Three types of traffic information for major roadways are
displayed on the navigation system:
Unscheduled traffic incident data, such as accidents
and disabled vehicles
Scheduled traffic incident data, such as road
construction and road closures
Traffic ow information (rate of speed data)
Traffic information is delivered to the vehicle by the XM™
Radio satellites. XM NavTraffic™ makes it possible for
the navigation system to provide continuously updated
traffic information personalized for a driver’s needs.XM NavTraffic™ currently broadcasts the traffic
information for many markets nationally, and the
service may be available in more cities in the future.
Visit xmnavtraffic.com for more details on local
coverage.
A service fee is required in order to receive the
XM NavTraffic™ service.
Turning XM NavTraffic™ On and Off
To turn traffic on or off:
1. Press the Menu hard key, then press the Menu key
repeatedly until Nav is selected or press the
Nav screen button.
2. Touch the Traffic Options button.
3. Touch the Traffic button. This button is highlighted
when it is active.
Selecting Alert for Approaching Traffic Events
enables the system to show a pop-up screen that
noti es of possible traffic issues ahead.
When this feature is highlighted, while traveling
on a route, accidents located on the route are
indicated and can be avoided.
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Ordering Map DVDs
The map DVD in the vehicle is the most up-to-date
information available when the vehicle was produced.
The map DVD is updated periodically, provided that the
map information has changed.
For any questions about the operation of the navigation
system or the update process, contact the GM Nav
Disc Center toll-free phone number, 1-877-NAV-DISC
(1-877-628-3472) or go to the center’s website,
gmnavdisc.com. For any updates or replacements,
call the GM Nav Disc Center or order a new disc online.
Have the Vehicle Identi cation Number (VIN) available
when ordering to ensure the correct and most up-to-date
DVD map disc for the vehicle is sent. See “Vehicle
Identi cation Number (VIN)” in the Index of the vehicle’s
owner manual for more information.After receiving the updated disc, replace the old disc in
the navigation system. See “Installing the DVD Map
Disc” and “Ejecting the DVD Map Disc” underMaps on
page 2-4. Dispose of the old disc to avoid confusion
about which disc is the most current.
Database Coverage Explanations
Coverage area depends upon the map detail available.
Some areas have greater map detail than others.
The navigation system works only as well as the
information provided on the map disc. SeeOrdering
Map DVDs on page 2-49on how to obtain updated
map information.
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