Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points.

To enter a destination, choose from one of the following destination entry methods:

Address Entry

Address Entry: Enter either a city or street to use the address entry destination method.

To enter a destination by inputting the city name first:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the screen button.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province.
4. Once a state or province has been selected the City name category is automatically selected for entry.

Enter the City Name or touch the Last 5 Cities screen button.

The Last 5 Cities screen displays a list of the last five city names that had been entered. Select a city from the list and it appears in the City name area.

If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available cities. Select this button to view the list and select a city.

5. Once a city has been selected the Street name category is automatically selected for entry.

Start entering the street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available streets. Select this button to view the list.

6. Once a street has been selected, press the House # screen button to enter the house number. The system displays the house number range that is available for the street.
7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

To enter a destination by entering the street name first:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the screen button.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province.
4. Select the Street screen button and start entering the street name or touch the Last 5 Streets screen button.

If the street name is common, the city might need to be entered first.

The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last five street names that had been entered. Select a street from the list and it appears in the Street name area.

If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available streets. Select this button to view the list and select a street.

5. Once a street has been selected, select the House # screen button to enter the house number. The system displays the house number range that is available for the street.
6. Once the house number is selected, the city name automatically populates. If there is more than one city available for selection, a list of cities display. Select the city.
7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

To enter a destination by entering a cross street:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the screen button.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province.
4. Select the Street screen button and start entering the street name or touch the Last 5 Streets screen button.

If the street name is common, the city might need to be entered first.

The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last five street names that had been entered. Select a street from the list and it appears in the Street name area.

If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available streets. Select this button to view the list and select a street.

5. Once a street has been selected, select the Cross Street screen button and start entering the cross street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available streets. Select this button to view the list and select a street.
6. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

Point of Interest (POI)

The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method lets you select a destination from the POI list.

Point of Interest: Touch to access the POI (Point of Interest) screen. From this screen you have two options to select/enter a destination. Enter the name using the alpha keyboard or select a category from the category list.

To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the screen button.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province.
4. Enter the POI name.

If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available POIs. Select this button to view the list.

5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

To use the point of interest destination entry method by selecting a category:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the screen button.
3. Select the Browse POI Categories screen button to view the list of POI categories.
4. Select a category.

The system displays available POI names in the selected category.

5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

Address Book

The address book entry method lets you select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in the address book.

Address Book: Touch to access the Address Book screen. From this screen an address that already exists can be selected as the destination.

To use the address book entry method:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the screen button.

A list of the address book addresses display.

3. Select the Go screen button next to the destination. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

See "Adding Destinations to the Address Book" later in this section.

Previous Destination

The previous destination entry method lets you select a destination from a list of previous destination points.

Previous Destination: Touch to access the Previous Destination screen. The system stores up to 20 points that have been previously entered. As new destinations are entered, the system automatically deletes the oldest destinations and adds the new destinations.

To use the previous destination entry method:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the screen button.
3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list.
4. Select the Go screen button next to the destination. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
5. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
6. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

From Map

This destination entry method allows you to select a destination by scrolling on the map.

From Map: Touch to enter the From Map destination entry method.

To use this destination entry method:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the screen button. A map screen displays with the scrolling symbol.
3. Use the / screen buttons and touch on the map to find the area that you would like to select as your destination.

Pressing/holding and dragging your finger on the map activates fast scrolling.

4. Press/touch once on the area that you would like to set as your destination.

The map screen displays the address information.

5. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

Map Coordinates

The coordinates destination entry method lets you select a destination by entering latitude and longitude coordinates.

Map Coordinates: Touch to access the Coordinates Entry screen.

To use the coordinates destination entry method:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the From Map screen button.
3. Select the Map Coordinates screen button.
4. Select Latitude and select either N (north) or S (south) to enter the direction of the latitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the latitude coordinate.
5. Select Longitude and select either E (east) or W (west) next to enter the direction of the longitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the longitude coordinate.
6. Once both coordinates are entered, select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

Preset Destination

The preset destination entry method lets you set a destination by selecting from one of five previously stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations, these are the only destinations available to set while the vehicle is moving. If a destination is not set for one of the screen buttons, the button is dimmed and not available for use. See "Adding or Changing Preset Destinations" later in this section for information on how to add a preset destination.

To use the preset destination entry method:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the desired preset destination screen button. The screen buttons are labeled with the name that was selected for the destination when it was stored. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
3. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
4. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See "Getting Started on Your Route" later in this section for more information.

Map Destination Screen Functions

If the map screen is used to show destination, it will have map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of the screen.

