CADILLAC CT5 2023 Owners Manual

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Voice Recognition for the
Phone
“Call ”:
Initiate a call to a stored
contact. The command may
include location if the contact
has location numbers stored.
“Call 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 ” :
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. “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).
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
If equipped, the PDR icon
displays on the Home Page.
Important Information
Use of the PDR may be
prohibited or legally restricted
in certain countries and
situations. Ensure compliance
with applicable laws and
regulations, including, but not
limited to: privacy laws, laws
related to camera surveillance
and recordings, road traffic
and security laws, and laws on
the protection of publicity and
personality rights.
.Do not use the PDR if it
causes distraction.
.Do not rely on camera
footage to steer the vehicle.
.Comply with any notice and
consent requirements
before capturing and/or
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images of other persons or
before collecting other
personal data.
.Notify other drivers of your
vehicle of the above rules
and require them to comply.
.General Motors does not
accept any responsibility or
liability in connection with
use that is not permitted.
.Law enforcement authorities
may have the right to seize
video recordings and use
them as evidence of
criminal/driving offenses
against you or third parties.
The PDR records video, audio,
and vehicle data. This data is
stored on a removable SD
card in the glove box.
The recorded data is not
stored anywhere else and is
only accessible from the
SD card. To optimize PDR performance,
it is recommended that the SD
card is formatted on a regular
basis. Back up all recordings
on the SD card prior to
formatting. Formatting the SD
card will delete all saved
recordings.
If a system error code is seen
on the display, such as
"System Error Code ####",
please check the health of the
SD card. It may need to be
reformatted or replaced. If the
issue persists, please see your
dealer.
To begin, insert a FAT32
formatted SD card, Class 10
required, 8, 16, or 32 GB
recommended, into the glove
box SD card reader.
Touch the PDR icon to access
the PDR menu. The options
displayed are:
Start RecordingIf the system is unable to
begin recording, the Start
Recording button is
grayed out.
Touch Start Recording to
begin recording. After
recording begins, this button
changes to Stop Recording.
Touch to stop the recording
session.
The recording must be
stopped and the file closed
before removing the SD card,
or the recording cannot be
reviewed.

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The elapsed time will show
when recording.
The following errors or
warnings may be displayed
while recording:
.Storage Full
.No Storage Available
.System Error
.SD Card Error
.SD Card Speed Insufficient
.GPS Accuracy Warning
.SD Card Write ProtectedVideo Overlay
Touch Video Overlay to
display the menu screen.
Touching preview provides a
live preview of the overlay
selected.
Select one:
.None
.Sport
.Track
.Timing
None:
No vehicle data displays on
top of the recorded video.
Vehicle data is still available
with the video when accessed in the toolbox software. See
www.cadillac.com to download
Toolbox Software.
Sport:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Up to three
digits are displayed in km/h
or MPH depending on
vehicle settings.
.Engine Revolutions Per
Minute (rpm): The vertical
line and triangle show
current rpm’s. As the rpm’s
increase, the backfill follows.
.Transmission State (Current
Gear): Transmissions display
1, 2, etc.

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.Lateral G-Force Graphic:
Left and Right G-Forces are
displayed. The graphic fills to
the left or the right
depending on the measure
value. The measured
G-Force displays as a
number at the top of the
graphic.
.Event Odometer: This
displays the distance driven
since the recording began.
Track:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Same as
Sport.
.GPS Tracking Map: Shows
the vehicle’s current position
relative to a known route.
.Engine Revolutions Per
Minute (rpm): The vertical
line and triangle show
current rpm’s. As the rpm’s
increase, the backfill follows.
.Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
.Friction Bubble Graphic:
Lateral and longitudinal
G-Forces are displayed as a
dot within a bubble. A red
dot displays when the
vehicle starts braking and
turns green when the vehicle
accelerates. The dot is white
when the vehicle is not
moving. A white dot is the
default.
.Brake and Throttle Graphic:
Displays the percentage
value of brake and throttle
pedal position from 0–100%.
.Steering Angle: The graphic
fills from the center to the
left or right depending on
the direction of steering. The
numerical steering angle
displays below the graphic.
.Active Handling Active
Indicator: The graphic only
displays if the active
handling systems are
activated.
.Performance Traction
Management (PTM) Mode:
Displays the current PTM
mode. The options are Wet,
Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2,
or Race.
.Current Lap Time: Displays
the elapsed lap time if the
finish line is defined and the
vehicle has crossed the
defined finish line at
least once.
.Event Odometer: This
displays the distance driven
since the recording began.
.Drive Mode: Displays the
vehicle’s current drive mode.

