Information Regarding On-Board Navigational Systems

During the course of the last few years, great strides have been achieved relative to the usage of innovative technology within the automotive industry. An example of this technology is the availability of navigational systems to assist customers in their ownership experience. The intent of this bulletin is to provide information on the above mentioned Cadillac models relative to navigation system capabilities, characteristics and service/customer support.

2000-2001 Model Years (USA only)

Beginning with the 2000 MY, the Cadillac DeVille and Seville models sold in the USA were offered with an optional On-Board Navigation System (RPO UY4). The same system (with updated map coverage) was also available for the 2001 MY. The main components of this system are as follows:

This system requires the usage of nine compact discs (CDs). These CDs are labeled for specific regions of the contiguous 48 states of the domestic North American market. Please note that for 2000-2001 model year vehicles, all nine CDs were shipped in a leather binder to the ordering dealership when the vehicle's invoice was generated. As such, the leather packet would arrive at the dealership prior to the actual vehicle (usually, within a 10 day to two week time frame). As part of this shipping process, dealerships were required to place the leather binder in a safe environment until the vehicle was prepped and delivered to the customer.

Customers who wish to obtain replacement CDs, in the event any of the original items become lost or damaged, may do so through your parts department. Below is the list of part numbers you may use to place an order through GMSPO.

Each disc covers the following geographical areas:

Additional Information

2002 Model Year (USA and Canada)

For the 2002 MY, the Cadillac DeVille and Seville models sold in the USA and Canada, are offered with an optional Advance Navigation System (RPO U3R). System features include the following:

Please note that for the 2002 model year vehicles, the navigational DVD is placed within the vehicle during assembly and is shipped with the vehicle.

Customers who wish to obtain a replacement DVD, in the event the original item becomes lost or damaged, may do so through your parts department. When ordering, please specify P/N 25737698.

The mapping information contained on the discs covers all interstate freeways/Trans--Canada highways and most of the state/provincial highways, country roads, major and general streets. The reality being that the network of roads are always in a constant state of change, the level of mapping detail can vary from region to region, state to state or province to province and even from disc to disc and year to year. As such, it should be expected by all users that the level of updated mapping information will increase over time. Mapping information has been separated into two distinct categories. These categories are known as DETAILED and NON-DETAILED coverage areas. The definition of each category is described below:

Detailed Area

This category contains the highest level of map detail available (literally "door to door") while a customer is driving from their original location to their destination site. A detailed area will include all of the highways, service and residential roads in the map database. Road attributes including street names, address directionality (for example, one way streets), turn restrictions, etc., are contained in this category. Also included in this category is a list of Points of Interest (POI) such as restaurants, airports, banks, city centers, hospitals, parking garages, police stations, gas stations, schools, historical monuments, tourist attractions, etc.

Non-Detailed Area

This is a basic category containing most of the major road network only. The category does not provide "door to door" guidance. Residential roads, service roads, Points of Interest (except city centers) and street addresses are not included in this category. This category is equal to the amount of road information that can generally be observed in AAA state or provincial maps.

To assist Cadillac customers in determining the level of mapping coverage they will be able to obtain while traveling, the Navigation System Map Disc Coverage booklet lists (by county/city), those areas categorized as Detailed areas. Those counties/cities not listed are categorized as Non-Detailed areas.

As previously mentioned, since the network of roads is constantly changing, it is strongly recommended that customers access Cadillac's website (www.cadillac.com). The website will provide the most information regarding mapping availability specific to the USA market.

Should a customer wish to upgrade their CDs/DVD to a more recent version, they may do so at their expense. It should not be submitted as a warranty claim. This is the same philosophy that is encountered with software for personal computers in the home.

Additional Sources of Information

You may wish to suggest to any interested party to visit the Cadillac website (www.cadillac.com) for additional information, specific to the USA market.

In order to access the complete navigation menu within the website, you must perform the following steps outlined below. Each step contains valuable information, the last outlining particular map coverage areas (detailed/non-detailed) information.

1. Open www.cadillac.com.
2. Select the "USA" tab.
3. Select "Technical Innovations."
4. Select "DVD Navigation."
5. Select "Click Here" (within the body of text).
6. Select "United States Map."
7. Click on any of the specific regions.

By accessing this website, users will have access to the following information: