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When a maneuver is approached
that has city lane guidance
information, it replaces the normal
maneuver indicator.
The arrows will expand toward the
center of the screen so that the
maneuvers can be identified in an
easier way.
Highway Lane Guidance
The junction view image displays on
the right edge of the screen and
temporarily covers the Distance
information. The current vehicle
position and street name is moved
left and centered in the available
map display when this is displayed.Off-Road Mode
When the vehicle is off-road, the
system displays the off-road arrow
in the turn indicator and displays
“Off Road Location”
in the street
name field.
Destination Arrival
The route review information
displays in the turn indicator location
and the destination address
displays in the street name field.
Audio Information
The audio information remains in
the same position in the lower right
corner of the display.
The current street name information
remains in the same location, but
will truncate if needed.
Turn List
Touch the next turn indicator shown
on the map to display the turn list or
waypoint list. The interaction
selector is minimized automatically.
Touch
lto reveal the following
options: Destination
Touch Destination to add a waypoint
or change the destination while
viewing the turn list. When
Destination is touched, the display
shows the Destination screens.
End Guidance
Touch the End Guidance option to
suspend the current route in the turn
list. When End Guidance is touched,
the turn list is exited and the display
returns to the main map view.
Avoid Areas
Touch the Avoid Areas option to
select the highway name that is to
be avoided. The system shows a
pop-up asking how many miles or if
the entire road should be avoided.
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Turn List
.When under a waypoint trip,
touch Turn List on the
infotainment display to show the
turn list. When entering a turn
list, the next maneuver
instruction is spoken.
. The turn list title is the name or
address of the destination.
Touch the information icon next
to the name of the destination to
display the destination
information.
. The turn list is sorted in order
with the next maneuver at the
top of the list and the
subsequent maneuvers listed
below it. The next maneuver is always highlighted upon entry
into the Turn List to quickly show
what the next maneuver is.
. Each maneuver indicates the
distance between it and the
previous maneuver or the
vehicle’s current location. The
next maneuver at the top will
count down until the maneuver
is reached, and then the next
maneuver will begin to
count down.
. Each maneuver has an
estimated time of arrival based
on the current driving conditions.
Saved Trips
Waypoint trips can be saved for
later recall. Touch Add in the
waypoints list to save the trip to the
Saved Trips list in the vehicle’ s
contacts list. When trips are saved,
they are given a default title of the
final destination. Saved trips can be
edited by selecting Edit to access
the edit screen for the saved entry.
The only field that can be edited is
the name field. Touch the name field
to access the keyboard view. Type the name change. This change is
automatically saved when executed
by the keyboard.
The saved trip can also be deleted
from the edit mode. Touch Delete
and a delete confirmation pop-up
will display.
Waypoints
.
When under a waypoint trip,
touch the next turn indicator to
bring up the waypoint list. The
last waypoint view is shown,
which could be Waypoints, Turn
List, or Edit Route.
. The waypoint list is sorted in
order with the next waypoint at
the top of the list. Each waypoint
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is indicated with a numbered
icon, starting with the next
waypoint.
. To indicate what segment of the
route is for the next waypoint,
and what is for the remainder of
the route, they appear in
different colors.
Optimized Route
. Touch the Optimize option 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 option to
modify the order or remove a
waypoint from the route. Touch
delete to remove a waypoint
from the route.
. A pop-up displays asking for
confirmation of the waypoint
deletion.OnStar System
With an OnStar subscription to the
Guidance Plan, an OnStar Advisor
can download a destination to the
vehicle or into the built-in navigation
system. If an OnStar Turn-by-Turn
route is in progress, all other
internal navigation functions are
disabled until the route is
completed.
When navigation is selected, the
OnStar Turn-by-Turn screens
display.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Touch Menu on the infotainment
display to go to the
Turn-by-Turn Menu.
The following options may display:
.
Plan Route (if the vehicle is off
the route)
. Cancel
Plan Route
Select My Destination to display a
special version of the Maneuver
View. The Destination Address is
displayed in the Street Name and
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the total distance to the destination
is displayed in the Distance to
Maneuver View. Touch Done to
return to the Maneuver View.
Cancel a Route
If a route is in progress using either
the vehicle navigation system or the
OnStar Turn-by-Turn route, and a
new route is requested, the current
route in progress will be canceled.
