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Page 181 ......4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ..... . . 4-3 Horn .
Page 182 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . 4-32 ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light ..... 4-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ... . 4-33 Tire Pressure Light .
Page 183 Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work.
Page 184 The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Flash-to-Pass. Exterior Lamps. Information for these features is on the pages following. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 185 If the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON also appears in the DIC. See . To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position.
Page 186 The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start, then release. For more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. The wiper speed can be set for a long or short delay between wipes.
Page 187 Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control.
Page 188 The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. Turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.
Page 189 If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel.
Page 190 How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle's speed down.
Page 191 Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps Turns on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below.
Page 192 Press and release the IntelliBeam rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam mirror will turn on to let you know the system has been turned on. Once the system has been turned on, it will remain on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally, ®...
Page 193 ® IntelliBeam may not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: The others vehicle's lamp(s) are missing, damaged, obstructed from view or otherwise undetected. The other vehicle's lamp(s) are covered with dirt, snow and/or road spray.
Page 194 The light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the inside rearview mirror. Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface of the sensor window.
Page 195 When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system switches from DRL to the headlamps. To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps control to the OFF position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in the P (Park) position, before the DRL lamps can be turned off.
Page 196 For vehicles with fog lamps, they can be used for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. The fog lamp button is located on the left side of the instrument panel.
Page 197 The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position.
Page 198 A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery.
Page 199 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer/retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets. The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF.
Page 200 The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock: 1. The adjustment button is located in the lower left corner of the clock.
Page 201 The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob. Press the up or down arrows on the fan switch, the defrost button, the AUTO button, driver side temperature knob, or the air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off. The driver and passenger side temperature knobs are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger's side of...
Page 202 2. Set the driver's and passenger's temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver or passenger temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If a temperature setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen, the system remains at the maximum cooling setting.
Page 203 Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air. This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents.
Page 204 Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
Page 205 Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
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Page 207 The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press the Trip/Fuel button on the instrument panel cluster to check the odometer mileage while the vehicle is not running.
Page 208 For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light, located on the overhead console, comes on and stays on for several seconds, flashes for several more seconds and then comes on solid for several more.
Page 209 If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
Page 210 Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate).
Page 211 With the ignition on, the brake system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set. If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged, a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts.
Page 212 For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off.
Page 213 This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the indicator on the gage moves towards the shaded area on the thermostat, it means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 214 This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See for more information.
Page 215 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 216 Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 217 Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
Page 218 The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. for more information. This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. 4-38 The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. for more information.
Page 219 For vehicles with the tow/ haul mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. For more information, see When the ignition is on, the fuel gage shows about how much fuel the vehicle has left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on.
Page 220 All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. displays available.
Page 221 Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See for more information. Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays.
Page 222 Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold the set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed. Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays.
Page 223 Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
Page 224 On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
Page 225 This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters. To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
Page 226 Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the...
Page 227 The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible.
Page 228 Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrument panel to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display.
Page 229 This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle.
Page 230 This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See information. This message also displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
Page 231 This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
Page 232 This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again.
Page 233 ® If your vehicle has StabiliTrak and this message displays, it means there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak system. If you see this message, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem.
Page 234 However, you should turn StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and require more wheel spin.
Page 235 The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can.
Page 236 Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
Page 237 All messages will appear in French. All messages will appear in Spanish. All messages will appear in Arabic. All messages will appear in Chinese. No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 238 No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 239 No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and tailgate will be delayed.
Page 240 No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 241 This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: The chime volume will be set to a normal level.
Page 242 If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. information. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 243 This feature allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 244 This feature allows you to enable or disable the digital speedometer on the DIC. Press the customization button until DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: The digital speedometer will be disabled.
Page 245 This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization button until PRESS FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to exit the menu. If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu.
Page 246 Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features. Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.
Page 247 The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command.
Page 248 The in vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links with the first available paired cell phone in the order the phone was paired. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the in vehicle Bluetooth system at a time. Pairing should only need to be completed once, unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the phone is deleted.
