CADILLAC CTS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

The HDD Radio does not support preprogrammed
playlists. To create a playlist on the HDD radio from
songs recorded to the HDD, see “Saving HDD Favorites”
earlier in this section.
Playing an MP3/WMA
Insert a CD partway into the slot (Single CD Player),
or press the load button and wait for the message
to insert disc (Six-Disc CD Player), label side up.
The player pulls in the CD and should begin playing.
For the Single CD Player, the track number displays
at the left and center of the screen. A Shuffle label
appears below. Press the pushbutton located under the
Shuffle label to play the MP3/WMA les of the CD in
random order.
For the Six-Disc CD Player, the disc number displays at
the upper right side of the screen. The track number
displays at the left and center of the screen. The Shuffle,
Disc, and Folder labels appear below. Press the
pushbutton located under the Shuffle label to play the
MP3/WMA les of the currently selected CD in random
order. Press the pushbuttons located under the Disc
or Folder labels to change to another disc or folder.As each new track starts to play, the track number and
song title displays.
Z(Eject):Press to eject a CD. If the CD is not
removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically
pulls back into the player and begins playing.
For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold this button
for two seconds to eject all discs.
TUNE/TONE:Turn to select MP3/WMA les on the
CD playing.
©SEEK¨:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current MP3/WMA le, if more than ve seconds
have played. Press the right arrow to go to the
next MP3/WMA le. If either arrow is held or pressed
multiple times, the player continues moving backward
or forward through MP3/WMA les on the CD.
Sc(Previous Folder):Press the pushbutton under
the Folder label to go to the rst track in the previous
folder.
cT(Next Folder):Press the pushbutton under the
Folder label to go to the rst track in the next folder.
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sREV (Reverse):Press and hold to reverse
playback quickly within an MP3/WMA le. Sound is
heard at a reduced volume. The elapsed time of the le
displays. Release to resume playing the le.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold to advance
playback quickly within an MP3/WMA le. Sound is
heard at a reduced volume. The elapsed time of the le
displays. Release to resume playing the le.
Shuffle:With the shuffle setting, MP3/WMA les on the
CD can be played in random, rather than sequential
order, on the CD currently playing. To use shuffle:
To play MP3/WMA les from the CD in random
order, press the pushbutton under the Shuffle
label until Shuffle On displays. Press again to turn
shuffle off.
XM Radio Messages
xL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels, or
any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No XM Signal:The system is functioning correctly, but
the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air:This channel is not currently in
service. Tune in to another channel.
Channel Unavail:This previously assigned channel is
no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this
station was one of the presets, choose another station
for that preset button.
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No Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
NotFound:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message
will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Check XM:If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features intended to
minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no
matter how advanced, can never replace your own
judgment. See the Navigation System manual for some
tips to help you reduce distractions while driving.
Bluetooth®
Vehicles equipped with a Bluetooth system can use a
Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Prole
to make and receive phone calls. The system can be
used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY
position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be
up to 30 ft. (9.1 m). Not all phones support all functions,
and not all phones are guaranteed to work with the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to
interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and
name tags.
Noise:Keep interior noise levels to a minimum.
The system may not recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak:A short tone sounds after the system
responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice
command. Wait until the tone and then speak.
How to Speak:Speak clearly in a calm and natural
voice.
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Audio System
When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, sound
comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers
and over-rides the audio system. Use the audio
system volume knob, during a call, to change the
volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in
memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a
minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned
down too low.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to
operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-124for more
information.
bg(Push To Talk):Press to answer incoming calls,
to conrm system information, and to start speech
recognition.
cª(Phone On Hook):Press to end a call, reject a
call, or to cancel an operation.
Pairing
A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system rst and then connected to
the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone
manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not
connected, calls will be made using OnStar
®hands free
calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owners guide
for more information.
Pairing Information:
Up to ve cell phones can be paired to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system.
The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is
moving.
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links
with the rst available paired cell phone in the
order the phone was paired.
Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system at a time.
Pairing should only need to be completed once,
unless changes to the pairing information have
been made or the phone is deleted.
To link to a different paired phone, see Linking to a
Different Phone later in this section.
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Pairing a Phone
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with
“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.
3. Say “Pair”. The system responds with instructions
and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will
be used in Step 4.
4. Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will
be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone
manufacturers user guide for information on
this process.
Locate the device named “General Motors” in the
list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number
that was provided in Step 3.5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. Use
a name that best describes the phone. This name
will be used to indicate which phone is connected.
