2008 Acadia, Enclave, Equinox, Lucerne, OUTLOOK, Torrent and VUE Navigation System M Overview ........................................................ Overview .................................................. Features and Controls ..................................... Features and Controls ................................ 1-1 1-2 2-1 2-2 Navigation Audio System ................................ Navigation Audio System ............................ Voice Recognition ........................................
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Section 1 Overview .........................................................1-2 Navigation System Overview ............................1-2 Overview Getting Started ...............................................1-4 Cleaning the Video Screen .............................
Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted 1-2
A. Map DVD Slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. B. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See “NAV” under “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more information. C. No GPS Symbol. See Symbols on page 2-7 for more information. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. O (Power/Volume) Knob. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. North Up/Heading Up Symbol. See Symbols on page 2-7 for more information. NAV (Navigation) Key.
U. ¨ SEEK Key (Next). See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. The navigation system includes navigation and audio functions. V. © SEEK Key (Previous). See Navigation Audio While the vehicle is parked: System on page 3-2 for more information. 1 (Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button. See “Map Scales” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. X. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button.
The navigation system lets you: {CAUTION: This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. {CAUTION: • Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts.
Language For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see “DIC Vehicle Customization” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual to change the language of the navigation screens. For vehicles without a Driver Information Center (DIC), the radio can be used to change the language of the navigation screens: 1. Press the Every fifty times the vehicle is started and the navigation system is turned on, the Caution screen appears. After reading the caution, select OK to load the map DVD information.
Deleting Personal Information This navigation system can record and store personal information such as names and addresses. It is recommended that stored personal information is deleted when disposing the vehicle. See “Edit Address Book — Edit/View” under Configure Menu on page 2-29 for deleting information from the address book. Storing Radio Station Presets To set preset radio stations: 1. Press O to turn the system on. 2.
5. Press the DEST hard key. 6. Select the 2 Address Entry screen button. 7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. • Enter the name or enter the two-letter abbreviation. A list displays. • Another way is to select the List screen button and then, select the state or province. 8. Select the City name button and start entering the city name. • If five or less names are available, a list displays.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI) To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI): 1. If the radio is on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press O to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. 4. A caution may appear. Select the OK screen button to proceed. 5. Press the DEST hard key. 6. Select the i Point of Interest screen button. 7.
8. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard displays. Enter the name. 9. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until the name appears in the screen button on the display. The name appears in that preset destination screen button and is now available to select from the Destination Entry screen. See “Using Your Stored Preset Destinations” next in this section to select it as a destination.
Guidance Volume To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts: 1. Press the MENU hard key to enter the menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is selected or select the Nav screen button. 2. Select the Voice Prompt screen button. 3. Select the On screen button if voice guidance is not on. See “Voice Prompt ” under Configure Menu on page 2-29 for more information. Turning the O (volume) knob during a voice or navigation prompt will also change the volume.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls ......................................2-2 Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2 Maps ............................................................2-4 Symbols ........................................................2-7 Destination ..................................................2-14 Configure Menu ............................................2-29 Rear Vision Camera ......................................
Features and Controls Using the Navigation System This section includes basic information to operate the navigation system. Use the hard keys and the touch-sensitive screen buttons on the navigation screen to operate the system. See Navigation System Overview on page 1-2 for more information. Once the vehicle is moving, some functions become disabled to reduce driver distractions. Hard Key Operation O (Power/Volume): • Press to turn the system on and off.
FAV (Favorite): Press to access the preset stations. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. AUDIO: Press to access the full Audio screen to change AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), CD, DVD, if equipped, and auxiliary input. See “Audio” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. MENU: Press to adjust features for sound, radio, navigation, the display, and for adjusting the time.
Maps This section includes basic information about the map database. Map Coverage The maps are stored on a DVD. The United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are contained on one disc. 5. Load the map DVD partway into the slot. The system pulls it in. The screen cannot be closed until a double beep is heard. Notice: Pressing directly on the navigation screen may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not press directly on the navigation screen.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc Handling the DVD Map Disc The navigation portion of the system cannot be used if the DVD map disc is not loaded. To properly handle the DVD map disc: 1. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button. 2. Touch the Map Database Information screen button. 3. Touch the Eject Map Disc screen button. The screen tilts, exposing the map DVD slot. 4.
