2005 Cadillac XLR Owner's Manual - Page 198

Getting Started Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works. The navigation system allows you to do the following: When getting started, you may set the navigation system to your preference using various options. To do so, reference the following topics: • To adjust screen appearance, language, clock, English/metric measurements, or other options, see "Main Audio Menu" under Navigation Audio System on page 4-45. • Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts. See Plan Route on page 4-13 for more information. • To adjust voice guidance volume or other navigation settings, see Setup Menu on page 4-7. • Select a destination using various methods and choices. Features and Controls Using the Navigation System This section presents basic information you will need to know to operate the navigation system. Use the keys located on each side of the navigation screen, as well as the available touch-sensitive screen buttons, to operate the system. See Navigation System Overview on page 4-2 for more information on location. Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will be disabled to reduce driver distraction. • Receive broadcast announcements on traffic and emergency alert communications. The information in the system may not always be complete. Road conditions such as prohibited turns, detours, and construction zones, change frequently. It is important to consider whether you can follow the directions given by the system for the current conditions. 4-4