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Language — English/Metric

To change the language of the navigation screens, see
“Driver Information Center, DIC Vehicle Customization”
in the Index of your vehicles owner manual.

To change the navigation screens from English or
metric, see “Driver Information Center, DIC Operation
and Displays” in the Index of your vehicles owner
manual.

Deleting Personal Information

This navigation system can record and store personal
information such as names and addresses. At times,
such as when you are disposing of your vehicle,
you may want to delete this information. See “Edit
Address Book — Edit/View” under Configure Menu on
page 2-28 
for deleting information from the
address book.

Storing Radio Station Presets

To set preset radio stations, do the following:

1. Press the

O

(power) knob to turn the system on.

2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select the desired

band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped)).

3. Use the

w

(tuning) knob or the SEEK arrows to

tune to the desired station.

4. Press and hold one of the five preset screen

buttons, at the bottom of the screen, until you hear a
beep or see the station displayed on the selected
preset button.

5. Repeat the steps for each preset.

See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under Navigation
Audio System on page 3-2 
for more information.

Setting the Clock

The navigation system time and the analog clock are
separate features. Changing the time through the
navigation system will not change the time on the analog
clock and vice versa. See “Analog Clock” in the Index
of your vehicles owner manual to change the analog
clock time.

To set the time for the navigation system, do the
following:

1. Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu

options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly
until the time is selected or touch the time screen
button.

2. Press the Hours and Minutes

(minus) and

+ (plus) signs to decrease or to increase the time.

See “Setting the Clock” under Configure Menu
on page 2-28 
for more information.

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Summary of Contents for 2008 Escalade

Page 1: ...Controls 2 1 Features and Controls 2 2 Navigation Audio System 3 1 Navigation Audio System 3 2 Voice Recognition 4 1 Voice Recognition 4 2 Phone 5 1 Phone 5 2 Index 1 2008 Cadillac Escalade Escalade E...

Page 2: ...tute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual Keep this manual with the owner manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is nee...

Page 3: ...Overview 1 2 Navigation System Overview 1 2 Getting Started 1 4 Cleaning the Video Screen 1 11 Section 1 Overview 1 1...

Page 4: ...Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted 1 2...

Page 5: ...ayer on page 3 17 for more information J Z CD DVD Video Audio Eject Key See CD Player on page 3 9 or DVD Player on page 3 17 for more information K CD DVD Video Audio Slot See CD Player on page 3 9 or...

Page 6: ...system read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works Any route suggestions made by this navigation system may never override local traffic regulations...

Page 7: ...ppear grayed out on the screen but all functions are available when parked Some functions can be performed while driving as long as you can do so without diverting too much of your attention from your...

Page 8: ...d by signs at the intersection The system uses limited information you must always evaluate whether following the system s directions is safe and legal for the current conditions Every fifty times the...

Page 9: ...XM2 if equipped 3 Use the w tuning knob or the SEEK arrows to tune to the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the five preset screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until you hear a beep or se...

Page 10: ...ave a number in it it represents the number of available cities Select this button to view the list and select a city 9 Once a city has been selected the Street name category will automatically be sel...

Page 11: ...less names are available a list will display If more than five are available the List screen button will have a number in it it represents the number of available POIs Select this button to view the...

Page 12: ...Adding or Changing Preset Destinations under Destination on page 2 13 for more information on how to add preset destinations Using Your Stored Preset Destinations These destinations are available for...

Page 13: ...g 1 Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the menu options then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button 2 Press the Voice Prompt screen button 3 Press the plu...

Page 14: ...NOTES 1 12...

Page 15: ...stination 2 13 Configure Menu 2 28 Rear Vision Camera 2 34 Global Positioning System GPS 2 38 Vehicle Positioning 2 38 Problems with Route Guidance 2 39 If the System Needs Service 2 40 Ordering Map D...

Page 16: ...of the last active source w Tune Turn the tune knob to go to the next or previous radio station or disc track or chapter See Navigation Audio System on page 3 2 CD Player on page 3 9 or DVD Player on...

Page 17: ...reen and the current audio source screen menu See Audio under Navigation Audio System on page 3 2 for more information RPT Navigation Repeat Press this key to repeat the last voice guidance prompt y z...

Page 18: ...et address turn restrictions etc A detailed area will include all major highways service roads and residential roads The detailed areas include points of interest POI such as restaurants airports bank...

Page 19: ...r the map disc should play The map disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer retailer Ejecting the DVD Map Disc Z...

Page 20: ...ross the map Move your finger in any direction on the map screen and the map will continue to scroll in that direction until you remove your finger If scrolling while your vehicle is in PARK P the sys...

Page 21: ...the map after a route has been planned marking the final destination The stopover symbol will display on the map after a stopover has been added to the route The stopover symbols are numbered one thro...

Page 22: ...as North Up mode While in North Up mode the vehicle icon will follow the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling Select this screen symbol to switch between...

Page 23: ...utton to store the location on the screen in your address book The system will automatically store the point in the address book See Adding Destinations to the Address Book under Destination on page 2...

