CADILLAC CT4 2021 Owner's Manual
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Smart Fuel Station Icons
Fuel station prices are shown if
available for nearby stations when the
vehicle is low on fuel.
Smart Parking Icons
When reaching a densely populated
destination and the system
determines that parking may be
limited, the system will attempt to
display nearby parking destinations
with pricing information, if available.
Report an Issue Using POI Details (If
Equipped)
In the POI details page, a POI issue
can be reported if the data is not
accurate or the address is incorrect.
Touch Report an Issue near the
bottom of the display to access the
issue selection page. Touch one of the
predefined issues on the selection
page, then touch Send. The system
will send the information for analysis.Search
Touch Search on the infotainment
display to open the search display.
It has a search field entry box, quick
category icon shortcuts, recents icon,
favorites icon, and keyboard.
Auto Complete
Enter a partial location in the field
entry box on the search display. Auto
complete will attempt to complete the
destination based on what is being
entered. Touch the suggested item to
search.
Search While in Motion with No
Front Seat Passenger Present
The search display will not allow
changes or text input with the
keyboard when the vehicle is in
motion. As a result, a display showing
three rows of the most commonly
used categories appears. Touching the
search box will activate speech
recognition.Search While in Motion with Front
Seat Passenger Present
If the system detects that the front
seat passenger is present with both
driver and passenger seat belts
buckled, touching the search icon will
display an alert message that allows
the passenger to search for a
destination as if the vehicle were
stopped.
Connected Navigation
Connected Navigation is a
subscription service that enables
certain capabilities within the
navigation system, such as Traffic,
Smart Search/Routing, and Predictive
Navigation capabilities. The system
will show an alert when the
subscription is expiring and will ask to
renew the plan.
OnStar System
With a connected plan, an OnStar
Advisor can download a destination to
the vehicle or into the built-in
navigation system.
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Touch OnStar Services on the Home
Page to access the OnStar menu.
Touch Turn-by-Turn Directions icon
while on the Services tab of the
OnStar menu.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
If equipped, after touching the
Turn-by-Turn Directions icon, select
destinations from Recents or
Favorites. Recents or Favorites will be
empty if this is the first use. To findnew locations, touch OnStar Advisor,
Home Directions, Place Voice Search,
or Address Voice Search.
Lane Guidance
When available, the system will show
the best lane(s) to be in for the next
maneuver.
Cancel a Route
If a route is in progress using either
the vehicle navigation system or the
Turn-by-Turn route, and a new route
is requested, the current route in
progress will be canceled.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
If equipped, the position of the vehicle
is determined by using satellite
signals, various vehicle signals, and
map data.
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.
The GPS shows the current position of
the vehicle using signals sent by GPS
satellites. When the vehicle is not
receiving signals from the satellites, a
symbol appears in the status bar.
This system might not be available or
interference can occur if any of the
following are true:
.Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks, or a
tunnel.
.Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
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For more information if the GPS is not
functioning properly, seeProblems
with Route Guidance 0162 and
If the System Needs Service 0163.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate due to
one or more of the following reasons:
.The road system has changed.
.The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as sand, gravel,
or snow.
.The vehicle is traveling on winding
roads or long, straight roads.
.The vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle.
.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.
.The GPS signal is not received.
.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.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can
occur under one or more of the
following conditions:
.The turn was not made on the road
indicated.
.Route guidance might not be
available when using automatic
rerouting for the next right or
left turn.
.The route might not be changed
when using automatic rerouting.
.There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection.
.Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally.
.It could take a long time to operate
automatic rerouting during
high-speed driving.
.Automatic rerouting might display a
route returning to the set waypoint
if heading for a destination without
passing through a set waypoint.
.The route prohibits the entry of a
vehicle due to a regulation by time
or season or any other regulation
which may be given.
.Some routes might not be searched.
.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 the
map data. See Maps0153.
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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 obstructions.
If the System Needs
Service
If the navigation system needs service,
see your dealer.
Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the
most up-to-date information available
when the vehicle was produced.
See www.gmnavdisc.com for details on
ordering, purchasing, and installing a
new or replacement SD card. Features
are subject to change. For more
information on this feature, see
my.cadillac.com/learn.
Database Coverage
Explanations
Coverage areas vary with respect to
the level of map detail available for
any given area. Some areas feature
greater levels of detail than others.
If this happens, it does not mean
there is a problem with the system. As
the map data is updated, more detail
can become available for areas that
previously had limited detail. SeeMap
Data Updates 0163.
