radio CADILLAC SRX 2007 1.G User Guide

Cigarette Lighter
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating does not let the lighter back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating.
The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray.
The vehicle does not have any cigarette lighters
for the rear seat passengers.
To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the
heating element and let go. When the lighter
is ready it will pop back out by itself.
Analog Clock
The analog clock is located on the instrument
panel above the radio. The clock is not connected
with any other vehicle system and runs by
itself. To adjust the clock, do the following:
1. Locate the adjustment button directly below
the clock face.
2. Push and hold the adjustment button to
advance the clock hands. Holding the
button down will cause the clock to advance
faster. Release the buttonbeforeyou get
to the desired time.
3. Push and release the button to increase the
time by one minute increments until the
desired time is reached.
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Charging System Light
This light will come on
briey when the ignition
is turned to ON to
show that it is working.
It should turn off once the engine is running. If it
stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
you may have a problem with the charging system.
It could indicate that there is a problem with the
generator, generator drive belt or another electrical
problem. Have is checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your battery. If you
must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all unnecessary accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected
right away.
This light should come on briey when you turn
the ignition key to ON. If it does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
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Exiting the Feature Settings Menu
The feature settings menu will be exited when any
of the following occurs:
The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
The ignition is no longer in ON.
The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons
are pressed.
The end of the feature settings menu is
reached.
A 40 second time period has elapsed with no
selection made.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 274. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your 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 your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems can interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 118for more information.
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Setting the Time (Radio with Single
CD Player)
Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Clock
Your vehicle has an analog clock as well as
the digital radio clock. At the time of new vehicle
delivery, the digital radio clock display should
be disabled. If you decide to use the digital radio
clock as well as the analog clock, you can
change the setting to enable the radio clock
display.
Turn the radio clock display on or off by following
these steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the clock button until the clock and date
setting menus appear.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the
forward arrow label until the menu for
default clock and date settings appear.4. Press the pushbutton located under the
currently displayed status of either ON or OFF.
The ON display indicates the radio clock
display is disabled and the OFF display
indicates the radio clock display is enabled.
Press this pushbutton to toggle the radio clock
display on or off.
If the radio clock display is turned on, the
screen displays Radio Clock ON for
10 seconds, then returns to the original clock
display menu.
If the radio clock display is turned off, the
screen displays Radio Clock OFF for
10 seconds. The menus for clock and date
settings are removed, and ON displays
as a current status indicating that the clock
display can be turned on, if desired.
The radio clock and analog clock are not
synchronized. Occasionally you might need to set
the digital radio clock using the procedure
below to synchronize both clocks.
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Setting the Time and Date on the Digital
Radio Clock
If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD player,
it has a clock button for setting the time and
date. To set the time and date, do the following:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the clock button and HR, MIN, MM, DD,
YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year)
displays.
3. Press the pushbutton located under each one
of the labels that you want to change. Every
time the pushbutton is pressed again, the time
or the date if selected, increases by one.
Another way to increase the time or date, is
to press the right SEEK arrow or the FWD
(forward) button.
4. To decrease the time or date, press the left
SEEK arrow or the REV (reverse) button.
You can also turn the tune knob, located on
the upper right side of the radio faceplate,
to adjust the selected setting.
Changing the Time and Date Default
Setting
To change the time and date default setting, do
the following:
1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour
to 24 hour or the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year, by
pressing the clock button.
2. Once the clock and date settings display
along with the forward arrow, press the
pushbutton located under the forward arrow
until the time 12H and 24H, and the date
MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and year)
and DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year)
displays.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the
desired option, then press the clock button
again to apply the selected default, or let the
screen time out.
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Setting the Time (Radio with
Six-Disc CD Player)
Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Clock
Your vehicle has an analog clock as well as
the digital radio clock. At the time of new vehicle
delivery, the digital radio clock display should
be disabled. If you decide to use the digital radio
clock as well as the analog clock, you can
change the setting to enable the radio clock
display.
Turn the radio clock display on or off by following
these steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the MENU button until the clock label
display appears.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the clock
label until the clock and date settings appear.
4. Press the pushbutton located under the
forward arrow label until the menu for
default clock and date settings appear.5. Press the pushbutton located under the
currently displayed status of either ON or OFF.
The ON display indicates the radio clock
display is disabled and the OFF display
indicates the radio clock display is enabled.
Press this pushbutton to toggle the radio clock
display on or off.
If the radio clock display is turned on, the
screen displays Radio Clock ON for
10 seconds, then returns to the original clock
display menu.
If the radio clock display is turned off, the
screen displays Radio Clock OFF for
10 seconds. The menus for clock and date
settings are removed, and ON displays
as a current status indicating that the clock
display can be turned on, if desired.
The radio clock and analog clock are not
synchronized. Occasionally you might need to set
the digital radio clock using the procedure
below to synchronize both clocks.
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Setting the Time and Date on the Digital
Radio Clock
If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD
player, it has a MENU button for setting the time
and date. To set the time and date, do the
following:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the MENU button until the clock option
is displayed.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the clock
label and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
4. Press the pushbutton located under each one
of the labels that you want to change. Every
time the pushbutton is pressed again, the time
or the date if selected, increases by one.
Another way to increase the time or date, is
to press the right SEEK arrow or the FWD
(forward) button.
5. To decrease the time or date, press the left
SEEK arrow or the REV (reverse) button.
You can also turn the tune knob, located on
the upper right side of the radio faceplate,
to adjust the selected setting.
Changing the Time and Date Default
Setting
To change the time and date default setting, do
the following:
1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour
to 24 hour or the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year, by
pressing the MENU button.
2. Once the clock symbol displays, press the
pushbutton located under that symbol until
the time and date settings display along with a
forward arrow.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the
forward arrow until the time 12H and 24H, and
the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and
year) and DD/MM/YYYY (day, month,
and year) displays.
4. Press the pushbutton located under the
desired option, then press the MENU
button again to apply the selected default, or
let the screen time out.
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Radio with CD
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System
(RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available.While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the
station name or call letters display. In rare
cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect
information that causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact the radio
station.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and Canada. XM™
offers a large variety of coast-to-coast channels
including music, news, sports, talk, traffic/weather
(U.S. subscribers), and children’s programming.
XM™ provides digital quality audio and text
information that includes song title and artist name.
A service fee is required in order to receive the
XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™;
In the U.S. at www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-852-XMXM (9696) or in Canada at
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR
(438-9677).
Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3)
similar
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Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume.
Speed Compensated Volume (SCV):The radio
also has Speed Compensated Volume (SCV).
While SCV is on, the radio volume automatically
adjusts to compensate for road and wind noise as
driving speed changes. That way, the volume
level should sound about the same as you drive.
To activate SCV:
1. Set the radio volume to the desired level.
2. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
3. Press the pushbutton under the AUTO
VOLUM (volume) label on the radio display.
4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed
Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med
(medium), or High) to select the level of radio
volume compensation. The display times out
after approximately 10 seconds. Each higher
setting allows for more radio volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between AM,
FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display shows
the selection.
a(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the right or left SEEK
arrow to go to the next or to the previous station
and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK
arrow for three seconds until a beep sounds. The
radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press either
SEEK arrow again to stop scanning.
The radio only seeks and scan stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
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