Map Adjustments The system lets you adjust the scale of view on the map. Also, as you drive, the map scrolls automatically based on the direction of travel. Map Scales Scrolling the Map Touch anywhere on the map screen and the scroll symbol appears. Use this feature to scroll across the map. 0 / 1 (Zoom In/Zoom Out): • Touch the zoom in or out screen buttons or the scale on the bar to change the level of map detail. The scale appears on the screen once the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are selected.
• Use the scroll feature on the map to set a destination. See “From Map” under Destination on page 2-14 for more information. • Press the GO screen button to calculate the route from your current position to the destination mark, while scrolling on the map without a planned route. The destination symbol appears on the map, after a route has been planned, marking the final destination. Symbols The following symbols are the most common symbols that appear on a map screen.
The distance to destination symbol indicates the distance to the final destination. The straight line to distance symbol indicates the straight-line distance to your destination. This symbol appears when the time to the destination is not available or while you are scrolling on the map. The distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to your final destination, depending on the option selected.
The heading up symbol indicates that the vehicle is traveling up on the map and is known as Heading Up mode. The shaded triangle indicates the North direction. While in Heading Up mode the direction at the top of the screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the direction your vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbol to switch between Heading Up, North Up, and 3–D view modes. Three-dimensional (3–D) view mode changes the appearance of the map display to a road level view.
Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map Screen Select the POI screen button to display or delete POI icons from the map. Displaying POI icons on the map lets you know where POIs (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. This screen appears after selecting the POI screen button. 1. Select one of the POI categories to display or to delete POI icons from the map screen. Once a category has been selected the POI icon displays at the top of the screen. 2.
Go: Select this screen button, next to the desired POI, to make this POI a destination or a stopover. Select a POI name to receive information about the POI. From this screen you can select: Address Book, Go, or Map. Address Book: Press to add this POI to the address book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 2-29 for information on editing address book entries. Go: Select to make this POI a destination or a stopover. Map: Select to display the map showing the location of the POI.
Driving on a Route When a destination has been routed and you are driving on route, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver. The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and how many miles or kilometers you are from it. When you are approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) from the next maneuver, the screen displays the name and a detailed view of the next maneuver.
3–D Lane Guidance Dual Mode This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or turn list on the other half. Press this button to switch between dual screen and full screen which displays the entire route. Auto Reroute Some major metropolitan areas may include a 3–D lane guidance feature for highway exits and junctions. This feature gives you a more vivid representation of the exits and junctions on your route.
Destination Address Entry To Use the destination feature on the navigation system: 2 Address Entry: Enter an address by providing the system with a city name or a street name. 1. Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen. 2. Select one of five destination options from this screen. Enter the city name first: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the 2 Address Entry screen button. 3. Select the state/province screen button, if the current state or province needs to change.
4. Select the City name button. • Enter the City Name or select the Last 5 Cities screen button. The Last 5 Cities screen displays a list of the last five city names that had been entered. • Select a city from the list and it appears in the City name area. 5. If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city name. If four or less names are available, a list displays. If more than four are available, a number appears in the List screen button. This number represents the number of available cities.
4. Select the Street screen button. • Enter the street name. The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last five street names that had been entered. • Select a street from the list and it appears in the Street name area. 5. If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, a number appears in the List screen button. This represents the number of available streets.
5. Once a city and a street have been selected, touch the Cross Street screen button and start entering the cross street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, a number appears in the List screen button. This represents the number of available streets. Point of Interest (POI) The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method lets you select a destination from the POI list. • Select this button to view the list. • Select a street. 6.
To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name: 1. Press the DEST hard key. To use the point of interest destination entry method by selecting a category: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route. 2. Select the i Point of Interest screen button. 3. Select the Browse POI Categories screen button to view the list of POI categories. 4. Select a category, and then a sub-category.
