2009 CADILLAC XLR Owners Manual

Intersection
This destination entry method allows selection of a
destination by inputting the intersecting roads of
the destination.
To enter an intersection:
1. Touch the Intersection symbol.
2. Using the alpha keypad, enter the name of the rst
street in the intersection.3. To view a list of choices, touch List or continue to
spell the name to further reduce the list of available
items. The system will display a list of the
intersecting streets if the number of intersecting
streets is ve or less.
4. Select the rst street.
5. Now enter the second street name.
6. Select the second street name from the list of
intersecting streets. To view a list of choices,
touch List or continue to spell the name to further
reduce the list of available items. The system
displays a list of intersecting streets if the number
of intersecting streets is ve or less.
If there are multiple intersections with the same
two roads, the system displays a list of cities
to choose from. Choose a city from this list.
A map with the intersections for that city appears.
7. Touch Enter to plan the route.
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Route Preference
To change the planning options:
1. Press the ROUTE key.
2. Touch Route Preference.The following options are available from the ROUTE
PREFERENCE menu:Detour
This feature allows you to choose a distance in
miles/kilometers to detour. Select the detour distance
desired for residential roads and freeways.
These settings are retained the next time Detour is used
until the settings are changed.
Alternate can also be touched to provide a new route
that does not use previously stored detour settings.
Touch Return to go back to the previous screen.
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Route Setting
This feature displays and changes the planning methods
used each time you plan a route. Planning method
options, allowing selection of the fastest route based on
time or distance, using only major roads, toll roads,
and using ferries based on the navigation system’s
information and information contained on the map DVD.
The following options are available from the ROUTE
SETTING menu:
Minimize Time/Distance:The system calculates the
fastest route or shortest route possible. Choose Time for
the fastest route or Dist for the shortest route.Use Major Roads:Choose Yes to calculate the best
route using only major roads unless a route cannot
be found without the use of a secondary road.
This selection will not always offer the shortest distance
or time to your destination.
Use Toll Roads:Choose Yes to calculate the best route
using toll roads wherever possible. This selection will
not always offer the shortest distance or time to your
destination.
Use Ferries:Choose Yes to calculate the best route
using ferries when possible. This selection will not
always offer the shortest distance or time to your
destination.
Display Whole Route
This feature allows the entire planned route to be
displayed. Total mileage and time to destination
for the planned route displays on the map screen.
Touch Return to go back to the previous menu.
Calculate Route
This feature allows route calculation for the selected
destination.
Cancel Route
To cancel a planned route while traveling on it, touch
Cancel Route. The system will ask for conrmation by
touching YES. Touch YES to conrm cancellation of the
planned route or touch Return to keep the planned route.
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Maps
This section includes basic information needed to
understand the map database.
The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The 48 contiguous
United States and portions of Canada are contained on
two discs. To minimize the necessity of changing the
discs, both map discs cover US6, US7, and Canada.
West
East
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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. With the vehicle in P (Park), press and hold the
TILT key until a beep is heard. The system’s
faceplate opens.
3. If already loaded, the map DVD or a CD ejects from
the slot.
4. Load the map DVD into the slot by inserting it
partway. The system pulls it in.
5. Press and release the TILT key to close the
faceplate.Notice:Shifting out of P (Park) with the system’s
faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close
automatically. This could cause damage to a
CD, DVD or the system if it is partially loaded.
Before shifting out of P (Park), make sure that the
DVD or CD is loaded properly. The vehicle must
be shifted back into P (Park) to close the faceplate.
Once the map DVD is inserted correctly, you will
have the following two choices:
LANGUAGE
I AGREE
The language can be changed at this time. See
“Language” underNavigation Audio System on
page 4-52for more information on choosing a language.
Once a language has been selected, touch I AGREE
to plan a route. The map appears showing the current
vehicle position.
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DVD Map Disc Messages
If an 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.
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
When the DVD map disc is not loaded, the navigation
portion of the system cannot be used.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park), press and hold the
TILT key until a beep is heard. The system’s
faceplate opens.
3. The map DVD ejects from the slot. Pull the
disc out.
4. Press and release the TILT key to close the
faceplate.Notice:Shifting out of P (Park) with the system’s
faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close
automatically. This could cause damage to a
CD, DVD or the system if it is partially loaded. Before
shifting out of P (Park), make sure that the DVD or
CD is loaded properly. The vehicle must be
shifted back into P (Park) to close the faceplate.
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.
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Setting the Search Area
To determine or change the system’s search area:
1. Press the ROUTE key.
2. Touch the Enter Destination screen button.
3. Touch Change under
the Search Area
heading. The system
displays a map
with each region
represented.
4. Select the desired region by touching the appropriate
screen button to the left of the U.S. map. The name
of the states or the country included in the selected
region displays at the bottom of the screen and the
region is highlighted.
5. Touch Enter to set the region as the search area.
6. Touch Return to go back to the previous screen.
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Map Adjustments
The system allows the adjustment of the scale of view
on the map. The map scrolls automatically based on the
direction being traveled.
Map Scales
To view a larger or smaller
scale of the map, touch
the map scale arrows.
The scale of the map can also be adjusted by touching
the scale on the bar. The scale of a map can range
from 1/32 of a mile (0.05 km) to 128 miles (256 km).
Scrolling the Map
Touch anywhere on the
map screen twice to
display the scroll symbol.
Place your nger on the map screen in any direction
outside of the scroll symbol to scroll in that direction.
The map continues to scroll until your nger is removed
from the screen.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the system initially scrolls at
a slower rate. The rate increases while continuing to
touch the map screen.
If the vehicle is in motion, there is one scroll speed and
a limited distance to scroll. Keep touching the map
screen to scroll a longer distance.
If the vehicle icon becomes lost while scrolling, press
the MAP key to show the vehicle’s current location.
The scroll feature can be used to set a destination.
See “Set by Map” underEnter Destination on page 4-27.
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