CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2010 Owners Manual

Black plate (59,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
To recalibrate the vehicle's position on the map, see
your dealer.
If the System Needs Service If your system needs service and you have followed the
steps listed here and still are experiencing problems,
see your dealer for assistance.
Ordering Map DVDs The map DVD in your vehicle is the most up-to-date
information available when your vehicle was produced.
The map DVD is updated periodically, provided that the
map information has changed.
If you have any questions about the operation of
the navigation system or the update process, contact
the GM Nav Disc Center toll ‐ free phone number,
1 ‐ 877 ‐ NAV ‐ DISC (1 ‐ 877 ‐ 628 ‐ 3472) or go to the center's
website, gmnavdisc.com. If you need any updates or a
replacement disc, because the current disc is lost,
damaged, or needs to be updated, call the GM Nav
Disc Center or order a new disc online. To order a disc,
have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available. This helps the center make sure you receive the correct
and most up-to-date DVD map disc for your vehicle.
See “ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ” in the Index of
your vehicle's owner manual for more information.
After receiving the updated disc, replace the old disc in
the navigation system. See “ Installing the DVD Map
Disc ” and “ Ejecting the DVD Map Disc ” under Maps
on
page 5 ‑ 14 . Dispose of the old disc to avoid confusion
about which disc is the most current.
Database Coverage Explanations Coverage area depends upon the map detail available.
Some areas have greater map detail than others. The
navigation system works only as well as the information
provided on the map disc. See Ordering Map DVDs
on
page 5 ‑ 59 on how to obtain updated map information.
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Navigation Audio System Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to the
vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB
radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can
be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment can interfere with the
operation of the vehicle's engine, radio, or other
systems, and even damage them. The vehicle's
systems can interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.
Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts,
parking brake, and other functions of the vehicle
operate through the navigation system. If that
equipment is replaced or additional equipment is
added to the vehicle, the chimes may not work.
Make sure that replacement or additional equipment
is compatible with the vehicle before installing it.
See “ Accessories and Modifications ” in the
vehicle's owner manual. Playing the Radio
O /
n (Power/Volume): Press to turn the audio
system on and off. Turn to increase or to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off
the navigation system, the Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) video screen, and Rear Seat Audio (RSA). If the
vehicle has not been turned off, press this knob to turn
RSE and RSA back on and to continue playback of the
last active source.
w (Tuning Knob): Turn to go to the next or previous
frequency or disc track or chapter. See CD Player
on
page 5 ‑ 68 or DVD Player on page 5 ‑ 75 for more
information.
AUDIO: Press to display the audio screen. Press to
switch between AM, FM, or XM, if equipped, DISC,
or AUX (Auxiliary), or touch the screen button. See CD
Player on page 5 ‑ 68 , DVD Player on page 5 ‑ 75 , and
Auxiliary Devices
on page 5 ‑ 85 for more information.
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Finding a Station
AM source shown, other sources similar
If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen
(AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) button. The display splits
between the audio screen and the map screen. All
station-changing functions can be performed from this
screen. FM source shown, other sources similar
If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not
on a map screen, press the AUDIO hard key.
AM/FM/XM: Touch the source (AM, FM, or XM,
if equipped) screen button or press the AUDIO key
repeatedly until the desired source is highlighted.
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FM source shown, other sources similar
Category: Touch the screen button, located in the
middle of the screen, to receive a list of all of the
selected band stations in the area. Use the up and
down arrows to scroll the frequencies. Touch the
desired frequency.
XM lists also contain a category to select and the
stations or channels that have broadcasts that relate to
that category. For XM, touch the left and right arrow
screen buttons to change categories. The station
information appears on the display. See “ Radio Menu ”
later in this section to add and remove XM categories from the category list. Removed categories do not
appear on the category list screen or when the right and
left arrow category screen buttons are used.
FM lists may also contain a category to select if
stations in the broadcast area support Radio Data
Systems (RDS).
2 Refresh List: Touch to refresh the list of AM or FM
stations.
When viewing a map screen, the name of the station or
channel displays.
y © ¨ z (Seek): To seek stations, press the up or
down arrows to go to the next or previous station.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for more
than two seconds. The radio goes to a station, plays for
a few seconds, then goes to the next station. To stop
scanning, press either arrow again.
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Storing Radio Station Presets This feature stores a mix of up to 30 AM, FM, and
XM (if equipped) preset stations. To store presets:
1. Press
O to turn the system on.
2. If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen
button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV
(favorite) key.
3. Select the band.
4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select
the station.
5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons
for more than two seconds or until a beep is heard.
6. Repeat the steps for each preset. Sound Menu
e (Sound): Press this key or press the CONFIG key to
access the Sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange,
bass, fade, balance, and Digital Signal Processing
(DSP). The system automatically stores audio
adjustment settings as changes are made for each
audio source including AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD,
and AUX.
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Setting the Tone TREBLE: Touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) sign to
increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or
has static, decrease the treble.
MID (Midrange): Touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) sign to
increase or decrease the midrange.
