radio CADILLAC STS 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel
cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag system.
If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced
promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in
the right front passenger’s seat may not have the
protection of the airbag(s). SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 3-58for more on this, including
important safety information.
Charging System Light
This light comes on briey
when the ignition key is
turned to START, but the
engine is not running, as a
check to show it is working.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays
on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem
with the charging system. A charging system message
in the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-79for more
information. This light could indicate that there are
problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the
vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light
on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air
conditioner.
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BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE
CHARGING SYS (System)
This symbol appears with
this message.
This message displays when a problem with the
charging system has been detected. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects that the
battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level.
The battery saver system starts reducing certain features
of the vehicle that may be noticeable. At the point that
the features are disabled, this message is displayed.
It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge
in the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery
to recharge.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
To monitor battery voltage on the DIC, press the
information button until BATTERY VOLTS displays.
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
This symbol appears with
this message.
This message displays when the electrical charging
system is overcharging the battery. When the system
detects that the battery voltage is above an estimated
16 volts, this message displays.
To reduce the charging overload, use the vehicle’s
accessories:
Turn on the exterior lamps and radio.
Set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed
on the highest setting.
Turn the rear window defogger on.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts
when the engine is running. To monitor battery voltage
on the DIC, press the information button until
BATTERY VOLTS displays.
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LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
If your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system, this message may display if the LDW system
does not activate due to a temporary condition. See the
Index in the Navigation manual for more information.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
This symbol appears with
this message.
This message displays when the driver side rear door
is not closed completely. Make sure that the door
is closed completely.
NO FOBS DETECTED
This message displays if the vehicle does not detect the
presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have
attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just
closed. The following conditions may cause this message
to appear:
Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory
power outlet on the center console is causing
interference. Examples of these devices are cell
phones and cell phone chargers, two-way radios,
power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the
keyless access transmitter away from these devices
when starting the vehicle. In addition, PDA devices
and remote garage and gate openers may also
generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that
may interfere with the keyless access transmitter.
Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the
same pocket or bag as these devices.
The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports,
automatic toll booths, and some gas stations, have
EMI elds which may interfere with the keyless
access transmitter.
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If moving the transmitter to
different locations within
the vehicle does not help,
place the transmitter in the
center console transmitter
pocket with the buttons
facing forward and then
press the START button.
The vehicle’s battery voltage is low. The battery
voltage must be above 10 volts for the keyless
access transmitter to be detected properly.
NO FOB OFF OR RUN?
This message displays when the keyless access
transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you
are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless
access system to be jammed. The vehicle remains in
ACCESSORY until OFF or START has been pressed or
10 minutes has expired. If you turn the ignition off and
you cannot nd the keyless access transmitter, you will
not be able to restart the vehicle. The keyless access
transmitter needs to be inside of the vehicle in order for
the vehicle to start. SeeStarting the Engine on page 2-27
for more information.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the
following pages to become familiar with its features.
{CAUTION:
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others. Do not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non
audio listings.To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving,
do the following while the vehicle is parked:
Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the audio system.
Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset
radio stations.
For more information, seeDefensive Driving on
page 4-2.
Notice:Contact your dealer/retailer before adding
any equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
The vehicle has 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 2-27for more information.
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Setting the Clock
To adjust the time:
1. Press
w, located on the radio, to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil SET CLOCK displays.
3. Press
wto select SET CLOCK.
4. Turn
wto adjust the time.
5. Press
wto update the time and VEHICLE TIME
UPDATED displays.
To adjust the date:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil SET DATE displays.
3. Press
wto select SET DATE.
4. Turn
wto adjust the date.
5. Press
wto update the date and VEHICLE
DATE UPDATED displays.
Radio(s)
Playing the Radio
O
(Power):Press to turn the system on and off.
n(Volume):Turn to increase or to decrease the
volume.
SRCE (Source):Press to select between the radio or
the CD player.Radio with CD shown, Radio with
Six-Disc CD similar
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Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has RDS features that are available
for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information.
With RDS:
Stations can be selected based on programming
Stations with traffic announcements can be selected
Announcements concerning local and national
emergencies can be received.
