audio CADILLAC CTS V 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

AUDIO EQUALIZER:This feature allows you to
select customized equalization settings. To choose
an equalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5),
perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until EQUALIZER
appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to set the
equalization setting. The equalization setting
appears on the display.
4. Press the CLR button to exit the display.
To return to the original display, repeatedly
press the CLR button or wait for the display to
time out.
The equalization settings are preset to
EQ0 (Normal), EQ1 (Pop), EQ2 (Rock),
EQ3 (Jazz), EQ4 (Talk), and EQ5 (Country).Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
To adjust the balance or fade, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until
BASS-MID-TREBLE appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the tone
settings.
4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll to
BALANCE or FADER.
5. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to adjust the
BALANCE to the right or the left speakers and
the FADER to the front or the rear speakers.
6. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to set the
adjustment.
7. Press the CLR button to exit the display.
To return to the original display, repeatedly
press the CLR button or wait for the display to
time out.
EQ0 does not appear on the display when in
this mode.
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Using Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Available only with the premium Bose®audio
system, this feature is used to provide a choice of
ve different listening experiences: DSP normal,
talk, spacious, rear seat, and driver seat. DSP can
be used while listening to the radio or the CD
player. The radio keeps separate DSP settings for
each band, preset, and source. To select a
DSP choice, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until one of the
ve settings appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select a
DSP setting.
4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To
return to the original display, repeatedly press
the CLR button or wait for the display to
time out.DSP NORMAL:This setting provides the best
overall audio performance for all passengers.
DSP NORMAL does not appear on the display
when in this mode.
TALK:This setting should be used when listening
to non-musical material such as news, talk
shows, sports broadcasts, and books on tape.
Talk makes spoken words sound very clear.
SPACIOUS:This setting is used to make the
listening space seem larger.
REAR SEAT:This setting adjusts the audio to
give the rear seat passenger(s) the best possible
sound quality. Sound quality for the front seat
passengers may be different when this setting
is used.
DRIVER SEAT:This setting adjusts the audio to
give the driver the best possible sound quality.
Sound quality for the front and rear seat
passenger(s) may be different when this setting
is used.
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Not all stations support CAT. The radio may not
go to all of the stations with that music type when
pressing the rm key.
AF (Alternate Frequency):Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with
the same category.
To turn AF on or off, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until ALTERNATE
FREQ. appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select AF OFF,
AF ON, or AF REG. An X appears in the box
when AF is selected on.
4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To
return to the original display, repeatedly press
the CLR button or wait for the display to
time out.
This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.Radio Message
THEFTLOCK:This message is displayed when
the THEFTLOCK®system has been activated.
Take the vehicle to the dealer for service.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 277later in this
section for further detail.
Using the Single CD Player
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in. If the ignition and the
radio are on the CD begins playing. A CD may be
loaded with the radio off but it does not start
playing until the radio is on.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play
where it stopped, if it was the last selected
audio source.
When the CD is inserted, CD appears on the
display. As each new track starts to play, the track
number appears on the display.
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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no
action is required. This process should take no longer than
30 seconds.
No Signl Loss of 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 Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text
data. No action is needed. This message should disappear
shortly.
Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another
channel.
CH Unavl Channel no longer
availableThis 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.
No Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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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.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft
of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). If the radio is
moved to a different vehicle, it does not operate.
If the radio is removed from your vehicle, the
original VIN in the radio can be used to trace the
radio back to your vehicle.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls (CTS)
Some audio functions
can be adjusted at the
steering wheel. They
include the following:
Volume:Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume.
e(Band/Source):Press this button to switch
between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2
(if equipped), radio, or CD.
For vehicles with the six-disc CD changer radio:
If none of the audio sources are loaded, and
this button is pressed, NO SOURCE LOADED will
appear on the display.
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g(Mute/Voice Recognition):Press this button
to silence the system. Press this button again
or turn the VOL (volume) knob to turn the
sound on.
If your vehicle has the navigation system, press
this button to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice
Recognition” in the Navigation System manual
for more information.
SeeRecongurable
Steering Wheel Controls
(SWC) (CTS) on
page 169for more
information on
this feature.Audio Steering Wheel
Controls (CTS-V)
Depending on your vehicle, the audio steering
wheel controls may be different.
For the CTS-V, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel. They include
the following:
0(Mute):Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again, or any other radio
button, to turn the sound on.