Page 249 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Bluetooth . The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone. 3. Say Delete . The system asks which phone to delete followed by a tone.
Page 250 If the number is correct, say Yes . If the number is not correct, say No . The system will ask for the number to be re entered. 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone.
Page 251 The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Directory . The system responds with Directory and then plays back all of the stored name tags.
Page 252 Calls can be made using the following commands: Dial Digit Dial Call Re dial 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial . The system responds with Dial using <phone name>...
Page 253 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK, calling, <name tag> and dials the number. If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag, it confirms the name tag followed by a tone.
Page 254 Three Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Three way call . The system responds with Three way call, please say dial or call .
Page 255 The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press for more than two seconds.
Page 256 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Send name tag. The system responds with Say a name tag to send tones followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK, Sending <name tag>...
Page 257 The vehicle may have an DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player, a video display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless headphones, and a remote control.
Page 258 Push the power button to turn on the headphones. An indicator light located on the headphones comes on. If the light comes on but, there is intermittent sound and/or static on the headphones, or if the indicator light does not come on, the batteries might need to be replaced.
Page 259 The A/V jacks are located on the rear of the floor console. The A/V jacks allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system. Adapter connectors or cables (not included) may be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks.
Page 260 The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu. To change any feature, perform the following: 1. Press the button on the remote control. 2. Use the remote control arrows and the button to use the setup menu.
Page 261 The overhead console contains the IR transmitters for the wireless headphones and the IR receivers for the remote control. They are located at the rear of the console. To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button.
Page 262 arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. Press to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. Press to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom), and display the language menu. Press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu.
Page 263 Press to turn ON/OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function varies for each disc. Press to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. If your vehicle has a third row video screen, the AUX button controls the source display on the second row video screen, and the third row video screen as...
Page 264 No power. The ignition might not be turned ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the Check the display mode screen. There are black settings in the setup menu borders on the top and by pressing the display bottom or on both sides or menu button on the remote it looks stretched out.
Page 265 I lost the remote and/or the See your dealer/retailer for headphones. assistance. The DVD is playing, but Check that the RSE video there is no picture or screen is sourced to the sound. DVD player. The DVD display error message depends on which radio you have.
Page 266 For example, rear seat passengers can control and listen to a CD through the headphones, while the driver listens to the radio through the speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones. The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio.
Page 267 When listening to FM, AM, or XM (if equipped), press the seek arrows to go to the previous or to the next station or channels and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. Press and hold either seek arrow until the display flashes, to tune to an individual station.
Page 268 Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks/chapters on a ® CD/DVD, or to navigate an iPod To select tracks on an iPod or USB device, see Navigating an iPod or USB Device later in this section.
Page 269 To scan available radio stations: 1. Press and hold until a beep is heard, to place the radio into SCAN mode, a station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station. 2. To stop the SCAN function, press While listening to a CD press and release the next disc.
Page 270 The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night.
Page 271 ......... . . 5-2 Navigation System Overview .
Page 273 A. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See NAV under Hard Keys under for more information. B. No GPS Symbol. See more information. C. North Up/Heading Up Symbol. See for more information. D. Map Scale. See Map Scales under for more information. (Zoom In) Touch Screen Button.
Page 274 T. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button. See Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map Screen under more information. (Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button. See Map Scales under information. (Seek) Key (Previous/Next). See information. (Tune) Knob. See for more information. X.
Page 275 Set up the navigation features before beginning driving, such as entering an address or a preset destination. Set up your phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily with the press of a single button or a single voice command (for navigation systems equipped with phone capability).
Page 276 When the navigation system is turned on, a screen may appear with the information below, and you must read and acknowledge the information it contains. Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others.
Page 277 To change the language of the navigation screens, see information. To change the navigation screens from English or metric, see for more information. This navigation system can record and store personal information such as names and addresses. Delete this information when selling your vehicle or returning a leased vehicle.
Page 278 The navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently. Changing the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock. See change the analog clock time. To set the time for the navigation system: 1.
Page 279 9. Once a city has been selected the Street name category is automatically selected for entry. If five or less streets are available for the selected city, the system displays the list of streets. If more than five streets are available the system displays the alpha keyboard.
Page 280 9. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. A map screen, with the destination marked appears. 10. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route. 11. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.
Page 281 These destinations are available for selection while driving. 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See Installing the Map DVD under information.
Page 282 This section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system. Use the hard keys located on the navigation system along with the available touch-sensitive screen buttons on the navigation screen to operate the system. more information. Once the vehicle is moving, various functions are disabled to reduce driver distractions.
Page 283 Press to access the preset stations. See Storing Radio Station Presets under for more information. Press to access calling through OnStar ® See the OnStar owner guide and for more information. Press to access the Sound screen to adjust bass, midrange, treble, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
Page 284 Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers, when available, displays on the navigation screen as an alpha or numeric keyboard. The alpha keyboard displays when the system requires entry of a city or street name. All characters are touch-sensitive screen buttons. Touch a character to select it.
Page 285 The navigation system informs through voice prompts when you are traveling into a limited guidance area where route guidance is not available. The street maps and the directional arrow displayed on the navigation system can then be used to determine the remaining route to your destination.
Page 286 Press twice to eject the DVD map disc. This button is located next to the upper disc slot. When handling the DVD map disc, be careful of the following: Handle the disc very carefully to avoid contamination or flaws. Signals may not read out properly if the disc gets contaminated or flawed.
Page 287 Move your finger in any direction on the map screen and the map continues to scroll in that direction until you remove your finger from the screen. If scrolling while the vehicle is in P (Park), the system scrolls initially at a slower rate. It increases if you continue touching the map screen.
Page 288 The stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route. The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how many stopovers have been set. The distance to destination symbol indicates the distance to the final destination.
Page 289 The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, known as North Up mode. While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon follows the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbol to switch between North Up, Heading Up, and 3 D view modes.
Page 290 Select the POI screen button to display or delete POI icons from the map. Displaying POI icons on the map shows where POIs (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. This screen appears after selecting the POI screen button. 5-20 1.
Page 291 1. Once a category has been selected, touch this button to display the list of available POIs for the selected POI category. The list provides the POI icon, the name, the direction, and the distance to the POI from the vehicle's current position. 2.
Page 292 When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver. The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it. 5-22 When approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) from the next maneuver, the screen displays the name and a detailed view of it.
Page 293 Some major metropolitan areas may include a 3 D lane guidance feature for highway exits and junctions. This feature gives you an enhanced representation of the exits and junctions on the route. Cities that include this feature are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, and San Francisco, and may also include Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and other major highway junctions.
Page 294 Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. 5-24 To enter a destination, choose from one of the following destination entry methods: Enter either a city or street to use the address entry destination method.
Page 295 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province. 4. Once a state or province has been selected the City name category is automatically selected for entry.
Page 296 The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last five street names that had been entered. Select a street from the list and it appears in the Street name area. If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the street name.
Page 297 5. Once a street has been selected, select the Cross Street screen button and start entering the cross street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available streets.
Page 298 To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the screen button. 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear.
Page 299 The address book entry method lets you select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in the address book. Touch to access the Address Book screen. From this screen an address that already exists can be selected as the destination. To use the address book entry method: 1.
Page 300 The previous destination entry method lets you select a destination from a list of previous destination points. Touch to access the Previous Destination screen. The system stores up to 20 points that have been previously entered. As new destinations are entered, the system automatically deletes the oldest destinations and adds the new destinations.
Page 301 This destination entry method allows you to select a destination by scrolling on the map. Touch to enter the From Map destination entry method. To use this destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the screen button. A map screen displays with the scrolling symbol.
Page 302 The coordinates destination entry method lets you select a destination by entering latitude and longitude coordinates. Touch to access the Coordinates Entry screen. 5-32 To use the coordinates destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the From Map screen button. 3.