Address Book The address book entry method lets you select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in your address book. To use the address book entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the g Address Book screen button. A list of your address book addresses display. Use the arrows on the left side of the screen to scroll through the list. 3. Select the Go screen button next to the destination. The map screen displays with the destination marked displays. 4.
Previous Destination The previous destination entry method lets you select a destination from a list of previous destination points. To use the previous destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the / Previous Destination screen button. 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list. 4. Select the Go screen button next to the destination. The map screen displays with the destination marked. 5.
From Map This destination entry method lets you select a destination by scrolling on the map. 3. Use the 0 / 1 (zoom in/out) screen buttons and touch on the map to find the area to be selected as your destination. Pressing, holding, and dragging your finger on the map activates fast scrolling. 4. Touch once on the area that is to be set as your destination. The map screen displays the address information. 5. Select the Go screen button. The map screen displays with the destination marked. 6.
Map Coordinates The coordinates destination entry method lets you select a destination by entering latitude and longitude coordinates. 4. Select Latitude and select either N (north) or S (south) to enter the direction of the latitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the latitude coordinate. 5. Select Longitude and select either E (east) or W (west) next to enter the direction of the longitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the longitude coordinate. 6.
Preset Destination The preset destination entry method lets you set a destination from one of five previously stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations, these are the only destinations available to set while the vehicle is moving. If a destination is not set for one of the screen buttons, the button will be dim and will not be available for use. See “Adding or Changing Preset Destinations” later in this section for information on how to add a preset destination.
Getting Started on Your Route Turn List Once a destination has been entered, there are several functions that can be performed. Press the DEST hard key to access the Route screen. Turn List: Select to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. r / q (Scroll Arrows): Select the up and down arrow to scroll through the list of maneuvers. Avoid: Select this screen button, next to the adjacent street name, to avoid the maneuver. The map screen displays.
j (Pause): Select to pause the route preview, while in reverse or fast forward scroll. r/ [ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select to scroll to the next stopover or to the final destination. The u button changes to a fast speed fast forward. u (Fast Forward Skip): Select to go to the next stopover or to the final destination. Detour Route Preview: Select to preview the entire route in either direction.
Add Stopover To add a stopover: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the Add or Add Stopover screen button. This button only appears if a route has been calculated. 3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, enter the stopover. See “Destination” previously for more information. 4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route. 5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route can now be started.
1. Press the DEST hard key. Adding Destinations to the Address Book 2. Select the Delete screen button for a stopover to be deleted. There are two ways to add a destination to the address book: To delete a stopover from the current route: 3. The system displays a pop-up confirmation message. Select OK to delete the stopover; select Cancel to cancel this operation. 4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route. 5.
Adding or Changing Preset Destinations This feature lets you add or change one of five preset destinations. When a destination has been added as a preset destination, it is available to be selected from the Destination Entry screen. See “Preset Destination” previously for information on how to select a preset destination as a final destination. To store the current final destination as a preset destination: 1. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen to add the current final destination.
Configure Menu Sound Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Sound is selected or select the Sound screen button. To make speaker and equalization adjustments. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information.
Nav (Navigation) Voice Prompt Voice Prompt: Select to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn voice guidance on and off. Volume: Select the + (plus) or − (minus) to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice prompts. The system respond with the adjusted voice level. Voice Guidance: Select On or Off to turn voice instructions on and off while traveling on a planned route. Route Preference Select this button to change route options when the system calculates a route.
Edit Address Book — How to Add To add an address to the address book, see “Adding Destinations to the Address Book” under Destination on page 2-14. Edit Address Book — Edit/View To edit the name of an address book: 1. Press the MENU key, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is selected or select the Nav screen button. 2. Select the Edit/View Address Book screen button. 3. Select the Address book entry. 4. Select the Name screen button and use the alpha keyboard to edit or add the name. 5.
