buttons CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2009 3.G Owner's Guide

Preset Destination
The preset destination entry method lets you set a
destination by selecting from one of ve 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. See “Adding or Changing Preset
Destinations” later in this section for information on how
to add a preset destination.To use the preset destination entry method:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the desired preset destination screen button.
The screen buttons are labeled with the name that
was selected for the destination when it was
stored. The map screen, with the destination
marked displays.
3. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
4. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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Using OnStar®Destination Download
Press the blue OnStar button and an Advisor can locate
a point-of-interest or an address and download the
necessary information or coordinates to your navigation
system. Once the destination is downloaded, the
navigation system will search for the address in the
mapping disc’s database. When the address is found, it
will be shown on your navigation system’s screen
along with the buttons described below.
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).
Select Add to Address Book, the navigation system
copies the downloaded destination to the address
book and displays the new address book entry.
Select Back, the navigation system cancels your
OnStar Destination Download and returns to the
previous screen. The downloaded address will not
be added to the previous destinations
OnStar Download Screen
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Route Guidance Not Active
If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route
guidance is not active, the navigation system displays
an OnStar Destination Download Screen and operations
will continue as outlined in the Using OnStar Destination
Download section:
Route Guidance Active
If OnStar downloads a destination while route guidance
is already active, the navigation system adds the
downloaded destination as the next waypoint in the
existing route. All features such as Call and Add
to Address Book will be available for the waypoint.
Refer to the section on Waypoints for more information.
Previous Destinations
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. The radio
will remain on after the download occurs.
If OnStar downloads a destination and the address
is not found in the mapping disc’s database and
routing by coordinates is not available, the Go and
Map buttons gray out and routing will not be
available. Press the blue OnStar button for further
assistance.
The Call button grays out when there is no phone
number available for your destination and while
connected to OnStar.
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Adding Destinations to the
Address Book
There are two ways to add a destination to the
address book:
To add the current vehicle position to the address
book, press the Mark screen button from the map
screen. The system automatically saves the current
vehicle information in the address book. When
scrolling on the map the Mark screen button
automatically adds the current scrolled position
information in the address book.
Press the Add to Address Book screen button when
available on POI information screens, Destination
Entry screens, or POI screens. The system
automatically saves this information in the
address book.
See “Nav” underCongure Menu on page 4-40for
information on editing address book entries.
Adding or Changing Preset
Destinations
This feature allows additions or changes one of ve
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 nal destination.To store the current vehicle position as a preset
destination:
1. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen
to add the current vehicle position to the address
book. The Address Book screen appears.
2. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard
displays. Enter the name. Press the OK screen
button then the Back screen button to return to the
address book information screen.
3. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of
the screen until the name appears in that preset
destination screen button. It is now available
to select from the Destination Entry screen.
To store an address book entry as a preset destination:
1. Select the CONFIG hard key.
2. Select the Nav screen button or press the CONFIG
key until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen
button.
3. Select the Edit/View screen button.
4. Select the address book entry to be stored as the
preset destination. Select the Name screen button
to add a name, if needed.
5. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of
the screen until the name appears in that preset
destination screen button. It is now available
to select from the Destination Entry screen.
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Nav (Navigation)
Press the CONFIG key to enter the congure menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly
until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button.
Voice Prompt
Voice Prompt:Touch the Voice Prompt screen button
to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn
voice guidance on and off.
Volume:Touch the + (plus) or−(minus) screen
buttons to increase or to decrease the volume of the
voice prompts. The system will respond with the
adjusted voice level.Voice Guidance:Touch the On or Off screen buttons
to turn voice instructions on and off while traveling
on a planned route.
Route Preference
Touch the Route Preference screen button to change
route options when the system calculates a route.
Allow Major Roads:This feature allows the system to
use major roads when calculating a planned route.
Allow toll road:This feature allows the system to use
toll roads when calculating a planned route.
Allow ferry:This feature allows the system to use
ferries when calculating a planned route.
Allow time and seasonal restricted road:This
feature allows the system to use time restricted and
seasonal roads when calculating a planned route.