The system then conrms the name provided.
6. The system responds with “’Phone name’ has been
successfully paired” after the pairing process is
complete.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to
be paired.
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with
“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.
3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth
devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle, the
system will say “Is connected” after the connected
phone.
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Deleting a Paired Phone
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with
“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.
3. Say “Delete”. The system asks which phone to
delete followed by a tone.
4. Say the name of the phone to be deleted. If the
phone name is unknown, use the “List” command
for a list of all paired phones. The system responds
with “Would you like to delete ’phone name’?
Yes or No” followed by a tone
5. Say “Yes” to delete the phone. The system
responds with “OK, deleting ’phone name’”.
Linking to a Different Phone
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with
“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.
3. Say “Change phone”. The system responds with
“Please wait while I search for other phones”.
If another phone is found, the response will be
“‘Phone name’ is now connected”.
If another phone is not found, the original phone
remains connected.
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Storing Name Tags
The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as
name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and
OnStar systems.
The system uses the following commands to store and
retrieve phone numbers:
Store
Digit Store
Directory
Using the Store Command
The store command allows a phone number to be
stored without entering the digits individually.
1. Press and hold
bgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Store”. The system responds with “Store,
number please” followed by a tone.3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at
once with no pauses.
If the system recognizes the number it responds
with “OK, Storing” and repeats the phone
number.
If the system is unsure it recognizes the phone
number, it responds with “Store” and repeats
the number followed by “Please say yes or no”.
If the number is correct, say “Yes”. If the
number is not correct, say “No”. The system will
ask for the number to be re-entered.
4. After the system stores the phone number,
it responds with “Please say the name tag”
followed by a tone.
5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name
tag is recorded and the system responds with
“About to store ’name tag’. Does that sound OK?”.
If the name tag does not sound correct, say
“No” and repeat Step 5.
If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and
the name tag is stored. After the number is
stored the system returns to the main menu.
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Using the Digit Store Command
The digit store command allows a phone number to be
stored by entering the digits individually.
1. Press and hold
bgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Digit Store”. The system responds with
“Please say the rst digit to store” followed by
a tone.
3. Say the rst digit to be stored. The system will
repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone.
Continue entering digits until the number to be
stored is complete.
If an unwanted number is recognized by the
system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the
last number.
To hear all of the numbers recognized by the
system, say “Verify” at any time and the
system will repeat them.4. After the complete number has been entered, say
“Store”. The system responds with “Please say the
name tag” followed by a tone.
5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name
tag is recorded and the system responds with
“About to store ’name tag’. Does that sound OK?”.
If the name tag does not sound correct, say
“No” and repeat Step 5.
If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and
the name tag is stored. After the number is
stored the system returns to the main menu.
Using the Directory Command
The directory command lists all of the name tags stored
by the system. To use the directory command:
1. Press and hold
bgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Directory”. The system responds with
“Directory” and then plays back all of the stored
name tags. When the list is complete, the system
returns to the main menu.
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Deleting Name Tags
The system uses the following commands to delete
name tags:
Delete
Delete all name tags
Using the Delete Command
The delete command allows specic name tags to be
deleted.
To use the delete command:
1. Press and hold
bgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete”. The system responds with “Delete,
please say the name tag” followed by a tone.3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system
responds with “Would you like to delete, ’name tag’?
Please say yes or no”.
If the name tag is correct, say “Yes” to delete the
name tag. The system responds with “OK,
deleting ’name tag’, returning to the main menu.”
If the name tag is incorrect, say “No”. The system
responds with “No. OK, let’s try again, please say
the name tag.”
Using the Delete All Name Tags Command
The delete all name tags command deletes all stored
phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar
(if present).
To use the delete all name tags command:
1. Press and hold
bgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
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2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The system responds
with “You are about to delete all name tags stored
in your phone directory and your route destination
directory, are you sure you want to do this.
Please say yes or no.”
Say “Yes” to delete all name tags.
Say “No” to cancel the function and return to the
main menu.
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the following commands:
Dial
Digit Dial
Call
Re-dial
Using the Dial Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds:
For vehicles without a navigation system, the
system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the system
responds with a tone. After the tone say “Hands
Free”. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Dial using
‘phone name’. “Number please” followed by a tone.
3. Say the entire number without pausing.
If the system recognizes the number, it responds
with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number.
If the system does not recognize the number,
it conrms the numbers followed by a tone.
If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system
responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number.
If the number is not correct, say “No”. The system
will ask for the number to be re-entered.
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