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2008 Acadia, Enclave, Equinox, Lucerne, OUTLOOK,
Torrent and VUE Navigation System
Overview ........................................................ 1-1
Overview
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Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Features and Controls
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Navigation Audio System ................................ 3-1
Navigation Audio System
Voice Recognition ........................................... 4-1
Voice Recognition
Index ................................................................ 1
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- Page 1 2008 Acadia, Enclave, Equinox, Lucerne, OUTLOOK, Torrent and VUE Navigation System Overview ............1-1 Navigation Audio System ........ 3-1 Overview ..........1-2 Navigation Audio System ......3-2 Features and Controls ........2-1 Voice Recognition ........... 4-1 Features and Controls Voice Recognition ........
- Page 2 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, GMC and the GMC Truck Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the names EQUINOX, LUCERNE and TORRENT are registered trademarks; the names ENCLAVE and ACADIA are trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
- Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division, Chevrolet Motor Division, GMC, or Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual.
- Page 4 NOTES...
- Page 5 Section 1 Overview Overview ............1-2 Getting Started ..........1-4 Navigation System Overview ......1-2 Cleaning the Video Screen ......1-10...
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Page 6: Navigation System Overview
Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted... - Page 7 A. Map DVD Slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under (Zoom In) Touch Screen Button. See “Map Maps on page 2-4 for more information. Scales” under Maps on page 2-4 for more B. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See “NAV” under information.
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Page 8: Getting Started
T. MENU Key. See Configure Menu on page 2-27 Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe for more information. driving. See “Defensive Driving” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual for more information. ¨ SEEK Key (Next). See Navigation Audio Get familiar with your vehicle’s navigation system so System on page 3-2 for more information. - Page 9 Other functions may also be locked out while driving and they too will appear grayed out on the screen — but CAUTION: all functions are available when parked. Some functions can be performed while driving, as long as you can do so without diverting too much of your attention from Looking at the moving map on the navigation your driving.
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Page 10: English/Metric Units
Language For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see “DIC Vehicle Customization” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual to change the language of the navigation screens. For vehicles without a Driver Information Center (DIC), the radio can be used to change the language of the navigation screens: 1. -
Page 11: Storing Radio Station Presets
Storing Radio Station Presets Entering an Address and Point of Interest, and Storing To set preset radio stations: Preset Destinations 1. Press the (power) knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select the desired Entering an Address band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped)). - Page 12 9. Once a city has been selected the Street name 12. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, category will automatically be selected for entry. or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route. Do not enter directional information or street type. 13.
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Page 13: Storing Preset Destinations
8. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name 6. Select the Map screen button after entering the space (i.e. Washington Monument). destination. If five or less names are available, a list will display. 7. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen If more than five are available, the List screen button to add the current final destination as a preset will have a number in it, it represents the number of... -
Page 14: Guidance Volume
Guidance Volume 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts: 4. A caution may appear. Select the OK screen button 1. Press the MENU hard key to enter the menu options, to proceed. -
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls ........2-2 Global Positioning System (GPS) ....2-38 Using the Navigation System ......2-2 Vehicle Positioning ........2-39 Maps ............2-4 Problems with Route Guidance .......2-40 Symbols ............2-7 If the System Needs Service ......2-40 Destination ..........2-14 Ordering Map DVDs ........2-41 Configure Menu ..........2-27 Database Coverage Explanations ....2-41 Rear Vision Camera ........2-34... -
Page 16: Features And Controls
Features and Controls (Tune/Speaker Adjustment): Press this knob to access the Sound screen to adjust bass, midrange, treble, and equalization. Turn the tune knob to go to Using the Navigation System the next or previous radio station. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. -
Page 17: Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard FAV (Favorite): Press this key to access the preset stations. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more numbers, when available, will display on the navigation information. -
Page 18: Maps
Installing the DVD Map Disc Backspace: Select the backspace screen button if an incorrect character has been selected. Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD. To make name selections easier, the system will If the map DVD was not installed, do the following only highlight the characters that can follow the last to load it: one entered. -
Page 19: Ejecting The Dvd Map Disc
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. - Page 20 Map Adjustments Move your finger in any direction on the map screen and the map will continue to scroll in that direction until The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on the you remove your finger. map. Also, as you drive, the map will scroll automatically If scrolling while your vehicle is in PARK (P), the system based on the direction of travel.
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Page 21: Symbols
Symbols The stopover symbol will display on the map after a stopover has been added The following symbols are the most common symbols to the route. that will appear on a map screen. Your vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and the direction your vehicle The stopover symbols are numbered one through three,... - Page 22 The distance and time The north up symbol to destination symbol indicates the map with indicates the distance North Up, known as and the estimated North Up mode. time remaining to your final destination, depending on the option selected. While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon will follow the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling.
