The 2003 Pontiac Vibe Navigation System Supplement This supplement contains information on the operation of the Navigation System in your vehicle. This supplement, along with your owner’s manual, will assist you in the proper use of the system. If you have any problems using the system, please contact your dealer. 1-1 Overview Here the supplement gives you basic information that you will need to know to be able to operate your Navigation System.
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Section 1 Overview Here you’ll find basic information about the features of your Navigation System and how they are used.
Introduction S–29–0023–3 Before you begin to operate this 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: D Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts. D Select a destination from various areas and choices (i.e. street addresses, intersections, marked points, points of interest, etc.).
Global Positioning System (GPS) The Navigation System determines the position of your vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals and map data. The Global Positioning System (GPS) locates the current position of your vehicle using signals sent by the United States Department of Defense GPS Satellites. While your vehicle is receiving signals from the satellites, GPS will appear on the map screen.
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 (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and portions of Canada are contained in one disc. The United States map database includes the 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.
Using the Navigation System This section describes the basic information you will need to know to operate the Navigation System. The navigation screen shows a number of icons that offer information on a variety of topics. Use the keys, located on each side of the navigation screen, and the control pad, located at the bottom left corner of the faceplate, to operate the system.
These keys allow you to do the following: NV–31–0006–2 Zoom In NV–31–0005–2 Zoom Out D Press Zoom In to get a closer look at the map you are traveling on. Locate a destination easily by zooming in to see a smaller section of the map, if you are close to your destination. D Press Zoom Out to see a larger scale of the map, if the destination that you wish to reach is a long distance from your current location. You can also view your highlighted route.
This symbol will appear on the map after a route has been planned showing your destination. Numeric Bar The numbers available to you are displayed. The numerals will automatically be available whenever the system needs you to input a phone number or house address. You can cycle through the list using the control pad and make your selections by pressing the ENT button on the center of the control pad. S–29–1016–3 See “Destination (DEST)” in the Index for information on planning a route.
This symbol indicates the map with North up. Screen Setup S–29–0001–3 S–29–1017–3 Regardless of the direction of vehicle travel, North is always up on the screen. This symbol indicates the map with the vehicle travel direction up. S–29–1018–3 The shaded triangle indicates North. By selecting map orient while on the map screen, you can see your vehicle always traveling in an up direction on the screen even though you are not traveling North.
Day and Night Screen Changes Volume When the headlamp switch is turned on, the screen will change to a lighter background for better viewing in the daytime. At night, the screen will go to a darker background. To adjust the volume of the voice prompts you receive from the system, select Volume after pressing the MENU key. Use the control pad to raise or lower the volume. The voice prompt will come on with each adjustment to give you an idea of the volume at each level.
Adjust Clock S–29–0020–3 OK: Allows you to set your selections. Hours/Minutes: To change the time on the clock press the Adjust button and use the control pad to change the time. Press the ENT button when the desired time is reached. 12Hr/24Hr: This feature allows you to decide whether the time is displayed in standard or military time. Use the control pad to select which one is desired. Once you have the time set, you must hit the OK key to save your changes and return to the Setup Menu.
Calendar S–29–1013–3 Maintenance Information This system had a function which informs you of the time to replace certain parts of components on your vehicle. When the navigation system begins to operate and the vehicle has reached either the information item’s replacement date or the appropriate driving distance, the Information screen will automatically be displayed. You can turn off the Information screen by selecting “Do not display this message again.
S–29–1014–3 You can also choose Set dealer from the Maintenance screen. This allows you to register your dealer’s name and address. After you enter your dealer’s name and address, the screen changes and displays the map location of the dealer. You can also edit your dealer’s name, location and phone number if you have already registered the dealer. After you select the Set dealer button on the Maintenance screen the Edit dealer screen appears. Select the Change button to edit the dealer’s information.
Language English/Metric Units Your vehicle has been set for the English language, but you may also select French for all instructional text and voice prompts. However, names on the location map when using the navigation functions will not change. You can select either English or metric measurements to appear for distances on the map. If you wish to change the language, do the following: 1. Press the MENU button. 1. Press the Language key under the Setup Menu, a caution will display. 2.
Section 2 Features and Controls Here you’ll find information about features available on your Navigation System and how to use them.
Navigation System Screen S–29–0023–3 This display screen is located in the center of your instrument panel. In this section, the hard keys, multi-function keys and menus to plan a route are explained. 2-2 PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) Knob Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio and Navigation Systems. Turn the PWR/VOL knob to increase or to decrease the volume to the audio system. Press the knob again to turn off the audio and Navigation Systems.
