change language CADILLAC XLR 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name
XLR are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time
it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes
after that time to the product without notice. For vehicles
rst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car
Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it
is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle
is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
How to Use This Manual
Many people read the owner manual from beginning to
end when they rst receive their new vehicle. If this
is done, it can help you learn about the features
and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work
together in the owner manual to explain things.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 06XLR B Second Printing
©2005 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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If you are parking in a quiet area and do not want the
horn to sound when the doors lock, press the lock button
on the keyless access transmitter immediately after
removing it from the interior and closing the doors. This
will lock the doors and cancel the passive locking for
this ignition cycle.
The DIC will display PASSIVE LOCKING OFF, SILENT
PASSIVE LOCK or HORN AT PASSIVE LOCK.
Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
Passive Unlocking
This feature allows you to select which doors will
automatically unlock when you approach and open the
driver’s door with your keyless access transmitter.
You can choose to have the driver’s door unlock or
both doors unlock. SeeDoor Locks on page 2-9
for more information.
The DIC will display PASSIVE UNLK DRIVER or
PASSIVE UNLK BOTH. Press the OPTIONS button
to change this setting.
Auto Unlock
This feature automatically unlocks either the driver’s
door or both doors, depending on the setting, when
the shift lever is moved to PARK (P).
The DIC will display AUTO UNLOCK OFF, AUTO
UNLOCK DRIVER or AUTO UNLOCK BOTH. Press
the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
Park Assist
This feature tilts the passenger’s side mirror downward
when the shifter is moved to REVERSE (R). This can
help you to see the curb while backing up. If you adjust
the mirror while in REVERSE (R), the new position will be
saved as the park assist position.
The DIC will display PARK ASSIST OFF or PARK
ASSIST ON.
Language
This feature allows you to select the language the
DIC and Head-Up Display (HUD), uses to display
messages.
The DIC will display ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN,
ITALIAN, JAPANESE or SPANISH. Press the OPTIONS
button to change the setting.
If you become stuck in a language that you do not
understand, hold the OPTIONS and RESET button for
ve seconds. The DIC will scroll through all available
languages for as long as the buttons are held.
Each language option will display in its own language.
For example, English will be displayed as ENGLISH,
Spanish as ESPANOL, etc. When the desired language
is available, release the buttons and the DIC will set
to this language.
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{CAUTION:
Looking at the moving map on the navigation
screen frequently or for too long while driving
can cause a crash and you or others can be
injured or killed. Keep your eyes and mind on
the road and avoid looking too long or too
often at the moving map on the navigation
screen. Use the voice guidance directions
whenever possible.
The navigation system allows you to do the following:
Plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route
and map guidance with voice prompts.
SeePlan Route on page 4-18for more information.
Select a destination using various methods
and choices.
Receive broadcast announcements on traffic and
emergency alert communications.The information in the system may not always be
complete. Road conditions such as prohibited turns,
detours, and construction zones, change frequently.
It is important to consider whether you can follow
the directions given by the system for the current
conditions.
When getting started, you may set the navigation
system to your preference using various options.
You will also need to know how to perform various
functions to begin route guidance. Reference the
following topics for further information:
To adjust screen appearance, language, clock,
English/metric measurements, or other options,
see “Main Audio Menu” underNavigation Audio
System on page 4-51.
To adjust voice guidance volume or other navigation
settings, seeSetup Menu on page 4-13.
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When your vehicle is delivered from the factory, the
dealer may have installed the map DVD. If the map DVD
was not installed in your vehicle when rst purchased,
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the vehicle in PARK (P), press and hold the
TILT key until a beep is heard. The system’s
faceplate will open.
3. If already loaded, the map DVD or a CD will eject
from the slot.
4. Load the map DVD into the slot by inserting it
partway. The system will pull it in.
5. Press and release the TILT key to close the
faceplate.Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) with the system’s
faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close
automatically. This could cause damage to a
CD, DVD or the system if it is partially loaded. Before
shifting out of PARK (P), make sure that the DVD
or CD is loaded properly. The vehicle must be
shifted back into PARK (P) to close the faceplate.
Once the map DVD is inserted correctly, you will
have the following two choices:
LANGUAGE
I AGREE
You can change the language at this time. See
“Language” underNavigation Audio System on
page 4-51for more information on choosing a language.
Once a language has been selected, touch I AGREE
to plan a route. The map will appear showing your
current vehicle position.
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Language
Your vehicle has been set for the English language.
If you wish to change the language, you must do
so through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-64for more
information.
If the language is changed from English, a majority of
the voice guidance prompts and screen text will change
to the selected language. Remember, the menu
screens will not match word-for-word as they appear in
this manual.
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL (Power-Volume):Press this knob to turn
the audio and navigation systems on and off.
Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume to
the audio system.
«TUNE/SEEKª:Press the up or down arrow to go
to the next or previous station and stay there.
BAND:Press this key to switch between AM, FM1,
FM2, XM1, XM 2, or WX, if equipped. If you are on a
map screen and press this key, the screen will not
change but the audio source will.
Finding a Station
Press the BAND key to switch between AM, FM1, FM2,
XM1, XM2, or WX, if equipped. Touch the desired
audio source to select it.FM1 audio source shown, other sources similar
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Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) with the system’s
faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close
automatically. This could cause damage to a
CD, DVD or the system if it is partially loaded. Before
shifting out of PARK (P), make sure that the DVD
or CD is loaded properly. The vehicle must be
shifted back into PARK (P) to close the faceplate.
Once the faceplate is closed and a video DVD is loaded,
the system will automatically play the DVD.
Playing a DVD
There are three ways to play a DVD depending on
which screen you are on. They are the following:
Once a DVD is inserted, the system will
automatically play the DVD.
If you are on a map screen, touch the DVD
source button.
From the audio screen, press the DVD hard key.
DVD Menu Options
To display the menu choices while a DVD is playing,
touch anywhere on the screen and the menu will appear.
IMAGE:Touch this button to either start playing a DVD
or to remove the DVD menu screen.
AUDIO PROGRAM:Touch this button to change the
audio language heard.
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SETTING:Touch this button to adjust the following:
LANGUAGE PREFERENCES
PARENTAL LOCK
Under LANGUAGE PREFERENCES, you can select
different languages for AUDIO, SUBTITLE and
DVD MENUS.
1. To change languages, rst select the option you
wish to change.
2. Select a language from the list given.
3. Touch RETURN to end out the menu.
Your language is now saved.
Under PARENTAL LOCK, you can select SET RATING
LIMIT and SET PIN.
To SET RATING, rst touch the button. Then, make
your selection. Touch RETURN to end out the menu.
Your selection is now saved.
To use PARENTAL LOCK, rst touch the button. Then,
enter a four-digit numeric password. Touch RETURN
to end out the menu.SEARCH:Touch this button to search to a certain
scene on the DVD. Depending on the type of DVD you
are using, this button may or may not be available.r(Rewind):Touch this button to rewind through a
scene during playback.
r(Resume):Touch this button to resume
playing a DVD.
c(Stop):Touch this button to stop the DVD.
j(Pause):Touch this button to pause the DVD.
[(Forward):Touch this button to advance rapidly
during playback.
L(Frame Advance):Touch this button to advance by
chapter during playback.
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