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upper right corner of the screen does
not end the call, but returns to the
previous screen.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
With a connected plan, an OnStar
Advisor can download a destination to
the vehicle or its embedded navigation
system, if equipped. Select
Turn-by-Turn Directions from the
Services tab of the OnStar app to call
an Advisor or select a recent or
favorite destination. Touch the
navigation icons to select home,
address or place. A destination
transfer from OnStar will show the
detail view of the destination when it
is transferred from OnStar to the
Navigation application. See
www.onstar.com for a coverage map.
Services vary by model. Map coverage
is available in the United States,
Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch to display the Settings page,
which shows the configurations for
the vehicle hotspot and allows them
to be changed.For more information, see
www.onstar.com.
Navigation
Using the Navigation
System
If equipped, launch the Nav
application by touching the Nav icon
on the Home Page or on the shortcut
tray near the bottom of the
infotainment display.
When the Nav application is launched
for the first time, a product
walkthrough is available. Use of the
feature requires the Terms and
Conditions and the Privacy statement
to be confirmed. If available and
signed into a profile, it is also
suggested to enable and confirm
Predictive Navigation.
Predictive Navigation (If Equipped)
If Predictive Navigation is available
and confirmed, this feature learns
preferences by remembering where
the vehicle has been. It uses the
locations and navigation history to
personalize routes and results.Predictive Navigation may learn
elements such as:
.Personalized routes based on
preferred streets.
.Search results that provide best
matches at the top of the list.
.Predictive traffic.
.Local map content updating.
Predictive Navigation can also be
enabled or disabled at a later time by
touching
A(Options). While in
Options, touch Settings, then Map and
Navigation Settings, and then
Predictive Navigation. See Settings
0 188.
Navigation Map View

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After opening the Nav application for
the first time, the application will
always open in full map view
displaying the vehicle’s current
location. When the vehicle is stopped,
the search bar will appear along the
top of the navigation map view.
Manually close the search bar by
touching
z. When the vehicle is
moving, the
}(Search) icon will
replace the search bar to maximize
the full map view.
Destination Card Preferences
From the Nav application, set up
Home and Work addresses to enable
one-touch navigation. To set up Home
and Work addresses, touch
Aand
select Settings, then Map and
Navigation Settings, and then
Destination Card Preferences. Show
My Places on Map should be on by
default. Select and enter Home and/or
Work address and save.
If the vehicle’s system is not signed
into a customized profile, the current
location icon uses a generic symbol.
Once signed into a customized profile,
the current location symbol will show
a customized icon. See Navigation
Symbols 0166.
Map and Navigation Settings
Touch
Awhile in the map view to
display options. The following may
display:
.3D Heading Up, 2D Heading Up, 2D
North
.Show on Map
.Traffic Events (available with
OnStar Connected Navigation)
.Settings
.Edit Destination (if a route has
been set)
.Avoid on Route (if a route has
been set)
Touch Settings to view Map and
Navigation Settings. The following
may display:
.Destination Card Preferences
.Map Preferences
.Route Preferences
.Navigation Voice Control
.Traffic Preferences
.Alert Preferences
.Fuel Grade Preferences
.Manage History
.Predictive Navigation: See
“Predictive Navigation (If Equipped)”
previously in this section.
.About
To exit a list, touch
zin the top right
corner to return to the main
map view.
Make sure to set up preferences before
setting a destination and starting
active guidance.

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Map Preferences
Touch to choose between basic map
feature configurations:
Map Colors
.Auto–Touch to automatically
change modes based on lighting
conditions.
.Day (Light)
.Night (Dark)
3D Landmark (Default is On) :
Touch On or Off. When turned on, the
system will display all 3D Landmarks
on the map depending on the zoom
level.
3D Building (Default is Off ) : Touch
On or Off. When turned on, the
system will display all of the possible
3D building shapes on the map
depending on the zoom level.
Show Terrain in 3D (Default is
Off ) : If equipped, touch On or Off.
When turned on, the system will
display terrain information on the
map in 3D view.
Auto-Zoom (Default is On) : Touch
On or Off. When turned on, the
system will automatically adjust the zoom level when the vehicle is
approaching a turn. After the turn is
completed, the system automatically
brings the zoom back to the originally
set level. If the vehicle is approaching
a turn with the next turn occurring
shortly after, the Auto-Zoom will
remain on until both turns are
completed.
Route Preferences
Touch to access the Route
Preferences. The choices are:
.Preferred Route
–Choose from two
different route options: Fastest or
Eco-Friendly.
‐ Fastest would be the route with
the shortest drive time.
‐ Eco-Friendly would be the most
fuel-efficient route.
.Avoid on Current Route –Choose
any of the road features to avoid
while on route:
‐ Highways
‐ Unpaved Roads
‐ Ferries
‐ Carpool Lanes
‐ Toll Roads ‐
Tunnels
‐ Country Borders
Navigation Voice Control
Touch to access the voice control
setting display.
.Navigation Volume –To adjust the
volume level, touch the up and
down arrows. If the voice guidance
prompt is being heard, volume can
also be adjusted using the knob on
the center stack or the volume
switch on the steering wheel.
.Navigation Voice Prompt Level
during a Call. Options available are:
‐ Full Prompt (Selected by default)
‐ Tone Only
‐ None
Traffic Events (If Equipped)
This feature provides a list of events
that are on the route or nearby. Touch
Aand then select Traffic Events. An
OnStar connected Navigation service
plan is required.

