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.All other buttons on the pop-up
screen operate as described
under“Route Guidance Not
Active.”
Previous Destinations
Previously downloaded OnStar
destinations are saved under
Previous Destinations in the
navigation system, where they can
be accessed or saved to the
Address Book.
Configure Menu
The Configuration Menu is used to
adjust features and preferences,
such as Sound, Radio, Nav
(Navigation), Display, or Time
Settings.
1. Press the Config screen button on the Home Page.
2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until thedesired option displays. Select
the desired settings to change.
See the owner manual for
information on adjusting most
vehicle settings. See “Navigation
Settings” and“Navigation
Settings Button” in this section.
Languages
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate to enter the menu
options. Turn the outer ring of the
SELECT/Multifunction knob or
touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
through the available options. Press
the SELECT/Multifunction knob or press Languages to display the
languages. Select the desired
language.
Time and Date Settings
From the Time and Date Settings
screen button, press to display the
Time and Date Settings menu.
Set Time:
Press the + or −to
increase or decrease the Hours and
Minutes displayed on the clock.
Set Date: Press the + and −to
increase or decrease the day.
Set Time Format: Press the
12 Hour screen button for standard
time; press the 24 Hour screen
button for military time.

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Press the Back screen button to
save the adjustments.
Radio Settings
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate to enter the menu
options. Turn the outer ring of the
SELECT/Multifunction knob or
touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
through the available options. Press
the SELECT/Multifunction knob or
press Radio Settings to display the
radio settings menu. Press this
feature to make changes for radio
information displayed, preset pages,
Auto Volume Control, and XM
Categories Restore. SeeSatellite
Radio on page 18, for more
information about XM Categories.
The Radio Settings are:
Auto Volume: Select OFF, Low,
Medium, or High sensitivity to
automatically adjust the volume to
minimize the effects of unwanted
background noise that can result from changing road surfaces, driving
speeds, or open windows. This
feature works best at lower volume
settings where background noise is
typically louder than the sound
system volume.
Gracenote Options:
Press to
enable/disable Normalization used
to improve voice recognition and
media groupings. See CD Player on
page 36, USB on page 38, Auxiliary
Devices on page 44, and Bluetooth
Audio on page 45.
XM Channel Graphics: Press to
enable/disable the XM Audio page
background on the XM Channel
display.
Startup Volume: Press to set the
maximum volume level for startup
that will be used even if a higher
volume had been set when the radio
was turned off.
Number of Favorite Pages: Press
to select the number of FAV pages
to be displayed. XM Categories:
Press to
customize which available XM
Categories are used and displayed.
Software Version Information:
Press to display information about
the system and update software if
available.
Phone Settings
See Bluetooth on page 85 in the
“Phone” section for more
information on phone settings.
Navigation Settings
Press the Config button on the
Home Page to enter the setup
menu. Turn the outer ring of the
SELECT/Multifunction knob or
touch-tap the scroll bar until the
Navigation Settings option displays.
Select this feature to make changes
to Voice Prompt, Traffic Settings,
Guidance Alert, Bread Crumbs, and
Delete Saved Destinations.

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Navigation Settings Button
Various navigation system settings
are available through the
Configuration Menu. Some options
are only available after a route is
planned.
Press Navigation Settings to access
the navigation system settings.
Voice Prompt
The Voice Prompt Menu allows
changes to the voice prompt
features.
Navigation Voice Prompts:Select
the On or Off button to turn the
voice instructions on or off while
traveling on a planned route.
Traffic Alert Prompts: Select the
On or Off button to turn the traffic
voice prompt on or off while
traveling on a planned route.
Navigation Voice: Select
Navigation Voice to change the
volume of the navigation prompts. Traffic SettingsPress to display the Traffic
Settings menu.
Traffic Events (On/Off):
Press to
enable or disable the traffic feature.
Traffic Alert Prompts (On/Off):
Press to enable or disable the traffic
voice prompts.
Alert if Better Route Available:
Press to prompt an alert if a better
route is available.
Sort Method: Press to display a
submenu of sort options.
.Sort by Distance: Press to
display traffic events in order of
distance with the closest event
shown first.

