Chevrolet 2006 Tahoe 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
Index ................................................................ 1
2006 Mid-Size Truck Navigation System M

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Overview .........................................................1-2
Navigation System Overview ............................1-2
Getting Started ...............................................1-4
Cleaning the Video Screen ..............................1-9
Section 1 Overview
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Overview
Navigation System Overview
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A. P(Power/Volume) Knob. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.
B. Directional Indicator. See Symbols on page 2-6.
C. DVD/CD Loading Slot
D. X(DVD/CD Eject) Key
E. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using
the Navigation System on page 2-2.
F. NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat) Key. See “Hard
Keys” under Using the Navigation System on
page 2-2.
G. BAND Key. See “Playing the Radio” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
H. wSEEK xKey. See “Finding a Station” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
I. B(CD) Key. See “Playing a CD” under Navigation
Audio System on page 3-2.
J. e(Audio) Key. See Navigation Audio System on
page 3-2.
K. CONFIG (Configure) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.
L. O(Tuning) Knob. See “Finding a Station” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
M. V(Zoom In) Screen Button. See “Touch Sensitive
Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation
System on page 2-2.
N. Dest (Destination) Screen Button. See “Touch
Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using the
Navigation System on page 2-2.
O. Nav (Navigation) Options Screen Button. See
“Touch Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using
the Navigation System on page 2-2.
P. Nav y(Navigation Menu) Screen Button. See
“Touch Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using
the Navigation System on page 2-2.
Q. U(Zoom Out) Screen Button. See “Touch Sensitive
Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation System
on page 2-2.
R. Clock. See “Clock” under Configure Menu on
page 2-30.
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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.
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.
•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 (if equipped).
•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.
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{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.
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.
The information in the system may not always be
complete. Road conditions such as prohibited turns,
detours, and construction zones, change frequently.
It is important to consider whether you can follow the
directions given by the system for the current conditions.
When getting started, you may set the navigation system
to your preference using various options. You will also
need to know how to perform various functions to begin
route guidance. Reference the following topics for further
information:
Setting Radio Station Presets
To set preset radio stations, do the following:
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the
system on.
2. Press the BAND hard key to access the band menu
and select the desired band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1,
or XM2 (if equipped)).
3. Use the tuning knob or the SEEK hard key arrows
to select a station.
4. Touch and hold one of the six screen buttons at the
bottom of the screen until you hear a beep or see
the station displayed on the selected preset button.
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Setting the Time
To set the time, do the following:
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the
system on.
2. Press the CONFIG hard key.
3. Touch the Clock screen button.
4. Touch the appropriate Time Zone screen button.
5. Touch the Daylight Savings screen button.
The time is now set. Touch the Manual Adjust screen
button if you need to further adjust the time. The radio will
use the GPS satellite to set the time. The vehicle needs
to be in an open area to receive the signal. See Global
Positioning System (GPS) on page 2-33 for more
information.
Entering an Address, Point of Interest,
Home, and Preset Destinations
Before entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home, or
Preset Destination, select the appropriate search area
that contains the final destination. Your vehicle must be
stopped to perform this operation.
Setting the Search Area
To set the search area, do the following:
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the
system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.
3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen
button to proceed.
If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
push the NAV hard key.
4. Touch the DEST screen button.
5. Touch the Change screen button.
6. Touch the appropriate Search Area numbered
screen button that contains your final destination.
The system will return to the Destination menu.
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Entering an Address
To set a destination by entering a street address, do the
following:
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the
system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.
3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen
button to proceed.
If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
push the NAV hard key.
4. Touch the DEST screen button.
5. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct.
6. Touch the Address screen button.
7. Enter the street name using the alpha keypad on
the screen.
Do not enter directional information or street type,
and use the space symbol screen button (U)
between street or city names. For example, the
street name N. Royal Oak Rd. should be entered as
royalUoak. Use the backspace (V) screen
button if an incorrect character has been entered.
8. Select the desired street name from the list by
touching the screen button next to the correct
street name.
9. Enter the address number using the numeric keypad
on the screen. You may first have to select the
correct range for the address number, then enter the
desired address and touch the OK screen button.
10. Touch the Enter Destination screen button. The
address entry is now complete.
11. Once you begin driving you will hear an audio
prompt to “Proceed to the highlighted route.”
You are now in route guidance mode.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest
(POI), do the following:
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the
system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.
3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen
button to proceed.
If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
push the NAV hard key.
4. Touch the DEST screen button.
5. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct.
6. Touch the POI screen button.
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7. Enter the specific title of the POI in the Name
space (i.e. Washington Monument) using the
alpha keypad on the screen.
•If there are POIs with the same name, spell out
the name and then touch the List screen button
(McDonald’s restaurant vs. McDonald corporate
office).
•Select the business desired.
