CADILLAC DTS 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Using the Call Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Call”. The system responds with “Call using. Please say the name tag” followedby a tone.
3. Say the name tag of the person to call.
•If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it
responds with “OK, calling, ” anddials the number.
•If the system is unsure it recognizes the right
name tag, it confirms the name tag followedby a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”.The system responds with “OK, calling,” and dials the number. If the nametag is not correct, say “No”. The system willask for the name tag to be re-entered.
Once connected, the person called will be heardthrough the audio speakers.
Using the Re-dial Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re-dial”. The system respondswith “Re-dial using ” and dials the lastnumber called from the connected Bluetooth phone.
Once connected, the person called will be heard throughthe audio speakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received, the audio systemmutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
•Pressbgand begin speaking to answer the call.
•Presscxto ignore a call.
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Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phoneand enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
•Pressbgto answer an incoming call when
another call is active. The original call is placedon hold.
•Pressbgagain to return to the original call.
•To ignore the incoming call, continue with the
original call with no action.
•Presscxto disconnect the current call and
switch to the call on hold.
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetoothphone and enabled by the wireless service carrierto work.
1. While on a call pressbg. The system responds
with “Ready” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Three-way call”. The system responds with“Three-way call, please say dial or call”.
3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number ofthe third party to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, pressbgto link all
the callers together.
Ending a Call
Presscxto end a call.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can bemuted so that the person on the other end of thecall cannot hear them.
To Mute a call
1. Pressbg. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Mute Call”. The system responds with “Callmuted”.
To Cancel Mute
1. Pressbg. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”. The systemresponds with “Resuming call”.
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Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between the in-vehicleBluetooth system and the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the vehicle:
1. Pressbg. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with“Transferring call” and the audio will switch fromthe vehicle to the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle
Bluetooth System
The cellular phone must be paired and connected withthe Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred.The connection process can take up to two minutes afterthe key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORYposition.
During a call with the audio on the cell phone,
pressbgfor more than two seconds. The audio
switches from the cell phone to the vehicle.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognitioncommands on the cell phone. See the cell phonemanufacturers user guide to see if the cell phonesupports this feature. This feature can be used toverbally access contacts stored in the cell phone.
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.
3. Say “Voice”. The system responds with “OK,accessing ”.
•The cell phone’s normal prompt messages will
go through its cycle according to the phone’soperating instructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers andnumbers stored as name tags during a call. This isused when calling a menu driven phone system.Account numbers can be programmed into thephonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls.
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Sending a Number During a Call
1. Pressbg. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Say anumber to send tones” followed by a tone.
3. Say the number to send.
•If the system clearly recognizes the number it
responds with “OK, Sending Number” and thedial tones are sent and the call continues.
•If the system is not sure it recognized the
number properly, it responds “Dial Number,Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If thenumber is correct, say “Yes”. The systemresponds with “OK, Sending Number” and thedial tones are sent and the call continues.
Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call
1. Pressbg. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Send name tag.” The system responds with“Say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone.
3. Say the name tag to send.
•If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it
responds with “OK, Sending ” andthe dial tones are sent and the call continues.
•If the system is not sure it recognized the name
tag properly, it responds “Dial ,Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If thename tag is correct, say “Yes”. The systemresponds with “OK, Sending ” andthe dial tones are sent and the call continues.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicleBluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. Thisincludes all saved name tags in the phonebook andphone pairing information. For information on how todelete this information, see the above sections onDeleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags.
Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by theBluetooth®SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks byGeneral Motors is under license. Other trademarks andtrade names are those of their respective owners.
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-20forFCC information.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of thevehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the VehicleIdentification Number (VIN). The radio does not operateif it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audiosteering wheel controlscould differ depending onthe vehicle’s options.Some audio controls canbe adjusted at thesteering wheel.
w(Next):Press to go to the next radio station stored
as a favorite, or the next track if a CD/DVD is playing.
cx(Previous/End):Press to go to the previous
radio station stored as a favorite, the next track ifa CD/DVD is playing, to reject an incoming call, or enda current call.
bg(Mute/Push to Talk):Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar®systems pressand hold for longer than two seconds to interactwith those systems. SeeBluetooth®on page 4-108orthe OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information.
SRCE (Source):Press to switch between the radio(AM, FM, XM), CD, and for vehicles with, DVD,front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
For vehicles with the navigation system, press and holdthis button for longer than two seconds to initiatevoice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in theNavigation System manual for more information.
+e!e(Volume): Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
¨(Seek):Press to go to the next radio station while
in AM, FM, or XM™. Press¨to go to the next
track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot.
Press the¨if multiple discs are loaded to go to
the next disc while sourced to a CD player.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur duringnormal radio reception if items such as cell phonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and externalelectronic devices are plugged into the accessorypower outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug theitem from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range can cause stationfrequencies to interfere with each other. For better radioreception, most AM radio stations boost the power levelsduring the day, and then reduce these levels during thenight. Static can also occur when things like storms andpower lines interfere with radio reception. When thishappens, try reducing the treble on the radio.
FM Stereo
FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles(16 to 65 km). Although the radio has a built-in electroniccircuit that automatically works to reduce interference,some static can occur, especially around tall buildings orhills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio receptionfrom coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States,and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound tofade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing underheavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may causeloss of the XM signal for a period of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause interference with thevehicle’s radio. This interference may occur whenmaking or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’sbattery, or simply having the phone on. This interferencecauses an increased level of static while listening tothe radio. If static is received while listening to the radio,unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.
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Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear windowdefogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that theinside surface of the rear window is not scratched andthat the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the insidesurface is damaged, it could interfere with radioreception. For proper radio reception, the antennaconnector needs to be properly attached to the post onthe glass.
If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached tothe glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FMantenna are not damaged. There is enough spacebetween the grid lines to attach a cellular telephoneantenna without interfering with radio reception.
Notice:Using a razor blade or sharp object to clearthe inside rear window can damage the rearwindow antenna and/or the rear window defogger.Repairs would not be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Do not clear the inside rear window withsharp objects.
Notice:Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting withmetallic film. The metallic film in some tintingmaterials will interfere with or distort the incomingradio reception. Any damage caused to yourbackglass antenna due to metallic tinting materialswill not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof ofthe vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions forclear radio reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of theXM system may be affected if the sunroof is open.
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!NOTES
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Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . .5-2Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6Magnetic Ride Control™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Driving at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Before Leaving on a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,Ice, or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle
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Your Driving, the Road, and
the Vehicle
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect theunexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is towear your safety belt — SeeSafety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 2-12.
{WARNING:
Assume that other road users (pedestrians,
bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they
might do and be ready. In addition:
•Allow enough following distance between you
and the driver in front of you.
•Focus on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting ininjury or possible death. These simple defensivedriving techniques could save your life.
Drunk Driving
{WARNING:
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your
reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment
can be affected by even a small amount of
alcohol. You can have a serious — or even
fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not
drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been
drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a
group, designate a driver who will not drink.
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa global tragedy.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive avehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, andattentiveness.
Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,these deaths are the result of someone who wasdrinking and driving. In recent years, more than17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have beenassociated with the use of alcohol, with about250,000 people injured.
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