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Infotainment System 7-39
Navigation
Using the Navigation
System
Read this section thoroughly to
become familiar with how the
navigation system operates.
Keeping your eyes on the road and
your mind on driving is important for
safe driving. The navigation system
has built-in features intended to
help do this. Some features may be
disabled while driving. A grayed-out
function indicates it is not available
when the vehicle is moving.
All functions are available when the
vehicle is parked. Do the following
before driving:
.Become familiar with the
navigation system operation,
buttons on the faceplate, and
touch-sensitive screen buttons
of the navigation system.
.Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
.Set up the navigation features
before beginning to drive, such
as entering an address or a
preset destination.
.For vehicles equipped with
phone capability, set up phone
numbers in advance so they
can be called with the press
of a single button or a single
voice command.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often while using the
navigation system could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others. Focus your
attention on driving.
{WARNING
Avoid looking too long or too
often at the moving map on the
navigation screen. This could
cause a crash and you or others
can be injured or killed. Use the
turn-by-turn voice guidance
directions whenever possible.
Use the navigation system to:
.Plan a route by selecting a
destination using the various
methods and choices.
.Follow turn-by-turn instructions
and map guidance with voice
prompts, when permitted by
traffic laws, controls, and
conditions.
.Receive RDS broadcast
announcements.

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Always be alert and obey traffic
and roadway laws and instructions,
regardless of the guidance from
the navigation system. Because
the navigation system uses street
map information that does not
include all traffic restrictions or
the latest road changes, it may
suggest using a road that is now
closed for construction or a turn
that is prohibited by signs at the
intersection. Because the system
uses limited information, always
evaluate whether following the
system's directions is safe and
legal for the current conditions.
Use the buttons on the navigation
system and the available screen
buttons on the navigation screen to
operate the system. SeeOverview
on page 7‑3.
Various functions are disabled when
the vehicle is moving.Infotainment Control Buttons
The buttons on the faceplate are
used to start primary functions
while using the infotainment system.
See Overview on page 7‑3. These
buttons are:
RADIO BAND: Press to select AM,
FM, or XM, if equipped.
HDD/DVD/AUX (Source): Change
to the Hard Drive, CD, DVD, USB,
or AUX by pressing the HDD/DVD/
AUX button until the desired source
is selected.
The audio sources can also be
changed by using the steering
wheel controls. See Steering Wheel
Controls on page 5‑6 for more
information.
FAV (Favorites): Press to display
the current page number above the
preset buttons. The stored stations
for each list display on the preset
buttons at the bottom of the touch
screen. The number of preset FAV
lists can be changed. TUNE/MENU:
Turn to highlight
a feature. Press to activate the
highlighted feature.
}BACK: Press to return to
the previous screen in a menu.
The
}BACK button does not work
in primary screens, such as the
map, audio, leaf, or climate screens.
TONE: Press to open the tone
menu for sound adjustment.
CONFIG (Configure): Press to
adjust features for radio, navigation,
display, phone, vehicle, and time.
See Configure Menu on page 7‑66
for more information.
SEEK
[:
1. Press to seek to the next track or chapter.
2. Press and hold to advance quickly through playback.
3. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time
displays.

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rSEEK:
1. Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track or
chapter. If the track or chapter
has been playing for less than
five seconds, the previous track
or chapter plays. If playing
longer than five seconds, the
current track or chapter restarts.
2. Press and hold to reverse quickly through playback.
Release the button to return
to playing speed. Elapsed
time displays.
V/0(Phone): SeeBluetooth on
page 7‑85 for more information.
k(Play/Pause): Press to start,
pause, or resume play of the current
media source.
TP (Time Program): Press
to display the Time settings.
This button can be pressed to
quickly go to the Time menu instead
of pathing through the Config
menu and the TUNE/MENU knob. Adjust the time as needed. See
Configure Menu on page 7‑66
later
in this section.
OREC (Record): Press to record
from a CD player or a mass media
storage device connected by a USB
connector.
DEL (Delete): Press to delete XM
categories and information from the
hard drive.
VOL/
O(Volume/Power): Press to
turn the system on and off. Turn this
knob to adjust the volume for the
audio, OnStar, voice guidance, and
voice recognition voice prompts.
DEST (Destination): Press to
plan a route through the Select
Destination menu. If route guidance
is active, press to access the
Route menu. See Destination on
page 7‑51 for more information. NAV (Navigation):
Press to view
the vehicle's current position on
the map screen. Continue pressing
to cycle through the full map and
split screen. Full Map displays the
screen in full view; Split Screen
displays both map and audio
information.
INFO (Information): Press for
weather information, if equipped,
and climate control displays,
if equipped.
RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press
to repeat the last voice guidance
prompt.
AS1–2 (Autostore): The stations
that can be received best in an AM
or FM band can be searched for
and stored automatically through the
autostore function. Each band has
two autostore lists (AS 1, AS 2), in
each of which six stations can be
stored. To update station list press
and hold AS 1-2 button for more
than two seconds.
X(CD/DVD Eject): Press to eject
a CD or a DVD.

