Chevrolet ACADIA - NAVIGATION SYSTEM 2008 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
Index ................................................................ 1
2008 Acadia, Enclave, Equinox, Lucerne, OUTLOOK,
Torrent and VUE Navigation System M

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, BUICK,
the BUICK Emblem, GMC and the GMC Truck Emblem,
PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the names
EQUINOX, LUCERNE and TORRENT are registered
trademarks; the names ENCLAVE and ACADIA
are trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
SATURN, the SATURN Emblem and the name VUE
are registered trademarks; the name OUTLOOK
is a trademark of Saturn Corporation.
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2007 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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to make changes in the product after that time without
notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick
Motor Division, Chevrolet Motor Division, GMC, or
Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual with the owner manual in the vehicle,
so it will be there if it is needed. If the vehicle is sold,
leave this manual in the vehicle.
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A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
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Helm, Incorporated
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Detroit, MI 48207
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✍NOTES
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Overview .........................................................1-2
Navigation System Overview ............................1-2 Getting Started ...............................................1-4 Cleaning the Video Screen .............................1-10
Section 1 Overview
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Overview
Navigation System Overview
Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted
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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. O(Power/Volume) Knob. See Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2 for more information.
E. North Up/Heading Up Symbol. See Symbols on
page 2-7 for more information.
F. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more
information.
G. DEST (Destination) Key. See Destination on
page 2-14 for more information.
H. RPT (Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for
more information.
I. FAV (Favorite) Key. See “Storing Radio Station
Presets” Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for
more information.
J. Map Scale. See “Map Scales” under Maps on
page 2-4 for more information.
K. 0(Zoom In) Touch Screen Button. See “Map
Scales” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
information.
L. Mark Touch Screen Button. See “Adding
Destinations to the Address Book” under
Destination on page 2-14 for more information.
M. CD/DVD Slot. See CD Player on page 3-10 or DVD
Player on page 3-18 for more information.
N. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Touch Screen
Button. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2
for more information.
O. Z(CD/DVD Eject) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for
more information.
P. Auxiliary Jack. See Auxiliary Devices on page 3-24
for more information.
Q. Clock Touch Screen Button. See “Setting the Time”
under Configure Menu on page 2-27 for more
information.
R. f(Tune/Sound) Knob. See Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2 for more information.
S. AUDIO Key. See Navigation Audio System on
page 3-2 for more information.
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T. MENU Key. See Configure Menu on page 2-27
for more information.
U. ¨SEEK Key (Next). See Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2 for more information.
V. ©SEEK Key (Previous). See Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2 for more information.
W. 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.
See “Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the
Map Screen” under Symbols on page 2-7 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.
DVD Map Disc noise, when entering the vehicle and
turning the vehicle off, is normal system operation.
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 the vehicle has them.
•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.
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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.
The navigation system allows you to:
•Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and
map guidance with voice prompts.
•Select a destination using various methods and
choices.
•Receive RDS broadcast announcements.
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.
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Every fifty times the vehicle is started and the navigation
system is turned on, the Caution screen will appear.
After reading the caution, select 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. You can also press the NAV hard key to
have this Caution screen appear.
When getting started you may set the navigation system
to your preference or delete information you may have
entered using various options.
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 O(power) knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the MENU hard key and select the Display
screen button.
3. Select the language; English, Francais, Espanol.
English/Metric Units
To change the navigation screens from English or metric,
see “DIC Operation and Displays” in the Index of your
vehicle’s 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 2-27
for deleting information from the address book.
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Storing Radio Station Presets
To set preset radio stations:
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 f(tune) knob or the SEEK arrows to go
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 Time
To set the time:
1. Press the O(power) knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the MENU key to enter the configure menu
options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until
the time is selected or select the time screen button.
3. Press the Set screen button.
4. Press the Hours and Minutes −(minus) and + (plus)
signs to decrease or to increase the time.
See “Setting the Time” under Configure Menu on
page 2-27 for more information.
Entering an Address and
Point of Interest, and Storing
Preset Destinations
Entering an Address
To enter a destination by entering the city name first:
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. Select the OK screen
button to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Select the 2Address 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 will display
or select the List screen button and 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 will display.
