Chevrolet Avalanche 2005 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
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche,
Tahoe/Suburban Navigation System M

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Part No. 15137652 A First Edition
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Overview .........................................................1-2
Navigation System Overview ............................1-2
Getting Started ...............................................1-4
Section 1 Overview
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Overview
Navigation System Overview
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A. PPower/Volume Knob. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.
B. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using
the Navigation System on page 2-2.
C. NAV RPT (Navigation Repeat) Key. See “Hard
Keys” under Using the Navigation System on
page 2-2.
D. BAND Key. See “Playing the Radio” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
E. wSEEK xKey. See “Finding a Station” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
F. BCD Key. See “Playing a CD” under Navigation
Audio System on page 3-2.
G. eAudio Key. See Navigation Audio System on
page 3-2.
H. CONFIG (Configure) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 2-2.
I. Tuning Knob. See “Finding a Station” under
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
J. VZoom In Screen Button. See “Touch Sensitive
Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation System
on page 2-2.
K. Dest (Destination) Screen Button. See “Touch
Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using the
Navigation System on page 2-2.
L. Nav y(Navigation) Options Screen Button. See
“Touch Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using
the Navigation System on page 2-2.
M. Nav (Navigation Menu) Screen Button. See “Touch
Sensitive Screen Buttons” under Using the
Navigation System on page 2-2.
N. UZoom Out Screen Button. See “Touch Sensitive
Screen Buttons” under Using the Navigation
System on page 2-2.
O. Clock. See “Clock” under Configure Menu on
page 2-33.
P. Directional Indicator. See Symbols on page 2-6.
Q. DVD/CD Loading Slot
R. XDVD/CD Eject Key
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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.
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 audio and
navigation system on.
2. Press the BAND hard key to access the band menu
and select the desired band. You may choose
between AM, FM1, FM2, and XM1, and 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.
Setting the Time
To set the time, do the following:
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and
navigation 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.
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Entering an Address, Point of Interest,
Home and Preset Destinations
Before you enter an Address, Point of Interest, Home or
any Preset Destination, you must select the appropriate
search area that contains the final destination you
wish to enter. 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 audio and
navigation system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio 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.
You will automatically be returned to the
Destination menu.
Entering an Address
You can set a destination by entering a street address.
To enter an address, do the following:
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and
navigation system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio 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 located in the lower
left corner of the map.
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 be sure to 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 for misspellings.
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8. Select the desired street name from the list by
touching the screen button beside 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 screen button beside the correct city.
11. Touch the Enter Destination screen button.
The address entry is now complete.
12. 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)
You can set a destination by entering a Point of
Interest (POI). To enter a POI, do the following:
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and
navigation system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio 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 located in the lower
left corner of the map.
5. Verify that the selected Search Area is correct.
6. Touch the POI screen button.
7. Enter the specific title of the POI in the Name
space (Washington Monument, Gateway Arch)
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 locations of 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.
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Setting Home Destination
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and
navigation system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio 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.
Setting Preset Destinations
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and
navigation system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio 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 located under the
Preset Dest column.
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.
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Using Your Home or Preset
Destinations
These destinations are available for selection
while driving.
1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the audio and
navigation system on.
2. Insert the DVD map disc into the radio 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.
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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 ..................................................2-18
Colors on the Screen ....................................2-32
Configure Menu ............................................2-33
Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-35
Vehicle Positioning ........................................2-36
Problems with Route Guidance .......................2-37
If the System Needs Service ..........................2-37
Ordering Map DVDs ......................................2-37
Database Coverage Explanations ....................2-37
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Features and Controls
Using the Navigation System
This section includes the basic information you will need
to know 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 keys located to the left of the navigation screen
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 systems 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.
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NAV (Navigation): If you are in a menu and are not on
the map screen, press the NAV key to view the map
showing current vehicle position.
If a route has not been planned, pressing this key will
display the map screen and the following information:
•North or Heading Up symbol
•Time
•Map scale
If a route has been planned, pressing this key will
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 2-18 for
more information.
•Estimated travel time to the destination. See “Route
Overview Menu” under Destination on page 2-18 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.
BAND: Press the BAND key to access the BAND
screen and 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 be displayed. 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 2-33
for more information.
Tuning Knob: Turn the tuning knob to go to the next
or previous radio station and stay there. See “Finding a
Station” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2.
X(Eject): Press the eject key located above the
DVD/CD slot to eject a map DVD or CD.
