The following symbols are the most common symbols that appear on a map screen.
The vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and the direction the vehicle is traveling on the map.
The destination symbol appears on the map, after a route has been planned, marking the final destination.
The stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route.
The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how many stopovers have been set.
The distance to destination symbol indicates the distance to the final destination.
This symbol appears when the time to the destination is not available or while you are scrolling on the map.
The distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to the final destination, depending on the option selected.
The straight line to distance symbol indicates the straight-line distance to the destination.
This symbol appears before you start driving on the route or if on a road where navigation guidance cannot be given.
The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, known as North Up mode.
While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon follows the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbol to switch between North Up, Heading Up, and 3-D view modes.
The heading up symbol indicates that the vehicle is traveling up on the map and is known as Heading Up mode.
The shaded triangle indicates the North direction. While in Heading Up mode the direction at the top of the screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the direction the vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbol to switch between Heading Up, North Up, and 3-D view modes.
Three-dimensional (3-D) view mode changes the appearance of the map display to a road level view.
The No GPS symbol appears when the vehicle is acquiring or not receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signal.
See Global Positioning System (GPS)for more information.
Select the Mark screen button to store the location on the screen in the address book.
The system automatically stores the point in the address book. See "Adding Destinations to the Address Book" under Destination for more information.
Select the POI screen button to display or delete POI icons from the map.
Displaying POI icons on the map shows where POIs (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. This screen appears after selecting the POI screen button.
POI Close to:
Select a POI name to receive information about the POI. From this screen you can select: Address Book, Go, Map, or Call (if Bluetooth® or OnStar® personal calling is activated).
Address Book: Press to add this POI to the address book. See "Nav" under Configure Menu for information on editing address book entries.When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver.
The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it.
When approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) from the next maneuver, the screen displays the name and a detailed view of it.
Some major metropolitan areas may include a 3-D lane guidance feature for highway exits and junctions. This feature gives you an enhanced representation of the exits and junctions on the route. Cities that include this feature are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, and San Francisco, and may also include Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and other major highway junctions.
This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode.
Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other half. The Interstate Exit list advises of approaching exits. Press this button to switch between dual screen and full screen which displays the entire route.
When a destination is set but is off the planned route, the system automatically plans a new route and begins to reroute. The new route is highlighted on the screen.