navigation system CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2012 Service Manual

Black plate (79,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
Infotainment System 7-79
OnStar Destination Download
Screen.
Press GO, the navigation system
calculates route(s). Select a
route (i.e. Shortest Route), and
Start Guidance. .
Press Map, the navigation
system displays the Destination
Map Screen. .
Press 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). .
Press Add to Address Book, the
navigation system copies the
downloaded destination to the
address book and displays the
new address book entry. .
Press 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
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

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7-84 Infotainment System
Configure Menu
Press CONFIG 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. Sound Press CONFIG to enter the
configure menu options, then press
CONFIG again, repeatedly until
Sound is selected or press the
Sound screen button to make
speaker and DSP (Digital Signal
Processing) adjustments. See
“ Sound Menu ” under, AM-FM Radio
on page 7 ‑ 9 for more information.
Radio Press CONFIG to enter the
configure menu options, then press
CONFIG again, repeatedly until
Radio is selected or press the Radio
screen button to make changes for
radio information displayed, preset
pages, XM (if equipped) categories,
and Bose AudioPilot. See “ Radio
Menu ” under, AM-FM Radio on
page 7 ‑ 9 for more information. Nav (Navigation)
Press CONFIG to enter the
configure menu options, then press
CONFIG again, repeatedly until Nav
is selected or press the Nav screen
button.
Voice Prompt
Press the Voice Prompt screen
button to change the volume of the
voice prompts or to turn voice
guidance on and off.

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Infotainment System 7-871. Press the Map Database
Information/Remove Map Data
screen button to display the Map
Coverage Area screen.
2. Press the Remove Map Data
screen button to remove the
map data. A screen showing,
“ The Map can now be safely
removed ” displays.
3. Press the confirmation screen
button to safely remove the
map data.
If the map data is not removed, the
map database will not be available
for that ignition cycle. Map database
functionality can be restored by
cycling the ignition.
Off-Road Mode
To turn the Off-road mode on or off:
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Press the Nav screen button.
3. Press Off-Road mode. The
button will be highlighted when
the feature is on. When the off-road mode is turned
on, the navigation system will show
the path being traveled by the
vehicle when not on a marked road.
This path will be a simulation since
the map database coverage will not
have these roads on the DVD. This
path will be stored in the navigation
system's memory, see “ Previous
Destination ” under Destination on
page 7 ‑ 70 for more information.
See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 3
for more information about off-road
driving.
Traffic Options (US and
Canada) Read the following Options
descriptions to understand how the
XM NavTraffic ™ operates. XM NavTraffic (USA and
Canada) Vehicles with the navigation system
have an XM NavTraffic receiver. XM
NavTraffic is a subscription service
provided via XM Satellite Radio. XM
NavTraffic provides real-time traffic
information fully integrated to the
navigation system to display current
traffic conditions for a driver ’ s
chosen route. XM NavTraffic allows
drivers to make the most informed,
timesaving routing decisions.
If the Traffic 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.

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7-88 Infotainment System
Three types of traffic information for
major roadways are displayed on
the navigation system: .
Unscheduled traffic incident
data, such as accidents and
disabled vehicles .
Scheduled traffic incident data,
such as road construction and
road closures .
Traffic flow information (rate of
speed data) Traffic information is delivered to the
vehicle by the XM Radio satellites.
XM NavTraffic makes it possible for
the navigation system to provide
continuously updated traffic
information personalized for a
driver ’ s needs.
XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts
the traffic information for many
markets nationally, and the
service may be available in
more cities in the future. Visit
www.xmnavtraffic.com for more
details on local coverage.
A service fee is required in order to
receive the XM NavTraffic service. Turning XM NavTraffic On and Off
To turn traffic on or off:
1. Press CONFIG, then press
CONFIG repeatedly until Nav is
selected or press the Nav
screen button.
2. Press the Traffic Options button.
3. Press the Traffic button. This
button is highlighted when it is
active.
Selecting Alert for Approaching
Traffic Events enables the
system to show a pop-up screen
that notifies of possible traffic
issues ahead.
When this feature is highlighted,
while traveling on a route,
accidents located on the route
are indicated and can be
avoided.

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Infotainment System 7-93Detailed Traffic Event Screens
Traffic Event Screen
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.
Map Traffic Event Icon with Back
Screen
More: Press to display more of the
traffic event description, if the whole
event does not fit in the given
display. Avoid: This button is used to avoid
the location of an event on the
route. If pressed, a new route is
calculated and the related traffic
event is avoided. After the new
route has been calculated, the
navigation system goes to the full
map screen and shows the new
route.
The Avoid button is only available if
the event is on the route ahead.
Traffic Voice Prompts
The traffic voice prompts are part of
the current navigation voice
prompts. If the navigation voice
prompts are turned off, all traffic
prompts are also turned off.
If the voice prompts are on,
whenever an Alert for Approaching
Traffic is displayed, the system
gives the related voice prompt. The
content of the voice prompt
depends on actual traffic event data.