Voice Recognition
If equipped, voice recognition allows
for hands-free operation within the
navigation, audio, phone, and weather
applications. This feature can be
started by pressing
gon the steering
wheel or touching
gon the
infotainment display.
However, not all features within these
areas are supported by voice
commands. Generally, only complex
tasks that require multiple manual
interactions to complete are
supported by voice commands. For example, tasks that take more
than one or two touches, such as a
song or artist to play from a media
device, would be supported by voice
commands. Other tasks, like adjusting
the volume or seeking up or down, are
audio features that are easily
performed by touching one or two
options, and are not supported by
voice commands.
In general there are flexible ways to
speak commands for completing the
tasks.
If your language supports it, try
stating a one-shot command, such as
“Directions to address <number, street,
city, state/province>.”
Do not include
the ZIP code while stating the address
during the command. Another
example of a one-shot Destination
Entry command is, “Directions to
Place of Interest at <hotel>.” If these
commands do not work, try saying,
“Take me to Place of Interest ”or “Find
address ”and the system will walk you
through by asking additional
questions.
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Hybrid Speech Recognition
If equipped, this feature helps
distinguish words by using
Internet-based information along with
the system’s voice recognition
database. This allows you to speak
more naturally when using voice
recognition.
Using Voice Recognition
Voice recognition becomes available
once the system has been initialized.
This begins when the ignition is
turned on. Initialization may take a
few moments.1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls to activate voice
recognition.
2. The audio system mutes and the system plays a prompt.
3. Clearly speak one of the commands described in this section.
A voice recognition system prompt
can be interrupted while it is
playing by pressing
gagain.
Once voice recognition is started, both
the infotainment display and
instrument cluster show the selections and visual dialog content. These
displays can be turned on or off in the
Tutorial Mode under
Settings0176.
There are three voice prompt modes
supported:
.Informative verbal prompts: This
type of prompt will provide more
information regarding the supported
actions.
.Short prompts: This type of prompt
will provide simple instructions
about what can be stated.
.Auto informative prompts: This type
of prompt plays during the first few
speech sessions, then automatically
switches to the short prompt after
some experience has been gained
through using the system.
If a command is not spoken, the voice
recognition system says a help
prompt.
Prompts and Infotainment Displays
While a voice recognition session is
active, there may be corresponding
options showing on the displays.
A selection can be made by manually
touching the option, or by speaking
the number for the option to select. Manual interaction in the voice
recognition session is permitted.
Interaction during a voice session may
be completed entirely using voice
commands while some manual
commands may expedite a task. If a
selection is made using a manual
control, the voice recognition dialog
will progress in the same way as if the
selection were made using a voice
command. Once the system completes
the task, or the session is terminated,
the voice recognition dialog stops.
An example of this type of manual
intervention is touching an entry of a
displayed number list instead of
speaking the number associated with
the entry desired.
Canceling Voice Recognition
.Touch or say
“Cancel”or“Exit ”to
terminate the voice recognition
session and show the display where
voice recognition was initiated.
.Pression the steering wheel
controls to terminate the voice
recognition session and show the
display where voice recognition was
initiated.
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Natural Language Commands
Most languages do not support
natural language commands in
sentence form. For those languages,
use direct commands like the
examples shown on the display.
Helpful Hints for Speaking
Commands
Voice recognition can understand
commands that are naturally stated in
sentence form or direct commands
that state the application and
the task.
For best results:
.Listen for the prompt before saying
a command or reply.
.Speak the command naturally, not
too fast, not too slow.
.Use direct commands without a lot
of extra words. For example,“Call
<name> at work,” “Play ”followed by
the artist or song name, or “Tune”
followed by the radio station
number.
.Navigation destinations can be
made in a single command using
keywords. A few examples are:
“I want directions to an address,”
“I need to find a place of interest or
(POI),” or“Find contact.”
The system responds by requesting
more details. For other POIs, say the
name of a category like
“Restaurants,” “Shopping Malls,” or
“Hospitals.”
.Navigating to a destination outside
of the current country takes more
than one command. The first
command is to tell the system
where the navigation will take place,
such as an Address, Intersection,
POI, or Contact. If Address or
Intersection is selected, the second
command is to say, “Change
Country.” Once the system responds,
say the country before saying the
rest of the address and/or
intersection.
