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Do not add any label to a CD or DVD, it could get
caught in the player. If a CD or DVD is recorded on a
personal computer and a description label is needed,
try labeling the top of the recorded CD or DVD with
a soft marker.
Auxiliary Devices
The navigation system has an auxiliary input jack
located in the upper right corner of the faceplate.
This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone
set into the front auxiliary input jack. You can however,
connect an external audio device such as an iPod,
laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette
tape player, etc. to the auxiliary input jack for use
as another source for audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See “Defensive Driving”
in the Index of your vehicles owner manual for more
information on driver distraction.If your vehicle has rear audio/video input jacks, located
in the rear of the center console, they can be used
as another source for audio/video listening.
To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm
(1/8 inch) cable to the auxiliary input jack. When a
device is connected, the system will detect and
automatically begin playing audio from the device over
the vehicle’s speakers.
If a device is connected and you are listening to another
source (FM, CD, MP3, etc.), press the AUDIO key
then press the AUDIO key repeatedly until AUX is
selected or touch the AUX screen button. An auxiliary
device must be connected for the AUX screen button
to appear as an option to select or the vehicle must have
rear auxiliary jacks. See “Rear Seat Entertainment
System” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual for
more information on the rear auxiliary jacks.
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Voice Recognition
The navigation system’s voice recognition allows for
hands-free operation of the navigation system,
audio system, and OnStar
®features. The DVD map
disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice
recognition to work. See “Installing the DVD Map
Disc” underMaps on page 2-4. Voice recognition can
be used when the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index of your vehicle’s
owner manual and for more information.
To use voice recognition, do the following:
1. Push and hold the SRCE (source) steering wheel
control until you hear a beep. The audio system,
if on, will mute.
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 best works for you.
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 will:
either perform the function
ask you to con rm your choice by clearly
stating “yes or no”
issue an error message such as “System does
not recognize this command” or direct you to
“Please start speaking after the beep”
If the system is not yet ready, the system may state
“System is checking the disc. Please wait”.
To cancel a command or if the system response
does not match your verbal command, press and
hold the talk symbol button. The system will reply,
“System will cancel the voice recognition”.
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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 you may just
try saying it again.
Background noise may cause voice commands to be
misunderstood, including air ow noise from wind.
To use the voice recognition system, the map DVD
must be loaded.
This system is able to recognize commands in three
different languages. The system will only recognize
commands based on the language selected from the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Driver Information
Center, DIC Vehicle Personalization” in the Index of
your vehicles owner manual.
Voice Recognition Commands
The following list shows all of the voice commands
available for the navigation system with a brief
description of each. The commands are listed with the
optional words in brackets. To use the voice commands,
refer to the instructions listed previously.
Voice Tag Commands
The following are voice tag commands you can access
by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are
written. You may have up to 40 voice tag entries
for destinations.
Navigation go to [destination] (voice tag), navigation
select [destination] (voice tag):These commands
instruct the system to select a destination saved under
the voice tag you have stored.
When a destination is requested using a voice tag, the
system will state, “Press or say cancel if not correct”.
To cancel this voice tag destination, using voice
recognition, push and hold the SRCE button on the
steering wheel until you hear a beep, then say “cancel”.
Canceling voice tag destination by voice recognition,
must be done within ve seconds after the voice prompt.
If you are not currently driving on a route, the system
will automatically create the voice tag destination as
the nal destination. If you are currently driving on
a route, the system will automatically create the voice
tag destination as a waypoint. Up to three waypoints
can be created.
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Storing Voice Tags
From the address book entry information page, press
the Add Voice tag screen button. The system will
respond “Name Please?”.
Navigation Help
Navigation Help:This command instructs the system
to assist with navigation commands.
Display Commands
Use the following display commands to set the
display mode.
Display [set] day [mode]:Use this command to set
the display to daytime mode.
Display [set] night [mode]:Use this command to set
the display to night mode.
Display [set] auto [mode]:Use this command to set
the display to automatic mode. The system will
change between day and night mode automatically.
System help:This command instructs the system to
assist with display commands.
Radio Commands
The following are radio commands you can access by
clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written.
The commands are only available when you are in
one of the following audio modes, AM, FM, or XM™
(if equipped).
Radio:This command instructs the system to turn the
audio system on.
Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select] FM,
radio [band] [select] XM, radio [band] [select]
satellite:These commands instruct the system to go to
either the AM, FM, or XM (if equipped).
Radio [select] (frequency) AM, radio [select]
(frequency) FM:These commands instruct the system
to go to a speci c frequency on either AM or FM.
Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio [select] (channel)
satellite:These commands instruct the system to
go to a speci c channel on the XM™ band (if equipped).
The channel must be a valid channel or the system
will keep the radio at the current station setting.
The system will pause while searching for the channel.
Radio help:This command instructs the system to
assist with radio commands.
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CD Commands
The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that
can be accessed by clearly stating the commands
exactly as they are written.
CD, DVD, Disc:Use this command to select a CD,
DVD, or disc that is currently loaded.
CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one, two, three, etc.):
This command instructs the system to select a speci c
track number.
CD, DVD, Disc select next folder:Use this command
to select the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.
CD, DVD, Disc select previous folder:Use this
command to select the previous folder on the MP3 or
audio DVD.
CD help, DVD help, Disc help:This command
instructs the system to assist with CD and DVD
commands.
Auxiliary Commands
The following auxiliary commands can be accessed by
clearly stating the commands exactly as they are
written. The commands are available when the auxiliary
source is available.
Aux, Auxiliary:Use this command to select the
auxiliary device, when a device is connected.
OnStar®Command
OnStar:This command instructs the system to connect
to OnStar®. You will enter the OnStar®voice recognition
system. Refer to your OnStar®manual for more
information.
Voice Help
Voice help:This command will provide a description of
help commands that are available to use.
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