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7-94 Infotainment System The RPT (Repeat) button is for
navigation traffic maneuvers only.
It is not used to repeat traffic
prompts. During a traffic voice
prompt, if RPT is pressed, the
current prompt playback cancels.
Traffic prompts are disabled during
OnStar (if equipped) or Voice
Recognition activity.
XM Weather (If Equipped) Press the Weather screen button to
display the Current or Extended
Forecast Weather. The Extended Forecast Weather
screen displays five days of the
forecasted weather at the vehicle ’ s
current position.
Press the Location button located
near the top leftside of the screen to
change the current location to a new
location from a list of 156 supported
cities. The display will then update
the extended forecast for the new
chosen location.
Press the Current Weather button
located near the bottom leftside of
the Extended Forecast Screen to
display the current weather at the
vehicle ’ s current position. Weather
alerts will also be displayed in the
Alerts nearby area. These alerts
include Flash Flood Warning, Flood
Warning, Special Marine Warning,
Tornado Warning, and
Thunderstorm Warning. Alert Notification: Press the Alert
Notification button located at the
bottom rightside of the Current
Weather screen turns on or off
Weather alert pop-ups. The Weather
Alert Pop-up, when turned on, will
appear briefly in any audio source,
providing alert notification during
extreme weather warnings close to
the vehicle ’ s current position.

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7-96 Infotainment System For more information about the Rear
Vision Camera, see Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) on page 9 ‑ 48 in the
vehicle owner manual.
Rear Display(s)
Press the Rear Display(s) screen
button to allow the choice of
sources for rear display between
front disc, rear aux, or usb,
if connected. 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. See
Clock on page 5 ‑ 7 to change the
analog clock time.
Press CONFIG to enter the
configure menu options, then press
CONFIG repeatedly until the time is
selected or press the time screen
button.
Hours: Press − or + to decrease or
increase the hours.
Minutes: Press − or + 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. Global Positioning
System (GPS) The navigation system determines
the position of the vehicle by using
satellite signals, various vehicle
signals, and map data.
At times, other interferences such
as the satellite condition, road
configuration, the condition of the
vehicle and/or other circumstances
can interfere with 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 of the United
States Department of Defense.
When the vehicle is not receiving
signals from the satellites, a symbol
appears on the map screen. Refer
to Global Positioning System (GPS)
on page 7 ‑ 96 .

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7-98 Infotainment System .
Vehicle is driving in heavy traffic
where driving is at low speeds,
and the vehicle is stopped and
started repeatedly.
See your dealer if other problems
occur.
Problems with Route
Guidance 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. .
There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection. .
Plural names of places may be
announced occasionally. .
It may take a long time to
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving. .
Automatic rerouting may display
a route returning to the set
stopover if you are heading for a
destination without passing
through a set stopover. .
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 may not be
searched. .
The route to the destination may
not be shown if there are new
roads, if roads have recently
changed, or if certain roads are
not listed on the map DVD. See
Database Coverage
Explanations on page 7 ‑ 99
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, see your dealer. 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 navigation map database is
stored on a compact flash card. It is
usable only in this type of navigation
system, and will not function in other
electronic devices.
The map in the vehicle was installed
by the factory and is the most
up-to-date information available as
the vehicle was produced. This map
may have to be updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed. See your
dealer for service.

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Infotainment System 7-99Ordering Map Data Updates The map database in the vehicle is
the most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map database is
updated periodically, provided that
the map information has changed.
United States and Canada
For any questions about the 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. For any
updates or replacements, call the
GM Nav Disc Center or order the
new database online. Have the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
available when ordering to ensure
the correct and most up-to-date map
database for the vehicle is sent. See
“ Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ” in the index of the vehicle
owner manual for more information. Mexico
For any questions about the
operation of the navigation system
or the update process, contact
General Motors of Mexico,
Customer Care Center Cadillac
toll-free phone number,
01-800-466-0805 or write to
[email protected]. Have the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
available when ordering to ensure
the correct and most up-to-date
DVD map disc for the vehicle is
sent. See “ Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ” in the Index of the
vehicle owner manual for more
information.
After receiving the updated map
database, see your dealer for
replacement. Database Coverage
Explanations Coverage area depends upon the
map detail available. Some areas
have greater map detail than others.
The navigation system works only
as well as the information provided
on the stored map data. See Map
Data Updates on page 7 ‑ 98 on how
to obtain updated map information.

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7-100 Infotainment System
Voice Recognition The navigation system's voice
recognition allows for hands-free
operation of the navigation system,
audio system, and OnStar (if
equipped) features.
Voice recognition can be used when
the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9 ‑ 26 for more
information. To use voice recognition:
1. Press and hold SRCE located
on the steering wheel until you
hear a beep. The audio system
mutes.
2. Clearly state one of the
commands listed on the
following pages. Helpful Hints for Stating
Commands .
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.
‐ Ask you to confirm your
choice.
‐ Issue an error message “ Did
not recognize. Voice
Recognition Canceled. ” .
If you experience difficulty with
the system recognizing a
command, try saying it more
softly, and wait for a few
seconds after the beep,
or repeat the command.