If more than five are available, the List screen
button will have a number in it that represents the
number of available cities. Select this button to view
the list and select a city.
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9. Once a city has been selected the Street name
category will automatically be selected for entry.
Do not enter directional information or street type.
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
royal Uoak. Use the backspace ( V) screen
button if an incorrect character has been entered.
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 that 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.
See “Address Entry ” under Destination on page 2-14
for more information.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI):
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. Select the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Select the iPoint of Interest 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 will display
or select the List screen button and select the state
or province.
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8. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name
space (i.e. 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 2-14 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. Select the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
Enter a destination. See Destination on page 2-14
for more information on how to enter a destination.
6. Select the Map screen button after entering the
destination.
7. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen
to add the current final destination as a preset
destination.
The address book screen will appear.
8. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard
will display. 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 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 2-14 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.
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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 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 2-14
for more information.
Canceling Guidance
Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final
destination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the
final destination:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the Cancel Guidance screen button.
3. A pop-up confirmation will appear. Select OK to
cancel guidance or Cancel to cancel the request.
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.
4. Select 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 2-27 for more information.
Turning the O(volume) knob during a voice or
navigation prompt will also change the volume.
Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen, use only a soft clean
cotton cloth dampened with clean water.
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Features and Controls ......................................2-2
Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2
Maps ............................................................2-4
Symbols ........................................................2-7
Destination ..................................................2-14
Configure Menu ............................................2-27
Rear Vision Camera ......................................2-34
Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-38
Vehicle Positioning ........................................2-39
Problems with Route Guidance .......................2-40
If the System Needs Service ..........................2-40
Ordering Map DVDs ......................................2-41
Database Coverage Explanations ....................2-41
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
O(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 turned off, the RSE and
the RSA can be turned back on by pressing this knob
and will continue play of the last active source.
f(Tune/Speaker Adjustment): Press this knob to
access the Sound screen to adjust bass, midrange,
treble, and equalization. Turn the tune knob to go to
the next or previous radio station. See Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2 for more information.
Z(CD/DVD Eject): Press the eject button to eject
CDs and DVDs.
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.
DEST (Destination): Press this key to access the
Destination Entry screen to plan a destination.
See Destination on page 2-14 for more information.
RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press this key to repeat
the last voice guidance prompt.
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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.
AUDIO: Press this key 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 this key to adjust features for sound,
radio, navigation, the display, and for adjusting the time.
See Configure Menu on page 2-27 for more information.
¨SEEK / ©SEEK: Press the seek arrows to
seek and scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD,
or to seek chapters on a DVD, if equipped. See
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2,CD Player
on page 3-10,orDVD Player on page 3-18 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.
0-9 (Numbers): Select this screen button to select
numbers and punctuation marks.
U(Space): Select the space screen button to
enter a space between characters or the words
of a name.
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Backspace: Select the backspace 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 does 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 2-41 for more information.
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.
Refer to the “Navigation System Map Disc” manual to
view a detailed explanation of map coverage and detailed
city lists in each region. This manual will be in the map
DVD case when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.
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:
Read the following steps completely before operating
this feature.
1. Turn the ignition on. Your vehicle must be in
PARK (P) to perform this operation.
2. Press the O(power) knob to turn the navigation
system on.
3. Press the NAV hard key.
4. Touch the Insert Map Disc screen button. The
screen will open to access the map DVD slot.
5. Load the map DVD partway into the slot.
The system will pull 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.
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6. 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.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc
When the DVD map disc is not loaded, you will not be
able to use the navigation portion of the system.
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 will tilt, exposing the map DVD slot.
4. Press the eject button, located next to the DVD map
disc slot, and the disc will eject. Pull the disc out.
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.
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.
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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
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 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 between English or metric, see
“Driver Information Center, DIC Controls 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. The scroll speed
will increase if you continue touching the map screen.
If scrolling while your vehicle is in motion, there is
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.
Use the scroll feature on the map to set a destination.
See “From Map” under Destination on page 2-14
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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