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Traffic Preferences (If Equipped)
While in Map View, touch
A, then
Settings and then Map and Navigation
Settings to access Traffic Preferences.
When Show Traffic on Map is turned
on, the feature provides an overview
of the traffic flow using different
coded colors. The following options
are available for rerouting:
.Auto Reroute to Better Route –The
system will automatically reroute if
the system detects there is a traffic
issue ahead.
.Ask Before Rerouting (Default) –If
the system detects there is a traffic
issue ahead, it will display a pop-up
with details about the issue. Choose
to reroute or cancel the alert.
.Never Search for Better Route –The
system will not check for a better
route until one of the above options
is selected.
Alert Preferences
Set alerts on or off during both
inactive and active guidance views.
The following alerts may be available:
.Road Safety Alerts –Touch to
display upcoming School Zones.
.Traffic Camera Alerts
Manage History
Touch Manage History to access the
History options:
.Clear Recent Destinations –Touch
\to clear the recent destinations.
.Clear Search History –Touch\to
clear the search history.
About
Touch to display software information,
such as:
.Telenav Terms and Conditions
.Telenav Privacy Statement
.Navigation Version
Maps
The Nav application requires a map
database to run. It is stored on an SD
card that is connected to the
infotainment system. If the map
database is not available, a missing SD
card error message will be displayed. SD Card Error Messages
The SD card only works for one
unique vehicle. The SD card must pass
authentication verification to be used
for that specific vehicle. Potential
error scenarios and messages include:
.The SD card has initialized for the
first time:
“Once initialized, this SD
card can only be used for navigation
in this vehicle.”
.The SD card is not working
properly: “SD card is not functioning
properly. (Error Code).”
.The SD card is not paired with the
existing system: “This SD card is not
valid in this vehicle for navigation.
See Owner’s Manual for more detail
or visit your dealer. (Error Code).”
.The SD card has been removed from
the slot: “SD card has been removed.
(Error Code).”
Touch Continue to resume after the
initialization error message. For the
other messages, touch OK to return to
the Home Page.

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Destination
Receiving Destination Directions
from Different Sources
Destinations can be received or
transferred from different sources to
the Nav application for route
guidance. If equipped, some of these
sources may include:
.Navigation from search results.
.OnStar Advisor destination
download.
.An address from the Contacts list.
.An application on the smartphone
that can send destinations to the
vehicle.
.An application downloaded to the
vehicle such as OnStar Services that
can send destinations to the
navigation system.
Waypoints
Add up to five waypoints, which are
additional destinations, along the
route. To add an additional stop or
waypoint:1. From active guidance, touch
}. 2. Search for the destination using
One-Box, Voice search, or the Quick
Category icons.
3. Choose search results Along Route, Nearby, or Near Destination.
4. Choose the desired waypoint and touch Add to Trip or replace the
current destination by touching
New Destination.
Route options are not available for
waypoints.
Arriving at a Waypoint
When approaching a waypoint, the
system will display a Destination
Arrival view. To continue on to the
next destination touch the Drive to
message on the infotainment display.
If the vehicle passes the waypoint or
gets out of the current route, the
system will automatically reroute back
to this waypoint. At the same time, it
will show a Drive to icon along with
the next waypoint address so the
current waypoint can be skipped and
guidance can resume to the next
waypoint or destination. Editing a Waypoint
When waypoints are added during
active guidance, the system allows a
stop to be deleted or the order to be
changed. To edit a waypoint:
1. Touch
A.
2. Touch Edit Destinations.
.Modify destination order by
touching and holding the arrow
until it is highlighted. Drag to
move the waypoint up or down
the list.
.Delete a waypoint by touching
Y. A pop-up will appear to
confirm waypoint removal. Once
the request is confirmed, the
system will remove the address
from the destinations list. Touch
zon the top right corner so the
system can recalculate the
route.
If there is only one address in
the destinations list, the system
will disable the move and delete
functions. The system will not
allow the final destination to be
deleted.

