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Pontiac Vibe Navigation System Navigation Manual

Pontiac Vibe Navigation System Navigation Manual

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  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, and the PONTIAC Emblem are registered trademarks and the name VIBE is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without notice.

  • Page 4: Section 1 Overview

    Section 1 Overview Here you’ll find basic information about the features of your Navigation System and how they are used. Introduction Global Positioning System (GPS) Maps Using the Navigation System Screen Setup Adjust Clock...
  • Page 5 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: Plan a route with provided turn map guidance with voice prompts.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Map Scales

    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.

  • Page 8: Using The Navigation System

    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.
  • Page 9 These keys allow you to do the following: NV–31–0006–2 NV–31–0005–2 Zoom In 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.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Screen Setup

    This symbol indicates the map with North up. 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.
  • Page 12 Day and Night Screen Changes 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. You can also select day or night mode regardless of the lighting conditions.
  • Page 13 Adjust Clock S–29–0020–3 To adjust the time displayed at the lower right corner of the navigation screen, select the Adjust Clock option from the Setup Menu. 1-10 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.
  • Page 14 Calendar S–29–1013–3 To access the calendar function, press the SETUP hardkey to get to the setup screen. Press the Calendar button to display the Calender screen. Here you can input memos or information for important dates. Maintenance Information This system had a function which informs you of the time to replace certain parts of components on your vehicle.
  • Page 15 You can also choose Set dealer from the Maintenance S–29–1014–3 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.
  • Page 16 Language 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. If you wish to change the language, do the following: 1.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    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 PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) Knob NAV (Navigation) Key Navigation Menu Navigation Menu Options Display Suspend Guidance Route Overview Volume Edit Route Route Preview...

  • Page 18: Navigation System Screen

    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. PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) Knob Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio and Navigation Systems.

  • Page 19: Nav (Navigation) Key

    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.

  • Page 20: Navigation Menu

    Navigation Menu S–29–0017–3 The main navigation menu allows you to choose from an itemized list of options or to use the multi keys to make adjustments to the system and plan routes. You will be able to choose from the following list of items on the main navigation menu: Suspend Guidance Route Overview...

  • Page 21: Navigation Menu Options Display

    Navigation Menu Options Display The following are the options available from the Navigation Menu Display. 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.

  • Page 22: Edit Route

    Edit Route This function allows you to reroute based on preferences. You can also add, reorder or delete destinations and adjust road preference settings. S–29–0015–3 Route Preview 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.

  • Page 23: Setup

    Setup S–29–1011–3 Selecting this function displays the Setup menu. From the Setup menu several options may be adjusted or turned on and off. 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.

  • Page 24: Dest (Destination)

    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. S–29–0027–3 This screen allows you to select the area to be searched for your destination.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Points Of Interest

    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: Airport Amusement Park Auto Service & Maintenance Automobile Club Bank Bus Station Business Facility Casino City Center City Hall College and University...
  • Page 30 Park/Recreation Area Parking Garage Parking Lot Performing Arts Police Station Rental Car Agency Rest Area Restaurant School Shopping Ski Resort 2-14 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.
  • Page 31 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 Enter the name of a street using the alphanumeric bar. To enter the city name, select City on the Address screen.
  • Page 32 Route Overview Once a destination has been selected the Route Overview screen is displayed. This screen displays the highlighted route and the following options: Start 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.

  • Page 33: Colors On The Screen

    S–29–0012–3 Edit Route Back: This key always returns you to the previous screen. 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.
  • Page 34 Section 3 Navigation Audio System Here you’ll find information about how to operate the audio system offered with your Navigation System. Audio System Playing the Radio Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations Audio Screen Radio Data Systems (RDS) RDS Option Menu Playing CDs Disc CD Changer Compact Disc Changer Errors...

  • Page 35: Audio 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.

  • Page 36: Playing The Radio

    Playing the Radio The audio system can be operated using the knobs and hard keys located on the both sides of the navigation screen. 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.

  • Page 37: Setting Preset Stations

    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: 1.

  • Page 38: Radio Data Systems (Rds)

    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.

  • Page 39: Rds Option Menu

    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.
  • Page 40 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 2. Use the arrows on the control pad to move and select as many program types as desired. You can also select “none”...

  • Page 41: Playing Cds

    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.
  • Page 42 Playing a Single Compact Disc S–29–0022–3 Repeat: Press and release this key to repeat the track that is currently being played. Press Repeat again to turn this feature off. Random: Press this key to play the tracks on the disc in random, rather than sequential, order.
  • Page 43 Playing a Compact Disc with the CD Changer S–29–0024–3 Random: Press this key for less than two seconds to play the tracks on the current disc in random, rather than sequential, order. Press it again to turn off random play and to return to normal operation.

  • Page 44: Six-Disc Cd 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.
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Compact Disc Changer Errors

    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.
  • Page 47 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 Problems with Route Guidance If the System Needs Service Ordering a Map DVD Database Coverage Explanations...
  • Page 48 Vehicle Positioning 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 traveling on slippery road surfaces such as sand, gravel and/or snow. The vehicle is being driven on winding roads.
  • Page 49 Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under any of the following conditions: You have not turned onto the road indicated by the system. Route guidance is not available for the next right or left turn. The route is not changed during automatic rerouting. Plural names of places are displayed.

  • Page 50: If The System Needs Service

    If the System Needs Service If you are still experiencing difficulty with your Navigation System after reading this information, see your dealer for assistance. Ordering a Map DVD The map DVD in your vehicle is the most up information available when your vehicle was purchased. The map DVD is updated once a year, provided that the map information has changed.

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