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Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons
Touch-sensitive buttons are located on the navigation
screen. When you have successfully selected a
button on the screen, a beep will sound. This feature
can also be turned off. See Configure Menu on
page 2-33 for more information. Screen buttons will be
highlighted when available and dim when they are
unavailable. There are also some toggle touch-sensitive
screen buttons that will be light blue when active and
dark blue when not 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 2-18
for more information.
Nav (Navigation) Options: Touch this screen button
to display the Nav Options menu. See “Navigation
Options” under Destination on page 2-18 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 map you are
traveling on.
U(Zoom Out): Touch this screen button to see a
larger scale of the map you are traveling on. 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 information
while a map screen is displayed to bring up 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 that you need to
know 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 your map DVD case when the
vehicle is delivered from the factory.
When your vehicle is delivered from the factory, the
dealer may have installed the map DVD. If the DVD was
not installed in your vehicle when first purchased, 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 choices:
•ENG (English)
•FR (French)
You can select the language at this time. See
“Language” under Configure Menu on page 2-33 for
more information. Once a language has been selected,
touch the NEXT screen button to plan a route. The
map will appear showing your current vehicle 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 you are traveling.
To view a larger or smaller scale of the map, touch
zoom in or zoom out. See “Hard Keys” under Using the
Navigation System on page 2-2 for more information.
The scale of a map can range from 1/32 of a mile
(0.05 km) to 128 miles (206 km).
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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 of your
vehicle on the map.
This red bulls-eye symbol
will appear on the map to
show your destination
after a route has been
planned.
See Destination on page 2-18 for information on
planning a route.
When one of five possible destinations has been set,
you will see a circle with numbers 1 through 5,
depending on which number destination it is.
This symbol indicates that
the map is shown with
North up, known as
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. See “Map Appearance” under
Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for more information.
This symbol indicates that
the map is shown with the
vehicle travel direction
up, known as 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. See “Map
Appearance” under Navigation Menu on page 2-7 for
more information.
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Navigation Menu
Nav y(Navigation Menu): Touch the navigation
menu symbol screen button at the bottom of the map
screen to access the main navigation menu.
The main navigation menu allows you to choose 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 choose from the following items on
the main navigation menu:
Suspend Guidance
Selecting the Suspend Guidance screen button from the
Nav Menu allows you 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
Selecting the Route Overview screen button will show
the map with the route highlighted. The total distance
and estimated travel time are also displayed.
Map Appearance
Selecting the Map Appearance screen button allows
you to adjust the appearance of a map based on your
preferences.
This menu is divided into three sections: Map
Orient (orientation), Guidance Mode, and Map Mode.
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Touch an option’s screen button to select it. The
following are brief explanations of the options available
in each section:
North Up: This feature orients the map with North at
the top of the map screen, regardless of which direction
you are driving.
Heading Up: This feature orients the map with the
direction you are driving at the top of the map screen,
regardless of which direction is North.
3D view: This feature gives maps a 3-dimensional
view, and will remain in the Heading Up position.
Arrow: This feature continually displays directional turn
guidance for your next maneuver.
Turn list: This feature lists information on your next
three maneuvers, including the distance to the turn, and
street names.
Map: This feature will display your current position, with
the calculated route highlighted.
Single: This feature allows one map to be displayed.
Split Screen: This feature allows two maps to be
displayed, which can be independently adjusted in both
scale and map orientation.
For more information on the symbols that can appear
on a map screen, see Symbols on page 2-6.
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Voice Volume
Selecting the Voice Volume screen button allows you to
adjust the volume of the voice guidance prompts that
provide various messages as you approach points
where you need to maneuver your vehicle, such as an
intersection.
To adjust the volume of the voice prompts you receive
from the system, do the following:
1. Touch the Voice Volume screen button.
2. Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign screen buttons
to increase or decrease the volume. The voice
prompt will come on with each adjustment to give
you an idea of the volume at each level.
3. Once you have reached the desired volume level,
touch the Back screen button to return to the
previous screen.
With Adaptive Voice Volume Control, the volume of
voice prompts will increase automatically once the
vehicle exceeds 50 mph (80 km/hr). Touch the On
screen button to activate this feature, or the Off screen
button to turn this feature off.
If you do not need voice guidance, you may also
choose to lower the volume until the voice guidance
prompts turn off by lowering Voice Volume as far as
it will go.
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