GMC SIERRA DENALI Navigation Manual

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Page 1 2004 GMC Sierra Denali, Yukon Denali/Yukon Denali XL Navigation System Overview ............1-1 Navigation Audio System ........ 3-1 Overview Navigation Audio System ..........1-2 ......3-2 Features and Controls ........2-1 Index ..............1 Features and Controls ........ 2-2...
Page 2 GMC Emblem are registered trademarks and vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it while the names Sierra Denali, Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali you are on the road. If you sell your vehicle, leave this are trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Section 1 Overview Overview ............1-2 Introduction ...........1-2 Screen Setup ..........1-4...
Page 4 Overview Introduction...
Page 5 A. Power/Volume Knob. See Navigation System J. DVD/CD Eject Button. See “Playing CDs” under Screen on page 2-4. Navigation Audio System on page 3-2. B. NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat) Key. See Navigation K. Navigation Screen. See Screen Setup on page 1-4 System Screen on page 2-4.
Page 6 Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read Screen Setup this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works. The navigation system allows you to do the following: • Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts.
Page 7: Screen Color
Contrast/Brightness If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC), the navigation system will use the To adjust the contrast or brightness of the navigation language selected through the vehicle’s DIC. screen, choose the desired option by selecting it with the If you wish to change the language, the map DVD must joystick.
Page 8 Voice Volume To adjust the volume of the voice prompts you receive from the system, do the following: 1. Press the menu key. 2. Select Voice Volume. 3. Use the joystick 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.
Page 9: Adjust Clock
Adjust Clock To change the hours/minutes on the clock, do the following: 1. Using the joystick, highlight the time, and press the joystick to select it. 2. Move the joystick up or down to adjust the hour. 3. Once the desired hour is reached, move the joystick to the right to highlight the minutes.
Page 10: English/Metric Units
Daylight Savings: With this feature ON, the navigation English/Metric Units system will automatically adjust the time for Daylight This option allows you to select either English or metric Savings. Using the joystick, you may also choose OFF measurements to appear for distances on the map. to turn this feature off.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls ........2-2 Global Positioning System (GPS) ....2-29 Using the Navigation System ......2-2 Vehicle Positioning ........2-30 Navigation System Screen .......2-4 Problems with Route Guidance .......2-31 Maps ............2-5 If the System Needs Service ......2-32 Symbols ............2-6 Ordering Map DVDs ........2-32 Navigation Menu ..........2-7 Database Coverage Explanations ....2-32...
Page 12: Hard Keys
Features and Controls Hard Keys The following hard keys are located to the left of the navigation screen: Using the Navigation System • (Eject) This section presents basic information you will need to • NAV RPT know to operate the navigation system. •...
Page 13: Alpha-Numeric Keypad
The system also has the following reconﬁgureable soft Alpha-Numeric Keypad keys located to the right of the navigation screen. Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and They have hard key labels for easier understanding numbers, when available to you, will be displayed on while in navigation mode.
Page 14: Navigation System Screen
To make your name selections easier, the system will NAV (Navigation): If you are in a menu and are not on only allow you to select a character which can follow the the map screen, press the NAV key located to the left last one entered.
Page 15: Maps
Maps Once the DVD is inserted correctly, you will have the following two choices: This section includes basic information that you need to • ENG (English) know about the map database. • FR (French) The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The 48 You can select the language at this time.
Page 16: Symbols
Symbols This symbol indicates the map with North up. The following symbols are the most common that appear on a map screen. Your vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position of your vehicle on the map. While in North up mode, North will always be at the top of the map screen, regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling.
Page 17: Navigation Menu
Navigation Menu • Voice Volume • DVD (DVD Information) • Edit Route • Route Preview • Nav (Navigation) Setup • Memory Points A detailed description of each item follows in this section. Suspend Guidance When this function is selected, guidance to all current and programmed destinations is suspended, but the current route will be retained in memory.
Page 18: Map Appearance
Map Appearance 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. 3D view: This feature gives maps a 3-dimensional view, and will remain in the Heading up position. Arrow: This feature continually displays directional turn guidance for your next maneuver.
Page 19: Dvd Information
Voice Volume To adjust the volume of the voice prompts you receive from the system, do the following: 1. Press the menu key. 2. Select Voice Volume. 3. Use the joystick 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.
Page 20: Edit Route
Edit Route The Search Condition screen allows you to select your route preference by choosing from Fastest, Shortest, This function allows you to recalculate a route based on or Alternative route. By selecting the Fastest route, you your preferences. You can also add, reorder, or will be routed along main roads and highways, which delete destinations, and adjust road preference settings.