- Page 23 The heading up symbol The No GPS symbol indicates that the vehicle will appear when your is traveling up on the vehicle is acquiring or map and is known not receiving a Global as Heading Up mode. Positioning System (GPS) satellite signal.
- Page 24 Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map Screen Select the POI screen button to display or delete POI icons from the map. Displaying POI icons on the map lets you know where POIs (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. This screen will appear after selecting the POI screen button.
- Page 25 Address Book: Press this screen button to add this POI to the address book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 2-27 for information on editing address book entries. Go: Select this screen button to make this POI a destination or a stopover. Map: Select this screen button to display the map showing the location of the POI.
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Page 26: Driving On A Route
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. The pop-up will display the next maneuver direction and how many miles or kilometers you are from it. When you are approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) from the next maneuver, the screen will display the name and a detailed view of the next maneuver. -
Page 27: Auto Reroute
3–D Lane Guidance Dual Mode This dual screen symbol will display when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or turn list on the other half. Press this button to switch between dual screen and full screen which displays the entire route. -
Page 28: Destination
Destination Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, destination points can be entered through one of five destination entry options. To enter a destination by entering the city name first: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. - Page 29 If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city To enter a destination by entering the street name first: name. If four or less names are available, a list will 1. Press the DEST hard key. display. If more than four are available, the List screen button will have a number in it that represents 2.
- Page 30 6. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, The Last 5 Cities or Streets screen button will with the destination marked, will display. display a list of the last five city or street names that had been entered. Select a city or street from the 7.
- Page 31 Point of Interest (POI) To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name: The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method 1. Press the DEST hard key. allows you to select a destination from the POI list. 2.
- Page 32 Address Book To use the point of interest destination entry method by selecting a category: The address book entry method allows you to select a 1. Press the DEST hard key. destination by selecting an address that has been stored in your address book.
- Page 33 To use the address book entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the Address Book screen button. A list of your address book addresses will display. Use the arrows on the left side of the screen to scroll through the list.
- Page 34 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list. 4. Select the Go screen button next to the destination. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display. 5. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
- Page 35 3. Use the (zoom in/out) screen buttons and touch on the map to find the area that you would like to select as your destination. Pressing, holding, and dragging your finger on the map will activate fast scrolling. 4. Touch once on the area that you would like to set as your destination.
- Page 36 5. Select Longitude and select either E (east) or W (west) next to enter the direction of the longitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the longitude coordinate. 6. Once both coordinates are entered, select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display.
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Page 37: Getting Started On Your Route
Getting Started on Your Route Turn List Once you have entered a destination there are Turn List: Select this screen button to view the list several functions that can be performed. Press the of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns DEST hard key to access the Route screen. - Page 38 The map screen will display. The route will re-calculate (Pause): Select this screen button to pause the without that maneuver. route preview, while in reverse or fast forward scroll. (Fast Forward Scroll): Select this screen button to scroll to the next stopover or to the final destination.
- Page 39 Add Stopover To add a stopover: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the Add or Add Stopover screen button. This button will only appear if a route has been calculated. 3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, enter the stopover.
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Page 40: Adding Destinations To The Address Book
Adding Destinations to the To delete a stopover from your current route: Address Book 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the Delete screen button for a stopover There are two ways to add a destination to the to be deleted. address book: 3. -
Page 41: Configure Menu
Configure Menu 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. The Address Book screen will appear. 2. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard will display. - Page 42 Sound Nav (Navigation) Press the MENU key to enter the menu options then press the MENU key repeatedly until Sound is selected or select the Sound screen button, to make speaker and equalization adjustments. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. Radio Press the MENU key to enter the menu options then press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio is...
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Page 43: Route Preference
Edit Address Book — Edit/View Voice Guidance: Select the On or Off screen buttons to turn voice instructions on and off while traveling To edit the name of an address book: on a planned route. 1. Press the MENU key then press the MENU key Route Preference repeatedly until Nav is selected or select the Nav screen button. - Page 44 To add or change the phone number of an address 3. Select the Add Voice Tag screen button. book entry: 4. The system will ask for you to state the name. 1. Press the MENU key then press the MENU key You will have four seconds to state the name.
- Page 45 Map Database Information Eject 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.