NAV (Navigation) Key If you are in a menu and are not on the map, the first press of the NAV key, located to the left of the display screen, will take you to the map that shows the vehicle’s current position. If no route has been planned, the first press of the NAV key will show the map screen and also the following information: If a route has been planned, the first press of the NAV key will show the map screen and also display: D The number of miles/meters until you reach your destination.
Navigation Menu S–29–0017–3 You will be able to choose from the following list of items on the main navigation menu: D D D D D D D D D Suspend Guidance Route Overview Map Appearance Volume DVD (DVD Information) Edit Route Route Preview Setup Marked Points These multi-function keys are also available: The main navigation menu allows you to choose from an itemized list of options or to use the multi-function keys to make adjustments to the system and plan routes.
Navigation Menu Options Display Volume The following are the options available from the Navigation Menu Display. This system has voice guidance prompts that provide various messages as you approach an intersection, or other points where you need to maneuver the vehicle. Suspend Guidance When this function is selected, the current navigation route will be canceled. The highlighted route will no longer be highlighted and you will no longer receive voice prompts for navigation.
Edit Route Route Preview This function allows you to reroute based on preferences. You can also add, reorder or delete destinations and adjust road preference settings. Selecting route preview from the MENU screen displays the map screen with the route highlighted. The total mileage traveled and drive time is also displayed. The route is traced by the vehicle icon. You can preview the route from the starting point to the destination.
Setup Selecting this function displays the Setup menu. From the Setup menu several options may be adjusted or turned on and off. S–29–1011–3 Marked Points Selecting this function will display the Marked Points menu. This menu contains options for adding, deleting and editing marked points stored in memory. The name, location, information and icon may be edited. Five preset destinations as well as one for Home may be registered or edited.
DEST (Destination) Press this key to display one of the three Destination menus. This menu will give you more ways to plan a route by entering destination points. This screen allows you to select the area to be searched for your destination. Select Change on the screen to display a map of the United States and a part of Canada divided into 11 regions. Select the area you want by using the arrows on the control pad and press the ENT button to select it. The Destination menu screen will return automatically.
Marked Points Destination Entry: This option allows you to select a destination by choosing from a list of marked points on the map that were previously marked. Marked points include up to 100 saved points and five preset destinations. Selecting marked points from the Destination Entry menu 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.
Intersection Destination Entry: This option allows you to select a destination by inputting the intersecting roads you wish to travel to. When you select Intersection from the Destination menu, the alpha bar will appear to allow you to input the name of the first street. This should bring up a list of cities that have streets with that name. Select the correct city and then the system will allow you to enter the second street.
Freeway Entrance/Exit Destination Entry: This option allows you to select a destination by entering a freeway entrance or exit point. Highway names can be entered through the alphanumeric keyboard by using the control pad. S–29–0011–3 Previous Start Point Destination Entry: This option allows you to choose to navigate to the last known start point in the most recently followed route.
POI (Points of Interest): This feature allows you to choose a destination from the points of interest list. See “Points of Interest” later in this section to view the list. Selecting POI from the Destinations menu brings up the Point of Interest entry menu. The POIs in the database are cross referenced between Name, Category and City Names. Name and City Names can be entered through an alphanumeric keyboard by using the control pad.
Points of Interest The following list shows the types of facilities in the DVD database that you can choose from when using the POI options: D D D D D D D D D D D D Airport Amusement Park ATM Auto Service & Maintenance Automobile Club Bank Bus Station Business Facility Casino City Center City Hall College and University D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Community Center Commuter Rail Station Convention/Exhibition Center Court House Ferry Terminal Gas Station Golf Course Grocery Store Historical Monument H
D D D D D D D D D D D Park/Recreation Area Parking Garage Parking Lot Performing Arts Police Station Rental Car Agency Rest Area Restaurant School Shopping Ski Resort 2-14 D D D D D Sports Complex Tourist Attraction Tourist Information Train Station Winery If a right or left arrow appears to the left or right of the item name, the complete name is too long for the display. Use the left or right arrows on the control pad and the name will scroll to the end or beginning of its name.
Address: This method allows you to input and store an address (without a zip code) by providing the system with a house number, street name or a city. S–29–0008–3 To enter the city name, select City on the Address screen. Select Input City Name. Enter the name of the city using the alpha bar. Select the desired city name from the list the system provides. After you have entered the city name, the system will prompt you to enter the name of the street or will give you a list of street names to choose from.
Route Overview Once a destination has been selected the Route Overview screen is displayed. This screen displays the highlighted route and the following options: S–29–0005–3 D Start D Turn List: This menu shows all legs of the selected route with a mileage value for each. A map button is displayed to the right of each leg which, when selected, will display the respective leg of the route on the map.
