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.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.
.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
ACC/ACCESSORY. 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. See my.cadillac.com for more
information about compatible mobile
devices.
Controls
Use the controls on the center stack
and the steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:
Press and hold to start voice
recognition on the connected
Bluetooth mobile device.
6: Press to answer, end or switch
between calls.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to navigate
the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Using the
System 0160.
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 MFC. 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 page on
the infotainment display will show
the Connect Phone option. Touch
this option to connect.
.A Bluetooth smartphone with music
capability can be paired to the
vehicle as a smartphone and a
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.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 cell
phone 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.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
If equipped, Near Field
Communication (NFC) allows
compatible smartphones to be paired
to the infotainment system. To begin
the pairing process: 1. Refer to the smartphone’s user manual to verify it is
NFC-compatible. 2. Unlock the smartphone.
3. Enable both NFC and Bluetooth on
the smartphone if either is
disabled. The NFC icon should be
in the status bar of the
smartphone.
4. Hold the smartphone 2.54 cm (1 in) or less from the NFC sensor above
the infotainment display.
5. Once pairing begins, a pop-up message with a six-digit code will
appear on the smartphone and the
infotainment display.
6. Select Yes on the smartphone to confirm the pairing process.
A chime will sound when pairing
begins.
Multiple smartphones can be paired
using this technology.
Functionality varies by model and
region. Full functionality requires
compatible Bluetooth and
smartphone, as well as USB
connectivity for some devices.
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 Add Phone/Connect Phone.
4. Select the vehicle name shown on the infotainment display from your
cell phone’s Bluetooth Settings list.
5. 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.
6. 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 under
Connected.
7. If the vehicle name does not appear on your cell phone, there
are a few ways to start the pairing
process over:
.Turn the cell phone off and then
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.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.
8. 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.
9. 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 phone name 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. This
role makes it possible to place
outgoing calls from the Contacts and
Recents list.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
2. Touch Phones.
Disconnecting a Connected Phone 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
2. Touch Phones.
3. Touch the information icon next to the connected cell phone or mobile
device to show the cell phone’s or
mobile device’s information display.
4. Touch Disconnect.
Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or the phone icon on the
shortcut tray near the bottom of
the display.
2. Touch Phones.

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3. Touch the device name next to theconnected cell phone to display the
cell phone’s or mobile device’s
information display.
4. Touch Forget Device.
Linking to a Different Phone
To link to a different cell phone, the
new cell phone must be in the vehicle
and paired to the Bluetooth system. 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or the phone icon on the
shortcut tray near the bottom of
the display.
2. Touch Phones.
3. Touch the new cell phone to link to from the not connected phone list.
See “First to Connect Paired
Phones” and“Secondary Phone ”
previously in this section.
Switching to Handsetor
Handsfree Mode
To switch between handset or
handsfree mode:
.While the active call is hands-free,
touch the Handset option to switch
to the handset mode. The mute icon will not be available
or functional while Handset mode is
active.
.While the active call is on the
handset, touch the Handset option
to switch to the hands-free mode.
Making a Call Using Contacts
and Recent Calls
Calls can be made through the
Bluetooth system using personal cell
phone contact information for all cell
phones that support the Phone Book
feature. Become familiar with the cell
phone settings and operation. Verify
the cell phone supports this feature.
The Contacts menu accesses the
phone book stored in the cell phone.
The Recents menu accesses the
recents call list from your cell phone.
To make a call using the
Contacts menu:
1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
2. Touch Contacts. 3. The Contacts list can be searched
by using the first character. Touch
A-Z on the infotainment display to
scroll through the list of names.
Touch the name to call.
4. Touch the desired contact number to call.
To make a call using the
Recents menu: 1. Touch Phone on the Home Page.
2. Touch Recents.
3. Touch the name or number to call.
Making a Call Using the Keypad
To make a call by dialing the
numbers:1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
2. Touch Keypad and enter a phone number.
3. Touch
#on the infotainment
display to start dialing the number.
Searching Contacts Using the
Keypad
To search for contacts using the
keypad:

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1. Touch the Phone icon on theHome Page.
2. Touch Keypad and enter partial phone numbers or contact names
using the digits on the keypad to
search.
Results will show on the right side
of the display. Touch one to place
a call.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received, the
infotainment system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
Use the steering wheel scroll wheel to
select
#, otherwise press6on steering
wheel controls.
Declining a Call
Use steering wheel scroll wheel to
select
K.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the
Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by
the wireless service carrier to work. Accepting a Call
Press
6on steering wheel controls to
answer.
Declining a Call
Use steering wheel scroll wheel to
select
Kto decline.
Switching Between Calls (Call
Waiting Calls Only)
To switch between calls, touch Phone
on the Home Page to display Call
View. While in Call View, touch the
call information of the call on hold to
change calls.
Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must be supported
on the Bluetooth cell phone and
enabled by the wireless service carrier
to work.
To start a three-way call while in a
current call: 1. In the Call View, touch Add Call to add another call.
