navigation system CADILLAC CT5 2021 Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 97
.Driver Assistance
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation
.Options
.Simplify
Performance
If equipped, press the thumbwheel to
enter the Performance menu. Scroll
through the available items.
Friction Bubble :A four quadrant
visual display, indicative of the four
corners of the car, with a “bubble”
showing where the most inertia is
being exerted on the vehicle.
Performance Timer : Press the
thumbwheel to enter the setup menu.
Use the thumbwheel to scroll to select
the desired speed segment, then press
the thumbwheel to enter the
submenu. Use the thumbwheel to
confirm the speed segment selection
or to reset the best time for that
segment. On the next acceleration, the
performance timer will record the
time. Pressing the thumbwheel while the timer is running will cancel the
timer if done before reaching the end
of the segment.
Lap Timer :
Press the thumbwheel
when Lap Timer is displayed to start,
stop, or reset the lap timer. Press the
thumbwheel while the Lap Timer page
is active to start the timer. If the lap
timer is active, pressing the
thumbwheel will stop the current lap
timer and start a new lap. Pressing the
thumbwheel within 10 seconds after
completing the last lap (Stop Lap
Timer option is displayed), the Lap
Timer will stop. Press the thumbwheel
after the lap timer is stopped to reset
the timer, or to view the lap history.
A maximum of 16 laps will be stored.
Launch Control : If equipped, the
Launch Control display allows the
driver to adjust the parameters of the
Launch Control System. See Track
Events and Competitive Driving (V-Series
Only) 0213.
Audio
In the Audio menu, use the
thumbwheel to scroll through audio
presets.
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is no
active phone call, view recent calls,
or scroll through contacts. If there is
an active call, mute the phone or
switch to handset operation.
Navigation
If there is an active route, press the
thumbwheel to cancel or resume route
guidance, or turn the voice prompts
on or off.
Options
Use the thumbwheel to scroll through
items in the Options menu.
Display Themes
Press the thumbwheel to enter the
Display menu. There are three
instrument cluster display
configurations to choose from. Sport,
Tour, and Track (if equipped). The
style of the cluster will change
depending on the theme selected.
Default is linked to Driver Mode.
Other display themes can be set
If in My Mode then those displays
plus HUD (if equipped) can be set.

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.Sport: Displays Coolant
Temperature, Fuel Gauge, Fuel
Range, Compass, Drive Mode
Indicator, Odometer, Speed,
Tachometer, Electronic
Transmission Range, Current Gear,
Speed Limit, Info Area, and
Interaction Area, and Cruise Control
(if engaged).
.Tour: Displays Fuel Gauge, Fuel
Range, Compass, Drive Mode
Indicator, Odometer, Speed,
Tachometer, Electronic
Transmission Range, Current Gear,
Peak Performance, Speed Limit, Info
Area, and Interaction Area, and
Cruise Control (if engaged).
.Track: Displays Coolant
Temperature, Fuel Gauge, Drive
Mode Indicator, Speed, Tachometer,
Electronic Transmission Range,
Current Gear, Info Area, and
Interactive Area.
Preset info tiles shown on each layout:
Sport : Time and Temperature, Oil
Temperature, Tire Status, Oil Pressure
Track : Oil Pressure, Transmission
Fluid Temperature, Tire Pressure and
Tire Temperature, Oil Temperature Tour :
Time and Temperature
Speed Warning
The Speed Warning display allows the
driver to set a speed that they do not
want to exceed. To set the Speed
Warning, press the thumbwheel when
Speed Warning is displayed, or press
the thumbwheel on the main view to
set the speed value. Scroll to adjust
the value. Press the thumbwheel to set
the speed. Once the speed is set, this
feature can be turned off by pressing
the thumbwheel while viewing this
page. If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a pop-up warning is
displayed with a chime.
Speed Sign
Shows sign information, which comes
from a roadway database in the
onboard navigation, if equipped.
Units
Press the thumbwheel while Units is
displayed to enter the Units menu.
Choose US or metric units by pressing
the thumbwheel while the desired
item is highlighted. A selected mark
will be displayed next to the
selected item. Tachometer
If equipped, the Tachometer allows
the driver to choose between the
traditional tachometer (linear gage) or
the numerical tachometer (shift lights
with numerical Tachometer RPM)
when Track theme is selected.
Tire Pressure
If the tire pressure readings need to be
recalibrated at any time, this option
initiates the Tire Pressure Relearn
function. The selection of relearn
opens a pop-up when the thumbwheel
is pressed for five seconds.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Press the thumbwheel while Adjust
Rotation is highlighted to enter Adjust
Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of the
HUD display. Press the thumbwheel to
confirm and save the setting.
Remote Relearn
If equipped, this feature allows for the
vehicle to relearn remote keys.
See "Programming with Recognized
Remote Keys" under
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.