If POI is asked for, say “Change
Location,” then“Change Country.” Direct commands might be more
clearly understood by the system. An
example of a direct command would
be
“Call <number>.” Examples of these
direct commands are displayed on
most of the screens while a voice
session is active. If “Phone”or “Phone
Commands,” is spoken, the system
understands that a phone call is
requested and will respond with
questions until enough details are
gathered to make a call.
If a cell phone number has been saved
with a name and a place, the direct
command should include both, for
example “Call <name> at work.”
Using Voice Recognition for List
Options
When a list is displayed, a voice
prompt will ask to confirm or select
an option from that list.
When a display contains a list, there
may be options that are available but
not displayed. The list on a voice
recognition screen functions the same
as a list on other displays. Scrolling or
flinging can be used to help display
other entries from the list.
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Manually scrolling or paging the list
on a display during a voice
recognition session suspends the
current voice recognition event and
plays the prompt“Please select
manually or touch the Back icon on
the infotainment display to try again.”
If manual selection takes more than
15 seconds, the session terminates
and prompts that it has timed out.
The display returns to the display
where voice recognition was initiated.
The Back Command
Say “Back” or touch the Back icon on
the infotainment display to go to the
previous menu.
If in voice recognition, and “Back”is
spoken all the way back to the
starting display, and then “Back”is
spoken one more time, the voice
recognition session will cancel.
Help
Say “Help ”on any voice recognition
display and the help prompt for the
display is played.Voice Recognition for the Radio
If browsing the audio sources when
voice is touched, the voice recognition
commands for AM, FM, and SiriusXM
(if equipped) are available.
“Switch to AM” :Switch bands to AM
and tune to the last AM radio station.
“Switch to FM” :Switch bands to FM
and tune to the last FM radio station.
“Switch to SXM” :Switch bands to
SiriusXM and tune to the last
SiriusXM channel.
“Tune to <AM frequency> AM” :
Tune to the radio station whose
frequency is identified in the
command (like “nine fifty”).
“Tune to <FM frequency> FM” :Tune
to the radio station whose frequency
is identified in the command (like
“one oh one point one ”).
“Tune to <AM frequency> AM HD” :
Tune to the HD Radio station (if
equipped) whose frequency is
identified in the command. “Tune to <FM frequency> FM HD”
:
Tune to the HD Radio station
(if equipped) whose frequency is
identified in the command.
“Tune to <FM frequency> FM HD
<HD channel number>” :Tune to the
HD Radio station (if equipped) whose
frequency and HD channel are
identified in the command.
“Tune to SXM <SXM channel
number>” :Tune to the SiriusXM
radio station whose channel number
is identified in the command.
“Tune to SXM <SXM channel
name>” :Tune to the SiriusXM radio
station whose channel name is
identified in the command.
Voice Recognition for Audio
MyMedia
The available voice recognition
commands for [browsing]
MyMedia are:
“Play Artist” :Begin a dialog to enter
a specific artist name.
“Play Artist <artist name>” :Begin
playback of a specific artist.
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“Play Album”:Begin a dialog to
enter a specific album name.
“Play Album <album name>” :Begin
playback of a specific album.
“Play Song” :Begin a dialog to enter a
specific song name.
“Play Song <song name>” :Begin
playback of a specific song,
if available.
“Play Genre ”:Begin a dialog to enter
a specific genre.
“Play Genre <genre name>” :Begin
playback of a specific genre.
“Play Playlist” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific playlist name.
“Play Playlist <playlist name>” :
Begin playback of a specific playlist.
“Play <device name>” :Play music
from a specific device identified by
name. The device name is the name
displayed on the display when the
device is first selected as an audio
source.
“Play Chapter” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific name. “Play Chapter <chapter name>”
:
Begin playback of a specific chapter.
“Play Audiobook” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific audiobook.
“Play Audiobook <audiobook
name>” :Begin playback of a specific
audiobook.
“Play Episode ”:Begin a dialog to
enter a specific name.
“Play Episode <episode name>” :
Begin playback of a specific episode.
“Play Podcast” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific podcast.
“Play Podcast <podcast name>” :
Begin playback of a specific podcast.
“My Media” :Begin a dialog to enter
the desired media content.
Handling Large Amounts of Media
Content
It is expected that large amounts of
media content will be brought into the
vehicle. It may be necessary to handle
large amounts of media content in a
different way than smaller amounts of
media. The system may limit the
options of voice recognition by not allowing selection of files by voice at
the highest level if the number of files
exceeds the maximum limit.
Changes to voice commands due to
media content limits are:
.Files including other individual files
of all media types such as songs,
audiobook chapters, podcast
episodes, and videos.