•The system will list the POIs in alphabetical
order or, if there are multiple POIs with the same
name, the system will list the POIs in order of
distance from your location.
•Touch the screen button next to the address of
the POI desired.
8. Touch the Enter Destination screen button. The
POI entry is now complete.
9. Once you begin driving you will hear an audio
prompt to “Proceed to the highlighted route.”
You are now in route guidance mode.
Using the Category or City selections will aid the system
in finding your POI by limiting the search options.
Setting Home Destination
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the
system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.
3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen
button to proceed.
If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
push the NAV hard key.
4. Touch the Nav y(navigation) menu screen button.
5. Touch the Memory Points screen button.
6. Touch the Register Home screen button.
7. Touch the Address screen button and then enter all
address information.
8. Touch the Register Point screen button to store the
home address as a memory point.
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Setting Preset Destinations
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the
system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.
3. A notice may appear. Touch the NEXT screen
button to proceed.
If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
push the NAV hard key.
4. Touch the Nav y(navigation) menu screen button.
5. Touch the Memory Points screen button.
6. Touch the Register screen button.
7. Touch one of the five preset buttons.
8. Touch the Address screen button and then enter
the address information.
9. Touch the Register Point screen button to store the
memory point.
Using Your Home or Preset
Destinations
These destinations are available for selection while
driving.
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the
system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the CD slot.
3. Touch the DEST screen button.
4. Touch the L(Home symbol) or one of the available
Preset Destination symbols at the bottom of the
Destination screen.
5. Once you begin driving, or if you are already driving,
you will hear an audio prompt to “Proceed to the
highlighted route.” You are now in route
guidance mode.
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. From the map screen, touch the Nav Options
screen button.
2. Touch the Cancel Route screen button.
3. Touch the Yes screen button to confirm
cancellation.
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 ............................................................2-5
Symbols ........................................................2-6
Navigation Menu ............................................2-7
Destination ..................................................2-17
Colors on the Screen ....................................2-30
Configure Menu ............................................2-30
Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-33
Vehicle Positioning ........................................2-34
Problems with Route Guidance .......................2-35
If the System Needs Service ..........................2-35
Ordering Map DVDs ......................................2-35
Database Coverage Explanations ....................2-35
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Features and Controls
Using the Navigation System
This section includes the basic information to operate
the navigation system.
The main navigation menu displays a number of options
which offer information on a variety of topics. See
Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.
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.
Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will be
disabled to reduce driver distractions.
Hard Keys
The following hard keys are located to the left of the
navigation screen:
P(Power/Volume Knob): Press the power/volume
knob to turn the audio and navigation system on and off.
Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume to
the audio system.
NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press the NAV RPT
key to repeat the current voice guidance navigation
prompt.
NAV (Navigation): If you are in a menu and are not on
the map screen, press the NAV key to view the map
showing your vehicle’s current position.
If a route has not been planned, press this key to
display the map screen and the following information:
•North or Heading Up symbol
•Time
•Map scale
If a route has been planned, press this key to display
the map screen and the following information:
•Number of miles/kilometers between current vehicle
position and the destination. See “Route Overview
Menu” under Destination on page 2-17 for more
information.
•Estimated travel time to the destination. See “Route
Overview Menu” under Destination on page 2-17 for
more information.
•Highlighted route or turn-by-turn instructions. See
“Map Appearance” under Navigation Menu on
page 2-7 for more information.
You will find more information on each feature found on
a map screen later in this manual.
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BAND: Press the BAND key to access the BAND
screen and to switch between AM, FM1, FM2, XM1,
or XM2, if equipped. See “Finding a Station” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
xSEEK w:Press the SEEK up or down arrows to go
to the next or previous radio station and stay there. See
“Finding a Station” under Navigation Audio System on
page 3-2.
B(CD): Press the CD key to play a CD. The CD
screen will display. See “Playing a CD” under Navigation
Audio System on page 3-2.
e(Audio): Press the audio key to access the Audio
menu. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
CONFIG (Configure): Press the CONFIG key to access
the Configure menu. See Configure Menu on page 2-30
for more information.
O(Tuning) Knob: Turn this knob to go to the next
or previous frequency and stay there. See “Finding a
Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
X(Eject): Press the eject key located next to the
DVD/CD slot to eject a map DVD or CD.
Alpha-Numeric Keypad
Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and
numbers will display on the navigation screen as an
alpha or numeric keypad. The appropriate keypad will
automatically display whenever the system needs
information from you. The alpha keypad will display
when the system needs input of a city or street name.
The numeric keypad will display when the system needs
input of a phone number or house address.
Touch a character on the screen to select it. You may
also touch the 0 - 9 screen button at any time from
the alpha keypad to access the numeric keypad.
U(Space): Touch this screen button to enter a
space between characters or the words of a name.