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Navigation Overlay :This displays
digital speed for Tour/ Sport, current
gear for Track, indicators from speed
view along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information in some
vehicles, vehicle ahead indicator, Lane
Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist,
and Adaptive Cruise Control and set
speed. The compass heading is
displayed when navigation routing is
not active.
Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts
shown in the instrument cluster may
also be displayed in any HUD view.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to
remove any dirt or film that could
reduce the sharpness or clarity of the
HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the
lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD image
when the ignition is on, check that:
.Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
.The HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
.The HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
.Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
.The windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. If the windshield needs
replacing, see Windshield Replacement
0 332.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action
that may be needed to correct a
condition. Multiple messages may
appear one after another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by pressing
the thumbwheel. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message does
not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see
your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery

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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 143
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . 149
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . 156
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
If the System Needs Service . . . . . 169
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Introduction
Read the following pages to become
familiar with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can cause
a crash. You or others could be
injured or killed. Do not give
extended attention to infotainment
tasks while driving. Limit your
glances at the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on driving. Use
voice commands whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid
distraction by disabling some features
when driving. These features may gray
out when they are unavailable. Many
infotainment features are also
available through the instrument
cluster and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.

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Infotainment Controls on the
Console with Navigation Shown,
Radio without Navigation Similar
1.e(Radio/AUX)
.Press to open the“Now
Playing” screen.
2.7(Seek)
.Radio: Press and release to go
to the previous station or
channel. Press and hold to
fast seek the next strongest
previous station or channel.
SeeAM-FM Radio 0147.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek
to the beginning of the
current or previous track.
Press and hold to quickly
reverse through a track.
Release to return to playing
speed. See USB Port0151 or
Bluetooth Audio 0154.
3.n(Power/Volume) Knob
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold when the
system is on to turn the
power off and display
the time.
.Press to mute/unmute the
system when on.
.Turn to decrease or increase
the volume.
4.6(Seek)
.Radio: Press and release to go
to the next station or channel.
Press and hold to fast seek
the next strongest station or
channel.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek
the next track. Press and hold
to fast forward through a
track. Release to return to playing speed. See
USB Port
0 151 or
Bluetooth Audio 0154.
5.l(Navigation) or6(Phone)
.Presslto access the
navigation menu or press
6to
access the phone menu.
6. Primary Knob
.Turn to highlight a feature.
Press to activate the
highlighted feature.
.If equipped, move right/left or
up/down to change the
highlighted area on the
display screen.
7.6(Phone) or{(Home Page)
.Press6to access the phone
menu or press
{to access
the Home Page. See “Home
Page ”later in this section.
8.0(Back)
.Press to return to the previous
display in a menu.

