Infotainment System -> Navigation for Your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Light Truck 2023

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Voice Assistant  
To recenter the map to the current location,  
touch the location icon.  
Navigation  
If equipped, Google Maps can be controlled  
by voice commands, see Google Assistant  
under Voice Recognition 0 163.  
Using the Navigation System  
Maps  
Auto-downloaded Maps  
The Navigation software is provided by  
Google Maps. The information provided in  
this section is a general overview and is  
subject to change. For the latest functional  
information, see g.co/mapsincar.  
Language and Units  
Google Maps downloads maps automatically  
for use when not connected to the Internet.  
Offline maps make map data available to  
vehicle features regardless of connectivity.  
These offline maps are only available with  
an applicable connected services plan.  
To change the language, see Settings (Base  
Radio) 0 175 or  
Settings (Uplevel Radio) 0 177.  
Accept the Terms and Conditions to use.  
To change the units, see Instrument Cluster  
(Base Level) 0 107 or  
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108.  
Internet Connectivity  
Google Maps relies on a subscription data  
plan for full functionality, including  
availability of offline maps. With an  
applicable connected services plan, Google  
Maps can be used offline when driving  
through connectivity dead zones by  
auto-downloading offline maps prior to  
going offline.  
To turn on auto-download:  
1. Open Google Maps.  
Mute Settings  
During active route guidance, Google Maps  
can give audible voice directions, traffic  
alerts, or can be muted. To access options,  
in the Google Maps app, touch Settings <  
Guidance audio. Alternatively, audible voice  
directions and traffic alerts can be muted by  
touching the sound icon on the turn card  
during active navigation.  
2. Touch the settings icon.  
3. Touch Privacy center, then select  
Offline maps.  
4. Select Auto-download offline maps.  
5. Check the Internet connection and wait  
for the download to finish.  
Profiles  
Sign in to a Google Account for personalized  
service. Information available in the Google  
Account will be shown.  
Downloading Offline Maps  
1. Open Google Maps.  
Compass  
The Google Maps orientation can be  
changed between the direction currently  
traveling and pointing North. Touch the  
compass to switch between these options.  
2. Touch Settings, then Offline maps.  
To log into a profile, see Accounts under  
Settings (Base Radio) 0 175 or  
Settings (Uplevel Radio) 0 177.  
3. Touch the Select your own map  
square icon.  
4. Adjust the map to cover the desired area  
to download.  
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5. Touch Download.  
A second pin in the menu is the route  
overview. Touch this pin to show more  
details of the destination or to remove the  
destination.  
3. Select the desired search result from  
the list.  
Navigation Symbols  
The following are the most common  
symbols that may appear in Google Maps.  
4. Touch the Add stop icon.  
Adding a Stop on Route by Category  
Destination  
Searching for a Destination  
1. While in turn-by-turn navigation, touch  
the Search icon at the bottom.  
2. Select a category.  
A destination can be searched using Google  
Assistant.  
3. Select the desired search result from  
the list.  
To search for a destination without Google  
Assistant:  
4. Touch the Add stop icon.  
Adding a Home or Work Address  
This indicates the vehicles current location  
and direction on the map.  
1. Open Google Maps.  
To edit a home or work address, an account  
must be logged in. See Accounts under  
Settings (Base Radio) 0 175 or  
2. Touch the Search field.  
3. Enter the destination.  
4. Touch the navigation icon.  
Settings (Uplevel Radio) 0 177.  
Alternate Routes  
1. Open Google Maps.  
Alternate routes are displayed as separate  
lines. While in either turn-by-turn navigation  
or on the route overview, touch the  
suggested alternate route.  
2. Touch Settings, then touch Edit home  
or work.  
The destination pin marks the location of  
the final destination. Touch the pin to view  
the destination address or to add it or  
remove it from the Favorites list. Hide the  
information by touching the pin one more  
time. It will automatically time out if no  
action is taken.  
3. Enter the address.  
Search by Category  
Adding a Stop on Route by Voice  
Destinations can be searched by category,  
such as restaurant or grocery store.  
1. While in turn-by-turn navigation, touch  
the Search icon at the bottom.  
1. Open Google Maps.  
2. Touch the Google Assistant mic icon and  
say the destination to search by voice.  
2. Touch the search bar.  
3. Touch Categories, then select a category.  
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The surface streets run parallel to a  
freeway.  
The vehicle has been transferred by a  
vehicle carrier or a ferry.  
The current position calibration is set  
incorrectly.  
