Cadillac 2008 Escalade User manual

Overview ........................................................ 1-1
Overview .................................................. 1-2
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Features and Controls ................................ 2-2
Navigation Audio System ................................ 3-1
Navigation Audio System ............................ 3-2
Voice Recognition ........................................... 4-1
Voice Recognition ...................................... 4-2
Phone ............................................................ 5-1
Phone ...................................................... 5-2
Index ................................................................ 1
2008 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT
Navigation System M

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Overview .........................................................1-2
Navigation System Overview ............................1-2 Getting Started ...............................................1-4 Cleaning the Video Screen .............................1-11
Section 1 Overview
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Overview
Navigation System Overview
Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted
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A. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See “NAV” under
“Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System
on page 2-2 for more information.
B. No GPS Symbol. See Symbols on page 2-7 for more
information.
C. North Up/Heading Up Symbol. See Symbols on
page 2-7 for more information.
D. Map Scale. See “Map Scales” under Maps on
page 2-4 for more information.
E. 0(Zoom In) Touch Screen Button. See “Map
Scales” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
information.
F. Mark Touch Screen Button. See “Adding
Destinations to the Address Book” under Destination
on page 2-13 for more information.
G. Z(DVD Map Disc Eject) Key. See Maps on
page 2-4 for more information.
H. Map DVD Slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under
Maps on page 2-4 for information on how to
install and eject a map DVD.
I. M(Load) Key. See CD Player on page 3-9 or DVD
Player on page 3-17 for more information.
J. Z(CD/DVD Video/Audio Eject) Key. See CD
Player on page 3-9 or DVD Player on page 3-17 for
more information.
K. CD/DVD Video/Audio Slot. See CD Player on
page 3-9 or DVD Player on page 3-17 for more
information.
L. O/n(Power/Volume) Knob. See Navigation
Audio System on page 3-2 for more information.
M. m(Tilt) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using the
Navigation System on page 2-2 for more information.
N. AUDIO Key. See Navigation Audio System on
page 3-2 for more information.
O. FAV (Favorite) Key. See “Storing Radio Station
Presets” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2
for more information.
P. 5(Phone) Key. See Phone on page 5-2 for more
information.
Q. e(Sound) Key. See “Sound Menu” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more
information.
R. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Touch Screen
Button. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2
for more information.
S. Clock Touch Screen Button. See “Setting the Clock”
under Configure Menu on page 2-28 for more
information.
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T. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button. See
“Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map
Screen” under Symbols on page 2-7 for more
information.
U. 1(Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button. See “Map
Scales” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
information.
V. y©¨z(Seek) Key (Previous/Next). See
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more
information.
W. w(Tune) Knob. See Navigation Audio System
on page 3-2 for more information.
X. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using
the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more
information.
Y. RPT (Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using
the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more
information.
Z. DEST (Destination) Key. See Destination on
page 2-13 for more information.
AA. CONFIG (Configure) Key. See Configure Menu on
page 2-28 for more information.
Getting Started
Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read
this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and
to understand how the system works.
Any route suggestions made by this navigation system
may never override local traffic regulations, your
own judgement, and/or knowledge of safe driving
practices.
Disregard route suggestions made by the navigation
system if such suggestions would; cause you to perform
a hazardous or illegal maneuver, place you in a
hazardous situation, or route you into an area you
consider unsafe.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe
driving. See “Defensive Driving” in the Index of
your vehicle’s owner manual for more information. Get
familiar with your vehicle’s navigation system so
you can use it with less effort and take full advantage of
its features. Your navigation system includes not only
navigation, but also audio functions. While your
vehicle is parked:
•Familiarize yourself with all of its controls: hard
keys on the faceplate and touch-sensitive screen
buttons.
•Familiarize yourself with its operation.
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•Set up your audio by presetting your favorite
stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the
speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you
can tune to your favorite stations using the
presets and steering wheel controls.
•Set up the navigation features that can only be
done before you begin driving, such as entering
an address or a preset destination.
Entering a destination or alphanumeric text requires
many steps, so you can only perform these operations
when the vehicle is in PARK (P). You will notice
that touch-sensitive screen buttons leading to the
alphanumeric keyboard are dimmed out while driving.
Other functions may also be locked out while driving and
they too will appear grayed out on the screen — but
all functions are available when parked. Some functions
can be performed while driving, as long as you can
do so without diverting too much of your attention from
your driving.