To change the map icon of an address book entry: To delete an address book entry: 1. Press the MENU key then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is selected, or select the Nav screen button. 1. Press the MENU key, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is selected, or select the Nav screen button. 2. Select the Edit/View Address Book screen button. 2. Select the Edit/View Address Book screen button. 3. Select the address book entry to change. 3. Select the address book entry to delete. 4.
Map Database Information Eject Map Disc: When the DVD map disc is not loaded, the navigation portion of the system cannot be used. 1. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is selected, or touch the Nav screen button. 2. Touch the Map Database Information screen button. Select the Map Database Information screen button to view the coverage areas of the map DVD. 3. Touch the Eject Map Disc screen button. The screen tilts, exposing the map DVD slot. 4.
Display 5. To close the screen, slightly push up on the two outer corners until the screen is in position. Then push the screen in by pushing on the four outer corners until you hear a click. VUE shown Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Display is selected, or select the Display screen button. Display Off Select this button to turn the display off. Press the Nav, Dest, Fav, or Menu hard key or the f (tone) button to view the display.
Brightness/Contrast/Mode _ (Contrast): Select and hold the + (plus) or − (minus) to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen. Auto (Automatic): Select for the system to automatically adjust the screen background depending on exterior lighting conditions. Night: Select to make the map background darker. Day: Select to make the map background brighter. Language Saturn VUE Only — Select the English, Francais or Espanol screen buttons to change the language of the navigation screens.
Setting the Clock Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until the time is selected, or select the time screen button, then press the Set screen button. Hours: Select and hold the − (minus) or + (plus) to decrease or increase the hours. Minutes: Select and hold the − (minus) or + (plus) to decrease or increase the minutes. 12/24 Format: Select the 12 screen button for standard time; select the 24 screen button for military time.
There is a message on the rear vision camera screen that states “Check Surroundings for Safety”. {CAUTION: The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: • Detect objects that are outside the camera’s field of view, below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle. • Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. 4. Select the Video screen button. When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on.
Rear Vision Camera Location Acadia shown, Enclave and OUTLOOK similar The image is provided by the camera located above the license plate. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. The area displayed by the camera is limited. The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper. The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions.
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, press the MENU key while the rear vision camera image is on the display. Any adjustments made will only affect the rear vision camera screen. ] (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen. _ (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen.
When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system may not work properly or display a clear image in the following situations: • RVC may be turned off. See “Turning the Rear Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message may display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems. Camera System On or Off” earlier in this section. If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists, see your dealer/retailer.
This system may not be available or interferences may occur if any of the following are true: • Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, trees, large trucks, or a tunnel. • Objects are located on the rear shelf of the vehicle. • Satellites are being repaired or improved. • After-market glass tinting has been applied to the vehicle’s rear windshield. Notice: Do not apply after-market glass tinting to the vehicle’s windows.
• • • • • • • • • The GPS signal is not received. A roof carrier is installed on your vehicle. The vehicle is being driven with tire chains. The tires are replaced. The tire pressure for your tires is incorrect. The tires are worn. The first time the map DVD is inserted. The 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.
If the System Needs Service If your system needs service and you have followed the steps listed here and still are experiencing problems, see your dealer/retailer for assistance. Ordering Map DVDs The map DVD in your vehicle is the most up-to-date information available when your vehicle was produced. The map DVD is updated periodically, provided that the map information has changed.
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Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ..................................3-2 CD Player ...................................................3-10 DVD Player .................................................3-17 Auxiliary Devices ..........................................
Navigation Audio System Playing the Radio Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Finding a Station There are three ways to find/change stations: • If viewing a full map screen, use the ¨ ©SEEK keys and f knob. You cannot change preset stations from the full map screen. FM source shown, other sources similar • If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO hard key to enter the audio menu.
XM lists also contain a category to select and the stations or channels that pertain to the category. For XM, select the left and right arrow screen buttons to change categories. The station information displays. See “Radio Menu” later in this section to add and remove XM categories from the category list. When listening to XM stations, you can select all of the categories when using the right and left arrow screen buttons on the main audio screen.
