2008 Cadillac DTS Navigation System M - GMC

Entering an AddressIf you are having trouble finding a city or a street name,do the following: Input the street name first instead of the city name,or vice versa. Input more characters or reduce the amount ofcharacters to reduce or expand the availableoptions.To set a destination by entering a city name, do thefollowing:1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,skip to Step 5.2. Press theO(power) knob to turn the system on.3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing theMap DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for moreinformation.4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen buttonto proceed.5. Press the DEST hard key.6. Press the6 Address Entry screen button.7. The City name category will automatically beselected for entry. Start entering the city name.If five or less names are available for the enteredcharacters, a list will display. If more than fiveare available, there will be a screen button with anumber in it, it represents the number of availablecities. Select this button to view the list and selecta city.8. Once a city is selected the street name categorywill automatically be selected for entry. Startentering the street name.Do not enter directional information or street type,and use the space symbol screen button ( U)between street or city names. For example, thestreet name N. Royal Oak Rd. should be entered asroyal U oak. Use the backspace (q) screenbutton if an incorrect character has been entered.If five or less names are available, a list will display.If more than five are available, there will be ascreen button with a number in it, it represents thenumber of available streets. Select this buttonto view the list.1-9

9. Select the street name with the correct prefix fromthe list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).10. Once a street has been selected, the numerickeyboard will display, allowing you to enter thehouse number. The system will display the housenumber 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, orOther). The system will calculate and highlightthe route.13. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You arenow ready to start your route.See “Address Entry ” under Destination on page 2-14for 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 theO(power) knob to turn the system on.3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing theMap DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for moreinformation.4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen buttonto proceed.5. Press the DEST hard key.6. Press thei Point of Interest screen button.7. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI namespace (i.e. Washington Monument).If five or less names are available, a list will display.If more than five are available, there will be ascreen button with a number in it, it represents thenumber of available POIs. Select this button toview the list.1-10

8. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, withthe destination marked, will appear.9. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, orOther). The system will calculate and highlightthe route.5. Press the DEST hard key.Enter a destination. See Destination on page 2-14for more information on how to enter a destination.10. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You arenow ready to start your route.6. Press the Mark screen button from the map screento add the current final destination as a presetdestination.The address book screen will appear.See “Point of Interest (POI)” under Destination onpage 2-14 for more information.7. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboardwill display. Enter the name.Storing Preset Destinations8. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at thebottom of the screen until a pop-up confirmationdisplays.The name will appear in that preset destinationscreen button and is now available to select fromthe Destination Entry screen. See “Using YourStored Preset Destinations” next in this section toselect it as a destination.See “Adding or Changing Preset Destinations”under Destination on page 2-14 for information onhow to add preset destinations.1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,skip to Step 5.2. Press theO(power) knob to turn the system on.3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing theMap DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for moreinformation.4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen buttonto proceed.1-11

Using Your Stored Preset DestinationsCanceling GuidanceThese destinations are available for selection whiledriving.Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your finaldestination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at thefinal destination, do the following:1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,skip to Step 5.2. Press theO(power) knob to turn the system on.3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing theMap DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for moreinformation.4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen buttonto proceed.5. Press the DEST hard key.6. Select one of the available preset destinationscreen buttons. A map screen, with the destinationmarked, will appear.7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, orOther). The system will calculate and highlightthe route.8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You arenow ready to start your route.See “Preset Destination” under Destination on page 2-14for more information.1-121. Press the DEST hard key.2. Press the Cancel Guidance screen button.Guidance VolumeTo adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts, do thefollowing:1. Press the MENU hard key to enter the menuoptions, then press the MENU key repeatedlyuntil Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button.2. Press the Voice Prompt screen button.3. Press the (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons toincrease or to decrease the volume of the voiceprompts.See “Voice Prompt” under Configure Menu onpage 2-32 for more information.Cleaning the Video ScreenWhen cleaning the video screen, use only a soft cleancotton cloth dampened with clean water.

Section 2Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls .2-2Using the Navigation System .2-2Maps .2-4Symbols .2-8Destination .2-14Configure Menu .2-32Global Positioning System (GPS) .2-39Vehicle Positioning .2-40Problems with Route Guidance .2-41If the System Needs Service .2-41Ordering Map DVDs .2-42Database Coverage Explanations .2-422-1

Features and ControlsUsing the Navigation SystemThis section presents basic information needed tooperate the navigation system.Use the hard keys located on the navigation systemalong with the available touch-sensitive screen buttonson the navigation screen to operate the system.See Navigation System Overview on page 1-2 for moreinformation.Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will bedisabled to reduce driver distractions.Hard KeysThe following hard keys are located on the navigationsystem:O(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn thesystem on and off. Turn the knob to increase ordecrease the volume to the audio system.f (Tune/Speaker Adjustment): Press this knob toaccess the Sound screen to adjust bass, midrange,treble, and equalization or Digital Signal Processing(DSP), if the vehicle has the Bose sound system.Turn the tune knob to go to the next or previous radiostation. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2for more information.2-2Z (CD/DVD Eject):Press the eject button to ejectCDs or DVDs. See CD Player on page 3-12 andDVD Player on page 3-18 for more information.NAV (Navigation): Press this key to view your vehicle’scurrent position on the map screen. Each press ofthis key will cycle through the tabs at the top ofthe screen, Full Map and the tab that displays thecurrent audio source (AM, FM, CD, etc.). Full Mapdisplays the screen in full map view. Selecting the audiotab will split the screen between the map screen andthe current audio source screen menu. See “Audio”under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for moreinformation.DEST (Destination): Press this key to access theDestination Entry screen to plan a destination orto change the search area. See Destination onpage 2-14 for more information.RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press this key to repeat thelast voice guidance prompt.FAV (Favorite): Press this key to access the presetstations. See “Storing Preset Stations” under NavigationAudio System on page 3-2 for more information.AUDIO: Press this key to access the full Audio screento 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 moreinformation.

MENU: Press this key to adjust features for sound,radio, navigation, and the display. See Configure Menuon page 2-32 for more information.A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select this screen button toselect letters with accent symbols. This button maytoggle to A-Z. SEEK / SEEK: Press the seek arrows to seekand scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD, and toseek chapters on a DVD. See Navigation Audio Systemon page 3-2, CD Player on page 3-12, and DVDPlayer on page 3-18 for more information.A-Z (Alphabet): Select this screen button to selectletters from the alphabet. This button may toggle to A-Y.Touch-Sensitive Screen ButtonsTouch-sensitive screen buttons are located on thescreen. When a screen button has been selected, abeep will sound. Screen buttons are highlighted when afeature is available.Alpha-Numeric KeyboardLetters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, andnumbers, when available, will display on the navigationscreen as an alpha or numeric keyboard. The alphakeyboard will display when the system requires entry ofa city or street name.All characters are touch-sensitive screen buttons.Touch a character to select it.0-9 (Numbers): Select this screen button to selectnumbers.U (Space):Select the space screen button toenter a space between characters or the wordsof a name.q (Backspace): Select the backspace screen buttonif an incorrect character has been selected.To make name selections easier, the system will onlyhighlight the characters that can follow the last oneentered. For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not beavailable for selection.If a name does not display after entry, it may need to beentered differently, the map DVD disc may not containthat information, or the correct search area has not beenselected. See Database Coverage Explanations onpage 2-42 for more information or Destination onpage 2-14 to change the search area.2-3

MapsLimited Guidance AreasThis section includes basic information needed to knowabout the map database.Any area that is not classified as detailed is a limitedguidance area. Limited guidance streets will bedisplayed on the map display but route guidancemay not be given on these streets. Some POIcategories, such as the city center POI category, andsome street addresses are included in the limitedguidance areas.The maps are stored on a DVD. The 48 contiguousUnited States and portions of Canada are containedon one disc.Detailed AreasRoad network attributes are contained in the mapdatabase for detailed areas. Attributes includeinformation such as street names, street address, turnrestrictions, etc. A detailed area will include all majorhighways, service roads, and residential roads.The detailed areas include points of interest (POI) suchas: restaurants, airports, banks, hospitals, policestations, gas stations, tourist attractions, historicalmonuments, etc. The map database may not includedata for newly constructed areas or map databasecorrections that are completed after the production ofthe disc. The navigation system will provide fullroute guidance in the detailed map areas.2-4The navigation system will inform you by voice promptswhen you are traveling into a limited guidance areawhere route guidance will not be available. The streetmaps and the directional arrow displayed on thenavigation system can then be used to determine theremaining route to your destination.

Installing the DVD Map DiscWhen a DVD Map Disc is installed, noise from the discmay occur when entering the vehicle and turning thevehicle off, this is normal system operation.Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD.If the map DVD was not installed, do the followingto load it:Read the following steps completely before operatingthis feature.1. Turn the ignition on.2. Press the O(power) knob to turn the navigationsystem on.3. Touch the OK screen button to agree to theCaution screen.A. Map DVD Slot4. Touch the Insert Map Disc screen button.The screen will tilt to access the map DVD slot.5. Load the map DVD partway into the slot.The system will pull it in.6. Once the map DVD is loaded, touch the Closescreen button. The screen will close.2-5

DVD Map Disc MessagesIf Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or themap disc comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons: 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 tonormal, 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, orupside down.If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot becorrected, contact your dealer/retailer.Ejecting the DVD Map DiscWhen the DVD map disc is not loaded, you will not beable 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 isselected or touch the Nav screen button.2. Touch the Map Database Information screen button.2-63. Touch the Change screen button. The screen willtilt, exposing the map DVD slot and the map DVDwill eject. Pull the disc out.4. Touch the Close screen button. The screen willclose.Handling the DVD Map DiscWhen handling the DVD map disc, be careful of thefollowing: Handle the disc very carefully to avoidcontamination or flaws. Signals may not read outproperly if the disc gets contaminated or flawed. If the disc gets soiled, use a soft cloth to gently wipeit 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 ordrawing using any writing utensil or attach a seal toany of the sides or the disc. Do not keep the disc in direct sunlight, hightemperatures, or humidity. After using the disc, place it back into theoriginal case.

Map AdjustmentsThe system allows you to adjust the scale of view onthe map. Also, as you drive, the map will scrollautomatically based on the direction of travel.Map ScalesV / U (Zoom In/Zoom Out): Touch the zoom in orout screen buttons or the scale on the bar to changethe level of map detail. The scale will appear onthe screen once the zoom in or zoom out screenbuttons are selected. The system will adjust the mapaccordingly. The scale of a map can range from150 ft. (45 m) to 250 mi. (402 km). To change fromEnglish or metric, see “Driver Information Center, DICControls and Displays” in the Index of your vehicle’sowner manual.Scrolling the MapTouch anywhere on themap screen and the scrollsymbol will appear.Use this feature to scrollacross the map.Move your finger in any direction on the map screenand the map will continue to scroll in that direction untilyou remove your finger.If scrolling while your vehicle is in PARK (P), the systemwill scroll initially at a slower rate. It will increase ifyou continue touching the map screen.If scrolling while your vehicle is in motion, you have onescroll speed and a limited distance to scroll. Youhave to keep touching the map screen to scroll for alonger distance.If you have used the scroll feature to scroll the mapand your vehicle icon becomes lost, press theNAV (Navigation) key to return to the current vehiclelocation on the map.You can use the scroll feature on the map to set adestination. See “Pick from Map” under Destination onpage 2-14 for more information.When scrolling on the map without a planned route,press the GO screen button to calculate the route fromyour current position to the destination mark.2-7

SymbolsThe following symbols are the most common symbolsthat will appear on a map screen.Your vehicle is shown asthis symbol. It indicates thecurrent position andheading direction of yourvehicle on the map.The destination symbol willappear on the map, after aroute has been planned,marking your finaldestination.The waypoint symbol willdisplay on the map after awaypoint has beenadded to your route.The waypoint symbol will be numbered from onethrough three depending on how many intermediatewaypoints have been set.The distance to destinationsymbol indicates thedistance to your finaldestination.It only appears when you are scrolling on the map.2-8

The distance and time todestination symbolindicates the distance andthe estimated timeremaining to your finaldestination or arrival time,depending on the optionselected.The straight line todistance symbol indicatesthe straight-line distanceto your destination.This symbol will appear before you start driving onthe route or if you are on a road where navigationguidance cannot be given.The north up symbolindicates the map withNorth Up, known asNorth Up mode.While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon will followthe north direction on the map regardless of whichdirection the vehicle is traveling. Select this screensymbol to switch between North Up and Heading Upmodes.The heading up symbolindicates the map withthe vehicle traveldirection up, known asHeading Up mode.The shaded triangle indicates the North direction.While in Heading Up mode, the direction your vehicle istraveling will always be at the top of the map screen.The vehicle icon will always be headed in the directionyour vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbolto switch between Heading Up and North Up modes.2-9

The No GPS symbol willappear when your vehicleis not receiving a GlobalPositioning System (GPS)satellite signal.Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on theMap ScreenTouch anywhere on themap to display the POI(Point of Interest) screenbutton.See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page

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