CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2009 3.G Owners Manual

7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Preset Destination” underDestination on page 4-23
for more information.
Canceling Guidance
Guidance is canceled once the nal destination is
reached. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the nal
destination:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Press the Cancel Guidance screen button.
3. Press OK to conrm.
Guidance Volume
Adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts:
1. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly
until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button.
2. Press the Voice Prompt screen button.3. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to
increase or to decrease the volume of the voice
prompts. The system responds with the adjusted
voice level.
See “Voice Prompt ” underCongure Menu on
page 4-40for more information.
Cleaning the Display
Use a soft clean cotton cloth dampened with
clean water.
Features and Controls
Using the Navigation System
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.
SeeNavigation System Overview on page 4-2for more
information.
Once the vehicle is moving, various functions are
disabled to reduce driver distractions.
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Hard Keys
The following hard keys are located on the navigation
system:
O/n(Power/Volume):Press to turn the system on
and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume to
the audio system.
Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off
the navigation system, the Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE), and Rear Seat Audio (RSA). If the vehicle has
not been tuned off, the RSE and the RSA can be turned
back on by pressing this knob and continues play of
the last active source.
w(Tune):Turn to go to the next or previous radio
station or disc track or chapter. SeeNavigation Audio
System on page 4-57,CD Player on page 4-64,orDVD
Player on page 4-71for more information.
Z(DVD Map Disc Eject):Press to eject the DVD
map disc. This button is located next to the upper disc
slot. SeeMaps on page 4-14for more information.
M(Load):Press to load CDs or audio/video DVDs.
SeeCD Player on page 4-64orDVD Player on
page 4-71for more information.
Z(CD/DVD Eject):Press to eject CDs or audio/video
DVDs. This button is located under the load button.
SeeCD Player on page 4-64orDVD Player on
page 4-71for more information.
m(Tilt):Press up or down to tilt the screen.
AUDIO:Press access the full Audio screen to change
AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped),
CD/DVD, and auxiliary input. See “Audio” under
Navigation Audio System on page 4-57for more
information.
FAV (Favorite):Press to access the preset stations.
See “Storing Radio Station Presets” underNavigation
Audio System on page 4-57for more information.
5(Phone):Press to access calling through OnStar®.
SeeOnStar®System on page 2-56andBluetooth®
on page 3-66for more information.
e(Sound):Press to access the Sound screen to
adjust bass, midrange, treble, and Digital Signal
Processing (DSP). See “Sound Menu” underNavigation
Audio System on page 4-57for more information.
DEST (Destination):Press to access the Destination
Entry screen to plan a destination. SeeDestination
on page 4-23for more information.
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CONFIG (Congure Menu):Press to adjust features
for sound, radio, navigation, and the display. See
Congure Menu on page 4-40for more information.
NAV (Navigation):Press to view your vehicle’s current
position on the map screen. Each press of this key
cycles through Full Map and the tab that displays the
current audio source (AM, FM, CD, etc.). Full Map
displays the screen in full map view. Selecting the audio
tab splits the screen between the map screen and the
current audio source screen menu. See “Audio”
underNavigation Audio System on page 4-57for more
information.
RPT (Navigation Repeat):Press to repeat the last
voice guidance prompt.
y©¨z(Seek):Press the seek arrows to seek
and scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD, and to
seek chapters on a DVD. SeeNavigation Audio
System on page 4-57,CD Player on page 4-64,orDVD
Player on page 4-71for more information.
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons
Touch-sensitive screen buttons are located on the
screen. When a screen button has been selected, a
beep sounds. Screen buttons are highlighted when
a feature is available.
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
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.
A-Y (Accent Alphabet):Select to enter letters with
accent symbols. This button may toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet):Select to enter letters from the
alphabet. This button may toggle to A-Y.
0-9 (Numbers):Select to enter numbers.
U(Space):Select to enter a space between
characters or the words of a name.
Backspace:Select if an incorrect character has been
entered.
To make name entries easier, the system only highlights
the characters that can follow the last one entered.
For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not be available
for selection.
If a name does not display after entry, it may need to be
entered differently or the map DVD disc may not
contain that information. SeeDatabase Coverage
Explanations on page 4-56for more information.
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Maps
This section includes basic information that you need to
know about the map database.
The maps are stored on a DVD. The United States,
Canada, and Puerto Rico are contained on one disc.
Detailed Areas
Road network attributes are contained in the map
database for detailed areas. Attributes include
information such as street names, street address, turn
restrictions, etc. A detailed area includes all major
highways, service roads, and residential roads. The
detailed areas include points of interest (POI) such as:
restaurants, airports, banks, hospitals, police stations,
gas stations, tourist attractions, historical monuments,
etc. The map database may not include data for
newly constructed areas or map database corrections
that are completed after the production of the disc. The
navigation system provides full route guidance in the
detailed map areas.
Limited Guidance Areas
Any area that is not classied as detailed, is a limited
guidance area. Limited guidance streets are displayed
on the map but route guidance may not be given
on these streets. Some POI categories, such as the city
center POI category, and some street addresses are
included in the limited guidance areas.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.
Installing the DVD Map Disc
Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD. If
the map DVD was not installed, do the following to
load it:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press
Oto turn the navigation system on.
