2009 GMC YUKON DENALI key

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 1-2for more
information.
Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will be
disabled to reduce driver distractions.
Hard Keys
The following hard keys are located on the navigation
system:
O(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the system
on and off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the
volume to the audio system.
If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
and Rear Seat Audio (RSA), press and hold this
knob for more than two seconds to turn off the
navigation system, the RSE, and RSA.
f(Tune/Speaker Adjustment):Press this knob to
access the Sound screen to adjust bass, midrange,
treble, and equalization or Digital Signal Processing
(DSP), if the vehicle has the Bose
®sound system.
Turn the tune knob to go to the next or previous radio
station. SeeNavigation Audio System on page 3-2
for more information.
Z(CD/DVD Eject):Press the eject button to eject
CDs or DVDs.
NAV (Navigation):Press this key to view your vehicle’s
current position on the map screen. Each press of
this key will cycle 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 will split the screen between the map
screen and the current audio source screen menu.
See “Audio” underNavigation Audio System on page 3-2
for more information.
DEST (Destination):Press this key to access the
Destination Entry screen to plan a destination or
to change the search area. SeeDestination on
page 2-15for more information.
RPT (Navigation Repeat):Press this key to repeat
the last voice guidance prompt.
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FAV (Favorite):Press this key to access the preset
stations. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2for more
information.
AUDIO:Press this key to access the full Audio screen
to change AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(if equipped), CD, DVD (if equipped), and auxiliary input.
See “Audio” underNavigation Audio System on
page 3-2for more information.
MENU:Press this key to adjust features for sound,
radio, navigation, and the display. SeeConfigure Menu
on page 2-30for more information.
¨SEEK /©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 3-2,CD Player on page 3-11, and
DVD Player on page 3-17for more information.
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons
Touch-sensitive screen buttons are located on the
screen. When a screen button has been selected, a
beep will sound. Screen buttons are highlighted when
a feature is available.
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and
numbers, when available, will display on the navigation
screen as an alpha or numeric keyboard. The alpha
keyboard will display 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 this screen button to
select letters with accent symbols. This button may
toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet):Select this screen button to select
letters from the alphabet. This button may toggle to A-Y.
0-9 (Numbers):Select this screen button to select
numbers.
U(Space):Select the space screen button to enter
a space between characters or the words of a name.
q(Backspace):Select the backspace screen button if
an incorrect character has been selected.
To make name selections easier, the system will only
highlight the characters that can follow the last one
entered. For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not be
available for selection.
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If a name does not display after entry, it may need to be
entered differently, the map DVD disc may not contain
that information, or the correct search area has not been
selected. SeeDatabase Coverage Explanations on
page 2-49for more information orDestination on
page 2-15to change the search area.
Maps
This section includes basic information needed to know
about the map database.
Map Coverage
The maps are stored on a DVD. The 48 contiguous
United States, along with Hawaii, Alaska, and portions
of Canada are contained on one disc.
Refer to the “Navigation System Map Disc” manual to
view a detailed explanation of map coverage and
detailed city lists in each region. This manual will be in
the map DVD case when the vehicle is delivered
from the factory.
Installing the DVD Map Disc
When a DVD Map Disc is installed, noise from the disc
may occur, this is normal system operation.
The navigation system in this vehicle uses a DVD to
store map information. When the system loads data from
the disc, you may hear a very slight buzz sound from
the navigation system. The sound is similar to that of a
CD player seeking through different tracks. This is
normal operation and may occur more frequently with
the use of XM NavTraffic.
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 the
O(power) knob to turn the navigation
system on or press the NAV, DEST, or MENU
hard keys. If the MENU hard key is selected, press
and hold until the NAV screen is active, or select
the NAV tab manually.
3. Touch the OK screen button to agree to the
Caution screen, if it appears. If the map is in
split screen mode, you must push the NAV tab
button to get the full map screen.
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A. Map DVD Slot
4. Touch the Insert Map Disc screen button.
The screen will tilt to access the map DVD slot.
5. Load the map DVD partway into the slot.
The system will pull it in.