Edit Address Book — How to Add
To add an address to the address book, see “Adding
Destinations to the Address Book” underDestination on
page 4-23.
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Traffic Flow Status— This touch screen button is used
to enable or disable the green, yellow, red and
orange arrows shown beside the roads and used to
show the traffic ow or extent of a traffic event.
Black indicates a closed road segment
Red indicates signicantly impaired traffic ow with
average speed of less than 25 mph.
Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic ow with
average speed between 25 and 45 mph.
Green indicates normal traffic ow with average
speed above 45 mph.
Orange indicates construction.
Traffic ow 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.
Alert for Approaching Traffic Events:WhenOn,ifan
approaching traffic event is within the alert range, one
of two traffic alert pop-up screens display:
With no route planned, while on expressways,
Approaching Traffic Event without Avoid screen
displays.
With route planned, Traffic Event on Route screen
displays.
If the Alert for Approaching Traffic Events is Off, the
alert pop-up screen does not display.
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Detailed Traffic Event Screens
The detailed Traffic Event screens are used to display
additional details of a traffic event condition. This screen
may display if:
Scrolling to an event on the map and then
pressing INFO.
Selecting a traffic event listed on the Traffic Event
List screen.
The Traffic Event screen may display when approaching
a traffic event.
Back, Map, More, and Avoid
These buttons have common functions across all
three Detailed Traffic Event screens.
Back:Press to return to the previous screen.
Map:If available, press to display the related traffic
event on the map.
More:Press to display more of the traffic event
description, if the whole event does not t in the
given display. Traffic Event Screen
Map Traffic Event Icon with Back Screen
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Brightness/Contrast/Mode
Touch this screen button to change the brightness,
contrast, and mode of the display.
](Brightness):Touch the + (plus) or−(minus)
screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness
of the screen.
_(Contrast):Touch the + (plus) or−(minus) screen
buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the
screen.Auto (Automatic):Touch this screen button for the
system to automatically adjust the screen background
depending on exterior lighting conditions.
Night:Touch this screen button and the system makes
the map background darker.
Day:Touch this screen button and the system makes
the map background brighter.
Setting the Clock
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. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-22to change
the analog clock time.
Press the CONFIG key to enter the congure menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until the
time is selected or touch the time screen button.
Hours:Press the−(minus) or + (plus) signs to
decrease or increase the hours.
Minutes:Press the−(minus) or + (plus) signs to
decrease or increase the minutes.
12/24 Format:Select the 12 screen button for standard
time; select the 24 screen button for military time.
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Category: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. Use the up and
down arrows to scroll the frequencies. Touch the
desired frequency.
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. Removed categories do notappear on the category list screen or when the right and
left arrow category screen buttons are used.
FM lists may also contain a category to select if
stations in the broadcast area support Radio Data
Systems (RDS).
2Refresh List:Touch to refresh the list of AM or FM
stations.
When viewing a map screen, the name of the station or
channel displays.
y©¨z(Seek):To seek stations, press the up or
down arrows to go to the next or previous station.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for more
than two seconds. The radio goes to a station, plays
for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. To stop
scanning, press either arrow again.
Storing Radio Station Presets
This feature stores a mix of up to 30 AM, FM, and XM
(if equipped) preset stations. To store presets:
1. Press
Oto turn the system on.
2. If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen
button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV
(favorite) key.
3. Select the band. FM source shown, other sources similar
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4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select
the station.
5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for
more than two seconds or until a beep is heard.
6. Repeat the steps for each preset.
Sound Menu
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(Sound):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.
Setting the Tone
TREBLE:Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to
increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or
has static, decrease the treble.
MID (Midrange):Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign
to increase or decrease the midrange.
BASS:Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase
or decrease the bass.
Adjusting the Speakers
L/R (Left/Right) (Balance):To adjust the balance
between the left and the right speakers, touch and hold
the L or R screen buttons.
Front/Rear (Fade):To adjust the fade between the
front and the rear speakers, touch and hold the Front or
Rear screen buttons.
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