.Album type folders including types
such as albums and audiobooks.
There are no restrictions if the
number of files and albums is fewer
than 12,000. When the number of files
connected to the system is between
12,000 and 24,000, the content cannot
be accessed directly with one
command like “Play <song name>.”
The restriction is that the command
“Play Song” must be spoken first; the
system will then ask for the song
name. The reply command would be
to say the name of the song to play.
Similar limits exist for album content.
If there are more than 12,000 albums,
but fewer than 24,000, the content
cannot be accessed directly with one
command like, “Play <album name>.”
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The command“Play Album”must first
be spoken; the system will then ask
for the album name. The reply would
be to say the name of the album
to play.
Once the number of files has exceeded
approximately 24,000, there is no
support for accessing the songs
directly through voice commands.
There will still be access to the media
content by using commands for
playlists, artists, and genres.
The access commands for playlists,
artists, and genres are prohibited after
the number of this type of media
exceeds 12,000.
The system will provide feedback the
first time voice recognition is initiated
if it has become apparent that any of
these limits are reached during a
device initializing process.
Voice recognition performance will
degrade to some extent based on
many factors when adding large
amounts of data to recognize. If this is
the case, perhaps accessing songs
through playlists or artist name would
work better.Voice Recognition for
Navigation (If Equipped)
“Navigation” :Begin a dialog to enter
specific destination information.
“Navigation Commands ”:Begin a
dialog to enter specific destination
information.
“Address” :Begin a dialog to enter a
specific destination address, which
includes the entire address consisting
of the house number, street name,
city, state/province, and country. Do
not include the ZIP code.
“Place of Interest” :Begin a dialog to
enter a destination Place of Interest
category or major brand name.
The name must be precisely spoken.
Nicknames or short names for the
businesses will not likely be found.
Lesser known businesses might have
to be located by category, such as fast
food, hotels, or banks.
“Navigate to Contact” :Begin a
dialog to enter a specific destination
contact name.
“Cancel Route ”:End route guidance. “Take Me Home
”:Create a route to a
stored home location.Voice Recognition for the Phone
“Call <contact name>” :Initiate a call
to a stored contact. The command
may include location if the contact
has location numbers stored.
“Call <contact> At Home,” “At
Work,” “On Mobile,” or“On
Other” :Initiate a call to a stored
contact and location at home, at work,
on mobile device, or on another
phone.
“Call <cell phone number>” :Initiate
a call to a cell phone number of seven
digits, 10 digits, or three digit
emergency numbers.
“Pair Phone ”:Begin the Bluetooth
pairing process. Follow the
instructions on the infotainment
display.
“Redial” :Initiate a call to the last
dialed number.
“Switch Phone ”:Select a different
connected cell phone for outgoing
calls.
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“Voice Keypad”:Begin a dialog to
enter special numbers like
international numbers. The numbers
can be entered in groups of digits with
each group of digits being repeated
back by the system. If the group of
digits is not correct, the command
“Delete ”will remove the last group of
digits and allow them to be re-entered.
Once the entire number has been
entered, the command “Call”will start
dialing the number.
Phone Assistant Voice
Recognition
Press and holdgon the steering
wheel controls to pass through and
launch Google phone assistant or Siri.
For the low radio, whether connected
by Bluetooth or phone projection, the
only available voice recognition is
either Siri (iPhone) or the Google
Assistant (Android).
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
The Bluetooth-capable system can
interact with many mobile devices,
allowing:
.Placement and receipt of calls in a
hands-free mode.
.Sharing of the device’s address book
or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before
driving, and with the vehicle parked:
.Become familiar with the features of
the mobile device. Organize the
phone book and contact lists clearly
and delete duplicate or rarely used
entries. If possible, program speed
dial or other shortcuts.
.Review the controls and operation
of the infotainment system.
.Pair mobile device(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with all
mobile devices. See “Pairing”later in
this section. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can
use a Bluetooth-capable mobile device
with a Hands-Free Profile to make and
receive phone calls. The infotainment
system and voice recognition are used
to control the system. The system can
be used while the ignition is on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all mobile devices support
all functions and not all mobile
devices work with the Bluetooth
system. See my.cadillac.com for more
information about compatible mobile
devices.
Controls
Use the controls on the center stack
and the steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:
Press to answer incoming calls
and start voice recognition on your
connected Bluetooth mobile device.
i: Press to end a call, decline a call,
or cancel an operation. Press to mute
or unmute the infotainment system
when not on a call.