V(Backspace): Touch this screen button if an
incorrect character has been selected.
To make name selections easier, the system will only
allow you to select a character which can follow the last
one entered. For example, if a Z is entered, a T will
not be available to select. The system will highlight the
available characters.
If a name is not available after input, it may need to be
inputted differently, the map DVD database may not
contain that information, or the correct search area has
not been selected. See Database Coverage Explanations
on page 2-35.
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Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons
Touch-sensitive buttons, or screen buttons, are located
on the screen. After selecting a button on the screen,
a beep will sound. This feature can be turned off. See
Configure Menu on page 2-30 for more information.
Screen buttons will be highlighted when available. There
are some toggle screen buttons that will be light blue
when active.
The following touch-sensitive screen buttons will appear
frequently at the bottom of a map screen.
Dest (Destination): Touch this screen button to display
the Destination menu. See Destination on page 2-17
for more information.
Nav (Navigation) Options: Touch this screen button to
display the Nav Options menu. See “Navigation Options”
under Destination on page 2-17 for more information.
Nav y(Navigation Menu): Touch this screen button to
display the main navigation menu. See Navigation
Menu on page 2-7 for more information.
V(Zoom In): Touch this screen button to get a closer
look at a smaller section of the route you are traveling.
U(Zoom Out): Touch this screen button to see a
larger scale of the route you are traveling. You can also
view your highlighted route.
Clock: Touch the clock screen button, when the radio
is on, to display the date.
Audio Source: Touch the audio source screen button,
while a map screen is displayed, to access the Audio
screen.
Back: Touch this screen button, when available on a
menu, to return to the previous screen.
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Maps
This section includes basic information about the map
database.
The maps are stored on a DVD-ROM. The United States,
Hawaii, and Canada are contained on one disc. The map
database includes interstate freeways, state highways,
country roads, and major and general streets.
Refer to the “Navigation System Map Disc” manual
to view the explanation of map coverage. The map disc
manual will be in the map DVD case when the vehicle
is delivered from the factory.
Installing the Map DVD
Your dealer may have installed the map DVD. If the
map DVD was not installed, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Load the map DVD into the slot by inserting it
partway. The system will pull it in.
Once the map DVD is inserted correctly, you will have
the following two language choices:
•ENG (English)
•FR (French)
Select the language at this time. See “Language” under
Configure Menu on page 2-30 for more information. Once
a language has been selected, touch the NEXT screen
button to plan a route. The map will appear showing your
vehicle’s current position.
Map Adjustments and Scales
The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on
the map. The map will scroll automatically based on the
direction the vehicle is traveling.
To view a larger or smaller scale of the map, touch
zoom in or zoom out. The scale of a map can range
from 1/32 of a mile (0.05 km) to 128 miles (206 km).
See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System
on page 2-2 for more information.
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Symbols
The following symbols are the most common that
appear on a map screen.
Your vehicle is shown as
this symbol. It indicates the
current position and vehicle
orientation of your vehicle
on the map.
This red bulls-eye symbol
will appear on the map to
show your final destination
after a route has been
planned.
See Destination on page 2-17 for information on
planning a route.
When one of five possible
destinations have been set,
a circle with a number 1
through 5, depending on
which number destination it
is, will appear on the map
screen.
See “Preset Destinations” under Destination on
page 2-17 for more information.
This symbol indicates that
the map is shown with
North up (North Up mode).
While in North Up mode, North will always be at the
top of the map screen regardless of which direction the
vehicle is traveling. Touch this screen button to switch
between North Up and Heading Up modes. See “Map
Appearance” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for
more information.
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This symbol indicates that
the map is shown with the
vehicle travel direction
up (Heading Up mode).
The shaded triangle indicates North. While in Heading Up
mode, the direction your vehicle is traveling will always be
at the top of the map screen. Touch this screen button to
switch between Heading Up and North Up modes. See
“Map Appearance” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7
for more information.
Navigation Menu
Nav y(Navigation Menu): Touch the navigation
menu screen button at the bottom of the map screen to
access the main navigation menu.
The main navigation menu allows you to select from a
list of options and to use the available touch screen
buttons to make system adjustments and plan routes.
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You will be able to select from the following items on
the main navigation menu:
Suspend Guidance
}(Suspend Guidance): Select this screen button from
the Nav Menu to suspend guidance to all current and
programmed destinations, but the current route will be
retained in memory. You will no longer receive voice
prompts for navigation. The map can still be viewed by
pressing the NAV hard key. If you suspend guidance,
you can touch the Resume Guidance screen button to
resume the current route.
Route Overview
z(Route Overview): Select the Route Overview
screen button to display the map with the route
highlighted. The total distance and estimated travel
time will also display.
Map Appearance
v(Map Appearance): Select the Map Appearance
screen button to adjust the appearance of a map based
on your preferences.
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