An OnStar Advisor can cancel the
vehicle navigation system route.
Route guidance can be resumed by
selecting Resume To 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 circumstancescan 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 033.
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 050
and If the System Needs Service
0 50.
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.
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.The vehicle changes directions
more than once, or the vehicle is
turning on a turn table in a
parking lot.
. 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 Maps032.
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 050.
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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.
For 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,
www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are
needed, call the GM Nav Disc
Center or order online.
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 that previously had limited
detail. See Map Data Updates 051.
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Voice Recognition
Voice recognition allows for
hands-free operation within the
navigation, audio, phone, and
weather applications. This feature
can be started by pressing
gon the
steering wheel controls or by
touching
gon the infotainment
display.
However, not all features within
these areas are supported by voice
commands. Generally, only complex
tasks that require multiple manual
interactions to complete are
supported by voice commands.
For example, tasks that take more
than one or two touches such as
selecting a song or artist to play
from a media device would be
supported by voice commands.
Other tasks, like adjusting the
volume or seeking up or down, are
audio features that are easily
performed by pressing one or two
controls, and are not supported by
voice commands. In general there are flexible ways to
speak commands for completing the
tasks. Most of them, except
destination entry and voice keypad,
can be completed in a single
command. If the task takes more
than one command to complete, the
first command should be to indicate
the kind of task to be performed, like
“Navigation Destination Entry.”
The
system replies with prompts that
lead you through a dialog to enter
the necessary information. For
example, if a destination for route
guidance is needed, say
“Navigation” or“Destination Entry.”
Voice recognition can be used when
the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See “Retained Accessory Power
(RAP)” in the owner ’s manual.
Using Voice Recognition
Voice recognition becomes available
once the system has been
initialized. This begins when the
ignition is turned on. Initialization
may take a few moments. 1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls to activate voice
recognition, or touch
gon the
infotainment display.
2. The audio system mutes and the system plays a prompt
followed by a beep.
3. Wait until after the beep completes, then clearly speak
one of the commands
described in this section.
A voice recognition system
prompt can be interrupted while
it is playing by pressing
gon
the steering wheel controls
again.
For example, if the prompt
seems to be taking too long to
finish, press
gagain and the
beep should happen
right away.
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without waiting for the prompt to
complete, press
gagain and
wait for the beep.
. Speak the command naturally,
not too fast, not too slow. Use
direct commands without a lot of
extra words.
. Usually Phone and Audio
commands can be spoken in a
single command.
For example, “Call David Smith
at work,” “Play” followed by the
artist or song name, or “Tune”
followed by the radio station
number.
. Navigation destinations are too
complex for a single command.
First, state a command that
explains the type of destination
needed, such as I want
directions to an “Address,”
“Navigate to an intersection,” “I
need to find a Place of Interest
or POI,” or“Directions to a
Contact.” The system responds
with requesting more details.
After saying “Place of Interest,”
only major chains are available by name. Chains are businesses
with at least 20 locations. For
other POIs, say the name of a
category like
“Restaurants,”
“Shopping Malls,” or“Hospitals.”
There is no need to memorize
specific command words. Direct
commands might be more clearly
understood by the system. An
example of a direct command would
be “Call 555-1212.” Examples of
these direct commands are
displayed on most of the screens
while a voice session is active.
If “Phone” or“Phone Commands,” is
stated, the system understands that
a phone call is requested and will
respond with questions until enough
details are gathered.
If the phone number has been
saved with a name and a place, the
direct command should include
both, for example “Call David Smith
at work.”
Using Voice Recognition for
List Options
When a list is displayed, a voice
prompt will ask to confirm or select
an option from that list. A selection
can be made by manually selecting
the item, or by speaking the line
number for the item to select.
When a screen contains a list, there
may be options that are available
but not displayed. The list on a
voice recognition screen functions
the same as a list on other screens.
Scrolling or flinging can be used to
help display other entries from
the list.
Manually scrolling or paging the list
on a screen during a voice
recognition session suspends the
current voice recognition event and
plays the prompt “Make your
selection from the list using the
manual controls, press
qBACK or
SBACK on the center stack,
or touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display to try again.”