Cadillac Escalade: Global Positioning System (GPS)
The navigation system determines the position of the vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals, and map data.
At times, other interferences such as the satellite condition, road configuration, the condition of the vehicle and/or other circumstances can interfere with the navigation system's ability to determine the accurate position of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position of the vehicle using signals sent by the GPS Satellites of the United States Department of Defense. When the vehicle is not receiving signals from the satellites, a symbol appears on the map screen. Refer to Global Positioning System (GPS) .
This system may not be available or interferences may occur if any of the following are true:
- Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, trees, large trucks, or a tunnel.
- Objects are located on the front dash of the vehicle.
- Satellites are being repaired or improved.
- After-market glass tinting has been applied to the vehicle's windshield.
Notice: Do not apply after-market glass tinting to the vehicle's windows. Glass tinting interferes with the system's ability to receive GPS signals and causes the system to malfunction. The window might have to be replaced to correct the problem. This would not be covered by the warranty.
For more information if the GPS is not functioning properly, see Vehicle Positioning and Problems with Route Guidance .
Setting the Clock
The navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently. Changing
the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock.
See Clock to change t ...
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one
or more of the following reasons:
Road system has changed.
Vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as in ...
See also:
Headlight switch
Lighting
1 Turn the switch to the
position:
The front parking, side marker, tail,
license plate and instrument lights
will come on.
2 Turn the switch to the position:
Headlights wil ...
Supplemental air bag warning light
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying in the instrument
panel,
monitors the circuits of the supplemental
front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air b ...
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Push to receive directions or have
them sent to the vehicle navigation screen. Destinations can also be forwarded to
the v ...