Storing Radio Station Presets Sound Menu This feature lets you store up to 30 preset stations. You can mix AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). To store presets: 1. Press O to turn the system on. 2. If viewing a map screen, select the source screen button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV (favorite) key. 3. Select the band. 4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select the station. 5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for more than two seconds or until a beep is heard. 6.
Setting the Tone Automatic Equalization TREBLE: Select and hold the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. With automatic equalization you can select customized equalization settings designed for Rock, Pop, Country, Classical, and Talk. Select one of the equalization screen buttons to hear the change in sound. MID (Midrange): Select and hold the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase or decrease the midrange.
Radio Menu Additional Information Displayed Select the Additional Information Displayed screen button to turn station, channel, CD, and MP3 information on or off. The information displays when the screen button is highlighted. When the screen button is highlighted the system displays, when it is available, for the following; FM: RDS category name and radio text, XM: Song Title and Artist Name, CD: CD text, MP3: tag information.
Automatic Volume Control Automatic Volume Control: With automatic volume control, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To use Automatic Volume Control: 1. Set the volume at the desired level. 2. Press the MENU key to enter the menu screen, then press it repeatedly until Radio is selected, or touch the Radio screen button. 3. Press the Automatic Volume Control screen button. 4. Touch the LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH screen buttons.
Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can: XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
No XM signal: The vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM: The audio system is processing audio and text data received. No action is needed. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. No Artist Info: No artist information is available. The system is working properly. No Title Info: No song title information is available.
With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. The navigation system can be used while playing a CD. When you insert a CD, the CD tab displays. If you select an equalization setting for the CD, it is activated each time you play a CD. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it stays in the player.
Playing an Audio CD r(Rewind): 1. Select and hold to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a muted or a reduced volume. 2. Release this button to stop rewinding. The display shows the elapsed time of the track. [ (Forward): 1. Select and hold to fast forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a muted or a reduced volume. 2. Release this button to stop fast forwarding. The display shows the elapsed time of the track. ¨SEEK / ©SEEK: j/ r (Pause/Play): 1.
f (Tuning Knob): 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current track, turn it again to go to the previous track. 2. Turn clockwise to go to the next track. While playing an audio CD the rear seat operator can power on the RSE video screen and use the remote control to navigate through the tracks on the CD. Using a Compressed Audio CD/DVD Compressed Audio CD/DVD Format There are guidelines that must be met, when creating an MP3, WMA, or mixed disc.
Root Directory Order of Play The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory is displayed as ROOT. All files contained directly under the root directory is accessed prior to any root directory folders.
File System and Naming The song name that displays is the name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. The display does not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename does not display.
r (Rewind): 1. Select and hold to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a muted or reduced volume. 2. Release to stop rewinding. The display shows the elapsed time of the track. [ (Forward): 1. Select and hold to fast forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a muted or reduced volume. 2. Release to stop fast forwarding. The display shows the elapsed time of the track. qr (Folder/Artist/Album): 1.
CD Messages DVD Player If Disc Read Error displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and as a DVD video player. • A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. • The map DVD disc was installed into the CD slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4. • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road.
If playing any compatible DVD+R(W) the sound quality may be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the video that has been recorded, and the way the disc has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding chapters, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the DVD. If the surface of the DVD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the DVD does not play properly.
• Press the AUDIO hard key, then select the DVD screen button. • The r(play) button must be pressed for the movie to resume play when the vehicle has been turned OFF and then back ON. When a DVD is loaded, the rear seat passengers can power on the RSE video screen and use the remote control to navigate through the DVD. O (Power/Volume): 1. Press to turn the system on and off. 2. Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the audio system. 3.
c (Stop): 1. Select to stop play of the DVD. 2. Select the play button to continue playing the DVD from where the DVD was stopped. 3. Select this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. r (Rewind): 1. Select and release to rewind through the scene, chapters, and titles. 2. Select again to increase the rewinding speed. 3. Select the play button to stop rewinding. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. [ (Forward): 1.