Destination Map Screen

OnStar® Destination Download

OnStar® Destination Download (if equipped) is a service available for OnStar* subscribers that makes operating your navigation system much simpler. It allows subscribers to request and receive navigation assistance on-the-go.

Using OnStar® Destination Download

Press the blue OnStar button and an Advisor can locate a point-of-interest or an address and download the necessary information or coordinates to your navigation system. Once the destination is downloaded, the navigation system will search for the address in the mapping disc's database. When the address is found, it will be shown on your navigation system's screen along with the buttons described below.

OnStar Download Screen

Route Guidance Not Active

If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route guidance is not active, the navigation system displays an OnStar Destination Download Screen and operations will continue as outlined in the Using OnStar Destination Download section:

Route Guidance Active

If OnStar downloads a destination while route guidance is already active, the navigation system adds the downloaded destination as the next waypoint in the existing route. All features such as Call and Add to Address Book will be available for the waypoint. Refer to the section on Waypoints for more information.

Previous Destinations

Previous OnStar Destination Downloads are saved under Previous Destinations in the navigation system where they can be accessed or saved to the address book.

Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination Download:

Map Destination Screen Functions

If the map screen is used to show destination, it will have map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of the screen.

Destination Map Screen

Getting Started on Your Route

Once a destination has been entered, there are several functions that can be performed. Press the DEST hard key to access the Route screen.

Turn List

Turn List: Touch to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route.



/ (Scroll Arrows): Touch the up and down arrows to scroll through the list of maneuvers.

Avoid: Touch this screen button, next to the adjacent street name, to avoid the maneuver. The map screen displays. The route recalculates without this maneuver.



Route Preview: Select to preview the entire route in either direction.

(Reverse Skip) : Select to go back to the start point or previous stopover.

/ (Reverse Scroll): Select to scroll to the start point or previous stopover. The (reverse skip) button changes to a fast reverse screen button.

(Pause): Select to pause the route preview, while in reverse or fast forward scroll.

/ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select to scroll to the next stopover or to the final destination. The (fast forward skip) button changes to a fast speed fast forward.

(Fast Forward Skip): Select to go to the next stopover or to the final destination.

Detour

Detour: Select this screen button from the Route screen, then select to detour 1 mile, 3 miles, or 5 miles (1 km, 3 km, 5 km) around the current route. This can also be selected to detour the whole route if necessary. The detour option is only available while driving on a current planned route.

Voice Volume

Select this screen button from the Route screen to turn voice guidance on or off and to change the volume of voice prompts. See "Nav" under Configure Menu for more information.

Add Stopover

Add Stopover: Select this screen button from the Route screen. This feature allows up to three stopovers to be added to the current route between the start point and final destination. Once a stopover has been added, the points can be edited or deleted.

To add a stopover:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the Add Stopover screen button. This button only appears if a route has been calculated.
3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, enter the stopover. See "Destination" previously for more information.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.
6. To add the second and third stopovers, press the DEST hard key, then select the Add screen button, where the next waypoint should appear on the route.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

To delete a stopover from the current route:

1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the Delete screen button for the desired stopover to delete.
3. The system displays a pop-up confirmation message. Touch Yes to delete the stopover; touch No to cancel this operation.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

Suspend Guidance

Press this screen button, from the Route screen, to put the current route on hold.

Resume Guidance

Press this screen button, from the Route screen, to resume guidance on the current route.

Cancel Guidance

Press this screen button, from the Route screen, to cancel the current route.

Adding Destinations to the Address Book

There are two ways to add a destination to the address book:

See "Nav" under Configure Menufor information on editing address book entries.

Adding or Changing Preset Destinations

This feature allows additions or changes one of five preset destinations. When a destination has been added as a preset destination, it is available to select from the Destination Entry screen. See "Preset Destination" previously for information on how to select a preset destination as a final destination.

To store the current vehicle position as a preset destination:

1. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen to add the current vehicle position to the address book. The Address Book screen appears.
2. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard displays. Enter the name. Press the OK screen button then the Back screen button to return to the address book information screen.
3. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of the screen until the name appears in that preset destination screen button. It is now available to select from the Destination Entry screen.

To store an address book entry as a preset destination:

1. Select the CONFIG hard key.
2. Select the Nav screen button or press the CONFIG key until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button.
3. Select the Edit/View screen button.
4. Select the address book entry to be stored as the preset destination. Select the Name screen button to add a name, if needed.
5. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of the screen until the name appears in that preset destination screen button. It is now available to select from the Destination Entry screen.