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SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2
(if equipped), radio, or CD.
g(OnStar®/Voice Recognition):If your vehicle
has the Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc
CD audio system, press this button to interact with
the OnStar system.
If your vehicle has the navigation system, press
this button to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice
Recognition” in the Navigation System manual
for more information. While in Voice Recognition,
say “OnStar” to interact with the OnStar
®
system. See theOnStar®System on page 142in
this manual for more information.
1-6 (Preset Stations):Press this button to play
stations that are programmed on the radio
preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset
stations with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
When a CD is playing, press this button to go to
the next track.
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer,
press this button to go to the next available CD,
if multiple CDs are loaded.+
u— (Volume):Press this button to increase
or to decrease the volume.
+
tu— (Seek):Press either arrow to go to
the next or the previous radio station and stay
there. The radio will only seek stations with
a strong signal that are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press the minus sign to go
to the start of the current track, if more than
10 seconds have played. Press the plus sign to go
to the next track. If either the minus or the plus
button are pressed more than once, the player will
continue moving backward or forward through
the CD.
Press and hold the SEEK plus or minus button,
until you hear a beep. The CD will fast forward or
fast reverse through the CD. Press either button
again to play the passage.
If you have the navigation system, some of the
audio steering wheel controls work when a DVD is
playing in the navigation radio. See the Navigation
System manual for more information.
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The traction control system automatically comes
on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel
spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you
should always leave the system on. But you
can turn the traction control system off if you ever
need to. You should turn the system off if your
vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and
rocking the vehicle is required. Additionally,
turning the traction control system off on some
surfaces, such as deep snow and loose gravel,
will assist vehicle motion at lower speeds.
SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on
page 321for more information. See alsoWinter
Driving on page 316for information on using TCS
when driving in snowy or icy conditions.
You can turn the system
off by pressing the
TC (traction control)
button located in
the glove box.If you press the TC button once, the traction
control system will turn off and the traction control
system warning light will come on. Press the
TC button again to turn the system back on. If you
press and hold the TC button for ve seconds,
the StabiliTrak
®system will turn off. Press the
TC button again to turn StabiliTrak®back on.
For more information, seeStabiliTrak®System
on page 297.
You can program your steering wheel controls
and/or the buttons on the Base audio system to
turn the TCS on or off. SeeRecongurable
Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on
page 169and/or “Congurable Radio Display
Keys” underRadio with CD on page 260for
programming instructions.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 332for more information.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System and the Oil Life Indicator
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to
change your engine oil and lter based on vehicle
use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system
so it can calculate when the next oil change is
required. If a situation occurs where you change
your oil prior to a change engine oil message in the
DIC being turned on, reset the system.
After the oil has been changed, the change engine
oil message and the oil life indicator must be
reset. To reset the message and indicator, use one
of the following procedures:
Base Audio System
Press the CLR button located to the right of the
DIC display to acknowledge the change engine oil
message. This will clear the message from the
display and reset it.To reset the oil life indicator, use the following
steps:
1. Press the up or down arrow on the INFO
button located to the right of the DIC
display to access the DIC menu.
2. Once XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is
highlighted, press and hold the CLR button.
The percentage will return to 100, and
the oil life indicator will be reset. Repeat the
steps if the percentage does not return to 100.
3. Turn the key to OFF.
If the change engine oil message comes back on
when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life
system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.Navigation System
If you have the navigation system, see “Vehicle
Customization” in the Navigation System Manual
for how to reset the oil life indicator.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission uid
level. A transmission uid leak is the only
reason for uid loss. If a leak occurs, take your
vehicle to your GM dealer service department and
have it repaired as soon as possible.
Change the uid and lter at the intervals listed in
Additional Required Services on page 465, and
be sure to use the transmission uid listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 473.
Notice:Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission uid may damage your vehicle,
and the damages may not be covered by
your warranty. Always use the automatic
transmission uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 473.
How to Reset the Change Transmission
Fluid Message and the Transmission
Fluid Indicator
After the transmission uid has been changed, the
Change Trans Fluid message and the transmission
uid life indicator must be reset. To reset the
message and indicator, use one of the following
procedures:
Base Audio System
Press the CLR (Clear) button located to the right of
the Driver Information Center (DIC) display to
acknowledge the CHANGE TRANS FLUID
message. This will clear the message from the
display and reset it.
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