6. Once the map DVD is loaded, touch the Close
screen button. The screen will close.
7. Set the search area. See “Setting the Search Area”
underGetting Started on page 1-4for more
information.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc
When the DVD map disc is not loaded, you will not be
able to use the navigation portion of the system.
1. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options,
then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is
selected or touch the Nav screen button.
2. Touch the Map Database Information screen
button.
3. Touch the Change screen button. The screen will
tilt, exposing the map DVD slot and the map DVD
will eject. Pull the disc out.
4. Touch the Close screen button. The screen
will close.
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Map Scales
V
/U(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 will appear on the
screen once the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are
selected. The system will adjust the map accordingly.
The scale of a map can range from 150 ft. (50 m) to
250 mi. (400 km). To change from English or metric,
see “Driver Information Center, DIC Operation and
Displays” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual.
Scrolling the Map
Touch anywhere on the
map screen and the scroll
symbol will appear.
Use this feature to scroll
across the map.
Move your nger in any direction on the map screen
and the map will continue to scroll in that direction until
you remove your nger.If scrolling while your vehicle is in PARK (P), the system
will scroll initially at a slower rate. It will increase if you
continue touching the map screen.
If scrolling while your vehicle is in motion, you have
one scroll speed and a limited distance to scroll.
You have to keep touching the map screen to scroll for
a longer distance.
If you have used the scroll feature to scroll the map
and your vehicle icon becomes lost, press the NAV
(Navigation) key to return to the current vehicle location
on the map.
You can use the scroll feature on the map to set a
destination. See “Pick from Map” underDestination on
page 2-15for more information.
When scrolling on the map without a planned route,
press the GO screen button to calculate the route from
your current position to the destination mark.
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Destination
Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry
screen. From this screen, you can select from several
options to plan a route by entering destination points.
Search Area
The Destination Entry screen allows you to select the
area included in the search for your destination.
A map that divides the 48 contiguous United States,
along with Hawaii, Alaska, and a part of Canada into
13 regions is displayed.Before selecting a method of destination entry, review
the search area map to make sure your destination
is located in the highlighted region.
Touch the Change Search Area screen button to
view the Search Area screen. Touch the numbered
screen button to the left of the search area map that
corresponds with the numbered region and to view a list
of states included in the region selected. The selected
area will be highlighted on the map. Touch the down
arrow to select CAN (Canada). Touch the back screen
button to return to the Destination Entry screen and
to store the selected region.
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To enter a destination, choose from one of the following
destination entry methods:
Address Entry
6Address Entry:The address entry destination
method allows you to enter an address by providing the
system with a city name or a street name.
If you are having trouble nding a city or a street name,
do the following:
Input the street name rst instead of the city name,
or vice versa.
Input more characters or reduce the amount of
characters to reduce or expand the available
options.To enter a destination by entering the city name rst,
do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
6Address Entry screen button.
3. Select the City name button.
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4. Enter the city name or touch the Last 5 Cities screen
button.
The Last 5 Cities screen will display a list of the last
ve city names that had been entered. Select a city
from the list and it will appear in the City name area.
If using the alpha keyboard, nish entering the city
name. If ve or less names are available, a list
will display. If more than ve are available, there will
be a screen button with a number in it, it represents
the number of available cities. Select this button
to view the list and select a city.
5. Once a city has been selected the Street name
category will automatically be selected for entry.
Start entering the street name. If ve or less names
are available, a list will display. If more than ve
are available, there will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the number of available
streets. Select this button to view the list.
6. Select the street name with the correct prex
(Dr., Ln, St., etc.) from the list.
7. Once a street has been selected, the numeric
keyboard will display, allowing you to enter the
house number. The system will display the house
number range that is available for the street.8. Select the Go screen button. The map screen,
with the destination marked, will display.
9. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
10. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
To enter a destination by entering the street name rst,
do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
6Address Entry screen button.
3. Select the Street screen button and start entering
the street name.
If ve or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than ve are available, there will be a
screen button with a number in it, it represents the
number of available streets. Select this button
to view the list.
4. Select the street name with the correct prex from
the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
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