audio CADILLAC STS 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

8. Turn the tune/select knob to nd the feature that
you would like to store to the key.
9. Press the tune/select knob when you have found
the feature to be stored. The display will update,
by showing the symbol of the feature that you
selected next to the congurable key.
10. Repeat the previous steps for each
congurable key.
Once a feature is programmed to a key, the feature will
not appear on the display when programming the
remaining congurable keys. The congurable keys
can be changed at any time.
Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features intended to
minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no
matter how advanced, can never replace your own
judgment. See the Navigation System manual for some
tips to help you reduce distractions while driving.
Radio Personalization
Accessing the Radio’s Main Menu
(Base Audio System)
There are two different procedures for accessing the
radio’s main menu depending upon whether or not your
vehicle has the Navigation system.
To access the main menu of the radio, do one of
the following:
Using the Base audio system, press the CNFG
button located on the radio or press the tune/select
knob located on the right side of the radio.
Then turn the tune/select knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to scroll through the menu items.
If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the
Navigation System manual supplied with your
vehicle for more information on accessing the main
menu and for descriptions of the menu items for
the Navigation system.
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The main menu for the Base audio system consists of
the following menu items:
eBASS - MID - TREBLE
xBALANCE - FADER
eEQ EQUALIZER
H/A (HOME/AWAY) PRESETS
AUTOSTORE PRESETS
CAT CATEGORY
TA TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE
RECALL RDS (Radio Data System) MESSAGE
AF ALTERNATE FREQ. (Frequency)
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT
8SET CLOCK
BSET DATE
4INFO (Information)
LANG LANGUAGE
SETUP
Radio Main Menu Item Descriptions
(Base Audio System)
The following descriptions are for the Base audio system.
For information pertaining to the Navigation audio
system, see “Audio System” in the Index of the
Navigation System manual supplied with your vehicle.
eBASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE:This menu item
allows you to adjust the levels for the bass, midrange
and treble features of the audio system. See “Setting the
Tone (Bass/Treble)” underRadio with CD on page 3-96
for more information.
xBALANCE - FADER:This menu item allows you to
adjust the levels for the balance and fader features
of the audio system. See “Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)” underRadio with CD on page 3-96for
more information.
eEQ (Equalizer):This menu item allows you to
choose among ve preset equalizations for the audio
system. See “Audio Equalizer” underRadio with CD on
page 3-96for more information.
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H/A (Home/Away) PRESETS:This menu item allows
you to switch back and forth between your home
and away preset radio stations. See “Presets
Home/Away” underRadio with CD on page 3-96for
more information.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS:This menu item allows you to
automatically store radio stations with the strongest
signals as presets. See “Autostore Presets” underRadio
with CD on page 3-96for more information.
CAT (Category):This menu item allows you to select
radio stations based on preset categories. See
“Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations” underRadio
with CD on page 3-96for more information.
TA (Traffic Announcement):This menu item
allows you to turn the TA feature on and off. See
“TA (Traffic Announcement)” underRadio with CD on
page 3-96for more information.
RECALL RDS MESSAGE:This menu item allows you
to view an RDS radio station message broadcast by
a radio station. See “MSG (Message)” underRadio with
CD on page 3-96for more information.
AF (Alternate Frequency):This menu item allows you
to turn the AF feature on and off. See “Activating
Program Type (PTY) Stations (RDS and XM™)” under
Radio with CD on page 3-96for more information.ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT:This feature instructs the
audio system to seek only local radio stations with the
strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong
signal in a large area. Use LOCAL when you are in urban
areas where there are several strong radio station signals
and you want to limit the number of stations to those with
the strongest signals only. Use DISTANT when you are in
rural areas where there are fewer radio station signals
available.
See “Local/Distant Selection” underRadio with CD on
page 3-96for more information.
8SET CLOCK:Use this menu item to set the time.
SeeSetting the Time on page 3-95for more information.
BSET DATE:Use this menu item to set the date.
SeeSetting the Time on page 3-95for more information.
4(Information):This menu item is used to display
XM™ satellite radio service and CD MP3 playback
information. See “
4(Information)”underRadio with CD
on page 3-96for more information.
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LANG (Language):To change the language displayed
on the radio, select LANGUAGE by pressing the
tune/select knob. Turn the tune/select knob to scroll
through the following available languages:
ENGLISH
GERMAN
FRENCH
SPANISH
JAPANESE
To make your selection, press the tune/select knob. If
you accidentally select a language that you did not want,
ENGLISH is always at the top of the language list.
SETUP:When you select this menu item, the following
submenu is available:
PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU
DRIVER SELECTION
DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
SETUP Submenu Items
The following choices are available for programming
using the Base audio system.
PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU
This item turns the entire list of personalization features
on or off. This item allows you to program certain features
to a preferred setting for up to two people. The number of
available features varies depending upon which options
are purchased. When this item is on, a check mark will
appear after it. For more information on the PERSONAL
SETTINGS MENU item, seeVehicle Personalization on
page 2-53.
DRIVER SELECTION
When you select this item, the following submenu
appears:
DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS
STORE DRIVER SETTINGS
For more information on the DRIVER SELECTION
submenu item, see “Recalling Driver Settings”
and “Storing Driver Settings” underMemory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-70.
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DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
When you select this item, the following submenu
appears:
RECALL EXIT SETTINGS
STORE EXIT SETTINGS
For more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
submenu item, see “Recalling Exit Settings” and
“Storing Exit Settings” underMemory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel on page 2-70.
CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
(Base Audio System)
This item allows you to customize the functions of the
four congurable keys located to the left and right of the
audio display. See “Congurable Radio Display Keys”
underRadio with CD on page 3-96for programming
information.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it
will not operate. If the radio is removed from your
vehicle, the original VIN in the radio can be used to
trace the radio back to your vehicle.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will not operate
if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
The audio steering wheel controls may be different
depending on your vehicle’s options. Some audio
controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They
include the following:
0(Mute):Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again, or any other radio button, to turn
the sound on.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped), radio,
or CD.
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g(OnStar®/Voice Recognition):If your vehicle has
the Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc CD audio
system, press this button to interact with the OnStar
system. See theOnStar
®System on page 2-45in this
manual for more information.
If your vehicle has the navigation system, press this
button to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice
Recognition” in the Navigation System manual for more
information. You may be able to interact with the
OnStar system using this button. See theOnStar
®
System on page 2-45in this manual for more
information.
1-6 (Preset Stations):Press this button to play stations
that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons.
The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press this button to go to the
next track.
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press
this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple
CDs are loaded.
+
u— (Volume):Press this button to increase or to
decrease the volume.+
tu— (Seek):Press either arrow to go to the
next or the previous radio station and stay there.
The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press the minus sign to go to the
start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds have
played. Press the plus sign to go to the next track. If
either the minus or the plus button are pressed more than
once, the player will continue moving backward or
forward through the CD.
Press and hold the SEEK plus or minus button, until
you hear a beep. The CD will fast forward or fast reverse
through the CD. Press either button again to play the
passage.
If you have the navigation system, some of the audio
steering wheel controls work when a DVD is playing in
the navigation radio. See the Navigation System
manual for more information.
Radio Reception
You may experience frequency interference and static
during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power
outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item
from the accessory power outlet.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-46
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-63
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-104
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning..............................................3-48
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-61
Readiness Light..........................................3-60
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-8
Airbag System................................................1-49
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-57
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-63
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-57
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-55
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-52
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-50
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-12
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-122Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-122
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-65
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-99
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-101
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-98
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-96
Finish Care.................................................5-98
Finish Damage..........................................5-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-97
Leather......................................................5-96
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-100
Speaker Covers..........................................5-97
Tires........................................................5-100
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-101
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-102
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-99
Wood Panels..............................................5-97
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-47
Audio System(s).............................................3-94
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-119
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-122
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs ......................................3-121
Diversity Antenna System............................3-122
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-115
Audio Systems
Radio Personalization.................................3-115
Audio System(s)
Radio with CD............................................3-96
Setting the Time..........................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-119
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-120
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-122
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...........................................2-28, 2-32
B
Battery..........................................................5-44
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-38
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-40
Load Management.......................................3-40
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-24
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Panic Assist................................................4-12Brake (cont.)
Parking......................................................2-35
System Warning Light..................................3-64
Brakes..........................................................5-41
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-53
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-53
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-53
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
C
Calibration...............................................1-7, 2-42
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-116
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-39, 4-27, 4-40
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-97
Your CD Player.........................................3-122
Your CDs .................................................3-121
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
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Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-119
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-70
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-51
Convenience Net.........................................2-51
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-51
Glove Box..................................................2-51
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-31
Sun Visors.....................................................2-20
Sunroof.........................................................2-52
T
Tachometer....................................................3-59
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-66
Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel...... 3-6
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-119
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-21
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-20Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-99
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-83
Cleaning...................................................5-100
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-94
Different Size..............................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-81
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-64
Inspection and Rotation................................5-70
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-86
Lifting Your Vehicle......................................5-79
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-66
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-85
Run-Flat.....................................................5-63
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-92
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-75
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-76
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
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