Messages display from radio stations.
RDS relies on receiving specic information from radio
stations and only works when the information is available.
In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect
information that causes the radio features to work
improperly. Contact the radio station if this happens.
When the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the station
name or call letters display instead of the frequency.
RDS stations can also provide the time of day, a
program type (PTY) for current programming, and
the name of the program being broadcast.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2.
w(Tune):Turn to select radio stations.
©¨(Seek):Press to go to the previous or next
station and stay there. The radio only seeks stations
with a strong signal in the selected band, and the sound
mutes while seeking.
©¨(Scan):Press to scan stations or preset
stations. The radio only scans stations with a strong
signal in the selected band.
To scan stations:
1. Press and release
©or¨, SCAN displays.
The radio goes to a station, plays for ve seconds,
then goes to the next station.
2. Press and release
©or¨again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations:
1. Press and hold
©or¨for more than
two seconds until a beep sounds and PSCAN
displays. The radio goes to the rst preset station,
plays for ve seconds, then goes to the next preset
station.
2. Press and release
©or¨to stop scanning.
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ALOCAL/DISTANT Selection:The radio can be set
to search for local stations or stations that are further
away for a larger selection.
To select between LOCAL or DISTANT:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil SEEK LOCAL or SEEK DISTANT
displays.
3. Press
wto select either LOCAL or DISTANT.
4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the original
display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display
to time out.
To search for stations, press
©or¨. If the system
is set to LOCAL, SEEK displays and seeks to stations
only with strong signals. If the system is set to DISTANT,
D-SEEK displays and seeks to stations with weak and
strong signals.
This feature does not function with the XM™ radio
stations.
4(Information):Press while in XM mode to retrieve
three different categories of information related to the
current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or
PTY. To view this information:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil INFO displays.
3. Press
wto select INFO. The display changes
to show the additional XM information.
4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the
original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for
the display to time out.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1
and six XM2), can be programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons.
To program preset stations:
1. Tune to a station and select the equalization, DSP,
or PTY (program type) setting if desired.
2. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep sounds.
The set preset station number displays above the set
pushbutton. If the numbered pushbutton is pressed
for less then two seconds, the radio tunes to the
station set to that pushbutton.
3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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AUTOSTORE PRESETS:When Autostore is used, the
radio automatically searches the selected band and
stores the six radio stations with the strongest signal.
The stations are stored by signal strength, not sequential
order. This feature does not function with XM radio
stations.
To program autostore presets:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil AUTOSTORE PRESETS displays.
3. Press
wto select AUTOSTORE PRESETS.
The radio begins searching and AUTOSTORE
displays.
4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the
original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for
the display to time out.
The radio presets do not have to be reset when the
vehicle is started, or when the battery power is removed.PRESETS HOME/AWAY:This feature stores two
different kinds of station presets. HOME can be used
for local stations and AWAY for stations outside of
the local broadcasting area. This feature does not
function with the XM radio stations.
To set preset stations for home and away:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil PRESETS HOME/AWAY displays.
3. Press
wto select HOME or AWAY.
4. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the
original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for
the display to time out.
5. Follow the steps for programming presets or
autostore presets.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
To adjust the balance or fade:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil BALANCE-FADER displays.
3. Press
wto enter the settings.
4. Press
wto scroll to BALANCE or FADER.
5. Turn
wto adjust the BALANCE to the right or
the left speakers and the FADER to the front or the
rear speakers.
6. Press
wto set the adjustment.
7. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the
original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for
the display to time out.
EQ0 does not display while in this mode.
RDS Messages
ALERT:Displays when local or national emergency
announcements are received. If the radio tunes to a
related network station for the announcement, it returns
to the original station when the announcement ends.
The announcement should be heard even if the volume
is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, it will stop
playing during the announcement.
The RDS alert feature is not supported by all RDS
radio stations.
The RDS alert feature cannot be turned off.
Alert is not affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system.
Displays if the current RDS station has a message.
The message displays the artist, song title, call in phone
numbers, etc. If the entire message does not display,
parts of the message appear every three seconds
until the message is completed. MSG disappears
from the display once the completed message has
displayed.
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