BASS: Touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) sign to increase
or decrease the bass.
Adjusting the Speakers L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To adjust the balance
between the left and the right speakers, touch and hold
the L or R screen buttons.
Front/Rear (Fade): To adjust the fade between the
front and the rear speakers, touch and hold the Front or
Rear screen buttons.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) The system has Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP
provides a choice of four different listening experiences.
DSP can be used while listening to the audio system.
Not all DSP modes are available for all source types.
The type of DSP selected is displayed on the
status line. Select from the following DSP settings:
Normal: Adjusts the audio for normal mode. This
provides the best sound quality for all seating positions.
Surround (Centerpoint ®
): Enables Bose Centerpoint
signal processing that produces a surround sound
listening experience from a CD or XM stereo digital
audio source. Centerpoint delivers five independent
audio channels from conventional two channel stereo
recordings (not available for AM or FM).
Driver: Adjusts the audio to give the driver the best
possible sound quality.
Rear: Adjusts the audio to give the rear seat occupants
the best possible sound quality.
2 CH. (Channel): Enhances surround sound.
5.1 CH. (Channel): Gives a full affect of surround
sound listening. This button is only available when
playing DVD video and DVD audio discs that support
5.1 audio and the RSA is off.
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Radio Menu
Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu
screen, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until
Radio is selected or touch the Radio screen button
to make changes for radio information displayed or to
limit features while driving, number of preset pages,
XM categories, and Bose ®
AudioPilot ®
. Limit Features While Driving Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to
turn on and off the ability to limit functions while driving.
When this screen button is highlighted, the following
functions will be limited while driving: .
Music Navigator Scrolling .
Radio Category Scrolling .
Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functions
Number of Preset Pages Touch the Number of Preset Pages screen button to
change the number of preset pages, 1 through 6. Each
preset page can contain five preset stations. Touch the
desired numbered screen button.
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Bose ®
AudioPilot ®
AudioPilot: The Bose ®
AudioPilot ®
noise
compensation technology.
To use AudioPilot ®
:
1. Press the CONFIG key to enter the menu screen,
then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Radio
is selected or touch the Radio screen button
2. Press the Automatic Volume Control screen button
to access the AudioPilot menu.
3. Press the ON screen button.
To turn it off, touch the OFF screen button. When on,
AudioPilot ®
continuously adjusts the audio system
equalization, to compensate for background noise, so
that the music sound is consistent at the set volume
level.
This feature is most effective at lower volume settings
where background noise can affect how well the music
being played is heard through the vehicle's audio
system. At higher volume settings, where the music is
much louder than the background noise, there may be
little or no adjustments by AudioPilot ®
. For more
information on AudioPilot ®
, visit bose.com/audiopilot. Remove/Add XM Categories Touch the Remove/Add XM Categories screen button to
remove or add XM categories when selecting XM
categories from the category list screen. The list of XM
categories appear on the screen. Use the up and down
arrow screen buttons to scroll through the list. The
categories to remove are highlighted and the categories
to add are dark in color. Touch the category to be added
or removed. Touch the Restore All Categories screen
button to add all categories that have been removed.
Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM stations
that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio
can do the following: .
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies .
Display messages from radio stations
This system relies on receiving specific information from
these stations and only works when the information is
available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast
incorrect information that causes the radio features to
work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio
station.
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The RDS system is always on. When information is
broadcast from the FM station that is playing, the station
name or call letters displays on the audio screen.
XM ™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM ™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety
of programming and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. During
your trial or when you subscribe, you will get unlimited
access to XM Radio Online while not in the vehicle.
A service fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, contact XM at xmradio.com or
call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
When XM ™ is active, the channel name and number,
song title, and artist displays on the screen. XM ™ Radio Messages 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).
XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated and no action is required.
No XM signal: 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 XM: The audio system is processing audio
and text data received. No action is needed.
Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in
service.
Channel Unauth : This channel is blocked or cannot
be received with your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is
no longer assigned.
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No Artist Info: No artist information is available.
The system is working properly.
No Title Info: No song title information is available.
The system is working properly.
No CAT Info: No category information is available.
The system is working properly.
CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for
the selected category. The system is working properly.
No Information: No text or informational messages are
available. The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked: The XM ™ receiver may have
previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM ™ receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having your
vehicle serviced, check with your dealer.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message will
alternate with the XM ™ Radio eight digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with
your dealer.
Check XM Receiver: If this message does not clear
within a short period of time, the receiver may have a
fault. Consult with your dealer. CD Player The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and
as a DVD video player. See DVD Player on page 5 ‑ 75
for more information about DVD audio and video.
Six-Disc CD Player While playing a CD, the navigation system is available.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab displays. If a DSP
setting is selected for the CD, it activates each time you
play a CD.
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 playing where it stopped, if it
was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
If an error appears on the display, see “ CD Messages ”
later in this section.
If viewing a map screen, touch the CD screen button.
The display will split between the audio screen and the
map screen. If you do not want to view a split screen or
you are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO key
then press the AUDIO key repeatedly until CD is
selected or touch the CD screen button.
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