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Timing:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Same as
Sport.
.Engine Revolutions Per
Minute (rpm): Same as Sport.
.Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
.0–100 km/h (0–60 mph),
0–200 km/h (0–100 mph),
400 m (1/4 th mi), and
0–200–0 km/h (0–100–
0 mph): The timer starts
recording as soon as the
vehicle accelerates. As the
vehicle passes each speed
and distance milestone, it is
displayed on the overlay.
.Throttle Position: Displays
the percentage of throttle
applied from 0–100%.
.Active Handling Active
Indicator: The graphic only
displays if the active
handling systems are
activated.
Lap Timing
Touch Lap Timing on the PDR
tab to display the track
selection screen.
.Select Custom Track, then
Learn to create a new
custom track for lap timing.
.Select Custom Track, then
Relearn if a custom track has
already been defined and is
available on the storage
device.
.Only one track can be
learned during each
recording session. To learn a
new track, end the current
recording and start a
new one.
Custom Track Learning -
Circuit
.Select Circuit, when at the
starting line, as the track
type. The starting line is
located at the current
vehicle position.
.Circuit track learning will
complete automatically when
the vehicle crosses the
start/finish line.
.Touching X in the upper right
corner will exit the track
learning process.

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Custom Track Learning -
Autocross
.Select Autocross, when at
the starting line, as the track
type. The starting line is
located at the current
vehicle position.
.Drive along the course and
press Finish when the
vehicle has reached the
Finish Line.
.Touching X in the upper right
corner will exit the track
learning process.Lap Timing - Saved Tracks
.Saved tracks will be named
by the PDR as custom.gpx.
.Saved tracks can be
renamed by placing the SD
card in a computer and
overwriting the time/date
name to a user-friendly
name. Do not change or
delete the file
extension (.gpx).
To begin timing an existing
track, scroll to the desired
track and select OK. The PDR
tab will be displayed. Recordings
Touch the Recordings tab. The
recordings will be displayed
with the most recent on top.
Select the recording to start
playback.
Recordings may be deleted by
selecting the trash can. Select
yes to delete or no to cancel.
Video Playback is not allowed
while the vehicle is moving.
Tap on the screen while the
video is playing to display the
video playback controls.

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Video Scrubber :Changes the
position and playback. The
length of the bar corresponds
to the time of the video.
Advance or rewind the video
by dragging along the bar.
Settings
Touch the Settings tab to view
the Settings menu.
.Audio Recording - Select on
or off to record audio with
the recorded video.
.Automatic Recording - When
on, the PDR will
automatically begin
recording whenever the
vehicle is in the Run Power
Mode. Configurations
include:
‐ Automatic Recording
Video Quality
‐ While in Valet Mode only
‐ Whether to allow
recording overwrite when
the storage is full
.Video Quality - Low (480p),
or High (1080p). Higher
quality will result in larger
recording files.
.Software Information -
Displays PDR Software
Information and Version
numbers.
.SD Card Information - Size,
Remaining Memory, Format,
and Speed. Toolbox
See www.cadillac.com to
download Toolbox Software.
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
The Bluetooth-capable system
can be paired with up to 10
Bluetooth devices and two
active Bluetooth 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.