Page 24: ...ories POI Close to Once a category has been selected select this screen button to display the list of available POIs for the selected POI categories The list provides the POI icon the name the directi...

Page 25: ...screen Show POI Select this screen button to display or remove the POI icons from the map screen List all Categories Select this screen button to list all POIs sorted alphabetically Delete To delete...

Page 26: ...r metropolitan areas may include a 3 D lane guidance feature for highway exits and junctions This feature gives you a more vivid representation of the exits and junctions on your route Cities that inc...

Page 27: ...ned route the system will automatically plan a new route and begin to reroute The new route will be highlighted on the screen Destination Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen From...

Page 28: ...names are available a list will display If more than five are available the List screen button will have a number in it it represents the number of available cities Select this button to view the lis...

Page 29: ...the Street name area If using the alpha keyboard finish entering the street name If five or less names are available a list will display If more than five are available the List screen button will ha...

Page 30: ...f five or less names are available a list will display If more than five are available the List screen button will have a number in it it represents the number of available streets Select this button...

Page 31: ...creen button if needed to change the current state or province A list of all of the available states and provinces will appear Select the state or province 4 Enter the POI name If five or less names a...

Page 32: ...h 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 re...

Page 33: ...creen button You are now ready to start your route See Getting Started on Your Route later in this section for more information See Adding Destinations to the Address Book later in this section Previo...

Page 34: ...the Go screen button next to the destination 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...

Page 35: ...our destination The map screen will display the address information 5 Select the Go screen button The map screen with the destination marked will display 6 Select the route preference Fastest Shortest...

Page 36: ...ination marked will display 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 sta...

Page 37: ...st Shortest or Other The system will calculate and highlight the route 4 Select the Start Guidance screen button You are now ready to start your route See Getting Started on Your Route later in this s...

Page 38: ...oided maneuver Route Preview Select this screen button to preview the entire route in either direction t Reverse Skip Select this screen button to go back to the start point or previous stopover q r R...

Page 39: ...rrent 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 Volume Select this screen button from the...

Page 40: ...stem will calculate and highlight the route 8 Select the Start Guidance screen button You are now ready to start your route To delete a stopover from your current route 1 Press the DEST hard key 2 Sel...

Page 41: ...ow 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 po...

Page 42: ...repeatedly until Sound is selected or touch the Sound screen button to make speaker and DSP Digital Signal Processing adjustments See Navigation Audio System on page 3 2 for more information Radio Pre...

Page 43: ...uch the Route Preference screen button to change route options when the system calculates a route Allow Major Roads This feature allows the system to use major roads when calculating a planned route A...

Page 44: ...one number 6 Touch the OK screen button to save your changes then touch the Back screen button to return to the Address Book information screen To change the map icon of an address book entry 1 Select...

Page 45: ...elete the entire address book 1 Select the CONFIG hard key 2 Select the NAV screen button 3 Select the Edit View Address Book screen button 4 A list of all the address book entries will display Press...

Page 46: ...since the map database coverage will not have these roads on the DVD This path will be stored in the navigation system s memory see Previous Destination under Destination on page 2 13 for more inform...

Page 47: ...n button and the system will make the map background brighter Setting the Clock The navigation system time and the analog clock are separate features Changing the time through the navigation system wi...

Page 48: ...f To turn the rear vision camera system on or off do the following 1 Shift into PARK P 2 Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the configure menu options then press the CONFIG hard key to select Display...

Page 49: ...ot use proper care before backing up you could hit a vehicle child pedestrian bicyclist or pet resulting in vehicle damage injury or death Even though the vehicle has the RVC system always check caref...

Page 50: ...inus screen buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen Symbols The navigation system may have a feature for you to view symbols on the navigation screen while using the rear vision cam...

Page 51: ...k When the sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens If ice snow mud or anything else builds up on the camera lens Clean the lens rinse it with water and wipe it with a so...

Page 52: ...Satellites are being repaired or improved After market glass tinting has been applied to the vehicle s rear windshield Notice Do not apply after market glass tinting to the vehicle s windows Glass ti...

Page 53: ...d started repeatedly If you experience problems with your system see your dealer retailer Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditi...

Page 54: ...isc com If you need any updates or a replacement disc because the current disc is lost damaged or needs to be updated call the GM Nav Disc Center or order a new disc online To order a disc have your V...

Page 55: ...Navigation Audio System 3 2 CD Player 3 9 DVD Player 3 17 Auxiliary Devices 3 23 Section 3 Navigation Audio System 3 1...

Page 56: ...lacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it See Accessories and Modifications in the Index of your vehicle s owner manual Playing the Radio O n Power Volume P...

Page 57: ...changing functions can be performed from this screen If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not on a map screen press the AUDIO hard key AM FM XM Touch the source AM FM or XM if equipped...

Page 58: ...contain a category to select if stations in your area support Radio Data Systems RDS 2 Refresh List Touch this screen button to refresh the list of AM or FM stations When viewing a map screen the nam...

Page 59: ...treble If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble MID Midrange Touch the plus or minus sign to increase or decrease the midrange BASS Touch the plus or minus sign to increase or decrease the b...