Page 21: Route Preview
Route Preview The Route Preference screen allows you to select your road preferences by setting which types of roads Selecting Route preview from the main navigation menu you wish to use and avoid. displays the map screen with the route highlighted. The route is traced by the vehicle symbol as you travel.
Page 22: Nav (Navigation) Setup
Nav (Navigation) Setup Notify seasonal restrict (restrictions): This feature can route you around seasonal restrictions, such as a closed road. Choose On to have your routes automatically calculated around seasonal restrictions, or Off to turn this feature off. Estimated travel time: This feature displays the estimated time to travel from your current position to the destination.
Page 23 Voice guide in all mode: With this feature On, you will Operation guide on map: This feature allows you to hear navigation voice prompts while in Audio and CD remove the toolbar from the bottom of the display screen modes. Choose Off to turn off the voice prompts in in order to see more of the map.
Page 24: Memory Points
Memory Points Choosing to register a Memory Point will take you to the Destination entry screen. The name, location, information, and icon for a Memory Point may be edited. Five preset destinations, as well as one for Home, may be registered or edited. The ﬁve preset destinations and Home are the only destination selections available from the Destination entry screen while the vehicle is moving.
Page 25 Destination If you need to see a more detailed search area map with a list of states, or to change the search area, select The Destination screen will give you more ways to plan Change. Use the joystick to highlight the number for a route by entering destination points.
Page 26 To enter a destination, choose from one of the following For example, the street name N. Civic Center Drive destination entry methods: should be entered as Civic Center. As information is entered, the system will automatically search for Address available names, and the List key will become available. Press the List key to view available name choices and select the desired street name, or continue to spell the street name to further reduce the number of...
Page 27 Point of Interest (POI) You may 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 to your input. Select the correct POI name.
Page 28 The following list shows the types of facilities in the DVD • Community Center database that you can choose from when using POI • Commuter Rail Station options. GM brand names can be selected to locate automobile related facilities speciﬁc to that brand name. •...
Page 29 • • Night Club Shopping • ® • Oldsmobile Ski Resort • • Other Sports Complex • • Park & Ride Theatre • • Park/Recreation Area Tourist Attraction • • Parking Garage Tourist Information • • Parking Lot Town Hall •...
Page 30 Memory Points If you choose to register a memory point, you will be able to select an icon to correspond with that memory point. You will be given a screen with several icons to choose from. You can also choose to register that memory point by using a sound, which you select.
Page 31 Previous Destination Intersection The Previous destination entry method allows you to The Intersection destination entry method allows you to select a destination by choosing from a list of previous select a destination by inputting the intersecting destinations, once they are entered. roads you wish to travel to.
Page 32 Now begin entering the second street name, and Phone Number choose the desired street name from the list. After both street names in the intersection have been selected, a list of cities containing the selected intersection will appear. If there are several cities that contain that speciﬁc intersection, you must specify a city.
Page 33 Emergency Freeway Entrance/Exit The Emergency destination entry method allows you to The Freeway Entrance/Exit destination entry method select a destination by choosing from a list of allows you to select a destination by entering a freeway emergency facilities. The list will vary by area. Selecting entrance or exit point.
Page 34 Prev (Previous) Start Point The Previous start point destination entry method allows The Map destination entry method displays the last you to select the last start point as a destination. location on the map, and the road preference. Once your destination entry is complete, a screen with Use the joystick to select Map from the Destination the destination preview menu will be displayed.
Page 35 Destination Preview Menu Add: This option will add the displayed destination to the current route. If there is more than one destination entered into the system, the Add Destination screen will be displayed. Replace: This option will replace a destination to the current route of the displayed destination.
Page 36 Route Overview Menu Each time a destination has been selected and the desired adjustments from the destination preview menu are complete, the route overview menu can be displayed. Press the joystick to display the following three options: Start: This option will choose the default road type, calculate the route, and begin route guidance for the displayed route.
Page 37 Map Menu Once you choose POI selection, the Show POI Icons screen will appear and display the different POI Once you select a destination and begin your route, you categories. Use the joystick to select up to ﬁve different can press the center of the joystick to view a menu POI categories.
Page 38 To view POI information, move the joystick so that the joystick indicator is located on the desired POI icon, and press the joystick to select it. Once a POI is selected, select Guide from the menu that is now being displayed. This will display the POI name and distance from the vehicle’s current location.
