2009 CADILLAC XLR Owners Manual

Symbols
The following symbols are the most common that
appear on a map screen.
The vehicle is shown as
this symbol. It indicates
the current position and
its heading direction on
the map.
This symbol appears on
the map to show the
destination after a route
has been planned.
SeeEnter Destination on page 4-27for more information
on planning a route.This type of symbol on
the map displays when
a waypoint has been
planned.
The waypoint symbol is numbered from 1 through 5
depending on how many waypoints have been set.
SeeEdit Waypoint on page 4-23for more information
on adding waypoints.
This symbol indicates
the distance to the nal
destination.
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This symbol indicates the
distance and estimated
travel time to the nal
destination. The Estimated
Travel Time feature
must be on for estimated
travel time to be displayed.
This symbol indicates
the distance to the
nal destination in a
straight line.
This symbol appears before route guidance begins or if
the vehicle is on a road where route guidance is not
available.This symbol indicates the
map with North up.
While in North up mode, North is always be at the top
of the map screen regardless of which direction the
vehicle is traveling.
This symbol indicates the
map with the vehicle travel
direction up, or Heading up.
The shaded triangle indicates North. While in Heading
up mode, the direction the vehicle is being travelled
will always be at the top of the map screen.
Touch either the North Up heading symbol or the
vehicle Heading Up symbol to alternate between
settings.
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This symbol appears when
the navigation system is
unable to receive the
GPS signal.
SeeGlobal Positioning System (GPS) on page 4-49for
more information.
When a point of interest
(POI) or street address
name is too long to be
displayed, an arrow
appears.
Touch the right or left arrow to scroll through the
entire name.This symbol indicates the
position of the next turn
instruction.
While on a planned route,
touch this symbol to display
the DEST MAP, WHOLE,
and TURN LIST options.
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With these options, the following can be done:
Dest (Destination) Map:This option allows viewing of
the nal destination location. The destination’s name
or address displays on the map screen. Touch Return
when nished.Whole:This option allows viewing of the entire planned
route. The distance to destination displays on the map
screen. Touch Return when nished.
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Turn List:This option allows viewing of a step-by-step
listing of upcoming street names, the distance that you
will travel on the road, and turns needed to make during
the planned route.
After touching Turn List, the system may take some time
to create the list. The length of time varies depending
on the length of the route and the planning methods
selected.The turn list reads from bottom to top. The bottom street
name is the street you are currently on. The system
automatically updates this screen as each turn is made.
Touch the scroll up and down arrows, providing scroll is
available. Touching the down arrow gives the current
location. Touching the up arrow gives upcoming streets.
At times, there may not be names available for entrance
or exit ramps.
To avoid a turn, touch AVOID next to the turn to be
avoided. Use REDUCE or ENLARGE to edit the avoided
point. Touch Reroute or press the MAP key to calculate
the new route.
Touch Return to view the current position and to turn
the turn list screen off.
Touch REROUTE or press the MAP key to calculate a
new route.
Auto Reroute
When the destination is set and you travel off of the
planned route, the system automatically begins to
reroute. The new route highlights on the screen.
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Traveling Across Regions
If driving across several states, the selected region
might have to be changed to represent the destination.
There are two ways to plan a destination when
traveling across regions.
The following method is suggested and provides the
most route guidance and map display functions:
1. Change the selected search area region as you get
closer to the destination. See “Setting the Search
Area” underMaps on page 4-38.
2. Enter the destination and route settings. SeeEnter
Destination on page 4-27for more information.
If not using the rst method, keep the currently
selected search area region and enter the destination.
This method allows a destination selection from the
easy planning route method or from the All Points of
Interest (POI) categories with the “All Search Areas”
comment for US Only. For example, Tourist is a category
that features this comment. SeeEnter Destination on
page 4-27for more information.If traveling in or to Canada and the regional border is
crossed, the only map scale views available are 4 mi,
8 mi, 31 mi, and 128 mi (8 km, 16 km, 64 km and
256 km). Change the selected search area region when
you get closer to the destination. See “Setting the Search
Area” underMaps on page 4-38for more information.
Keyless Access System
When the engine is started, Driver 1 or Driver 2 displays
on the screen. A message will not appear on the
screen if the driver is unknown. The number on the back
of the transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or driver 2.
The navigation system can store memory points for
drivers 1 and 2 individually. SeeKeyless Access System
Operation on page 2-5for more information.
OnStar®System
When using the OnStar®system, the audio system
mutes and the navigation voice prompts become
disabled during the call. The volume of the OnStar call
can be adjusted by using the steering wheel volume
controls. SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-42for
more information.
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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 conguration, 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 toSymbols on page 4-43.This system may not be available or interferences may
occur if any of the following is true:Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, trees, large
trucks, or a tunnel.
Objects are located on the rear shelf of the vehicle.
Satellites are being repaired or improved.
After-market glass tinting has been applied to the
vehicle’s rear windshield.
Notice:Do not apply after-market glass tinting to
the vehicle’s windows. Glass tinting interferes
with the system’s ability to receive GPS signals and
causes the system to malfunction. The window
might have to be replaced to correct the problem.
This would not be covered by the warranty.
For more information if the GPS is not functioning
properly, seeIf the System Needs Service on page 4-51
andProblems with Route Guidance on page 4-51.
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Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may 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 in sand, gravel, and/or snow.
The vehicle is traveling on winding roads.
The vehicle is on a long straight road.
The vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large
vehicle.
The surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
The vehicle has just 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
when 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.
The vehicle is being driven with tire chains.
The tires are replaced.
The tire pressure for the tires is incorrect.
The tires are worn.
The rst time the map DVD is inserted.
The 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.
If problems are experienced with the navigation system,
see “Adjust Vehicle Position” underSetup Menu on
page 4-12to calibrate the system.
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