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.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 accessory mode. 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. Visit your
brand website for more
information about compatible
mobile devices. See Online
Account 0488.
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.
Infotainment System
Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system
using the infotainment
controls, see Overview 0162.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth
mobile device system, sound
comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and overrides the audio
system. The volume level while
on a mobile device call can be
adjusted by pressing the
steering wheel controls or the
volume control on the center
stack. The adjusted volume
level remains in memory for
later calls. The volume cannot
be lowered beyond a certain
level.
Bluetooth (Pairing
and Using a Phone)
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled mobile
device must be paired to the
Bluetooth system and then
connected to the vehicle
before it can be used. See the
mobile device manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth
functions before pairing the
device.
Pairing Information
.If no mobile device has been
connected, the Phone main
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display will show the
Connect Phone option.
Touch this option to
connect. Another way to
connect is to touch the
Phones tab at the top right
of the display and then
touch Add Phone.
.A Bluetooth smartphone
with music capability can be
paired to the vehicle as a
smartphone and a music
player at the same time.
.Up to 10 devices can be
paired to the Bluetooth
system.
.The pairing process is
disabled when the vehicle is
moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the
cell phone changes or the
cell phone is deleted from
the system.
.If multiple paired cell phones
are within range of the
system, the system
connects to the paired cellphone that is set to First to
Connect. If there is no cell
phone set to First to
Connect, it will link to the cell
phone which was used last.
To link to a different paired
cell phone, see
“Linking to a
Different Phone” later in this
section.
Pairing a Phone 1. Make sure Bluetooth has been enabled on the cell
phone before the pairing
process is started.
2. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or the
phone icon on the shortcut
tray near the bottom of
the display.
3. Touch Phones at the top of the infotainment display.
There is also a Connect
Phones option in the
middle of the Phone
display which will shortcut
to the Phone List menu.
4. Touch Add Phone. 5. Select the vehicle name
shown on the infotainment
display from your cell
phone’s Bluetooth
Settings list.
6. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to confirm
the six-digit code showing
on the infotainment display
and touch Pair. The code
on the cell phone and
infotainment display will
need to be acknowledged
for a successful pair.
7. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be
paired to the vehicle. See
the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide
for information on this
process. Once the cell
phone is paired, it will show
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8. If the vehicle name doesnot appear on your cell
phone, there are a few
ways to start the pairing
process over:
.Turn the cell phone off
and then back on.
.Go back to the beginning
of the Phone menus on
the infotainment display
and restart the pairing
process.
.Reset the cell phone, but
this step should be done
as a last effort.
9. If the cell phone prompts to accept connection or
allow phone book
download, touch Always
Accept and Allow. The
phone book may not be
available if not accepted.
10. Repeat Steps 1−8 to pair additional cell phones. First to Connect Paired
Phones
If multiple paired cell phones
are within range of the
system, the system connects
to the paired cell phone that is
set as First to Connect. To
enable a paired cell phone as
the First to Connect phone:
1. Make sure the cell phone is turned on.
2. Touch Settings, then touch System.
3. Touch Phones to access all paired and all connected
cell phones and mobile
devices.
4. Touch the information icon or pencil icon to the right
of the cell phone to open
the cell phone’s
settings menu.
5. Touch the First to Connect option, to enable the
setting for that device.
Cell phones and mobile
devices can be added,
removed, connected, and disconnected. A sub-menu will
display whenever a request is
made to add or manage cell
phones and mobile devices.
Secondary Phone
A cell phone can be enabled as
a Secondary Phone by
touching the information icon
to the right of the paired cell
phone name to open the
phone settings menu. If a cell
phone is enabled as a
Secondary Phone, it can
connect simultaneously
alongside another Bluetooth
mobile device. In doing so, the
Secondary Phone will be
labeled as Incoming Calls. This
means the mobile device can
only receive calls. The Address
Book of a Secondary Phone
will not be available and
hands-free outgoing calls
cannot be placed using this
cell phone.
If needed, touch the
Secondary Phone while in the
Phones list to swap it into the
Outgoing and Incoming role.