Page 60: ...occupants the best possible sound quality 2 CH Channel Select this screen button to enhance surround sound 5 1 CH Channel Select this screen button to give a full affect of surround sound listening T...

Page 61: ...on See From Map under Destination on page 2 13 for more information Number of Preset Pages Touch the Number of Preset Pages screen button to change the number of preset pages 1 through 6 Each preset p...

Page 62: ...stem relies on receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause...

Page 63: ...ry information is available The system is working properly CAT Not Found There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly No Information No text or informationa...

Page 64: ...a known good CD Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs the CD player could be damaged While u...

Page 65: ...c do the following 1 Press the eject hard key 2 The system will display Ejecting Disc Press the DISC screen button to display the Disc Changer screen Select the disc to eject If a selection is not mad...

Page 66: ...evious track Turn this knob clockwise to go to the next track When playing an audio CD the rear seat operator can power on the RSE video screen and use the remote control to navigate through the track...

Page 67: ...function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display No Folder Order of Play Play will begin from the first track under the roo...

Page 68: ...known good CD Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs the CD player could be damaged While usi...

Page 69: ...a disc do the following 1 Press the eject hard key 2 The system will display Ejecting Disc Press the DISC screen button to display the Disc Changer screen Select the disc to eject If a selection is n...

Page 70: ...ight seconds have played If either arrow is pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD The sound will mute while seeking w Tuning Knob Turn this knob cou...

Page 71: ...th DVDs of the appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket of most DVDs The DVD slot is compatible with most audio CDs CD R CD RW DVD Video DVD Audio DVD R RW DVD R RW media along with MP3 a...

Page 72: ...ot display the disc types when loading all until the discs have been read by the system Once all discs have been inserted the system will start playing the last loaded disc Z Eject To eject a disc do...

Page 73: ...r menu to start a DVD video from the disc main menu q Q r R Arrow Buttons Use these arrow buttons to move around the DVD menu Enter Touch this button to select the highlighted option Return Touch this...

Page 74: ...audio options Select the audio options that best improve sound quality This is not available on all DVDs or when the DVD is stopped This button is not available for DVD audio Subtitle Touch this butto...

Page 75: ...screen Auto Automatic Touch this screen button for the system to automatically adjust the navigation screen background depending on exterior lighting conditions Night Touch this screen button and the...

Page 76: ...a certain rating The rating selection is 1 through 8 with 1 Kids Safe being a G rating If the 1 is selected any DVD with a rating above G will not be able to be viewed without entering a password Whe...

Page 77: ...rmal the DVD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the DVD should play The DVD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an...

Page 78: ...pear as an option to select 3 For the second row display select the Rear AUX screen button next to Rear Display 1 and for the third row display select the Rear AUX screen button next to Rear Display 2...

Page 79: ...Voice Recognition 4 2 Section 4 Voice Recognition 4 1...

Page 80: ...e following pages Helpful Hints for Stating Commands When a multiple command is available choose the command that works best for you Words that are in brackets are optional For example for the command...

Page 81: ...ay have up to 40 voice tag entries for destinations Navigation go to destination navigation select These commands instruct the system to select a destination saved under the voice tag you have stored...

Page 82: ...cific frequency on either AM or FM Radio select channel XM radio select channel satellite These commands instruct the system to go to a specific channel on the XM band if equipped Radio help This comm...

Page 83: ...s available Aux Auxiliary Use this command to select the auxiliary device when a device is connected OnStar Command OnStar This command instructs the system to connect to OnStar You will enter the OnS...

Page 84: ...NOTES 4 6...

Page 85: ...Phone 5 2 Section 5 Phone 5 1...

Page 86: ...ddress book To call a phone number press the 5 Phone key Use the numeric keyboard to input the phone number then press the Call screen button The numeric keyboard is not available while the vehicle is...

Page 87: ...D Messages 3 16 CD Player 3 9 Cleaning the Video Screen 1 11 Configure Menu 2 28 D Database Coverage Explanations 2 40 Deleting Personal Information 1 7 Destination 2 13 Detailed Areas 2 4 Display 2 3...

Page 88: ...38 Guidance Volume 1 11 H Handling the DVD Map Disc 2 5 Hard Keys 2 2 I Installing the DVD Map Disc 2 5 L Language English Metric 1 7 Limited Guidance Areas 2 4 M Map Adjustments 2 6 Map Scales 2 6 M...

Page 89: ...adio 3 2 Problems with Route Guidance 2 39 Propri taires Canadiens ii R Radio 2 28 3 2 Radio Data System RDS 3 8 Radio Menu 3 6 Rear Vision Camera 2 34 S Scrolling the Map 2 6 Setting the Clock 1 7 2...

Page 90: ...en Buttons 2 3 U Using an MP3 CD 3 12 Using Your Stored Preset Destinations 1 10 V Vehicle Positioning 2 38 Video Screen Cleaning 1 11 Voice Recognition 4 2 Voice Recognition Commands 4 3 X XM Satelli...

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