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Page 46: Display Off
Display 5. To close the screen, slightly push up on the two outer corners until the screen is in position. VUE shown Then push the screen in by pushing on the four outer corners until you hear a click. Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Display is selected or select the Display screen button. -
Page 47: Setting The Time
Brightness/Contrast/Mode Night: Select this screen button and the system will make the map background darker. Day: Select this screen button and the system will make the map background brighter. Language Saturn VUE Only — Select the English, Francais or Espanol screen buttons to change the language of the navigation screens. -
Page 48: Rear Vision Camera
Rear Vision Camera Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear vision camera system. Read this entire section before using the camera system. The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view, on the navigation screen, of the area behind the vehicle when the driver shifts the vehicle into REVERSE (R). - Page 49 There is a message on the rear vision camera screen that states “Check Surroundings for Safety”. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: So if you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does vehicle damage, injury, or death.
- Page 50 Rear Vision Camera Location Acadia shown, Enclave and OUTLOOK similar The image is provided by the camera located above the license plate. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance.
- Page 51 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast Symbols of the Screen The navigation system may have a feature for you to view symbols on the navigation screen while using To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, the rear vision camera. The Ultrasonic Rear Park press the MENU key while the rear vision camera Assist (URPA) system must not be disabled to use the image is on the display.
- Page 52 When the System Does Not Seem To Work Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Properly Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message The rear vision camera system may not work properly may display when the system is not receiving or display a clear image in the following situations: information it requires from other vehicle systems.
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Page 53: Vehicle Positioning
Vehicle Positioning This system may not be available or interferences may occur if any of the following are true: At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be • Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, trees, inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: large trucks, or a tunnel. - Page 54 • • A roof carrier is installed on your vehicle. There is no route guidance when turning at an intersection. • The vehicle is being driven with tire chains. • Plural names of places may be announced • The tires are replaced. occasionally.
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Page 55: Database Coverage Explanations
Ordering Map DVDs If you have any questions about the operation of the navigation system or the update process, call the GM Nav Disc Center or go to the center’s website. The map DVD in your vehicle is the most up-to-date If you need any future updates or a replacement disc, information available when your vehicle was produced. - Page 56 NOTES 2-42...
- Page 57 Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ........3-2 DVD Player ..........3-18 CD Player ...........3-10 Auxiliary Devices ..........3-24...
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Page 58: Navigation Audio System
Navigation Audio System Playing the Radio Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the audio your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or to CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, decrease the volume. -
Page 59: Finding A Station
Finding a Station There are three ways to find/change stations: ¨ © • If viewing a full map screen, use the SEEK keys and the (tune) knob. You cannot change preset stations from the full map screen. FM source shown, other sources similar •... - Page 60 XM lists will also contain a category to select and the stations or channels that pertain to the category. For XM, select the left and right arrow screen buttons to change categories. The station information will appear on the display. See “Radio Menu” later in this section to add and remove XM categories from the category list.
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Page 61: Sound Menu
Storing Radio Station Presets Sound Menu This feature allows you to store up to 30 preset stations. You can mix AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). To store presets: 1. Press the (power) knob to turn the system on. 2. If viewing a map screen, select the source screen button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV (favorite) key. - Page 62 Setting the Tone Automatic Equalization With automatic equalization you can select customized TREBLE: Select and hold the plus (+) or minus (−) sign equalization settings designed for Rock, Pop, Country, to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is Classical, and Talk.
- Page 63 Radio Menu Additional Information Displayed Select the Additional Information Displayed screen button to turn station, channel, CD, and MP3 information on or off. The information will display when the screen button is highlighted. When the screen button is highlighted the system will display, when it is available, for the following;...
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Page 64: Automatic Volume Control
Automatic Volume Control Remove/Add XM Categories Select the Remove/Add XM Categories screen button Automatic Volume Control: With automatic volume to remove or add XM categories when selecting from control, your audio system adjusts automatically to make the category list screen. The list of XM categories will up for road and wind noise as you drive. -
Page 65: Xm™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Radio Messages The RDS system is always on. When information is broadcast from the FM station you are listening to, XL (Explicit Language Channels): XL on the radio the station name or call letters will display on the audio display, after the channel name, indicates content screen. -
Page 66: Cd Player
CD Player No CAT Info: No category information is available. The system is working properly. The player can be used for CDs with conventional CD Not Found: There are no channels available for the audio, MP3, or WMA compressed files and may have the selected category. - Page 67 If playing recorded media such as, CD-R(W) the sound Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the quality may be reduced due to CD quality, the method CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer of recording, the quality of the music that has been and a description label is needed, try labeling the top recorded, recording speed.