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Map Information
Road network attributes are contained
in the map database for map
information. 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.
If the vehicle does not have an
applicable service plan, 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.
Zoom Control
The zoom control display is shown on
the map view. A few ways to zoom in
or out are:
.Touch + or–to zoom in or out on
the map.
.Double tap with one finger to zoom
in or single tap with two fingers to
zoom out on the map.
.Use the index finger and thumb to
zoom out by pinching and then
zoom in by spreading those two
fingers on the map.
Map Gestures and Map Scale
Use the following gestures on the
infotainment display to adjust the
map scale and display options.
.Pinch to zoom in or out.
.Pan the map.
.Use two fingers to tilt down and
change from 2D to 3D. Tilt up to
change back to 2D.
.Rotate the map.
See Using the System 0149.
Mute
When in active guidance, the audio
prompts while using navigation can be
muted. Touch the speaker icon on the
right side of the upper bar. A slash
will appear on the speaker to indicate
voice guidance is muted.
Active Guidance View
When a destination is chosen and a
navigation session is active, the
navigation system enters into an
Active Guidance View (AGV).
Map Orientation
Touch
Aon the map to access map
orientation settings. Map orientation
is 3D Heading Up by default.
Available settings are:
.3D Heading Up (Default): 3D map
with the vehicle pointing up. In this
mode, the current location icon will
always head up and the map will
rotate around it.
.2D Heading Up: 2D map with the
vehicle pointing up. In this mode,
the current location icon will always
head up and the map will rotate
around it.
.2D North Up: 2D map with North
pointing up. In this mode, the
current location icon will shift as
the vehicle turns left and right.
Touch the icon to change the map
type. The icon and label will also
update accordingly.

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Depending on the zoom level of the
2D Heading Up and 3D Heading Up
maps, the system may automatically
switch to the 2D North Up map.
When in AGV, the entire route can be
viewed in 2D North Up by touching
the traffic bar. The map will zoom out
and readjust to display the full route.
When in 2D North Up Route View, the
Recenter icon will appear in the
middle of the display. Touch either the
Recenter icon or the traffic bar again
to return to the previous view, either
2D or 3D.
Lane Guidance
The map will display the lane
information for the upcoming
maneuver if it is available.
Junction View
When a vehicle is on the highway and
approaching the exit, an image
displays the lane that the vehicle must
stay in to complete the next
maneuver.Quick-Turn View
When the vehicle is approaching a
turn with the next turn following in
quick succession, a quick-turn list
appears below the primary turn
indicator. An audio prompt will
announce the quick turn.
Auto-Zoom
When approaching a maneuver, the
map will automatically zoom in to
show both the vehicle icon and the
upcoming maneuver to give a better
view of the maneuver. Once the
maneuver is complete, the system will
zoom back to the previous zoom level.
Touch
Aon the map to access
Settings, then touch Map Preferences
to access Auto-Zoom. This feature can
be enabled or disabled. Directions
Touch the menu option next to the
next turn street name to display
Directions.
Directions displays the turns and
directions from the current location to
the final destination.
Editing Directions
Directions can be edited by choosing
y, which expands the list to fill the
display and enters the Edit Mode.
While in Edit Mode, an unwanted
route segment can be removed from
the route by touching
Ynext to the
segment. A pop-up appears to confirm
segment removal.
When the route segment has been
removed, all segments are replaced by
an activity indicator while the new
route is recalculated. When the
recalculation is complete, the activity
indicator is replaced with the new
route segments.

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Highway Exits List
TouchCto open the Exit list. This
icon displays next to the current
street name near the bottom of the
display. The icon only appears when
on a highway with defined exits.
While traveling on roads with
designated exits, an Exit list may be
available. The Exit list displays the
exit number, distance to the exit from
the current vehicle position, and
convenience stops that may be
available, such as gas, coffee, food,
and lodging.
Next Maneuver Menu
When in Active Guidance, the Next
Maneuver Turn Arrow, Street Name,
and Maneuver Distance are shown in
the Next Maneuver at the top of the display overlaying the map. ETA,
Distance to Destination, and Traffic
Indicator are displayed in a panel
pinned on the right of the display.
Navigation Next Turn Maneuver
Alert
If the Navigation application is not
open when a near maneuver prompt is
given, it is shown as an alert. Touch
the alert to go to the main navigation
view or touchzto dismiss the alert.
Repeat Voice Guidance
This symbol indicates the next
guidance maneuver. Touch it to repeat
the last spoken guidance instruction.
Incident Alert (If Equipped)
During active guidance, if the system
determines that there is an incident
ahead but there is not a better route, the system will play a tone and show
a Quick Notice. This will only show
once per incident.
Incident Reports (If Equipped)
Incident report icons, along with
traffic flow data, display on the map
during both active and inactive
guidance.
End Route
Touch Cancel at the top right corner
to end active guidance and return to
inactive guidance. If active guidance is
canceled before the destination has
been reached, a pop-up option to
Resume Trip will appear.
Resume Trip
The trip can be resumed if it was
canceled by touching the Resume Trip
pop-up option.
If the system has determined that the
destination has been reached, either
because the arrival view displayed or
the destination has been passed, the
Resume Trip option will not appear.