{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:
Looking at the moving map on the navigation
screen frequently or for too long while driving
can cause a crash and you or others can be
injured or killed. Keep your eyes and mind on
the road and avoid looking too long or too
often at the moving map on the navigation
screen. Use the voice guidance directions
whenever possible.
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The navigation system allows you to do the following:
•Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route
and map guidance with voice prompts.
•Select a destination using various methods and
choices.
•Receive Radio Data System (RDS) broadcast
announcements.
You should always be alert and obey traffic and roadway
laws and instructions, regardless of the guidance from
the navigation system. 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. The
system uses limited information, you must always
evaluate whether following the system’s directions is
safe and legal for the current conditions.
Every fifty times the vehicle is started and the navigation
system is turned on, the Caution screen will appear. If
the Caution screen appears, touch OK to load the
map DVD information. If OK is not selected, all hard
keys except for NAV (Navigation) and DEST
(Destination) can be accessed. Once the NAV or DEST
hard keys are pressed, this Caution screen will
appear and OK must be pressed to load the map DVD
information from the map disc.
When getting started you may set the navigation system
to your preference or delete information you may
have entered using various options. To do so, reference
the following topics.
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Language — English/Metric
To change the language of the navigation screens, see
“Driver Information Center, DIC Vehicle Customization”
in the Index of your vehicles owner manual.
To change the navigation screens from English or
metric, see “Driver Information Center, DIC Operation
and Displays” in the Index of your vehicles owner
manual.
Deleting Personal Information
This navigation system can record and store personal
information such as names and addresses. At times,
such as when you are disposing of your vehicle,
you may want to delete this information. See “Edit
Address Book — Edit/View” under Configure Menu on
page 2-28 for deleting information from the
address book.
Storing Radio Station Presets
To set preset radio stations, do the following:
1. Press the O(power) knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select the desired
band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped)).
3. Use the w(tuning) knob or the SEEK arrows to
tune to the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the five preset screen
buttons, at the bottom of the screen, until you hear a
beep or see the station displayed on the selected
preset button.
5. Repeat the steps for each preset.
See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under Navigation
Audio System on page 3-2 for more information.
Setting the Clock
The navigation system time and the analog clock are
separate features. Changing the time through the
navigation system will not change the time on the analog
clock and vice versa. See “Analog Clock” in the Index
of your vehicles owner manual to change the analog
clock time.
To set the time for the navigation system, do the
following:
1. Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly
until the time is selected or touch the time screen
button.
2. Press the Hours and Minutes −(minus) and
+ (plus) signs to decrease or to increase the time.
See “Setting the Clock” under Configure Menu
on page 2-28 for more information.
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Entering an Address and Point of
Interest, and Storing Preset
Destinations
Entering an Address
To enter a destination by inputting the city name first,
do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the O(power) knob 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. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Press the 2Address Entry screen button.
7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed,
to change the current state or province. A list of all
of the available states and provinces will appear.
Select the state or province.
8. Once a state or province has been selected the
City name category will automatically be selected
for entry.
If five or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than five are available, the List screen
button will have a number in it, it represents the
number of available cities. Select this button to view
the list and select a city.
9. Once a city has been selected the Street name
category will automatically be selected for entry.
If five or less streets are available for the selected
city, the system will display the list of streets. If
more than five streets are available the system will
display the alpha keyboard. Start entering the
street name. If five or less names are available, a
list will display. If more than five are available,
the List screen button will have a number in it, it
represents the number of available streets. Select
this button to view the list and select a street.
10. Once a street has been selected, select the
House # screen button to enter the house number.
The system will display the house number range
that is available for the street.
11. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with
the destination marked, will appear.
12. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
13. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
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See “Address Entry ” under Destination on page 2-13
for more information.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest
(POI), do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the O(power) knob 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. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Press the iPoint of Interest screen button.
7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed,
to change the current state or province. A list of all
of the available states and provinces will appear.
Select the state or province.
8. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name
space (e.g. Washington Monument).
If five or less names are available, a list will display.
If more than five are available, the List screen button
will have a number in it, it represents the number of
available POIs. Select this button to view the list.
9. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. A map
screen, with the destination marked, will appear.
10. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system will calculate and highlight the
route.
11. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Point of Interest (POI)” under Destination on
page 2-13 for more information.
Storing Preset Destinations
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the O(power) knob 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. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
Enter a destination. See Destination on page 2-13
for more information on how to enter a destination.
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6. Press the DEST hard key, the Route screen will
display. Press the Final Destination or Stopover
screen button. The information screen will display
for that location. Press the Add to Address Book
screen button. The address book screen will appear.
7. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard
will display. Enter the name. Select the Back screen
button.
8. 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 will appear 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.
See “Adding or Changing Preset Destinations”
under Destination on page 2-13 for more information
on how to add preset destinations.
Using Your Stored Preset Destinations
These destinations are available for selection while
driving.
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the O(power) knob 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. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Select one of the available preset destination
screen buttons. A map screen, with the destination
marked, will appear.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system will calculate and highlight
the route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Preset Destination” under Destination on page 2-13
for more information.
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Canceling Guidance
Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final
destination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the
final destination, do the following:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Press the Cancel Guidance screen button.
3. Press OK to confirm.
Guidance Volume
To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts, do the
following:
1. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly
until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button.
2. Press the Voice Prompt screen button.
3. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to
increase or to decrease the volume of the voice
prompts. The system will respond with the adjusted
voice level.
See “Voice Prompt ” under Configure Menu on
page 2-28 for more information.
Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen, use only a soft clean
cotton cloth dampened with clean water.
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✍NOTES
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Features and Controls ......................................2-2
Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2
Maps ............................................................2-4
Symbols ........................................................2-7
Destination ..................................................2-13
Configure Menu ............................................2-28
Rear Vision Camera ......................................2-34
Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-38
Vehicle Positioning ........................................2-38
Problems with Route Guidance .......................2-39
If the System Needs Service ..........................2-40
Ordering Map DVDs ......................................2-40
Database Coverage Explanations ....................2-40
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Features and Controls
Using the Navigation System
This section presents basic information needed to
operate the navigation system.
Use the hard keys located on the navigation system
along with the available 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, various functions will be
disabled to reduce driver distractions.
Hard Keys
The following hard keys are located on the navigation
system:
O/n(Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the
system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the volume to the audio system.
Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds
to turn off the navigation system, the Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE), and Rear Seat Audio (RSA). If the
vehicle has not been tuned off, the RSE and the RSA
can be turned back on by pressing this knob and
will continue play of the last active source.
w(Tune): Turn the tune knob to go to the next or
previous radio station or disc track or chapter. See
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2,CD Player on
page 3-9,orDVD Player on page 3-17 for more
information.
Z(DVD Map Disc Eject): Press the eject button,
located next to the upper disc slot, to eject the DVD map
disc. See Maps on page 2-4 for more information.
M(Load): Press the load button to load CDs or
audio/video DVDs. See CD Player on page 3-9 or DVD
Player on page 3-17 for more information.
Z(CD/DVD Eject): Press the eject button, located
under the load button, to eject CDs or audio/video
DVDs. See CD Player on page 3-9 or DVD Player on
page 3-17 for more information.
m(Tilt): Press this key up or down to tilt the screen.
AUDIO: Press this key to access the full Audio screen
to change AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(if equipped), CD/DVD, and auxiliary input. See “Audio”
under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more
information.
FAV (Favorite): Press this key to access the preset
stations. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more
information.
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5(Phone): Press this key to access calling through
OnStar
®
. See Phone on page 5-2 for more information.
See “OnStar
®
System” in the Index of your vehicle’s
owner manual for more information.
e(Sound): Press this key to access the Sound
screen to adjust bass, midrange, treble, and Digital
Signal Processing (DSP). See “Sound Menu” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more
information.
DEST (Destination): Press this key to access the
Destination Entry screen to plan a destination.
See Destination on page 2-13 for more information.
CONFIG (Configure Menu): Press this key to adjust
features for sound, radio, navigation, and the display.
See Configure Menu on page 2-28 for more information.
NAV (Navigation): Press this key to view your
vehicle’s current position on the map screen. Each
press of this key will cycle through Full Map and the tab
that displays the current audio source (AM, FM, CD,
etc.). Full Map displays the screen in full map view.
Selecting the audio tab will split the screen between the
map screen and the current audio source screen
menu. See “Audio” under Navigation Audio System on
page 3-2 for more information.
RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press this key to repeat the
last voice guidance prompt.
y©¨z(Seek): Press the seek arrows to seek
and scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD, and to
seek chapters on a DVD. See Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2,CD Player on page 3-9,orDVD
Player on page 3-17 for more information.
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons
Touch-sensitive screen buttons are located on the
screen. When a screen button has been selected, a
beep will sound. Screen buttons are highlighted when
a feature is available.
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and
numbers, when available, will display on the navigation
screen as an alpha or numeric keyboard. The alpha
keyboard will display when the system requires entry of
a city or street name.
All characters are touch-sensitive screen buttons. Touch
a character to select it.
A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select this screen button to
select letters with accent symbols. This button may
toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet): Select this screen button to select
letters from the alphabet. This button may toggle to A-Y.
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0-9 (Numbers): Select this screen button to select
numbers.
U(Space): Select the space screen button to enter
a space between characters or the words of a name.
Backspace: Select this screen button if an incorrect
character has been selected.
To make name selections easier, the system will only
highlight the characters that can follow the last one
entered. For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not be
available for selection.
If a name is not display after entry, it may need to be
entered differently or the map DVD disc may not contain
that information. See Database Coverage Explanations
on page 2-40 for more information.
Maps
This section includes basic information that you need to
know about the map database.
The maps are stored on a DVD. The United States,
Canada, and Puerto Rico are contained on one disc.
Detailed Areas
Road network attributes are contained in the map
database for detailed areas. Attributes include
information such as street names, street address, turn
restrictions, etc. A detailed area will include all major
highways, service roads, and residential roads.
The detailed areas include points of interest (POI) such
as: restaurants, airports, banks, hospitals, police
stations, gas stations, tourist attractions, historical
monuments, etc. The map database may not include
data for newly constructed areas or map database
corrections that are completed after the production of
the disc. The navigation system will provide full
route guidance in the detailed map areas.
Limited Guidance Areas
Any area that is not classified as detailed is a limited
guidance area. Limited guidance streets will be
displayed on the map display but route guidance may
not be given on these streets. Some POI categories,
such as the city center POI category, and some street
addresses are included in the limited guidance areas.
The navigation system will inform you by voice prompts
when you are traveling into a limited guidance area
where route guidance will not be available. The street
maps and the directional arrow displayed on the
navigation system can then be used to determine the
remaining route to your destination.
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Installing the DVD Map Disc
Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD. If
the map DVD was not installed, do the following to load it:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press the O(power) knob to turn the navigation
system on.
3. Load the map DVD partway into the slot located
just below the screen. The system will pull it in.
4. If the Caution screen appears, touch the OK screen
button to agree.
DVD Map Disc Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the
map disc comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
•If the map disc was installed into the CD slot. See
“Installing the DVD Map Disc” previously.
•It is very hot, when the temperature returns to
normal, the map disc should play.
•You are driving on a very rough road. When the road
becomes smoother, the map disc should play.
•The map disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc
Z(DVD Map Disc Eject): Press the eject button,
located next to the upper disc slot, to eject the DVD
map disc.
Handling the DVD Map Disc
When handling the DVD map disc, be careful of the
following:
•Handle the disc very carefully to avoid
contamination or flaws. Signals may not read out
properly if the disc gets contaminated or flawed.
•If the disc gets soiled, use a soft cloth to gently wipe
it out from the center of the disc to the outside. Do
not use photographic record cleaner, solvents,
or other cleaners.
•Do not use the disc to rest on while writing or
drawing using any writing utensil or attach a seal to
any of the sides or the disc.
•Do not keep the disc in direct sunlight, high
temperatures, or humidity.
•After using the disc, place it back into the
original case.
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Map Adjustments
The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on
the map. Also, as you drive, the map will scroll
automatically based on the direction of travel.
Map Scales
+/−(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 will appear on the
screen once the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are
selected. The system will adjust the map accordingly.
The scale of a map can range from 1/32 mi. (50 m)
to 256 mi. (400 km). To change English or metric, see
“Driver Information Center, DIC Operation and Displays”
in the Index of your vehicle’s owner manual.
Scrolling the Map
Touch anywhere on the
map screen and the scroll
symbol will appear.
Use this feature to scroll
across the map.
Move your finger in any direction on the map screen
and the map will continue to scroll in that direction until
you remove your finger.
If scrolling while your vehicle is in PARK (P), the system
will scroll initially at a slower rate. It will increase if
you continue touching the map screen.
If scrolling while your vehicle is in motion, you have
one scroll speed and a limited distance to scroll.
You have to keep touching the map screen to scroll for
a longer distance.
If you have used the scroll feature to scroll the map
and your vehicle icon becomes lost, press the NAV
(Navigation) key to return to the current vehicle location
on the map.
You can use the scroll feature on the map to set a
destination. See “From Map” under Destination
on page 2-13 for more information.
When scrolling on the map without a planned route,
press the GO screen button to calculate the route from
your current position to the destination mark.
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