USB port CADILLAC ESCALADE 2013 3.G Owners Manual

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Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has an auxiliary input,
located on the audio faceplate, and
a USB port located on the
instrument panel or in the center
console. External devices such as
iPod
®, laptop computers,
MP3 players, CD changers, USB
storage device, etc. can be
connected to the auxiliary port using
a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the
USB port depending on the audio
system.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑30
or CD/DVD Player on page 7‑18 for
further information.
Bluetooth®
For vehicles with a Bluetooth
system, it allows users with a
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls
using the vehicle’ s audio system
and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the Bluetooth
system before it can be used in the
vehicle. Not all phones will support
all functions. For more information,
see www.gm.com/bluetooth and
Bluetooth on page 7‑103.
Steering Wheel Controls
If available, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
w:
Press to go to the next favorite
radio station, track on a CD,
or folder on an iPod
®or USB
device.
c/x: Press to go to the
previous favorite radio station, track
on a CD, or folder on an iPod
®or
USB device. Press to reject an
incoming call, or to end a call.
b/g: Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on. Press and hold longer
than two seconds to interact with
OnStar
®or Bluetooth systems,
if equipped.
+
e: Press to increase volume.
−
e: Press to decrease volume.
SRCE: Press to switch between
the radio and CD, and for equipped
vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary,
and rear auxiliary.

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¨:Press to seek the next radio
station, the next track or chapter
while sourced to the CD or DVD
slot, or to select tracks and folders
on an iPod or USB device.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
Cruise Control
I: Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light is on when
cruise control is on and turns off
when cruise control is off. + RES:
Press briefly to make the
vehicle resume to a previously set
speed, or press and hold to
accelerate.
SET −:Press to set the speed and
activate cruise control or make the
vehicle decelerate.
[: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑41.
Navigation System
The navigation system provides
detailed maps of most major
freeways and roads throughout the
United States and Canada. After a
destination has been set, the
system provides turn-by-turn
instructions for reaching the
destination. In addition, the system
can help locate a variety of POIs
(Points of Interest), such as banks,
airports, restaurants, and more.
SeeUsing the Navigation System
on page 7‑62 for more information.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located in the
center of the instrument cluster.
It shows the status of many vehicle
systems and enables access to the
personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are located on the
instrument panel, next to the
steering wheel.
3:Press to display the
odometer, trip odometer, fuel range,
average economy, fuel used, timer,
transmission temperature,

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If the CD/DVD is not playing
correctly, for any other reason, try a
known good CD/DVD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod®
The USB Port, located on the
instrument panel or in the center
console, can be used to control an
iPod or a USB storage device.
To avoid connection problems,
extension cords are not
recommended. Use only the cable
that came with the device.
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port
located on the instrument panel or
in the center console.
To connect an iPod, connect one
end of the USB cable that came
with the iPod to the iPod’s dock
connector and connect the other
end to the USB port. If the vehicle is
on and the USB connection works,“OK to disconnect”
and a GM logo
may appear on the iPod and iPod
appears on the radio's display. The
iPod music appears on the radio’s
display and begins playing.
The iPod charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN position. When the
vehicle is turned off, the iPod
automatically powers off and will not
charge or draw power from the
vehicle's battery.
USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The guidelines that must be met
while using USB supported files and
folders are:
.Up to 700 folders.
.Up to 8 folders in depth.
.Up to 65,535 files.
.Folder and file names up to
64 bytes.
.Files with an .mp3 or .wma file
extension.
.AAC files stored on an iPod.
.FAT16
.FAT32
Using the Navigation Audio
System to Control a USB
Storage Device or iPod
®
The navigation audio system can
control a USB storage device or an
iPod by using the radio touch
screens and steering wheel
controls.
1. Press AUX and then the USB
button.

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B. CD/DVD Slot
.The loading slot for the
DVD player is located at
the top of the head
restraint. Insert the disc
partially into the loading
slot with the printed side
facing the rear of the
vehicle. The DVD player
automatically draws the
disc in,“Loading” displays
on the screen along with a
disc indicator, and
playback starts. If the disc
is inserted incorrectly, the
DVD player ejects the disc
and No Disc displays.
C. Level Lock and Release Latch
.The viewing angle of the
video screen can be
adjusted by releasing the
latch and gently moving
the screen. Then lock it
into a secure position. D. POWER
O
.Press to turn the power on
or off. Each video screen
can be powered on or off
independently.
E. SOURCE
.Press to select between
Monitor 3, Monitor 4, or the
AV INPUT. Each video
display screen can be
adjusted independently, as
well as display information
from both DVD players and
both A/V inputs.
F. USB Port
.Connect USB drive to
listen to music or view
pictures. To charge
devices, connect it to the
USB port. Not all devices
are able to be charged. For
playback, the formats
available are:
‐ JPEG
‐ JPG ‐
M2V
‐ MP3
‐ MPE
‐ MPEG-1
‐ MPEG-2
‐ MPEG-4
‐ MPG
‐ OGG
‐ WMA
‐ MWA
G. Video Input
.The yellow connector is
used for video input.
H. Left Audio Input
.The white connector is
used for the left side audio.
I. Right Audio Input
.The red connector is used
for the right side audio.

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Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen,
use only a clean cloth dampened
with clean water. Use care when
directly touching or cleaning the
screen, as damage could result.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
System
Vehicles with this feature allow the
rear seat passengers to listen to
and control any of the music
sources: radio, CD, DVD, or other
auxiliary sources. The rear seat
passengers can control the same
music sources the front seat
passengers are listening to (dual
control) or a different source. For
example, rear seat passengers can
listen to and control a CD through
the headphones, while the driver
listens to the radio through the
speakers. The rear seat passengers
have control of the volume for each
set of headphones.The radio functionality is controlled
by both the RSA and the front radio,
only one band can be tuned to at
one time. Changing the band on the
RSA or the front radio will change
band on the other system.
RSA functions can be operated
even when the main radio is off.
Audio can be heard through wired
headphones (not included) plugged
into the jacks on the RSA. If the
vehicle has this feature, audio can
also be heard on Channel 2 of the
wireless headphones.
The audio system allows the rear
speakers to continue playing even
when the RSA audio is active
through the headphones.
To listen to an iPod or portable
audio device through the RSA,
attach the iPod or portable audio
device to the auxiliary input (if
available), located below the RSA.
Turn the iPod on, then choose the
auxiliary input with the RSA SRCEbutton. An iPod
®or portable audio
device can be connected to the front
auxiliary jack or the USB port.
P(Power): Press thePbutton to
turn RSA on and off.
Volume: Turn this knob to increase
or to decrease the volume of the
wired headphones. The left knob
controls the left headphones and
the right knob controls the right
headphones.
SRCE (Source): Press this button
to switch between the radio (AM/
FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if
the vehicle has these features,
DVD, USB, auxiliary jack, and rear
auxiliary.