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Display Settings
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate, then select Display
Settings from the list.
The following options may display:
Select Buttons for First Home
Page:Press to customize the first
page of the Home Page.
Display Off: Press to turn off the
display. The display will return when
any radio buttons are pressed or the
screen is touched (if equipped). Map Settings:
Press to enter the
submenu to change Automatic
Zoom, enable Speed Limit display
on map, and change Map Display
settings.
Map Display: Press to change the
screen background.
.The Automatic setting adjusts
the screen background
automatically depending on the
exterior lighting conditions.
.The Day setting brightens the
map background.
.The Night setting darkens the
map background.
To change the overall brightness
setting for the display, use the
vehicle interior lighting instrument
panel illumination control.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite
signals, various vehicle signals, and
map data.
At times, other interference such
as the satellite condition, road
configuration, condition of the
vehicle, and/or other circumstances
can affect the navigation system's
ability to determine the accurate
position of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position
of the vehicle using signals sent by
the GPS Satellites. When the
vehicle is not receiving signals from
the satellites, a symbol appears on
the map screen. See Navigation
Symbols on page 59.

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This system might not be available
or interference can occur if any of
the following are true:
.Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel.
.Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
For more information if the GPS is
not functioning properly, see
Problems with Route Guidance on
page 77 andIf the System Needs
Service on page 78.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate due
to one or more of the following
reasons:
.The road system has changed.
.The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as sand,
gravel, or snow.
.The vehicle is traveling on
winding roads or long straight
roads.
.The vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle.
.The surface streets run parallel
to a freeway.
.The vehicle has been transferred
by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
.The current position calibration
is set incorrectly.
.The vehicle is traveling at high
speed.
.The vehicle changes directions
more than once, or the vehicle is
turning on a turn table in a
parking lot.
.The vehicle is entering and/or
exiting a parking lot, garage, or a
lot with a roof.
.The GPS signal is not received.
.A roof carrier is installed on the
vehicle.
.Tire chains have been installed.
.The tires are replaced or worn.
.The tire pressure for the tires is
incorrect.
.This is the first navigation use
after the map data is updated.
.The 12-volt battery is
disconnected for several days.
.The vehicle is driving in heavy
traffic where driving is at low
speeds, and the vehicle is
stopped and started repeatedly.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can
occur under one or more of the
following conditions:
.The turn was not made on the
road indicated.
.Route guidance might not be
available when using automatic
rerouting for the next right or
left turn.
.The route might not be changed
when using automatic rerouting.

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.There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection.
.Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally.
.It could take a long time to
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving.
.Automatic rerouting might
display a route returning to the
set waypoint if heading for a
destination without passing
through a set waypoint.
.The route prohibits the entry of a
vehicle due to a regulation by
time or season or any other
regulation which may be given.
.Some routes might not be
searched.
.The route to the destination
might not be shown if there are
new roads, if roads have
recently changed, or if certain
roads are not listed in the map
data. SeeMaps on page 58. To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, park with the vehicle
running for two to five minutes, until
the vehicle position updates. Make
sure the vehicle is parked in a
location that is safe and has a clear
view of the sky and away from large
obstruction.
If the System Needs
Service
If the navigation system needs
service and the steps listed here
have been followed but there are
still problems, see your dealer for
assistance.
Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the
most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map data is updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed.
For 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,
www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are
needed, call the GM Nav Disc
Center or order a new Map Update
online. To order map data, have the
vehicle’s Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) available. See
“Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)” in the owner manual.
After receiving the updated map
data, see Maps on page 58.
Database Coverage
Explanations
Coverage areas vary with respect to
the level of map detail available for
any given area. Some areas feature
greater levels of detail than others.
If this happens, it does not mean
there is a problem with the system.
As the map data is updated, more
detail can become available for
areas that previously had limited
detail. See Map Data Updates on
page 78.