The vehicle is traveling at high speed.  
The vehicle changes directions more than  
once, or the vehicle is turning on a turn  
table in a parking lot.  
The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a  
parking lot, garage, or a lot with a roof.  
4. Touch the desired location, then touch  
the navigation icon.  
At times, other interference such as the  
satellite condition, road configuration,  
condition of the vehicle, and/or other  
circumstances can affect the navigation  
system's ability to determine the accurate  
position of the vehicle.  
Avoid Tolls, Highways, or Ferries  
1. Open Google Maps.  
2. Touch the settings icon.  
3. Select Route options.  
This system might not be available or  
interference can occur if any of the  
following are true:  
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4. Select the desired options and then  
touch X to close.  
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Signals are obstructed by tall buildings,  
trees, large trucks, or a tunnel.  
An Alternative Way for General Route  
Options  
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Satellites are being repaired or improved.  
1. During active route guidance, touch  
Route Overview.  
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The GPS signal is not received.  
For more information if the GPS is not  
functioning properly, see Problems with  
Route Guidance 0 163.  
A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.  
Tire chains are installed on the vehicle.  
The tires are replaced or worn.  
The tire pressure for the tires is incorrect.  
This is the first navigation use after the  
map data is updated.  
The 12-volt battery has been disconnected  
for several days.  
The vehicle is driving in heavy traffic  
where driving is at low speeds, and the  
vehicle is stopped and started repeatedly.  
2. Select Route options.  
3. Select the desired option and then touch  
X to close.  
Vehicle Positioning  
At times, the position of the vehicle on the  
map could be inaccurate due to one or more  
of the following reasons:  
Traffic Layers  
1. Open Google Maps.  
2. Touch the settings icon.  
3. Toggle between Traffic on or off.  
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The road system has changed.  
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The vehicle is driving on slippery road  
surfaces such as sand, gravel, or snow.  
Global Positioning System (GPS)  
The current position of the vehicle is  
determined by using satellite signals and  
various vehicle signals.  
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The vehicle is traveling on winding roads  
or long, straight roads.  
The vehicle is approaching a tall building  
or a large vehicle.  
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To recalibrate the vehicle's position on the  
map, park with the vehicle running for two  
to five minutes, until the vehicle position  
updates. Make sure the vehicle is parked in  
a location that is safe and has a clear view  
of the sky and away from large  
1. Press g on the steering wheel controls,  
touch Google Assistant on the Home  
screen, or use the wake up words Hey  
Googleor OK Googleto activate voice  
recognition. Google Assistant must be set  
as the Default Assistant for the g and  
the wake word options to work.  
Problems with Route Guidance  
Inappropriate route guidance can occur  
under one or more of the following  
conditions:  
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The turn was not made on the road  
indicated.  
obstructions.  
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Route guidance might not be available  
when using automatic rerouting for the  
next right or left turn.  
2. Clearly speak one of the commands  
described later in this section.  
Voice Recognition  
If equipped, Google Assistant allows for  
hands-free use of media and messaging,  
navigation and climate control functionality  
in the vehicle. This feature can be started by  
pressing g on the steering wheel, touching  
Google Assistant on the Home screen, or by  
using the wake up words Hey Googleor  
OK Google.”  
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Canceling Google Assistant  
The route might not be changed when  
using automatic rerouting.  
There is no route guidance when turning  
at an intersection.  
Automatic rerouting might display a route  
returning to the set waypoint if heading  
for a destination without passing through  
a set waypoint.  
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Press c on the steering wheel controls  
to cancel the Google Assistant request.  
Helpful Hints for Speaking Commands  
Voice recognition identifies commands that  
are naturally stated in sentence form,  
or direct commands that state the  
application and the task.  
However, not all features within these areas  
are supported by voice commands and  
requires the user to have a valid data  
subscription plan in order to use some of  
the Google Assistant features.  
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The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle  
due to a regulation by time or season or  
any other regulation which may be given.  
For best results:  
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Speak the command naturally, not too  
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Some routes might not be searched.  
fast, not too slow.  
The route to the destination might not be  
shown if there are new roads, if roads  
have recently changed, or if certain roads  
are not listed in Maps.  
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Use direct commands without a lot of  
extra words. For example, Call <name>  
at work,” “Playfollowed by the artist or  
song name, or Playfollowed by the  
radio station number.  
Using Voice Recognition  
Voice recognition becomes available once  
the system is initialized. This begins when  
the vehicle is turned on. Initialization may  
take a few moments.