Page 39: Colors On The Map
Chg. route: This option allows you to change the route Colors on the Map search condition while the vehicle is moving. The When a route has been planned, it will be highlighted following options may be available: on the screen in blue. •...
Page 40 The system may not be available or interferences may Vehicle Positioning 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, large trucks inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: or a tunnel.
Page 41 • Problems with Route Guidance The vehicle is repeating a change of directions by going forward and backward, or turning on a turn Inappropriate route guidance may occur under any of table in a parking lot. the following conditions: • The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot or •...
Page 42: If The System Needs Service
If the System Needs Service Database Coverage Explanations If you are still experiencing difficulty with your Navigation Coverage areas vary with respect to the level of map System after reading this information, see your dealer detail available for any given area. Some areas will for assistance.
Page 43 Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ........3-2...
Page 44: Navigation Audio System
Navigation Audio System Playing the Radio The audio system can be operated using the knobs and The audio system has been designed to operate easily hard keys located on both sides of the navigation and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most screen.
Page 45: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or the previous station and stay there. The six multi-function keys, located to the right of the To scan stations, press and hold the SEEK up or down navigation screen, allow you to store your favorite arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep.
Page 46: Audio Screen
Audio Screen The audio screen will display information on the current station as well as list the presets for the current band. FM2 Source Shown, Other Sources Similar (Audio): Press the Audio hard key to display the audio menu. Several options are available for adjustment from this menu.
Page 47 AVC (Automatic Volume Control): With AVC, your audio system monitors the noise in the vehicle. Then, AVC automatically adjusts the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you. To use AVC, use the joystick to select on, to turn it off, select off. From the Audio Menu, use the right side hard keys to choose from four different equalization settings: Normal: This setting enhances the stereo effect.
Page 48: Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Radio Data Systems (RDS) RDS Option Menu Once you are at the FM screen, press the center of the Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data joystick to bring up the RDS Option Menu. System (RDS). Using RDS, the radio can do the following: Here you will be able to choose from the following RDS options:...
Page 49 Press the SEEK up or down arrow to look for other To select PTY preferences, do the following: stations with that criteria type. If a station with the 1. From the RDS Option menu, press the PTY key to selected criteria is not found, the radio will return to the view the available PTYs.
Page 50: Usa Only
Alternate Frequency: This function allows the radio to Interrupt Volume: This feature allows you to set the automatically switch to a stronger station in an RDS volume level at which the audio system will play a traffic network that is playing the same network broadcast. announcement.
Page 51: Xm™ Options
XM™ Options When XM™ is active, the channel name and number, song title and artist will be displayed on the screen. This menu allows you to seek or scan for stations based on their category. While in this menu you can use the joystick to scroll through the categories you want to seek to.
Page 52 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 53 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No CAT Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the category you the chosen category selected.
Page 54: Playing Cds
Playing CDs To remove the navigation map DVD and load a music CD, do the following: If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can 1. Turn the ignition to ACC or RUN. play a single CD by sliding a CD into the slot above the 2.
Page 55 Playing a Single Compact Disc (Forward): Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be displayed to help you ﬁnd the correct passage. (Reverse): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track.
Page 56 Playing a Compact Disc with the CD Disc Repeat: Press and hold this button for more than two seconds to repeat the selected disc. Changer Random: Press this button for less than two seconds to play the tracks on the current disc in random, rather than sequential, order.
Page 57 Disc Scan: This function is used by pressing and (Previous) Disc: Press this button to return to the holding the SEEK key for at least four seconds, at which previous disc in the changer. time a double chime is played to alert you that the CD To switch between tracks on a disc, use the arrows on changer has entered DISC SCAN mode for the the SEEK hard key.
Page 58: Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse)
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) 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.
Page 59 Adjust Clock ............ 1-7 Finding a Station ..........3-2 Alpha-Numeric Keypad ........2-3 Audio Screen ........... 3-4 Audio System ..........3-2 Global Positioning System (GPS) ...... 2-29 Beep .............. 1-5 Hard Keys ............2-2 Colors on the Map .......... 2-29 Contrast/Brightness ...........
Page 60 Map Scales ............. 2-5 Maps .............. 2-5 Screen Color ........... 1-5 Memory Points ..........2-14 Screen Setup ........... 1-4 Menu Setting Preset Stations ........3-3 Navigation ............ 2-7 Suspend Guidance ........... 2-7 Symbols ............2-6 System Screen Navigation ............ 2-4 Nav (Navigation) Setup ........

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