2. Initiate the second call by selecting from Recents, Contacts, or Keypad. 3. When the second call is active,
touch the merge icon to conference
the three-way call together.
Ending a Call
.Press6on the steering wheel
controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment
display, next to a call, to end only
that call.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can
send numbers during a call. This is
used when calling a menu-driven
phone system. Use the Keypad to
enter the number.
Phone Settings
Touch6on the home page and then
touch Settings. The following may
display:
.Contacts
.Active Call View
.OnStar Phone TTY Mode

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Contacts
Sort Contacts :This sorts the
displayed order of contact names by
First Name or Last Name.
Re-sync Phone Contacts : This allows
the contact list to re-sync by
importing the contacts from the
currently connected phone.
Active Call View
This setting allows whether answering
incoming call will display the active
call view.
Touch On or Off.
OnStar Phone TTY Mode
This setting enables or disables the
OnStar Phone TTY Mode for OnStar
Advisor Calls and OnStar Emergency
Calls.
Touch Disable or Enable.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay capability may be
available through a compatible
smartphone. If available and connected, the Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay icons will change from
gray to white on the Home Page of the
infotainment display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay:
For Wired Phone Projection
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google
Play store. There is no app required
for Apple CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by using the
factory-provided phone USB cable
and plugging into a USB data port.
For best performance, it is highly
recommended to use the device’s
factory-provided USB cable, which
should be replaced after significant
wear to maintain connection
quality. Aftermarket or third-party
cables may not work. 3. When the phone is first connected
to activate Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, the message “Device
Projection Privacy Consent ”will
appear.
.Touch Continue to launch Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.
.Touch Disable to remove Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto
capability from the vehicle
Settings menu. Other functions
may still work.
For Wireless Phone Projection 1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google
Play store. There is no app required
for Apple CarPlay.
2. For first time connection, there are two ways to set up wireless
projection:
.Connect your Android phone or
Apple iPhone by using the
factory-provided phone USB
cable and plugging into a USB
data port. For best performance,
it is highly recommended to use
the device’s factory-provided
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if equipped. For instructions, in the
U.S. see my.cadillac.com or in Canada
see mycadillac.ca or moncadillac.ca.
Refer to the User Terms and Privacy
Statement for important details. To
view, touch the Settings icon on the
Home Page of the infotainment
display.
The settings menu is organized into
three categories. Select the desired
category by touching System, Vehicle,
or Search.
For Vehicle settings, seeVehicle
Personalization 0138.
To access the System menus: 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch System to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch the options on the infotainment display to change a
setting.
The menu may contain the following:Display
Touch and the following may display:
Head Up Display
.Head Up Display: Projects
information and updates on the
windshield. Select Off or On.
.Adjustment: Changes the display
position and brightness on the
windshield.
.Head Up Display Contents: Select
the content shown on the Head Up
Display (HUD).
Instrument Cluster
.Layout: Select what information is
displayed on the instrument cluster.
.Left View: Select what information
is displayed on the left side of the
instrument cluster. This is only
available when gauge layout is
selected.
.Right View: Select what information
is displayed on the right side of the
instrument cluster. This is only
available when gauge layout is
selected.
.Speed Information: Select the speed
related information and features
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Radio Display
.Rear Climate Status: Select whether
rear climate information is
displayed on the radio.
.Turn Display Off: Select to shut off
the radio display.
Sounds
Touch and the following may display:
.Maximum Startup Volume: Adjust
the volume limit of audio sources
when the vehicle is started.
Voice
Touch and the following may display:
.Confirm More/Less: Select Confirm
More or Confirm Less. Selecting
Confirm More may improve voice
recognition system accuracy.
.Prompt Length: Select the style
used by the voice recognition
system when interacting with it.
.Audio Feedback Speed: Select how
quickly the voice recognition system
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.Allow Prompt Interruptions: Select
if voice commands can be spoken
before voice prompts finish.
.Friendly Prompts: Select to adjust
the formality of the voice
recognition system.
Conversation Enhancement
Touch and the following may display:
.Conversation Enhancement: This
system uses in-vehicle microphones
to make it easier for passengers to
communicate with each other.
Select from Off, Normal, High,
or Rear Microphone Off.
Time, Date, and Unit
Touch and the following may display:
.Time/Date: Select On to use GPS,
RDS, and cellular network signals to
keep the system time and date
current. Select Off to manually set
time and date using the
infotainment display controls.
.Select Time Zone: Select the time
zone for the time display or select
Auto to use the time zone based on
the vehicle location.
.Use 24-hour Format: Select to
change the time display to a
24-hour clock format.
.Unit: Select US or Metric.
Phone Projection
Touch and the following may display:
Android Auto
.Android Auto: Select Off or On to
allow interaction directly with the
phone on the radio screen.
.Select Phone: Select an available
phone from the list or press Add
Phone to pair a new phone.