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7-66 Infotainment System
Previous Destinations
Previously downloaded OnStar
destinations are saved under
Previous Destinations in the
navigation system where they
can be accessed or saved to
the address book.
Map Destination Screen Functions
Destination Map Screen
If the map screen is used to show
destination, it has map screen
capabilities such as Go, Save,
Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is
shown at the top of the screen.
Configure Menu
Adjust features and preferences
through the Configure Menu.
The last selected menu screen
displays. Adjust features for Sound,
Radio, Nav (navigation), Display,
or Time.
Radio
Press the CONFIG button to
enter the Menu options. Turn the
TUNE/MENU knob to scroll through
the available menu options. Press
the TUNE/MENU knob or press
Radio to display the radio settings.
Press this feature to make changes
for radio information displayed,
preset pages, Auto Volume, Audio
Cue Options, and XM Categories
Restore. See Satellite Radio on
page 7‑16 for more information.
Nav (Navigation)
Press the CONFIG button to
enter the Menu options. Turn the
TUNE/MENU knob to scroll through
the available menu options. Press
the TUNE/MENU knob or press the
Nav screen button.
XM NavTraffic®(if equipped)
The navigation system might
have an XM NavTraffic receiver.
It is a subscription service provided
through XM Satellite Radio.
A service fee is required to
receive the XM NavTraffic service.
Real-time traffic information is
provided to fully integrate the
navigation system to display
current traffic conditions for
the chosen route.
A screen displays to indicate if the
XM NavTraffic subscription is not
activated.

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Database Coverage
Explanations
Coverage areas vary with respect to
the level of map detail available for
any given area. Some areas feature
greater levels of detail than others.
If this happens, it does not mean
there is a problem with the system.
As the map data is updated, more
detail can become available for
areas which previously had limited
detail. SeeOrdering Map DVDs on
page 7‑76 for more information.
Voice Recognition
The navigation system's voice
recognition allows for hands-free
operation of the navigation system
and the audio system features.
Voice recognition only works if the
map database is installed in the
system.
If the radio is off, the only
commands would be Hands
Free and Help.
Navigation voice commands are not
available until the I Agree button
has been selected.
Voice recognition can be used when
the vehicle is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑22 for more
information.
Using Voice Recognition
1. Press and release theb g
steering wheel button. The audio
system mutes, and a beep is
heard. A voice prompt stating,
“Please start speaking after the
beep” might be heard.
If there is no beep, make sure
that the voice volume setting is
not turned down. See Configure
Menu on page 7‑66 for more
information.
While voice recognition is active,
the system displays a
gsymbol.
2. Clearly speak one of the commands listed later in this
section.

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7-82 Infotainment System
Destination and Guidance
Commands
Navigation (go to) preset
destination (number) (one, two,
three, four, five, or six):These
commands instruct the system to
set one of the preset destinations
one through six as the new
destination.
Navigation delete: This command
instructs the system to delete the
destination, route, or next waypoint.
The system requests a confirmation
of which item should be deleted
(destination, route, or next
waypoint).
Destination (available for English
language only): This command
instructs the system that the
user wants to enter a destination
using voice recognition. After this
command is stated, the system
displays a state abbreviation
(such as NY for New York). If the destination to be entered is in
the displayed state, then say the
desired city name. Otherwise, say
“Change State”
and say the state
name the search should take place
in. Then, say the desired city name
when prompted, and say the desired
street name and house number
when prompted.
To set a destination using voice
recognition:
1. Press and release the
b g
steering wheel control.
The audio system mutes,
and a beep is heard.
2. Say the command “Destination.”
The system replies with “Please
say city name or change state,”
and the system shows a pop-up
banner of an abbreviated state
name, such as NY for New York.
If the state is correct, then go to
Step 4. Otherwise, say “Change
State.”
For example, if the desired
destination is in Ohio, but the
system shows New York (NY)
in the pop-up banner, say
“Change State.”
3. After saying “Change State,” the
system replies with “Please say
state name.” Say the correct
state.

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3. One at a time, say each numberto store. After each number is
entered, the system repeats
back the number it heard
followed by a tone. After the
last number has been entered,
say “Store,” and then follow the
directions given by the system to
save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Delete”Command
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Delete.”
3. Say the name tag you want to delete. Using the
“Delete All Name Tags”
Command
This command deletes all stored
name tags in the Hands-Free
Calling Directory and the OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory.
To delete all name tags:
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
Listing Stored Numbers
The list command will list all the
stored numbers and name tags.
Using the “List”Command
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Directory.”
3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.”
4. Say “List.”
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the
following commands:
Dial or Call: The dial or
call command can be used
interchangeably to dial a phone
number or a stored name tag.
Digit Dial: This command allows
a phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time.
Re‐dial: This command is used to
dial the last number used on the cell
phone.
Using the “Dial”or“Call”
Command
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.

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Using the“Digit Dial” Command
The digit dial command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the number one at a time.
After each number is entered, the
system repeats back the number it
heard followed by a tone.
If an unwanted number is
recognized by the system, say
“Clear” at any time to clear the
last number.
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say
“Verify” at any time.
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Digit Dial.”
3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to dial. After each
digit is entered, the system
repeats back the digit it heard
followed by a tone. After the
last digit has been entered,
say “Dial.” Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Using the
“Re‐dial”Command
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle.
.Pressb gto answer the call.
.Press$ ito ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
.Pressbgto answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed on hold.
.Pressb gagain to return to the
original call.
.To ignore the incoming call, no
action is required.
.Press$ ito disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.