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Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the
Phone main page. SeeBluetooth
(Overview) 0175 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 176.
Nav
If equipped, touch the Nav icon to
display the navigation map. See Using
the Navigation System 0156.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon to
display the Wi-Fi Hotspot information.
See Settings 0182.
Climate
Touch the Climate icon to display the
Climate main page. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control System
0 202.
Users
If equipped, touch the Users icon to
sign in or create a new user profile,
and follow the on-screen instructions. Only four user profiles can be active at
one time in the vehicle. It may be
necessary to remove a profile from the
menu before creating or signing into
an existing profile. The removed
profile can be logged into at a
later time.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See
Settings0182.
Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to
activate Apple CarPlay if equipped
after a supported device is connected.
See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 180.
Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon to
activate Android Auto, if equipped,
after a supported device is connected.
See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 180.
Apps
If equipped, in-vehicle apps are
available for download. Touch the
Apps icon on the Home Page to begin. Downloading and using in-vehicle
apps requires Internet connectivity
which can be accessed with a data
plan through the vehicle’s built-in 4G
LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if equipped, or a
compatible mobile device hotspot. On
most mobile devices, activation of the
Wi-Fi hotspot is in the device’s
Settings menu under Mobile Network
Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile
Hotspot, or similar.
Availability of apps and connectivity
varies by vehicle, conditions, and
location. Data plan rates apply.
Features are subject to change. For
more information, see
www.my.cadillac.com/learn.
OnStar Services
If equipped, touch the OnStar Services
icon to display the OnStar Services
and Account pages. See
OnStar
Overview 0414 and
OnStar System 0155.
Camera
If equipped, touch the Camera icon to
access the camera application. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0277.

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SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the
SiriusXM signal for a period of time.
Some cellular services may interfere
with SXM reception causing loss of
signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making
or receiving calls, charging, or just
having the mobile device on may
cause static interference in the radio.
Unplug the mobile device or turn it
off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used for
radio, navigation, and OnStar,
depending on the equipped options.
Keep clear of obstructions for clearreception. If the vehicle has a sunroof,
and it is open, reception can also be
affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such as SD
cards, USB devices, and mobile
devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect system
operation or performance. Avoid use if
the content or origin cannot be
trusted.
USB Port
Audio stored on a USB device may be
listened to.
The vehicle may be equipped with two
USB ports in the center console under
the armrest. These ports are for data
and charging. There may also be two
USB ports for charging only at the rear
of the center console.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all
accessory cables from the vehicle
when not in use. Accessory cables
left plugged into the vehicle,
unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical
short if the unconnected end comes
in contact with liquids or another
power source such as the accessory
power outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB port.
Audio extensions supported by the
USB may include:
.MP3
.AAC
.OGG
.3GP
Gracenote
When plugging in a USB device,
Gracenote service builds voice tags for
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upper right corner of the screen does
not end the call, but returns to the
previous screen.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
With a connected plan, an OnStar
Advisor can download a destination to
the vehicle or its embedded navigation
system, if equipped. Select
Turn-by-Turn Directions from the
Services tab of the OnStar app to call
an Advisor or select a recent or
favorite destination. Touch the
navigation icons to select home,
address or place. A destination
transfer from OnStar will show the
detail view of the destination when it
is transferred from OnStar to the
Navigation application. See
www.onstar.com for a coverage map.
Services vary by model. Map coverage
is available in the United States,
Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch to display the Settings page,
which shows the configurations for
the vehicle hotspot and allows them
to be changed.For more information, see
www.onstar.com.
Navigation
Using the Navigation
System
If equipped, launch the Nav
application by touching the Nav icon
on the Home Page or on the shortcut
tray near the bottom of the
infotainment display.
When the Nav application is launched
for the first time, a product
walkthrough is available. Use of the
feature requires the Terms and
Conditions and the Privacy statement
to be confirmed. If available and
signed into a profile, it is also
suggested to enable and confirm
Predictive Navigation.
Predictive Navigation (If Equipped)
If Predictive Navigation is available
and confirmed, this feature learns
preferences by remembering where
the vehicle has been. It uses the
locations and navigation history to
personalize routes and results.Predictive Navigation may learn
elements such as:
.Personalized routes based on
preferred streets.
.Search results that provide best
matches at the top of the list.
.Predictive traffic.
.Local map content updating.
Predictive Navigation can also be
enabled or disabled at a later time by
touching
A(Options). While in
Options, touch Settings, then Map and
Navigation Settings, and then
Predictive Navigation. See Settings
0 182.
Navigation Map View
After opening the Nav application for
the first time, the application will
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displaying the vehicle’s current
location. When the vehicle is stopped,
the search bar will appear along the
top of the navigation map view.
Manually close the search bar by
touching
z. When the vehicle is
moving, the
}(Search) icon will
replace the search bar to maximize
the full map view.
Destination Card Preferences
From the Nav application, set up
Home and Work addresses to enable
one-touch navigation. To set up Home
and Work addresses, touch
Aand
select Settings, then Map and
Navigation Settings, and then
Destination Card Preferences. Show
My Places on Map should be on by
default. Select and enter Home and/or
Work address and save.
If the vehicle’s system is not signed
into a customized profile, the current
location icon uses a generic symbol.
Once signed into a customized profile,
the current location symbol will show
a customized icon. See Navigation
Symbols 0159.
Map and Navigation Settings
Touch
Awhile in the map view to
display options. The following may
display:
.3D Heading Up, 2D Heading Up, 2D
North
.Show on Map
.Traffic Events (available with
OnStar Connected Navigation)
.Settings
.Edit Destination (if a route has
been set)
.Avoid on Route (if a route has
been set)
Touch Settings to view Map and
Navigation Settings. The following
may display:
.Destination Card Preferences
.Map Preferences
.Route Preferences
.Navigation Voice Control
.Traffic Preferences
.Alert Preferences
.Fuel Grade Preferences
.Manage History
.Predictive Navigation: See
“Predictive Navigation (If Equipped)”
previously in this section.
.About
To exit a list, touch
zin the top right
corner to return to the main
map view.
Make sure to set up preferences before
setting a destination and starting
active guidance.
Map Preferences
Touch to choose between basic map
feature configurations:

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Map Colors
.Auto–Touch to automatically
change modes based on lighting
conditions.
.Day (Light)
.Night (Dark)
3D Landmark (Default is On) :
Touch On or Off. When turned on, the
system will display all 3D Landmarks
on the map depending on the zoom
level.
3D Building (Default is Off ) : Touch
On or Off. When turned on, the
system will display all of the possible
3D building shapes on the map
depending on the zoom level.
Show Terrain in 3D (Default is
Off ) : If equipped, touch On or Off.
When turned on, the system will
display terrain information on the
map in 3D view.
Auto-Zoom (Default is On) : Touch
On or Off. When turned on, the
system will automatically adjust the
zoom level when the vehicle is
approaching a turn. After the turn is
completed, the system automatically
brings the zoom back to the originally set level. If the vehicle is approaching
a turn with the next turn occurring
shortly after, the Auto-Zoom will
remain on until both turns are
completed.
Route Preferences
Touch to access the Route
Preferences. The choices are:
.Preferred Route
–Choose from two
different route options: Fastest or
Eco-Friendly.
‐ Fastest would be the route with
the shortest drive time.
‐ Eco-Friendly would be the most
fuel-efficient route.
.Avoid on Current Route –Choose
any of the road features to avoid
while on route:
‐ Highways
‐ Unpaved Roads
‐ Ferries
‐ Carpool Lanes
‐ Toll Roads
‐ Tunnels
‐ Country Borders Navigation Voice Control
Touch to access the voice control
setting display.
.Navigation Volume
–To adjust the
volume level, touch the up and
down arrows. If the voice guidance
prompt is being heard, volume can
also be adjusted using the knob on
the center stack or the volume
switch on the steering wheel.
.Navigation Voice Prompt Level
during a Call. Options available are:
‐ Full Prompt (Selected by default)
‐ Tone Only
‐ None
Traffic Events (If Equipped)
This feature provides a list of events
that are on the route or nearby. Touch
Aand then select Traffic Events. An
OnStar connected Navigation service
plan is required.
Traffic Preferences (If Equipped)
While in Map View, touch
A, then
Settings and then Map and Navigation
Settings to access Traffic Preferences.
When Show Traffic on Map is turned