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USB Port
This vehicle is equipped with one or
more USB ports. The USB port(s)
are in the center console. The
system is optimized to support two
connected devices with a total of
15,000 songs.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB port.
Gracenote
®
When plugging in a USB device,
Gracenote service builds voice tags
for music. Voice tags allow artists,
albums with hard to pronounce
names, and nicknames to be used
to play music through voice
recognition.
While indexing, infotainment
features are available.
My Media Library
The infotainment system allows
access to content from all indexed
media sources. Touch the MEDIA
screen button to scroll through theoptions until My Media is selected.
Use gestures or screen buttons to
scroll through the content.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.
The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC).
. Hard disk drives are not
supported.
. The following restrictions apply
for the data stored on a USB
MP3 player or USB device:
‐Maximum folder structure
depth is 11 levels.
‐ Applicable audio extensions
are mp3, wma, aac, m4a,
and aif.
‐ WMA and Apple lossless files
are not supported.
‐ Supported file systems are
FAT32 and NTFS.
To play a USB device, do one of the
following:
. Connect the USB. .
Press MEDIA until the
connected device is shown.
Use the following when playing an
active USB source:
r(Play) : Press to play the current
media source.
j(Pause) : Press to pause play of
the current media source.
t(Previous/Reverse) :
. Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, the
previous track plays. If playing
longer than five seconds, the
current track restarts.
. Press and hold to reverse
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
u(Next/Forward) :
. Press to seek to the next track.
. Press and hold to advance
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
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Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to connect to an
OnStar Advisor for assistance. See
www.onstar.com for a detailed
instruction guide, vehicle availability,
details, and system limitations.
Services and apps vary by make,
model, year, carrier, availability, and
conditions. 4G LTE service is
available in select markets. 4G LTE
performance is based on industry
averages and vehicle systems
design. Some services require a
data plan.Navigation
Using the Navigation
System
If equipped, touch the NAV button
on the Home Page or the
Navigation icon in the applications
tray to access the navigation
application.
Touch MENU from the map view to
access the Navigation Menu.
Features displayed in the
Navigation Menu can be selected to
adjust navigation preferences.
To exit out of a list, touch the Exit
screen button in the top right corner
of the map to return to the main
map view.When the screen is not in use, it will
time out and remove the controls.
Touch anywhere along the bottom or
top of the screen to display the
controls.Additional navigation features are:
.
Cancel/Resume To
. Navigation Voice Preferences
. Current Location
. Map View
. Traffic
. Routing Preferences
. Display “Places of Interest”
Icons
. Personal Data
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The following information is
displayed on the Current
Location list:
.Nearest Address
. Lat/Long
. Nearest Hospital
. Nearest Police
. Nearest Fuel
. Nearest Service
Touching on any of the options will
display the destination details view
for that location to allow you to
begin guidance to the selected
location.
Touch the Nearest Address button
and then the Save screen button to
store the current location to the
Address Book. Map View
Touch to select the desired map
view. A checkmark appears to
indicate a view has been selected.
3D View
The 3D View is a Heading Up view
but it includes perspective. Map
items will appear larger as the
vehicle comes closer.
Heading Up View
The Heading Up View keeps the
vehicle's current heading at the top
of the view. The vehicle icon always
faces the top of the view as the map
rotates.
North Up View
The North Up View keeps north at
the top of the view. The vehicle icon
is placed in the center of the view
and rotates to indicate the heading
for the vehicle.
Audio Information
Touch to turn the audio information
view on or off from the main
map view.
The audio status screen contains:
.
Station Frequency
. Artist Information
. Song Information
.
r/jort/uStation and
Channel Controls
Touch the
t/uStation controls to
go to the next or previous strong
signal station or digital channel.
When the audio status pane
displays Artist and Song
Information, touch the
t/u
controls to go to the next or
previous track based on the current
media mode.
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Maps
The map database is stored in the
internal flash memory that is used in
the navigation system.
Detailed Areas
Road network attributes are
contained in the map database for
detailed areas. Attributes include
information such as street names,
street addresses, and turn
restrictions. A detailed area includes
all major highways, service roads,
and residential roads. The detailed
areas include Places of Interest
(POIs) such as restaurants, airports,
banks, hospitals, police stations,
gas stations, tourist attractions, and
historical monuments. The map
database may not include data for
newly constructed areas or map
database corrections that are
completed after production. The
navigation system provides full
route guidance in the detailed map
areas.
Navigation Symbols
Following are the most common
symbols that appear on a map
screen.
or
The symbol indicates the current
position and heading direction of the
vehicle on the map. When under
route guidance, a circle with an
arrow is added to the symbol which
indicates the direction to the
destination.Vehicle Address Callout
Tap on the vehicle icon; the current
address of the vehicle is overlaid on
the map next to the vehicle icon in a
callout. Another tap hides the
information.
Any address information about the
vehicle’s current location will be
shown, including the street, city, and
state names.
Tap on this callout to save the
current address to the vehicle
address book.
The destination symbol marks the
final destination after a route has
been planned.
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Optimized Route
.Touch the Optimize screen
button to optimize the current
waypoint trip.
. The optimization is done
according to how the
preferences are set for new
routes, for example, fastest
route, shortest distance, or eco
friendly.
. While the system is optimizing
the route, the waypoint trip has
the Activity Indicator displayed
over top of it. If the system is
calculating the ETA and travel
distance for a waypoint, the
Activity Indicator is displayed in
the list header.
. When either a waypoint trip is
first created, or additional
waypoints are added to an
existing waypoint trip, they are
added in the location that would
lead to an optimized route.
. If a destination is already
planned and a waypoint is
added, it is either added before or after the current destination,
whichever leads to the most
optimal route.
. If under an existing waypoint trip
consisting of two or more
destinations, any additional
waypoints are added in the
location that would lead to the
most optimal route.
Edit Route
. Touch the Edit Route screen
button to modify the order or
remove a waypoint from the
route. Touch the delete screen
button to remove a waypoint
from the route.
. A pop-up displays asking for
confirmation of the waypoint
deletion.
SiriusXM Weather (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Weather is available on
the navigation system through a
service fee subscription.
From the Home Page, touch
WEATHER. The system displays
the current weather page. Current Condition
The current weather page displays:
.
Doppler Map with Weather
. Forecast Information
. Interaction Selector
. Status
. Time of Map Update
. Applications Tray
Allow approximately 15 minutes for
the current weather in the area to
display.
Weather Regions
When in the weather application,
touch the MENU screen button to
display a split map.
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‐If one match results from a
weather search, the system
returns to the map. The map
and forecast information
updates for that location.
‐ If there are multiple results
from the weather search, a list
of possible matches displays.
The map shows the first match
in the list along with the
current weather information in
the lower right corner.
. HOURLY: Touch to display the
hourly forecast for the current
vehicle location. A forecast icon
is shown for each period
available.
. 36-HOUR: Touch to display the
current weather, six-hour
forecast, and tomorrow’s
weather. A forecast icon is
shown for each period available.
. DAILY: Touch to display a daily
forecast for the next five days.
A forecast icon is shown for
each period available. .
MENU: Touch to display the
current advisories, turn weather
alerts on or off, and view the
map legend.
. ROUTE: Touch to display the
forecasted weather for the route.
This feature is only available
while under route guidance.
The map legend explains each type
of color or symbol on the map.
SiriusXM NavTraffic (If
Equipped)
The infotainment system may have
SiriusXM NavTraffic®. It is a
subscription service provided
through SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM NavTraffic service.
Detailed traffic information is
delivered to the vehicle’s navigation
system by the SiriusXM Radio
satellites. SiriusXM NavTraffic
provides continuously updated
traffic information.
The service may be available in
more cities in the future. See
www.siriusxmnavtraffic.com for
more details on local coverage. To access the traffic features, touch
the Traffic screen button on the
Map Menu.
If traffic is not available because
there is no valid SiriusXM
subscription, a pop-up displays
information on how to reactivate the
subscription and SiriusXM radio ID.
Traffic Alert While Under Guidance
If data is received about a traffic
development on the route ahead, a
search for a better route is
performed. If a better route is found,
information may be displayed in an
alert. This alert displays the route
information and how much time may
be saved. If the alternative route is
accepted, the current route will be
altered.
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Canceling a Turn-by-Turn Route
If a route is in progress using the
OnStar Turn-by-Turn navigation
system, and a route is requested
using the vehicle navigation system,
a pop-up is displayed confirming
that the Turn-by-Turn route should
be canceled.
OnStar Canceling an Embedded
Navigation
OnStar is able to remotely cancel
the vehicle navigation system
routes. If an Advisor is requested
while connected to OnStar, all active
vehicle navigation routes in the
vehicle will be canceled. There will
be no confirmation, and this update
will immediately be reflected on the
display. Route guidance can be
resumed by selecting the Resume
To screen button in the Map Menu.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite
signals, various vehicle signals, and
map data.At times, other interference such as
the satellite condition, road
configuration, condition of the
vehicle, and/or other circumstances
can affect the navigation system's
ability to determine the accurate
position of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position
of the vehicle using signals sent by
GPS Satellites. When the vehicle is
not receiving signals from the
satellites, a symbol appears on the
map screen. See
Navigation
Symbols 0195.
This system might not be available
or interference can occur if any of
the following are true:
. Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel.
. Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
For more information if the GPS is
not functioning properly, see
Problems with Route Guidance
0 212 andIf the System Needs
Service 0212.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate due
to one or more of the following
reasons:
.
The road system has changed.
. The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as sand,
gravel, or snow.
. The vehicle is traveling on
winding roads or long straight
roads.
. The vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle.
. The surface streets run parallel
to a freeway.
. The vehicle has been transferred
by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
. The current position calibration
is set incorrectly.
. The vehicle is traveling at high
speed.
. The vehicle changes directions
more than once, or the vehicle is
turning on a turn table in a
parking lot.
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.The vehicle is entering and/or
exiting a parking lot, garage, or a
lot with a roof.
. The GPS signal is not received.
. A roof carrier is installed on the
vehicle.
. Tire chains have been installed.
. The tires are replaced or worn.
. The tire pressure for the tires is
incorrect.
. This is the first navigation use
after the map data is updated.
. The 12-volt battery is
disconnected for several days.
. The vehicle is driving in heavy
traffic where driving is at low
speeds, and the vehicle is
stopped and started repeatedly.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can
occur under one or more of the
following conditions:
.The turn was not made on the
road indicated. .
Route guidance might not be
available when using automatic
rerouting for the next right or
left turn.
. The route might not be changed
when using automatic rerouting.
. There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection.
. Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally.
. It could take a long time to
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving.
. Automatic rerouting might
display a route returning to the
set waypoint if heading for a
destination without passing
through a set waypoint.
. The route prohibits the entry of a
vehicle due to a regulation by
time or season or any other
regulation which may be given.
. Some routes might not be
searched.
. The route to the destination
might not be shown if there are
new roads, if roads have recently changed, or if certain
roads are not listed in the map
data. See
Maps0195.
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, park with the vehicle
running for two to five minutes, until
the vehicle position updates. Make
sure the vehicle is parked in a
location that is safe and has a clear
view of the sky and away from large
obstructions.
If the System Needs
Service
If the navigation system needs
service and the steps listed here
have been followed but there are
still problems, see Problems with
Route Guidance 0212.
Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the
most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map data is updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed.