2008 CADILLAC XLR navigation system

Getting Started
Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read
this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and
to understand how the system works.
Any route suggestions made by this navigation system
may never override local traffic regulations, your
own judgement, and/or knowledge of safe driving
practices.
Disregard route suggestions made by the navigation
system if such suggestions would; cause you to perform
a hazardous or illegal maneuver, place you in a
hazardous situation, or route you into an area you
consider unsafe.Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe
driving. SeeDefensive Driving on page 5-2for
more information. Get familiar with your vehicle’s
navigation system so you can use it with less effort
and take full advantage of its features. Your navigation
system includes not only navigation, but also audio
functions. While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls: hard
keys on the faceplate and touch-sensitive screen
buttons.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio by presetting your favorite stations,
setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then,
when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your
favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel
controls (if equipped).
Set up the navigation features that can only be done
before you begin driving, such as entering an
address or a preset destination.
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Entering a destination or alphanumeric text requires
many steps, so you can only perform these operations
when the vehicle is in PARK (P). You will notice
that touch-sensitive screen buttons leading to the
alphanumeric keyboard are dimmed out while driving.
Other functions may also be locked out while driving and
they too will appear grayed out on the screen — but
all functions are available when parked. Some functions
can be performed while driving, as long as you can
do so without diverting too much of your attention from
your driving.
{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and you
or others can be injured or killed. Always keep
your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive — avoid engaging in extended searching
while driving.
{CAUTION:
Looking at the moving map on the navigation
screen frequently or for too long while driving
can cause a crash and you or others can be
injured or killed. Keep your eyes and mind on
the road and avoid looking too long or too
often at the moving map on the navigation
screen. Use the voice guidance directions
whenever possible.
The navigation system allows you to do the following:
Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route
and map guidance with voice prompts. See
Plan Route on page 4-19for more information.
Select a destination using various methods and
choices.
Receive broadcast announcements on traffic and
emergency alert communications.
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You should always be alert and obey traffic and roadway
laws and instructions, regardless of the guidance from
the navigation system. The navigation system uses
street map information that does not include all traffic
restrictions or the latest road changes, it may suggest
using a road that is now closed for construction or a
turn that is prohibited by signs at the intersection.
The system uses limited information, you must always
evaluate whether following the system’s directions
is safe and legal for the current conditions.
When getting started you may set the navigation system
to your preference or delete information you may
have entered using various options. To do so, reference
the following topics:
To adjust screen appearance, language, clock,
English/metric measurements, or other options,
see “Main Audio Menu” underNavigation Audio
System on page 4-54.
To adjust voice guidance volume or other navigation
settings, seeSetup Menu on page 4-13.
Deleting Personal Information
This navigation system can record and store
destinations. At times, such as when you are disposing
of your vehicle, you may want to delete these
destinations. Refer to the following sections to delete
the destination information that has been stored.
See “Deleting Single Memory Points”, “Deleting All
Memory Points”, “Preset Dests.” (Destinations), “Home”
and “Previous Dest.” (Destination) underEdit Memory
Point on page 4-20for deleting stored destinations.
Storing Radio Station Presets
To set preset radio stations, do the following:
1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the audio source screen button (AM, FM1,
FM2, etc.) and select the desired band (AM, FM1,
FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped), or WX (weather)
(if equipped)).
3. Use the TUNE/SEEK arrows to tune to the
desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six preset screen buttons,
at the bottom of the screen, until you hear a beep or
see the station displayed on the selected preset
button.
5. Repeat the steps for each preset.
See “Preset Station Menu” underNavigation Audio
System on page 4-54for more information.
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Setting the Time
To set the time, do the following:
1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the
e/z(Audio/Adjust) hard key.
3. Press the
8clock symbol screen button.
4. Select the 12H or 24H screen button to display the
time in standard or military time.
5. Press and hold the HOUR and MIN. (minute) arrow
buttons to increase or to decrease the time.
6. Select the appropriate time zone screen button.
7. Select the Daylight Saving Time screen button,
if necessary.
The radio will use the GPS satellite to set the time.
The vehicle needs to be in an open area to receive the
signal. See “Clock Adjust Menu” underNavigation
Audio System on page 4-54for more information.
Setting the Search Area, Entering an
Address and Point of Interest, Storing a
Home Destination, and Using Your
Home or Previous Destinations
Before entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home, or
Preset Destination, select the appropriate region that
contains the nal destination. Your vehicle must
be stopped to perform this operation.
Setting the Search Area
To set the search area, do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps”
underMaps on page 4-39for more information.
4. A notice may appear. Touch the I AGREE screen
button to proceed.
5. Press the ROUTE hard key.
6. Press the Enter Destination screen button.
7. Press the Change screen button.
8. Select the appropriate region numbered screen
button that contains your nal destination.
The system will return to the Destination menu. See
Enter Destination on page 4-28for more information.
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Features and Controls
Using the Navigation System
This section presents basic information you will need to
know to operate the navigation system.
Use the keys located on each side of the navigation
screen, as well as the available touch-sensitive screen
buttons, to operate the system. SeeNavigation
System Overview on page 4-2for more information on
location.
Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will be
disabled to reduce driver distraction.
Hard Keys
The following hard keys are located to the left of the
navigation screen:
BAND:Press the BAND key to access the band screen
and switch between AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, XM2, and
WX, if equipped. See “Finding a Station” under
Navigation Audio System on page 4-54.CD:Press the CD key to play a CD. The CD screen
will be displayed. SeeSix-Disc CD Changer on
page 4-67orCD/DVD Player on page 4-70.
DVD:Press the DVD key to play a DVD. The DVD
screen will be displayed. SeeCD/DVD Player on
page 4-70.
yTUNE/SEEKz:Press the TUNE/SEEK up or
down arrows to go to the next or previous radio station
and stay there. See “Finding a Station” under
Navigation Audio System on page 4-54.
e/z:Press the audio/adjust key to view the main
audio menu. See “Main Audio Menu” underNavigation
Audio System on page 4-54.
PWR-VOL (Power/Volume Knob):Press the
power/volume knob to turn the audio and navigation
systems on and off. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the volume to the audio system.
The following hard keys are located to the right of the
navigation screen:
RPT:Press the repeat key to repeat the current voice
guidance navigation prompt.
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MAP:Press the MAP key to view the map screen
showing current vehicle position.
The map screen can also display the following
information:
North or Heading Up symbol. SeeSymbols on
page 4-44.
Map scale. SeeMaps on page 4-39.
Distance to destination.
GPS symbol if GPS signal is not being received.
SeeGlobal Positioning System (GPS) on page 4-50.
Options you have selected for reaching your current
destination.
Driver Information.
Radio band and presets.
ROUTE:Press the ROUTE key to display the PLAN
ROUTE menu. SeePlan Route on page 4-19.
MENU:Press the MENU key to display the SETUP
MENU. SeeSetup Menu on page 4-13.
TILT
X:Press the TILT key to open the navigation
system faceplate for loading or removing the map DVD,
a video DVD, or an audio CD. This key can only be
used while the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Alpha-Numeric Keypad
Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and
numbers, when available to you, will be displayed on
the navigation screen as an alpha or numeric keypad.
The alpha keypad will be displayed when the system
needs you to input a city or street name. You can also
touch Char at the bottom of the alpha keypad to
access the numeric keypad when inputting a house
address, punctuation mark, or other character.
Touch A - Z to return to the alpha keypad.
All characters are touch-sensitive screen buttons.
Touch a character to select it.
Select the space symbol to enter a space between
characters or the words of a name.
V:Select the backspace symbol if you have selected
an incorrect character.
To make your name selections easier, the system will
only allow you to select a character which can follow the
last one entered. For example, if you enter Z, you
would not be allowed to follow it with T. The system will
highlight the available characters and darken the
unavailable characters.
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Navigation Settings
This menu allows you to change the following options
for the navigation system.
Restore Default Settings
This feature will automatically reset the system to the
default values.
To restore the default settings, do the following:
1. Touch the Restore Default Settings screen button.
2. Touch Enter.
3. Touch Return to exit this menu.
System Conguration
This feature allows you to recongure the navigation
system. If you begin to drive your vehicle during
this procedure, the system will not be able to adjust the
position or direction of your vehicle.
Touch the System Conguration screen button to view
the following choices:
Adjust Vehicle Position:To correct the position of
your vehicle on the map or to change vehicle position,
do the following:
1. Touch the Adjust Vehicle Position screen button.
The system will display Position Adjustment.
The vehicle location symbol and the scroll symbol
will appear on the map.
2. Use the scroll symbol and the zoom in/zoom out
feature to locate the vehicle position on the map.
3. Touch Enter to set the vehicle position. The system
will display Position Adjustment and two arrows will
appear on the map screen.
4. Touch the arrows to adjust the direction of the
vehicle. As you touch the arrows, you will see
the vehicle symbol direction changing.
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5. When you have set the vehicle to the correct
direction, touch Enter. Relocation Complete
will be displayed.
6. Touch Return to exit this menu.
Calibrate Vehicle Speed Signal:If there are tire
pressure differences or if a spare tire is installed, the
navigation system will automatically recalibrate the
system. You may also choose to calibrate it yourself by
doing the following:
1. Touch Start to begin calibration.
2. Touch Return to exit this menu.
Time to Destination
This feature allows you to view the estimated time to
travel from your current position to the destination, and
to reset the average speed to factory default settings.
Estimated travel time is based on calculated route
information and the vehicle’s average speed. Touch ON
to turn this feature on, OFF to turn this feature off, or
Reset to restore vehicle speed default settings. With this
feature on, the estimated travel time to destination will
display along with the distance to destination.
Quick POI (Point of Interest) Selection
This menu allows you to choose a point of interest
(POI), such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. to
be displayed on the map screen. You can also set a
destination to a specic POI.
Setting the Quick POI Menu
To set the Quick POI list displayed on the map screen,
do the following:
1. Select the category you would like to replace.
2. Select a Quick POI category from the Quick POI
selection menu list. The system will return to the
Quick POI selection screen when a POI is selected.
3. Touch Return to save the setting and return
to previous menu.
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