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2004 Mid-Size Truck 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
Index .................................................................1
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  • Page 1 2004 Mid-Size Truck Navigation System Overview ............1-1 Navigation Audio System ........ 3-1 Overview ..........1-2 Navigation Audio System ......3-2 Features and Controls ........2-1 Index ..............1 Features and Controls ........ 2-2...
  • Page 2 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, BUICK, CHEVROLET, GMC Keep this manual and the owner manual in your vehicle, and OLDSMOBILE names and emblems, and the so it will be there if you ever need it while you are on names TRAILBLAZER/ TRAILBLAZER EXT, ENVOY, the road.
  • 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 N. DEST (Destination) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Screen on page 2-4. Using the Navigation System on page 2-2. B. NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat) Key. See Navigation O. Menu Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the System Screen on page 2-4.
  • Page 6 Navigation Joystick Screen Setup The navigation joystick, located on the bottom left corner of the navigation system, is used to make selections in the navigation system. See the navigation system overview shown previously for more information on location. Move the joystick to the left, right, up, down, or diagonally to move around the screens, and press the center of the joystick to enter a selection.

  • Page 7: Screen Color

    Contrast/Brightness Language To adjust the contrast or brightness of the navigation Your vehicle has been set for the English language, but screen, choose the desired option by selecting it with the you may also select French for all instructional text and 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 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 ........2-29 Navigation System Screen .......2-4 Problems with Route Guidance .......2-30 Maps ............2-5 If the System Needs Service ......2-31 Symbols ............2-6 Ordering Map DVDs ........2-31 Navigation Menu ..........2-7 Database Coverage Explanations ....2-31...

  • Page 12: Using The Navigation System

    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 To select a character, use the joystick to move across the (Menu): Press the menu key to display the main keypad, and press the center of the joystick to select it. navigation menu. See Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.

  • Page 14: Navigation System Screen

    Navigation System Screen • If the vehicle is on a digitized road, the street number, road name and city is displayed for The navigation screen is located in the center of the the vehicle’s current position. instrument panel. See the navigation system overview •...

  • 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 contiguous 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 delete will be routed along main roads and highways, which 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 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 those in order to see more of the map.
  • Page 24 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 the street name N. Civic Center Drive should be entered destination entry methods: as Civic Center. As information is entered, the system will automatically search for available names, and Address the List key will become available.
  • Page 27 Point of Interest (POI) • Select a POI by choosing the Category option. Select a category from the list the system will supply. If the list of available POIs for the category selected is still too long, you may need to input the name or city for the POI.
  • Page 28 • • Business Facility Rest Area • • ® Cadillac Marina • • Casino Movie Theater • • ® Chevrolet Museums • • City Center Night Club • • ® Community Center Oldsmobile • • Commuter Rail Station Other •...
  • Page 29 • Memory Points Railway Station • Restaurant • ® Saab • ® Saturn • School • Shopping • Ski Resort • Sports Complex • Theatre • Tourist Attraction • Tourist Information • Town Hall The Memory points destination entry method allows you •...
  • Page 30 If you choose to register a memory point, you will be Previous Destination 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 Intersection Now begin entering the second street name, and 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 32 Phone Number Emergency The Phone Number destination entry method allows you The Emergency destination entry method allows you to to search for a point of interest (POI) destination by select a destination by choosing from a list of entering the POI phone number. Use the joystick emergency facilities.
  • Page 33 Freeway Entrance/Exit Prev (Previous) Start Point The Previous start point destination entry method allows you to select the last start point as a destination. Once your destination entry is complete, a screen with the destination preview menu will be displayed. See “Destination Preview Menu”...
  • Page 34 Destination Preview Menu The Map destination entry method displays the last location on the map, and the road preference. Use the joystick to select Map from the Destination screen, then scroll across the map to locate your destination. Once you have located the desired destination, press the joystick to select it.
  • Page 35 Replace: This option will replace a destination to the current route of the displayed destination. Info: This option will display the telephone number for the point of interest (POI) which contains the displayed information in the database. Route preference: This option will display the Route Preference screen.
  • Page 36 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 37 Guide: This option allows you to view POI information by selecting the desired POI icon on the map. To use this feature, you must have at least one POI category selected to appear on the map. 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.