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.The system is able to recognize
commands in different
languages, such as English,
Canadian French, and Spanish.
The system only recognizes
commands based on the
language selected.
.To increase or decrease the
voice volume during a voice
recognition session, turn the
volume knob of the radio,
or press the volume steering
wheel control. If the volume is
adjusted during a voice
recognition session, a Volume
bar appears on the screen
showing the voice volume level
as it is being adjusted. This also
changes the volume of the
guidance prompts.
.When using navigation
commands, take the time to
become familiar with the
address. Long delays when
giving the address can result in
the system not recognizing the
address or routing to different
location than intended.
.When providing the house
number portion of the address,
the system recognizes both digit
format and numerical text. An
example would be to say,
“3-0-0-0-1”or“Thirty
Thousand One.”
.If the system provides
destination in another country
on several attempts, say the
“Change Country” command and
say the country of interest. The
country default is the United
States. To enter a destination in
Canada or Mexico, the country
will first have to be changed in
the system.
Voice Recognition Help
To enter the help playback session,
clearly speak one of the help
commands.
Help: The system plays back more
specific help commands such as
Radio Settings for the user to
choose from. Radio:
Use this command to learn
about how to select a band (AM,
FM, or XM), and how to change
radio stations by speaking
frequency numbers.
Phone: Use this command to learn
about how to dial, pair a device,
or delete a device.
My Media: Use this command to
learn how to play specific tracks,
artists, albums, devices connected
to the USB port, or to change
sources.
Settings: Use this command to
learn about how to turn Verbose on
or off, or set the language.
Voice Recognition Commands
The following list shows the voice
commands available for the
infotainment system with a brief
description of each. The commands
are listed with the optional words in
parentheses. To use the voice
commands, see the previous
instructions.

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Next Page, Page Down:Instructs
the system to scroll forward one
page in a list.
Previous Page, Page Up: Instructs
the system to scroll back one page
in a list.
Navigation Commands (If
Equipped)
To activate the navigation voice
recognition:
1. Press
b/gon the steering
wheel. The audio system mutes.
A voice prompt says, “Please
say a command.” Wait until the
tone is heard before speaking.
If there is no tone, make sure
the volume is turned up.
While voice recognition is active,
the system displays a symbol in
the top right of the screen.
2. Clearly speak the command “Navigation.”
3. Clearly speak one of the commands in this section. The following commands only apply
once the Navigation command is
given.
Change Country:
Changes the
country origin to input a destination
from that region. The system will
accept United States, Canada,
or Mexico.
Address or Destination: Allows
an address to be stated as a
one-shot method. The system
will recognize the address if
stated all at once or say a city
center. An example is to say,
“200 Renaissance Street, Detroit,
Michigan” or“Detroit, Michigan.”
Directed Address: Allows an
address to be stated one step at a
time. The format will be State, City,
Street, then House Number.
Intersection: Allows an
Intersection to be stated as the
destination. The format will be
State, City, Street, then Junction. Home:
Instructs the system to start
guidance to address saved as
My Home.
Contact: When a phone is paired
to the system, which contains
Address Information stored for
contacts, the address associated
with that contact can become a
route. If the system cannot resolve
the address, an error displays.
Points of Interest or POI: Allows a
Point of Interest to be stated as a
destination. Become familiar
with the POI categories and
sub-categories in the system by
pressing Destination from the Home
Page or DEST from the faceplate,
then selecting Point of Interest. POI
commands for Along Route and
Around Destination will be available
if route guidance is active.
Add Waypoint: Allows addition
of individual waypoints or the
destination. The system will ask
for the choice of entry method to
continue. An example is to say,
“POI Along Route” or“Intersection.”

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Delete Waypoint:When guidance
is active, this command allows the
deletion of individual waypoints or
the destination. If guidance is not
active, the system will indicate the
destination list is empty.
Where Am I?, My Location,
or Current Position: Instructs the
system to give the current position
of the vehicle.
Help: The system plays back more
specific help commands associated
with Navigation or a Navigation
sub-feature.
OnStar Command (If Equipped)
To activate OnStar voice
recognition, press
=on the mirror
or press
b/gon the steering
wheel and say “OnStar”after the
beep. This will activate the OnStar
voice control. See OnStar in the
owner manual. Help Commands
.Help
.Hands-Free Calling
.Turn-by-Turn Directions
.OnStar Info
After each list of help commands,
the following are available:
.Go Back
.Repeat
.Cancel
.Help
.Goodbye
Hands-Free Calling
.Call
.Store
.Commands
‐ Call
‐ Store
‐ My Number ‐
Minutes
‐ Store Last Number
‐ Digit Dial
‐ Redial
‐ Dial
‐ Number Recall
‐ Directory
‐ Digit Store
Turn-by-Turn Directions
.Directory
.Plan Route
.Commands
‐ Directory
‐ Store Destination
‐ Plan Route
‐ Delete Destination
‐ Mute Directions

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