2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT navigation system

Move your finger in any direction on the map screen
and the map continues to scroll in that direction until
you remove your finger from the screen.
If scrolling while the vehicle is in P (Park), the system
scrolls initially at a slower rate. It increases if you
continue touching the map screen.
If scrolling while the vehicle is in motion, there is one
scroll speed and a limited distance to scroll. Keep
touching the map screen to scroll for a longer distance.
If you have used the scroll feature to scroll the map and
the vehicle icon disappears off the screen, press the
NAV (Navigation) key to return to the current vehicle
location on the map.
The scroll feature on the map can be used to set a
destination. See“From Map”underDestination
on
page 5‑24for more information.
While scrolling on the map, press the GO screen button
to calculate the route from the current position to the
destination mark.
Symbols
The following symbols are the most common symbols
that appear on a map screen.
The vehicle is shown as
this symbol. It indicates
the current position and
the direction the vehicle is
traveling on the map.
The destination symbol
appears on the map,
after a route has been
planned, marking the final
destination.
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Map Destination Screen Functions
If the map screen is used to show destination, it will
have map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom,
Scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of the
screen.
Destination Map Screen
OnStar®Destination Download
OnStar®Destination Download (if equipped) is a
service available for OnStar* subscribers that makes
operating your navigation system much simpler.
It allows subscribers to request and receive navigation
assistance on-the-go.
Using OnStar®Destination Download
Press the blue OnStar button and an Advisor can locate
a point-of-interest or an address and download the
necessary information or coordinates to your navigation
system. Once the destination is downloaded, the
navigation system will search for the address in the
mapping disc's database. When the address is found,
it will be shown on your navigation system's screen
along with the buttons described below.
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OnStar Download Screen
.Select Go, the navigation system calculates
route(s). Select a route (i.e. Shortest Route),
and Start Guidance.
.Select Map, the navigation system displays the
Destination Map Screen.
.Select Call, the navigation system initiates a call
to your destination with your Bluetooth phone
(if available) or OnStar Hands-Free Calling
(if minutes are available).
.Select Add to Address Book, the navigation
system copies the downloaded destination to
the address book and displays the new address
book entry.
.Select Back, the navigation system cancels your
OnStar Destination Download and returns to the
previous screen. The downloaded address will not
be added to the previous destinations
Route Guidance Not Active
If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route
guidance is not active, the navigation system displays
an OnStar Destination Download Screen and
operations will continue as outlined in the Using OnStar
Destination Download section:
Route Guidance Active
If OnStar downloads a destination while route guidance
is already active, the navigation system adds the
downloaded destination as the next waypoint in the
existing route. All features such as Call and Add to
Address Book will be available for the waypoint. Refer
to the section on Waypoints for more information.
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Previous Destinations
Previous OnStar Destination Downloads are saved
under Previous Destinations in the navigation system
where they can be accessed or saved to the
address book.
Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination
Download:
.If the navigation system is turned off when the
destination download is attempted, the navigation
system will automatically turn on and display the
OnStar Destination Download Screen. The radio
will remain on after the download occurs.
.If OnStar downloads a destination and the address
is not found in the mapping disc’s database and
routing by coordinates is not available, the Go and
Map buttons gray out and routing will not be
available. Press the blue OnStar button for further
assistance.
.The Call button grays out when there is no phone
number available for your destination and while
connected to OnStar.
Map Destination Screen Functions
If the map screen is used to show destination, it will
have map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom,
Scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of the
screen.
Destination Map Screen
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Configure Menu
Press the CONFIG (Configure) hard key to adjust
several of the system's features and preferences.
The last selected CONFIG screen is the screen that
displays: Sound, Radio, Nav (navigation), Display,
or Time.
Sound
Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until
Sound is selected or touch the Sound screen button to
make speaker and DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
adjustments. See“Sound Menu”under,Navigation
Audio System
on page 5‑59for more information.
Radio
Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until
Radio is selected or touch the Radio screen button to
make changes for radio information displayed, preset
pages, XM™ categories, and Bose
®AudioPilot®.
See “Radio Menu” under,Navigation Audio Systemon
page 5‑59for more information.
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Nav (Navigation)
Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until
Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button.
Voice Prompt
Voice Prompt :Touch the Voice Prompt screen button
to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn
voice guidance on and off.
Volume : Touch the + (plus) or −(minus) screen buttons
to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice
prompts. The system will respond with the adjusted
voice level.
Voice Guidance : Touch the On or Off screen buttons
to turn voice instructions on and off while traveling on a
planned route.
Route Preference
Touch the Route Preference screen button to change
route options when the system calculates a route.
Allow Major Roads : This feature allows the system to
use major roads when calculating a planned route.
Allow toll road : This feature allows the system to use
toll roads when calculating a planned route.
Allow ferry : This feature allows the system to use
ferries when calculating a planned route.
Allow time and seasonal restricted road : This
feature allows the system to use time restricted and
seasonal roads when calculating a planned route.
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Map Database Information
Touch the Map Database Information screen button to
view the coverage areas of the map DVD.
Off-Road Mode
To turn the Off-road mode on or off, do the following:1. Press the CONFIG hard key.
2. Press the Nav screen button.
3. Press the Off-Road mode screen button. The button will be highlighted when the feature
is on. When the off-road mode is turned on, the navigation
system will show the path being traveled by the vehicle
when not on a marked road. This path will be a
simulation since the map database coverage will not
have these roads on the DVD. This path will be stored
in the navigation system's memory, see
“Previous
Destination” underDestination
on page 5‑24for more
information.
See “Off-Road Driving” in the Index of your vehicle's
owner manual for more information about off-road
driving.
Traffic Options
Read the following Options descriptions to understand
how the XM NavTraffic™ operates.
XM NavTraffic™(USA and Canada)
Vehicles with the navigation system have an
XM NavTraffic™receiver. XM NavTraffic™ is a
subscription service provided via XM™ Satellite Radio.
XM NavTraffic™ provides real-time traffic information
fully integrated to the navigation system to display
current traffic conditions for a driver ’s chosen route.
XM NavTraffic™ allows drivers to make the most
informed, timesaving routing decisions.
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If the Traffic touch screen button is pressed or if an
attempt is made to turn on the traffic display in the
Navigation Setup Menu without a subscription, a
Caution screen displays indicating that XM traffic is
not activated.
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 flow 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 CONFIG hard key, then press the CONFIG 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
notifies 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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