Apple CarPlay
.Apple CarPlay: Select Off or On to
allow interaction directly with the
phone on the radio screen.
.Select Phone: Select an available
phone from the list or press Add
Phone to pair a new phone.
Phones
Touch and the following may display:
Add Phone
.Pair NFC Phone: Follow the
on-screen instructions or select
NFC Help.
.Pair Bluetooth Phone: Follow the
on-screen instructions or select
Bluetooth Help.
Connected
Shows connected phones.
Not Connected
Shows not connected phones.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch and the following may display:
.Share Hotspot Data: Select On to
allow devices to use the vehicle
hotspot and its data.
.Wi-Fi Name: Select to change the
vehicle’s Wi-Fi network name.
.Wi-Fi Password: Select to change
the vehicle’s Wi-Fi network
password.
.Connected Phones: Select to show a
list of the vehicle’s currently
connected phones.
.Data Updating: Select to show the
data plan details including the
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Networks
This will show connected and
available Wi-Fi networks.
If a 4G LTE data package is not active
on the vehicle, the infotainment
system can be connected to an
external protected Wi-Fi network,
such as a mobile device or home
hotspot, to utilize connected services.
Device Remote Access
Touch and the following may display:
.Remote Access: Select to control
devices with an installed OnStar app
linked to this vehicle by USB or the
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Language
This will set the display language used
on the infotainment display and
instrument cluster. It may also use the
selected language for voice
recognition and audio feedback. Select
from the available languages.
Privacy
Touch and the following may display:
.Location Services: Select to allow
apps and services to identify the
vehicle location.
.Voice Recognition Sharing: Select to
send voice sessions to a cloud-based
voice recognition system.
.Types: This setting lists permissions
considered sensitive by Android,
and the apps that are currently
allowed to use each permission.
.Used By Applications: This setting
lists each application and its
allowed permissions.
Software Updates
If equipped, the vehicle can download
and install select software updates
over a wireless connection. The
system will prompt for certain
updates to be downloaded and
installed. There is also an option to
check for updates manually.
To manually check for updates, touch
Settings on the Home Page and select
the System tab. Follow the on-screen
prompts. There are two options
available under Software Updates,
"Check for Updates" and "Previous
Updates". Selecting "Check for Updates", will check and list if any
updates are available for this vehicle.
"No updates available" will display if
there is no update available. Selecting
"Previous Updates" will list all the
previous SW version(s) installed in the
vehicle. The steps to check for,
download, and install updates may
vary by vehicle.
The vehicle can be used normally
during the software download. Once
the download is complete, there may
be a prompt to accept the installation
of the update upon the next ignition
cycle or the next time the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park). For most
updates, the vehicle will be disabled
and cannot be driven during the
installation. The system will deliver
messages indicating success or error
during and after the download and
installation processes.
Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle
software updates requires Internet
connectivity, which can be accessed
through the vehicle’s built-in 4G LTE
connection, if equipped and active.
If required, data plans are provided by
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Wi-Fi hotspot such as a compatible
mobile device hotspot, home hotspot,
or public hotspot can be used.
Applicable data rates may apply.
To connect the infotainment system
to a secured mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot, or public hotspot,
touch Settings on the Home Page,
select the System tab, followed by
Wi-Fi Networks. Select the appropriate
Wi-Fi network, and follow the
on-screen prompts. Download speeds
may vary.
On most compatible mobile devices,
activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in
the Settings menu under Mobile
Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot,
Mobile Hotspot, or similar.
Availability of Over-the-Air software
updates varies by vehicle and country.
Features are subject to change. For
more information on this feature, see
my.cadillac.com/learn.
Download Preferences
Touch and the following may display:
.Download Updates in Background:
Allows updates to download
without notification.Select Off or On.
.Download Updates via Wi-Fi: Allows
updates to download using a Wi-Fi
network when available.
Select Off or On.
About
Touch to view the infotainment
system software information.
Display Optimization
Touch to adjust the screen for best
quality.
Running Applications
Touch to see a complete list of
applications that are currently
running on the infotainment system.
Return to Factory Settings
Touch and the following may display:
.Reset Vehicle Settings: Resets all
vehicle settings for the current user.
Touch Reset or Cancel.
.Erase Settings and Personal Data:
Erases app data settings, user
profiles, and personal data including
navigation and mobile device data.
Touch Erase or Cancel.
.Clear Default Applications: Resets
preferred applications that have
been set to open when selecting a
function. No application data will
be lost.
Touch Clear or Cancel.
Vehicle
This menu allows adjustment of
different vehicle features. See Vehicle
Personalization 0138.
Search
Enter a setting keyword to find a
specific setting.
Teen Driver
If equipped, this allows multiple keys
to be registered for beginner drivers to
encourage safe driving habits. When
the vehicle is started with a Teen
Driver key, it will automatically
activate certain safety systems, allow
setting of some features, and limit the
use of others. The Report Card will
record vehicle data about driving
behavior that can be viewed later.
When the vehicle is started with a