  • Page 38: Colors On The Map

    Suspend guidance: This option allows you to suspend Map orient/3D view: This option allows you to choose active route guidance for all current and programmed the way you view the map as you travel. destinations. See “Suspend Guidance” earlier in Mark: This option allows you to save a point to memory.
  • Page 39 Global Positioning System (GPS) Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting to the vehicle’s windshield or place metallic objects on the vehicle’s dashboard. Glass tinting and metallic objects will The Navigation System determines the position of your interfere with the system’s ability to receive GPS signals vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle and may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 40 • Problems with Route Guidance The surface streets run parallel to a freeway. • The vehicle has just been transferred by a vehicle Inappropriate route guidance may occur under any of carrier or a ferry. the following conditions: • The current position calibration is set incorrectly. •...
  • Page 41 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 42 NOTES 2-32...
  • Page 43 Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ........3-2...

  • Page 44: Playing The Radio

    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 screen. and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.

  • Page 45: Audio Screen

    To scan preset stations, press and hold the SEEK up or Audio Screen down arrow for more than four seconds. You will hear two The audio screen will display information on the current beeps and PSCAN will be displayed, along with the station as well as list the presets for the current band.
  • Page 46 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. Tone: Choose from six available settings to adjust the tone of the audio system. Use the joystick to move between Treble, Midrange, Bass, Balance and Fade.
  • 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 EQ (Equalizer): While in the Audio menu, use the keys Radio Data Systems (RDS) labeled EQ1 through EQ5 to choose preset bass, Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data midrange, and treble equalization settings. The System (RDS). Using RDS, the radio can do the CUSTOM key allows you to choose and set the following: equalization levels you desire.
  • Page 49 RDS Option Menu Press the SEEK up or down arrow to look for other stations with that criteria type. If a station with the Once you are at the FM screen, press the center of the selected criteria is not found, the radio will return to the joystick to bring up the RDS Option Menu.
  • Page 50 To select PTY preferences, do the following: RDS Messages: This feature allows radio station messages to be displayed on the audio screen when 1. From the RDS Option menu, press the PTY key to they are received. view the available PTYs. Alternate Frequency: This function allows the radio to automatically switch to a stronger station in an RDS network that is playing the same network broadcast.
  • Page 51 Traffic: This option allows you to hear traffic XM™ Radio Satellite Service announcements. With this feature ON, if a traffic (USA Only) announcement is available, it will interrupt what you are currently listening to. When the traffic announcement Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. XM™ is is over, the previous audio selection will resume.
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54 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 55: Playing Cds

    Playing CDs 4. Insert the music CD into the slot. The system will pull the CD into the player. If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can There may be a delay of about 12 to 15 seconds play a single CD by sliding a CD into the slot above the before the CD starts playing.
  • Page 56 Playing a Single Compact Disc (Reverse): Press and hold this button 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 key will move the CD to the next track and previous track when pressed and released within two seconds.
  • Page 57 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 58 NOTES 3-16...
  • Page 59 Adjust Clock ............ 1-7 Finding a Station ..........3-2 Alpha-Numeric Keypad ........2-3 Audio Screen ........... 3-3 Audio System ..........3-2 Global Positioning System (GPS) ...... 2-29 Beep .............. 1-5 Hard Keys ............2-2 Colors on the Map .......... 2-28 Contrast/Brightness ...........
  • Page 60 Maps .............. 2-5 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) ......3-15 Memory Points ..........2-14 Route Overview ..........2-7 Menu, Navigation ..........2-7 Route Preview ..........2-11 Nav (Navigation) Setup ........2-12 Screen Color ........... 1-5 Navigation Screen Setup ........... 1-4 Menu ............2-7 Setting Preset Stations ........

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