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Page 68: Playing An Audio Cd
Playing an Audio CD (Rewind): Select and hold this button to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a muted or a reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. -
Page 69: Using A Compressed Audio Cd/Dvd
Using a Compressed Audio CD/DVD • It is recommended that there is a maximum of 200 files on a DVD+R(W) disc. Compressed Audio CD/DVD Format • The files can be recorded on a CD-R(W) or There are guidelines that must be met, when creating DVD+R(W) an MP3, WMA, or mixed disc. - Page 70 Root Directory Order of Play The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root Tracks will be played in the following order: directory has compressed audio files, the directory • The radio will not support playlist files. will be displayed as ROOT.
- Page 71 File System and Naming If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the The song name that will display will be the song name ignition or radio, the CD will start playing where it that is contained in the ID3 tag.
- Page 72 Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign...
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Page 73: Cd Messages
CD Messages (Forward): Select and hold this button to fast forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the CD sound at a muted or reduced volume. Release this comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: button to stop fast forwarding. -
Page 74: Dvd Player
DVD Player If playing any compatible DVD+R(W) the sound quality may be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the video that has been recorded, The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and and the way the disc has been handled. -
Page 75: Playing A Dvd
Navigation DVD Radio with Playing a DVD ® Bose Surround Sound System There are three ways to play a DVD: • (Acadia and Enclave Only) Once a DVD is inserted, the system will automatically start play of the DVD up to the DVD If your vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) top menu. -
Page 76: Dvd Menu Options
DVD Menu Options Move: Select this button to move the cursor buttons back and forth from the bottom-right corner to the top-left Once a DVD starts to play, the menu options and cursor corner of the screen. screen buttons will automatically appear. To display the menu Options screen button while a DVD is playing, (Pause/Play): Select this button to pause the touch anywhere on the screen. - Page 77 Audio: Select this button to display the audio options. Select the audio options that best improve sound quality. This is not available on all DVDs or when the DVD is stopped. This button may not be available for some DVD audio discs. Acadia only, see “Fading ®...
- Page 78 Search: Select this button to display the search screen. Select the button to close the screen in from the left Select Title or Chapter Search for DVD video and and right sides. Group or Track for DVD audio. The keyboard allows you to type in the title/chapter/group/track number that Select the button to fill the screen on the left and...
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Page 79: Dvd Messages
® ® Fading With a Bose Surround Sound Some DVD-Video discs only contain Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC-3) or DTS 5.1 audio tracks and may not allow System (Acadia and Enclave Only) conversions into stereo modes. When using fade in 5.1 Surround mode, the left front See “Adjusting the Speakers”... -
Page 80: Auxiliary Devices
• Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See “Defensive Driving” and try again. in the Index of your vehicles owner manual for more •... - Page 81 Section 4 Voice Recognition Voice Recognition ..........4-2...
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Page 82: 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. - Page 83 Helpful Hints for Stating Commands • If you experience difficulty with the system recognizing a command, try saying it more softly, • When a multiple command is available, choose and wait for a few seconds after the beep, or the command that works best for you. you may just try saying it again.
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Page 84: Voice Recognition Commands
Voice Recognition Commands Storing Voice Tags From the address book entry information page, press The following list shows all of the voice commands the Add Voice tag screen button. The system will available for the navigation system with a brief respond “Name Please?”... - Page 85 Radio Commands CD, DVD, Disc select next folder: Use this command to select the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD. The following are radio commands you can access by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. CD, DVD, Disc select previous folder: Use this command to select the previous folder on the MP3 Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select] FM,...
- Page 86 NOTES...
- Page 87 Adding Destinations to the Address Book ... 2-26 Database Coverage Explanations ...... 2-41 Adding or Changing Preset Destinations ..... 2-26 Deleting Personal Information ......1-6 Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ........2-3 Destination ............. 2-14 Audio System ..........3-2 Display ............2-32 Auto Reroute ..........2-13 Driving on a Route ..........
- Page 88 ® Fading With a Bose Surround Sound System Installing the DVD Map Disc ......2-4 (Acadia and Enclave Only) ......3-23 Finding a Station ..........3-3 Language ............1-6 Getting Started, Navigation ........ 1-4 Getting Started on Your Route ......2-23 Global Positioning System (GPS) ......
- Page 89 Nav (Navigation) ..........2-28 Park Aid ............2-34 Navigation Playing a DVD ..........3-19 Getting Started ..........1-4 Playing the Radio ..........3-2 System Overview .......... 1-2 Problems with Route Guidance ......2-40 Using the System .......... 2-2 Propriétaires Canadiens ........iii ®...
- Page 90 Scrolling the Map ..........2-6 Using a Compressed Audio CD/DVD ....3-13 Setting the Time ........1-7, 2-33 Using Your Stored Preset Destinations ....1-9 Sound ............2-28 Sound Menu ............ 3-5 Storing Radio Station Presets ...... 1-7, 3-5 Symbols ............2-7 Vehicle Positioning ..........