GPS Reception

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION GPS Reception
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The global positioning system (GPS) shows the current position of the vehicle. Tall buildings, large trucks, or a tunnel can obstruct GPS signals. Metallic objects on the dash can also cause interference. A GPS icon is located in the top left corner of the map display. If the GPS is valid, the icon will be green if not the icon will be gray. The GPS info screen will also show the condition of the GPS. If GPS reception in not received, it will show out of range. If the reception is received, the coordinates of your location will be shown.

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