Audio: Search: 1. Select to display the audio options. 1. Select to display the search screen. 2. Select the audio options that best improve sound quality. This is not available on all DVDs or when the DVD is stopped. This button may not be available for some DVD audio discs. Acadia only, see “Fading With a Bose® Surround Sound System” later in this section. 2. Select Title or Chapter Search for DVD video and Group or Track for DVD audio.
Select e to close the screen in from the left and right sides. Select J to fill the screen on the left and right sides. Select d to fill the screen on the top and bottom. SEEK ¨(Next Track/Chapter): Press this hard key to go to the next track or chapter. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. ©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter): 1. Press this hard key to return to the start of the current track or chapter. 2.
Some DVD-Video discs only contain Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC-3) or DTS 5.1 audio tracks and may not allow conversions into stereo modes. See “Adjusting the Speakers” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 Navigation Audio System for more information. DVD Messages If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the DVD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. • The disc is not from a correct region.
Auxiliary Devices The vehicle may have a Rear Entertainment System (RSE). The RSE has audio adapters that lets you connect auxiliary devices. The audio can be heard through the speakers or through the wireless or wired headphones. See “Audio/Video Jacks” under “Rear Seat Entertainment System” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual for more information. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Section 4 Voice Recognition Voice Recognition ............................................
Voice Recognition The navigation system’s voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the navigation system, audio system, and OnStar® features. The DVD map disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice recognition to work. See “Installing the DVD Map Disc” under Maps on page 2-4. 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 Index of your vehicle’s owner manual for more information.
Helpful Hints for Stating Commands • When a multiple command is available, choose the command that works best for you. • Words that are in brackets are optional. For example, for the command Radio [band] [select] FM, stating Radio FM or Radio select FM are both valid commands. • When the system recognizes the command, the system does one of the following: − Perform the function. − Ask you to confirm your choice. − Issue an error message “Did not recognize. Voice Recognition Canceled.
Voice Tag Commands Navigation Help The following are voice tag commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. There can be up to 40 voice tag entries for destinations. Navigation Help: This command instructs the system to assist with navigation commands. Navigation go to [destination], navigation select: These commands instruct the system to select a destination saved under the stored voice tag.
Radio [select] (frequency) AM, radio [select] (frequency) FM: Instructs the system to go to a specific frequency on either AM or FM. Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio [select] (channel) satellite: Instructs the system to go to a specific channel on the XM™ band (if equipped). Radio help: This command instructs the system to assist with radio commands. CD Commands Auxiliary Commands The following auxiliary commands can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as written.
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A D Adding Destinations to the Address Book ........... 2-27 Adding or Changing Preset Destinations ............. 2-28 Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ................................... 2-3 Audio System .................................................. 3-2 Auto Reroute .................................................. 2-13 Auxiliary Devices ............................................ 3-24 Database Coverage Explanations ...................... 2-43 Deleting Personal Information .............................
F I Fading With a Bose® Surround Sound System (Acadia and Enclave Only) ............................ 3-22 Finding a Station .............................................. 3-3 Installing the DVD Map Disc .............................. 2-4 G Language ........................................................ 1-6 Getting Started, Navigation ................................ 1-4 Getting Started on Your Route .......................... 2-24 Global Positioning System (GPS) ......................
N P Nav (Navigation) ............................................. 2-30 Navigation Getting Started ............................................. 1-4 System Overview .......................................... 1-2 Using the System .......................................... 2-2 Navigation DVD Radio with Bose® Surround Sound System (Acadia and Enclave Only) ...... 3-18 Park Aid ........................................................ 2-36 Playing a DVD ...............................................
S U Scrolling the Map ............................................. 2-6 Setting the Clock ...................................... 1-7, 2-36 Sound ........................................................... 2-29 Sound Menu .................................................... 3-5 Storing Radio Station Presets ...................... 1-7, 3-5 Symbols .......................................................... 2-7 System Needs Service, If ................................. 2-43 Using a Compressed Audio CD/DVD ..