S–29–0012–3 Colors on the Screen When a route has been planned, it will be highlighted on the screen in blue. Different colors are also used to distinguish between interstate freeways, state highways, county roads, major streets and secondary streets. Highways will be shown as a thicker line than a general street. D Edit Route Back: This key always returns you to the previous screen.
Section 3 Navigation Audio System Here you’ll find information about how to operate the audio system offered with your Navigation System.
Audio System The audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its features, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. S–29–0023–3 The ignition must be in ACC or ON for your audio system to work.
Playing the Radio Finding a Station The audio system can be operated using the knobs and hard keys located on the both sides of the navigation screen. TUNE: Use the control pad in the lower left corner of the navigation system to select radio stations manually. PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume.
Setting Preset Stations The six multi-function keys, located to the right of the navigation screen, allow you to store your favorite stations. You can store up to 18 stations (6 AM, 6 FM1 and 6 FM2). To set preset stations, do the following: Audio Screen S–29–0021–3 1. Turn the audio system on. 2. Press the BAND hard key to select the desired band (AM, FM1 or FM2). 3. Locate the desired station using the SEEK hard key or the control pad. 4.
Tone: Use the control pad, located at the bottom, left corner of the navigation system, to access the following settings. To move between TREB, MID, and BASS or on the next page between BAL, FADE, and SCV. Use the control pad to move each setting to the desired level. EQ (Equalizer): While in the audio menu, use the keys labeled EQ1 through EQ5 to choose preset bass, midrange and treble equalization settings. The Custom key allows you to choose and set the equalization levels you desire.
RDS Option Menu Once you are at the FM screen, press the arrows on the control pad to bring up the RDS Option Menu. Here you will be able to choose from the following RDS options: S–29–0019–3 RDS Seek: When this function is selected, the system will only stop on stations which broadcast one of the program types (PTY) selected in the RDS Criteria menu. If no PTY has been selected, RDS will seek all stations which broadcast RDS with any PTY.
To select PTY preferences, do the following: 1. Press the PTY button on the RDS Options menu under softkey 2 to bring up the available selections. S–29–0018–3 RDS Messages: If you have selected this option and the radio station you are listening to has a message, it will be displayed on the FM screen when it is received.
Traffic Interrupt: When in FM1 or FM2 mode, pressing and holding the TA button for more than two seconds will cause the tuner to seek to the next RDS station capable of broadcasting traffic announcements. Pressing and releasing the TA button in less than two seconds, will move the TA icon on and off, changing the radio’s response to traffic announcements. The audio system will turn on the Traffic Interrupt display.
Playing a Single Compact Disc S–29–0022–3 "" Forward: Press and hold this key to quickly advance within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. AA Reverse: Press and hold this key to quickly reverse within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. Track Seek: The SEEK button will move the CD to the next track and previous track when pressed and released within two seconds.
Playing a Compact Disc with the CD Changer S–29–0024–3 "" Forward: Press and hold this key to quickly advance within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. AA Reverse: Press and hold this key to quickly reverse within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. (Next Disc): Press this key to advance to the next disc in the changer.
Disc Scan: This function is used by pressing and holding the SEEK button for at least four seconds, at which time a double chime is played to alert you that the CD changer has entered DISC SCAN mode for the entire CD magazine. While DISC SCAN is active, the first 10 seconds of the first track on each disc will be played before advancing to the first track on the next disc. Pressing the SEEK button again will stop the scan at the track and disc currently being played.
S–29–1001–3 Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. 3-12 S–29–1000–3 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine.
To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. All of the CD functions are controlled by the navigation system hard keys, except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the CD Changer screen will be available on the radio display by pressing the CD hard key.
Section 4 If a Problem Occurs Sometimes you may experience a problem with the Navigation System. In this section, you can learn about some things that may help you when a problem occurs.
Vehicle Positioning At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: D The road system has changed. D The vehicle is traveling on slippery road surfaces such as sand, gravel and/or snow. D The vehicle is being driven on winding roads. D The vehicle is being driven on a long straight road. D The vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large vehicle. D The surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
Problems with Route Guidance D You are driving at high speeds, which may cause the Inappropriate route guidance may occur under any of the following conditions: D The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle due to a D You have not turned onto the road indicated by the system. D Route guidance is not available for the next right or left turn. D The route is not changed during automatic rerouting. D Plural names of places are displayed. automatic rerouting to operate slower.
If the System Needs Service Database Coverage Explanations If you are still experiencing difficulty with your Navigation System after reading this information, see your dealer for assistance. Coverage areas vary with respect to the level of map detail available for any given area. Some areas will feature greater levels of detail than others. If this happens, it does not mean there is a problem with the system.
