Help: This command instructs the system to assist with navigation commands.
CD Commands Auxiliary Commands The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The following auxiliary commands can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The commands are available when the auxiliary source is available. CD, DVD, Disc: Use this command to select a CD, DVD, or disc that is currently loaded. CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one, two, three, etc.
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A D Adding Destinations to the Address Book ........... 2-28 Adding or Changing Preset Destinations ............. 2-29 Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ................................... 2-3 Audio Players ................................................. 3-11 CD ............................................................ 3-11 Audio System Radio .......................................................... 3-2 Auto Reroute .................................................. 2-14 Auxiliary Devices .....................
G M Getting Started, Navigation ................................ 1-4 Getting Started on Your Route .......................... 2-25 Global Positioning System (GPS) ...................... 2-46 Guidance Volume ........................................... 1-12 Map Adjustments .............................................. 2-6 Map Coverage ................................................. 2-4 Map Scales ..................................................... 2-7 Maps .............................................
O S OnStar® Destination Download .......................... 2-22 Ordering Map DVDs ................................................. 2-49 Overview, Navigation System ............................. 1-2 Owners, Canadian .............................................. iii Scrolling the Map ............................................. 2-7 Servicing the Navigation System ....................... 2-48 Setting the Clock ......................................
U Using Using Using Using an MP3 CD .......................................... 3-13 OnStar® Destination Download ................. 2-22 the Navigation System .............................. 2-2 Your Stored Preset Destinations ............... 1-11 V Vehicle Positioning, Navigation ................................. 2-47 Video Screen, Cleaning ................................... 1-12 4 Voice Recognition ............................................. 4-2 Voice Recognition Commands ............................
