CTS V6-2.8L (2006)
Navigation System: Description and Operation
NAVIGATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Control Features
CONTROL FEATURES
NAVIGATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The navigation system contains the following components:
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Navigation radio
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Global positioning system (GPS) antenna
The export navigation system contains the following additional components:
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Vehicle information communication system (VICS) module
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VICS optical beacon antenna
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Four TV antennae integrated into the rear window glass
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VICS FM antenna integrated into the rear glass
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TV antenna module to control antenna selection
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Antenna amplifier
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Auxiliary RCA video jacks
NAVIGATION RADIO
This component acts as the operator interface for the navigation system, provides the data input from the operator to the navigation system and
provides navigation information to the operator via the display screen. The navigation radio is located in the center of the instrument panel. The
navigation radio provides the following:
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A display screen-All navigation, audio and TV functions are displayed on this screen.
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Soft keys on the right side of the display to allow selection from menus and to operate the navigation system, the audio system and the (export) TV
system
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The navigation system map with routing information displayed on the navigation radio screen
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Plan a route and provide turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts
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Select a destination from various areas and choices, such as:
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Street address
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Intersections
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Previous destinations
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Points of interest
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) ANTENNA
The global positioning system (GPS) locates the current position of the vehicle using signals sent by GPS satellites. The GPS antenna is attached to
the instrument panel (I/P) carrier and can be accessed by removing the I/P retainer. The GPS antenna is powered through the same coaxial cable used
to send the signals to the navigation radio. Interference to the system may occur if any of the following exist:
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Signals are obstructed by objects such as, tall buildings or trees.
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Metallic objects located on the dashboard
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Aftermarket glass tinting has been applied to the vehicles windshield.
TV AND VICS ANTENNA