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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.


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Search Area

The Destination Entry screen allows you to select the area included in the search for your destination. A map that divides the 48 contiguous United States and a part of Canada into 11 regions is displayed.

Before selecting a method of destination entry, review the search area map to make sure your destination is located in the highlighted region.


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Touch the Change Search Area screen button to view the Search Area screen. Touch the numbered screen button to the left of the search area map that corresponds with the numbered region and to view a list of states included in the region selected. The selected area will be highlighted on the map. Touch the down arrow to select CAN (Canada). Touch the back screen button to return to the Destination Entry screen and to store the selected region.

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

Address Entry

Address Entry: The address entry destination method allows you to enter an address by providing the system with a city name or a street name.

If 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 of characters to reduce or expand the available options.

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To enter a destination by entering the city name first, do the following:

  1. Press the DEST hard key.
  2. Select the Address Entry screen button.
  3. Select the City name button.
  4. Enter the city name or touch the Last 5 Cities screen button.

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

    If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it 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 will automatically be selected for entry.

    6. Start entering the street name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available streets. Select this button to view the list.

  6. Select the street name with the correct prefix (Dr., Ln, St., etc.) from the list.
  7. Once a street has been selected, the numeric keyboard will display, allowing you to enter the house number. The system will display the house number range that is available for the street.
  8. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display.
  9. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  10. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.

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

To enter a destination by entering the street name first, do the following:

  1. Press the DEST hard key.
  2. Select the Address Entry screen button.
  3. Select the Street screen button and start entering the street name.

    4. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available streets. Select this button to view the list.

  4. Select the street name with the correct prefix from the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
  5. Once a street has been selected the City name category will automatically be selected for entry.

    6. If five or less cities are available for the selected street, the system will display the list of cities. If more than five cities are available the system will display the alpha keyboard. Start entering the city name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available cities. Select this button to view the list and select a city.

  6. Once a city has been selected, the numeric keyboard will display, allowing you to enter the house number. The system will display the house number range that is available for the street.
  7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display.
  8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.

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

To enter a destination by entering a cross street, do the following:

  1. Press the DEST hard key.
  2. Select the Address Entry screen button.
  3. Select the Street screen button and start entering the street name.

    4. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available streets. Select this button to view the list.

  4. Select the desired street name with the correct prefix from the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
  5. Once a street has been selected the Cross Street screen button will become available. Select the Cross Street button and start entering the cross street name.

    6. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available cross streets. Select this button to view the list.

  6. Select the street name with the correct prefix from the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.). An Information screen will automatically display.
  7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display.
  8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.

    10. 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 allows you to select a destination from the POI list.


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Point of Interest: Touch this screen button to access the Point of Interest (POI) 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, do the following:

  1. Press the DEST hard key.
  2. Select the Point of Interest screen button.
  3. Enter the POI name.

    4. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available POIs. Select this button to view the list.

  4. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display.
  5. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  6. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.

    7. 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, do the following:

  1. Press the DEST hard key.
  2. Select the Point of Interest screen button.
  3. Select the Browse POI screen button to view the list of POI categories.
  4. Select a category, and then a sub-category.

    5. The system will display available POI names in the selected sub-category or if the list is too long the system will display the alpha keyboard.

    If the alpha keyboard is displayed, enter the POI name until a list of available POIs appear. There is a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available POIs. Select this button to view the list and select the POI.

  5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display.
  6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.

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

Address Book

The address book entry method allows you to select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in your address book.


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Address Book: Touch this screen button to access the Address Book screen. From this screen you can select an address that already exists as the destination.

To use the address book entry method, do the following:

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

    3. A list of your address book addresses will display.

  3. Select the Go screen button next to the destination. The map screen, with the destination marked, will display.
  4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.

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

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

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
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    • Select Go, the navigation system calculates route(s). Select a route (i.e. Shortest Route), and Start Guidance.
    • Select Map, the navigation system displays the Destination Map Screen.
    • Select Call, the navigation system initiates a call to your destination with your Bluetooth phone (if available) or OnStar Hands-Free Calling (if minutes are available).
    • Select Add to Address Book, the navigation system copies the downloaded destination to the address book and displays the new address book entry.
    • Select Back, the navigation system cancels your OnStar Destination Download and returns to the previous screen. The downloaded address will not be added to the previous destinations.

Start Guidance Screen
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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:

    • The map disc must be installed in the radio for OnStar Destination Download to function.
    • If the navigation system is turned off when the destination download is attempted, the navigation system will automatically turn on and display the OnStar Destination Download Screen. The radio will remain on after the download occurs.
    • If the navigation system is turned off when the destination download is attempted, the navigation system will automatically turn on and display the OnStar Destination Download Screen. The radio remains on after the download occurs.
    • If OnStar downloads a destination and the address is not found in the mapping disc’s database and routing by coordinates is not available, the Go and Map buttons gray out and routing will not be available. Press the blue OnStar button for further assistance.
    • The Call button grays out when there is no phone number available for your destination and while connected to OnStar.

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
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Getting Started on Your Route

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


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Turn List

Turn List: Touch this screen button to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route.
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/ (Scroll Arrows): Touch the up and down arrow screen buttons 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 will display. Select the Fastest, Shortest, or Other screen buttons. Press the Start Guidance screen button. The route will re-calculate without the selected avoided maneuver.

Avoid List: Select this screen button to cancel an avoided turn. The list of selected avoided turns will display. Select the turn to cancel the turn from being avoided.


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

(Reverse Skip) : Select this screen button to go back to the start point or previous waypoint.

/ (Reverse Scroll): Select this screen button to scroll to the start point or previous waypoint. This button will toggle between slow and fast speed.

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

/ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select this screen button to scroll to the next waypoint or to the final destination. This button will toggle between slow and fast speed.

(Fast Forward Skip): Select this screen button to go to the next waypoint 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, or 5 km) around the current route. You may also select to detour the whole route if necessary. This option is only available while you are driving on your current planned route.

Voice Prompt

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

Add Waypoint


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

To add a waypoint:

  1. Press the DEST hard key.
  2. Select the Add Waypoint screen button. This button will only appear if a route has been calculated.
  3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, enter the waypoint. See "Destination" previously for more information.
  4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.
  6. To add the second and third waypoints, press the DEST hard key, then select the Add screen button, where you would like the next waypoint to fall on the route.
  7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.

To delete a waypoint from your current route:

  1. Press the DEST hard key.
  2. Select the Delete screen button for the desired waypoint to delete.
  3. The system will display a pop-up confirmation message. Choose Yes to delete the waypoint; touch No to cancel this operation.
  4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route.
  5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.

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:

    • To add the current final destination to the address book, press the Mark screen button from the map screen. The system will automatically save the final destination information in the address book.
    • Press the Add to Address Book screen button when available on POI information screens, Destination Entry screens, or POI screens. The system will automatically save this information in the address book.

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

Adding or Changing Preset Destinations

This feature allows you to add or change one of five preset destinations. When a destination has been added as a preset destination, it will be 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 final destination as a preset destination:

  1. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen to add the current final destination. The Address Book screen will appear.
  2. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard will display. Enter the name.
  3. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of the screen until a pop-up confirmation displays.

    4. The name will appear in that preset destination screen button and is now available to select from the Destination Entry screen.

To store an address book entry as a preset destination:

  1. Select the MENU hard key.
  2. Select the Nav screen button or press the MENU key until the Nav screen button is selected or touch the Nav screen button.
  3. Select the Edit/View screen button.
  4. Select the address book entry that you would like to store 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 a pop-up confirmation displays.

    6. The name will appear in the that preset destination screen button and is now available to select from the Destination Entry screen.