Page 303 The preset destination entry method lets you set a destination by selecting from one of five previously stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations, these are the only destinations available to set while the vehicle is moving. If a destination is not set for one of the screen buttons, the button is dimmed and not available for use.
Page 304 If the map screen is used to show destination, it will have map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of the screen. 5-34 ® OnStar Destination Download (if equipped) is a service available for OnStar* subscribers that makes operating your navigation system much simpler.
Page 305 Select Go, the navigation system calculates route(s). Select a route (i.e. Shortest Route), and Start Guidance. Select Map, the navigation system displays the Destination Map Screen. Select Call, the navigation system initiates a call to your destination with your Bluetooth phone (if available) or OnStar Hands-Free Calling (if minutes are available).
Page 306 Previous OnStar Destination Downloads are saved under Previous Destinations in the navigation system where they can be accessed or saved to the address book. Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination Download: If the navigation system is turned off when the destination download is attempted, the navigation system will automatically turn on and display the OnStar Destination Download Screen.
Page 307 Once a destination has been entered, there are several functions that can be performed. Press the DEST hard key to access the Route screen. Touch to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. Touch the up and down arrows to scroll through the list of maneuvers.
Page 308 Select to preview the entire route in either direction. Select to go back to the start point or previous stopover. Select to scroll to the start point or previous stopover. The changes to a fast reverse screen button. 5-38 reverse or fast forward scroll. next stopover or to the final destination.
Page 309 Select this screen button from the Route screen. This feature allows up to three stopovers to be added to the current route between the start point and final destination. Once a stopover has been added, the points can be edited or deleted. To add a stopover: 1.
Page 310 To delete a stopover from the current route: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the Delete screen button for the desired stopover to delete. 3. The system displays a pop-up confirmation message. Touch Yes to delete the stopover; touch No to cancel this operation.
Page 311 This feature allows additions or changes one of five preset destinations. When a destination has been added as a preset destination, it is available to select from the Destination Entry screen. See Preset Destination previously for information on how to select a preset destination as a final destination.
Page 312 Press the CONFIG (Configure) hard key to adjust several of the system's features and preferences. The last selected CONFIG screen is the screen that displays: Sound, Radio, Nav (navigation), Display, or Time. 5-42 Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Sound is selected or touch the Sound screen button to make speaker and DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
Page 313 Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button. Touch the Voice Prompt screen button to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn voice guidance on and off.
Page 314 To add an address to the address book, see Adding Destinations to the Address Book under To edit the name of an address book: 1. Select the CONFIG hard key. 2. Select the NAV screen button. 3. Select the Edit/View Address Book screen button. 4.
Page 315 5. Touch the Phone # screen button and use the numeric keyboard to input or change the phone number. 6. Touch the OK screen button to save your changes, then touch the Back screen button to return to the Address Book information screen. To change the map icon of an address book entry: 1.
Page 316 Touch the Map Database Information screen button to view the coverage areas of the map DVD. To turn the Off-road mode on or off, do the following: 1. Press the CONFIG hard key. 2. Press the Nav screen button. 3. Press the Off-Road mode screen button. The button will be highlighted when the feature is on.
Page 317 If the Traffic touch screen button is pressed or if an attempt is made to turn on the traffic display in the Navigation Setup Menu without a subscription, a Caution screen displays indicating that XM traffic is not activated. Three types of traffic information for major roadways are displayed on the navigation system: Unscheduled traffic incident data, such as accidents and disabled vehicles...
Page 318 The Traffic Icon appears on the Traffic Tab, next to the word Traffic, when traffic is found in the local area. The Traffic Icon has three different condition displays. These are: No XM NavTraffic subscription. No Traffic is found in the local area.
Page 319 if travelling on a major interstate, the system lists events immediately ahead on the interstate first. Then all other traffic events follow. Not all traffic conditions may be listed. To view the traffic condition location and information on the map: 1.
Page 320 Select the Options screen button. A Traffic Options menu displays. Select the desired traffic related option. Select to enable or disable the traffic function. Select to display traffic icons on the map screen. This function allows which traffic information displays. 5-50 This touch screen button is used to enable or disable the green, yellow, red and orange...