3. Load the map DVD partway into the slot located
just below the screen. The system pulls it in.
4. If the Caution screen appears, touch the OK screen
button to agree.
DVD Map Disc Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the
map disc comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
If the map disc was installed into the CD slot. See
“Installing the DVD Map Disc” previously.
It is very hot, when the temperature returns to
normal, the map disc should play.
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You are driving on a very rough road. When
the road becomes smoother, the map disc
should play.
The map disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc
Z
(DVD Map Disc Eject):Press to eject the DVD
map disc. This button is located next to the upper
disc slot.
Handling the DVD Map Disc
When handling the DVD map disc, be careful of the
following:
Handle the disc very carefully to avoid
contamination or aws. Signals may not read out
properly if the disc gets contaminated or awed.
If the disc gets soiled, use a soft cloth to gently wipe
it out from the center of the disc to the outside. Do
not use photographic record cleaner, solvents,
or other cleaners.
Do not use the disc to rest on while writing or
drawing using any writing utensil or attach a seal to
any of the sides or the disc.
Do not keep the disc in direct sunlight, high
temperatures, or humidity.
After using the disc, place it back into the
original case.
Map Adjustments
The system lets you adjust the scale of view on the
map. Also, as you drive, the map scrolls automatically
based on the direction of travel.
Map Scales
+/−(Zoom In/Zoom Out):Touch the zoom in or out
screen buttons or the scale on the bar to change
the level of map detail. The scale appears on the screen
once the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are
selected. The system adjusts the map accordingly. The
scale of a map can range from 1/32 mi. (50 m) to
256 mi. (400 km). To change English or metric, seeDIC
Operation and Displays on page 3-42for more
information.
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Scrolling the Map
Touch anywhere on the
map screen and the scroll
symbol appears. Use
this feature to scroll across
the map.
Move your nger in any direction on the map screen
and the map continues to scroll in that direction until you
remove your nger 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.
If scrolling while the vehicle is in motion, there is one
scroll speed and a limited distance to scroll. Keep
touching the map screen to scroll for a longer distance.
If you have used the scroll feature to scroll the map
and the vehicle icon disappears off the screen, press the
NAV (Navigation) key to return to the current vehicle
location on the map.
The scroll feature on the map can be used to set a
destination. See “From Map” underDestination
on page 4-23for more information.While scrolling on the map, press the GO screen button
to calculate the route from the current position to the
destination mark.
Symbols
The following symbols are the most common symbols
that appear on a map screen.
The vehicle is shown as
this symbol. It indicates the
current position and the
direction the vehicle
is traveling on the map.
The destination symbol
appears on the map, after
a route has been
planned, marking the nal
destination.
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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 nal
destination.
This symbol appears when the time to the destination is
not available or while you are scrolling on the map.The distance and time to
destination symbol
indicates the distance and
the estimated time
remaining to the nal
destination, depending on
the option selected.
The straight line to
distance symbol indicates
the straight-line distance
to the destination.
This symbol appears before you start driving on the
route or if on a road where navigation guidance cannot
be given.
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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.
The heading up symbol
indicates that the vehicle is
traveling up on the map
and is known as Heading
Up mode.
The shaded triangle indicates the North direction. While
in Heading Up mode the direction at the top of the
screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates
the direction the vehicle is traveling. Select this screen
symbol to switch between Heading Up, North Up,
and 3–D view modes.Three-dimensional (3–D) view mode changes the
appearance of the map display to a road level view.
The No GPS symbol
appears when the vehicle
is acquiring or not
receiving a Global
Positioning System (GPS)
satellite signal.
SeeGlobal Positioning System (GPS) on page 4-54for
more information.
Select the Mark screen
button to store the location
on the screen in the
address book.
The system automatically stores the point in the
address book. See “Adding Destinations to the Address
Book” underDestination on page 4-23for more
information.
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Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the
Map Screen
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.
1. Select one of the POI categories to display the POI
icon at the top of the map screen. Select the POI
category again to delete the POI icon.
2. Up to ve categories can display on the map
screen.
3. Press the Show POI screen button to add more
POI icons.
More:Select to view more POI categories.
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POI Close to:
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. Use the scroll arrows to move up and down the list.
3. Use the sorting screen buttons: Dist (distance),
Icon, Name, and on Route as needed.
Go:Select this screen button, next to the desired POI,
to make this POI a destination or a stopover.Select a POI name to receive information about the
POI. From this screen you can select: Address Book,
Go, Map, or Call (if Bluetooth
®or OnStar®personal
calling is activated).
Address Book:Press to add this POI to the address
book. See “Nav” underCongure Menu on page 4-40for
information on editing address book entries.
Go:Select to make this POI a destination or a stopover.
Map:Select to display the map showing the location
of the POI.
Call:Select to dial the phone number using your
Bluetooth
®phone (if “paired” with the vehicle) or the
OnStar HandsFree Calling system. For more information
about Bluetooth calling, seeBluetooth
®on page 3-66.
For more information about OnStar HandsFree
calling, see the OnStar Owner Guide.
OK:Select to display the map screen.
Show POI:Select to display or remove the POI icons
from the map screen.
List all Categories:Select to list all POIs sorted
alphabetically.
Delete:To delete a specic POI category, select the
category.
Clear All:Select this screen button to clear all selected
POI categories.
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