Page 321 Traffic flow data arrows display on the map when scaled up to eight miles. Closed Road, Traffic Delays, Incidents, and Advisories These four touch screen buttons are used to select the traffic event ICONS that appear on the map screens. approaching traffic event is within the alert range, one of two traffic alert pop-up screens display: With no route planned, while on expressways,...
Page 322 While scrolling the map, traffic condition icons may appear. Traffic events may appear up to 75 mi (125 km) from your current position. To receive information about the traffic condition, place the cross hairs over the traffic condition icon. 5-52 After selecting the INFO (information) screen button, the type of traffic condition, the street name, and a description of the traffic condition displays.
Page 323 Object in the roadway, disabled vehicle, or dangerous road conditions. Roadway obstructed due to accident. Delayed traffic due to construction. Delayed or stopped traffic, lane blocked or closed due to a road condition. Heavy rain, snow, or fog weather condition. Available parking area.
Page 324 These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed Traffic Event screens. Press to return to the previous screen. If available, press to display the related traffic event on the map. Press to display more of the traffic event description, if the whole event does not fit in the given display.
Page 325 Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Display is selected or touch the Display screen button. Touch this screen button to turn the display off. Press any hard key to view the display. Touch this screen button to change the brightness, contrast, and mode of the display.
Page 326 Touch this screen button for the system to automatically adjust the screen background depending on exterior lighting conditions. Touch this screen button and the system makes the map background darker. Touch this screen button and the system makes the map background brighter. The navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently.
Page 327 For more information if the GPS is not functioning properly, see At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: Road system has changed. Vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as in sand, gravel, and/or snow.
Page 328 Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditions: You have not turned onto the road indicated. Route guidance may not be available when using automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn. The route may not be changed when using automatic rerouting.
Page 329 If you have any questions about the operation of the navigation system or the update process, contact the GM Nav Disc Center toll free phone number, 1 877 NAV DISC (1 877 628 3472) or go to the center's website, gmnavdisc.com. If you need any updates or a replacement disc, because the current disc is lost, damaged, or needs to be updated, call the GM Nav Disc Center or order a new disc online.
Page 330 Press to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the navigation system, the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) video screen, and Rear Seat Audio (RSA). If the vehicle has not been turned off, press this knob to turn RSE and RSA back on and to continue playback of the last active source.
Page 331 If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO hard key. Touch the source (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) screen button or press the AUDIO key repeatedly until the desired source is highlighted. Touch the screen button, located in the middle of the screen, to receive a list of all of the selected band stations in the area.
Page 332 XM lists also contain a category to select and the stations or channels that have broadcasts that relate to that category. For XM, touch the left and right arrow screen buttons to change categories. The station information appears on the display. See Radio Menu later in this section to add and remove XM categories from the category list.
Page 333 Press this key or press the CONFIG key to access the Sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange, bass, fade, balance, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The system automatically stores audio adjustment settings as changes are made for each audio source including AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, and AUX.
Page 334 The system has Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP provides a choice of four different listening experiences. DSP can be used while listening to the audio system. Not all DSP modes are available for all source types. The type of DSP selected is displayed on the status line.
Page 335 Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to turn on and off the ability to limit functions while driving. When this screen button is highlighted, the following functions will be limited while driving: Music Navigator Scrolling Radio Category Scrolling Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functions Touch the Number of Preset Pages screen button to change the number of preset pages, 1 through 6.
Page 336 The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies Display messages from radio stations This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available.
Page 337 The vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. The audio system is processing audio and text data received. No action is needed. This channel is not currently in service.
Page 338 The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and as a DVD video player. See for more information about DVD audio and video. While playing a CD, the navigation system is available. When you insert a CD, the CD tab displays. If a DSP setting is selected for the CD, it activates each time you play a CD.
Page 339 To eject a disc, do the following: 1. Press the eject hard key. 2. The system displays Ejecting Disc . Press the DISC screen button to display the Disc Changer screen. Select the disc to eject. If a selection is not made, the system will eject the disc from the current slot.
Page 340 Touch and hold this button to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. Touch and hold this button to fast forward quickly through a track selection.
Page 341 It is recommended that there is a maximum of 192 files on a disc. The files can be recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700MB. DVD with MP3 are not playable on this system. The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory will be displayed as No Folder or ALL.
Page 342 While playing a CD, the navigation system is available. When you insert a CD, the CD tab will display. If you select a DSP setting for the CD, it will be activated each time you play a CD. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Page 343 To eject a disc, do the following: 1. Press the eject hard key. 2. The system will display Ejecting Disc . Press the DISC screen button to display the Disc Changer screen. Select the disc to eject. If a selection is not made, the system will eject the disc from the current slot.
Page 344 Touch and hold this button to fast forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next folder, artist, or album on the disc.
Page 345 The player can be used for DVD audio and DVD video. DVD video will not display on the navigation screen unless the vehicle is in PARK (P). It will operate on the rear seat entertainment screens while the vehicle is moving.
Page 346 To eject a disc, do the following: 1. Press the eject hard key. 2. The system will display Ejecting Disc . Press the DISC screen button to display the Disc Changer screen. Select the disc to eject. If a selection is not made, the system will eject the disc from the current slot.
Page 347 Touch this button to select the highlighted option. Touch this button to go back to the previous DVD menu. Touch this button to go back to the main DVD display screen. Touch this button to move the cursor buttons back and forth from the bottom-right corner to the top-left corner of the screen.
Page 348 Touch this button to display the DVD menu of the current area of the DVD that is playing. This button is not available for DVD audio. Press this button to display the audio options. Select the audio options that best improve sound quality.
Page 349 Touch this screen button and the system will make the navigation screen background darken. From the DVD Setup screen, touch this button to adjust the viewing angle of the DVD on the navigation screen. This is not available on all DVDs. This button is not available for DVD audio Touch the button to close the screen in from the...
Page 350 Touch English, Francais, Espanol, Italiano, or Deutsch to change the default language of the DVD video menus. The menu language must be available on the disc. The menu language may vary for each DVD. Touch this button to change the rating level to only allow the play of DVDs with a certain rating.
Page 351 If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the DVD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. If the disc is not from a correct region. If the map DVD disc was installed into the DVD audio/video slot.
Page 352 The guidelines that must be met while using USB supported files and folders are: Up to 700 folders. Up to 8 folders in depth. Up to 65,535 files. Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. AAC files stored on an iPod.
Page 353 4. Select an Artist, Album, or Track from that list. 5. Touch the up or down arrows located on the side of the screen to select one item at a time, or touch the top or bottom arrow to jump 10 percent up or down the list.
Page 354 The iPod or USB storage device should not be pulled out from the USB dock. To safely remove it, touch Eject. A message to safely remove the device displays. A warning message will display for a few seconds. 5-84...
Page 355 If playing recorded media such as a CD or DVD, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD or DVD quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, recording speed, max media recording speed, and the way the CD or DVD has been handled.
Page 356 The vehicle may have a rear entertainment system (RSE) with a second and third row screen. The RSE has audio adapters to allow you to connect auxiliary devices. The audio can be heard through the speakers or through the wireless or wired headphones. See Audio/Video Jacks under, for more information.
Page 357 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 for more information.
Page 358 When a multiple command is available, choose the command that works best. Words that are in brackets are optional. For example, for the command Radio [band] [select] FM, stating Radio FM or Radio select FM are both valid commands. When the system recognizes the command the system does one of the following: Perform the function.
Page 359 If not currently driving on a route, the system automatically creates the voice tag destination as the final destination. If driving on a route, the system automatically creates the voice tag destination as a stopover. Up to three stopovers can be created. From the address book entry information page, press the Add Voice tag screen button.
Page 360 The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. Use this command to select a CD, DVD, or disc that is currently loaded. Instructs the system to select a specific track number. to select the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.