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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 142
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . 148
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . 155
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
If the System Needs Service . . . . . 168
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Introduction
Read the following pages to become
familiar with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can cause
a crash. You or others could be
injured or killed. Do not give
extended attention to infotainment
tasks while driving. Limit your
glances at the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on driving. Use
voice commands whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid
distraction by disabling some features
when driving. These features may gray
out when they are unavailable. Many
infotainment features are also
available through the instrument
cluster and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.

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.Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the tone,
and adjusting the speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in advance
so they can be called easily by
pressing a single control or by using
a single voice command.
See Distracted Driving 0210.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise
in the vehicle’s interior. ANC requires
the factory-installed audio system,
radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system, and
exhaust system to work properly.
Deactivation is required by your dealer
if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.
Overview
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled
by using the infotainment display,
controls on the center console,
steering wheel controls, and voice
recognition.
1.>(Power and Mute)
.When off, press>to turn the
system on.
.Press and hold to turn the
power off.
.Press to mute/unmute the
system when on.
.When the power is on and the
system is not muted, a quick
status pane will display when
>is pressed. Pressing>will
mute the system and trigger
this pane to show a long press
is required to actually power
down the system.
2.W(Near Field Communication)
.See “Near Field
Communication (NFC)” under
Bluetooth (Overview) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0175
3.{(Home Page)
.Press to go to the Home Page.
See “Home Page ”later in this
section.
Press to exit Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay. To enter back
into Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay, press and hold. See
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto 0179.

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Infotainment Controls on the
Console with Navigation Shown,
Radio without Navigation Similar
1.e(Radio/AUX)
.Press to change the audio
source or to open the“Now
Playing” screen.
2.7(Seek)
.Radio: Press and release to go
to the previous station or
channel. Press and hold to
fast seek the next strongest
previous station or channel.
SeeAM-FM Radio 0146.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek
to the beginning of the
current or previous track.
Press and hold to quickly
reverse through a track.
Release to return to playing
speed. See USB Port0150 or
Bluetooth Audio 0153.
3.n(Power/Volume) Knob
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold when the
system is on to turn the
power off and display
the time.
.Press to mute/unmute the
system when on.
.Turn to decrease or increase
the volume.
4.6(Seek)
.Radio: Press and release to go
to the next station or channel.
Press and hold to fast seek
the next strongest station or
channel.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek
the next track. Press and hold
to fast forward through a
track. Release to return to
playing speed. See USB Port
0 150 or
Bluetooth Audio 0153.
5.l(Navigation) or6(Phone)
.Presslto access the
navigation menu or press
6to
access the phone menu.
6. Primary Knob
.Turn to highlight a feature.
Press to activate the
highlighted feature.
.If equipped, move right/left or
up/down to change the
highlighted area on the
display screen.
7.6(Phone) or{(Home Page)
.Press6to access the phone
menu or press
{to access
the Home Page. See “Home
Page ”later in this section.
8.0(Back)
.Press to return to the previous
display in a menu.

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Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle
application icons are accessed. Some
applications are disabled when the
vehicle is moving.
Swipe left or right across the display
to access the pages of icons.
Managing Home Page Icons1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter edit mode.
2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position.
3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the desired position.
4. To move an application to another page, drag the icon to the edge of
the display toward the
desired page.
5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment steering wheel
controls can be used to control the
infotainment features displayed in the
instrument cluster. When in Valet Mode, if equipped,
access to the infotainment functions
is disabled. See
“Valet Mode,”under
Vehicle Personalization 0123.
g:Press to answer an incoming call
or start voice recognition. See
Bluetooth (Overview) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 175.
c:Press to decline an incoming call
or end a current call. Press to mute or
unmute the infotainment system
when not on a call.
SorT: Press the five-way control to
go to the previous or next menu on
the instrument cluster.
yorz: Press the five-way control
to go up or down in a list on the
instrument cluster.
SEL : Press to select a highlighted
menu item.
x+ orx− :Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
CorB: Press to go to the next or
previous favorite when listening to the
radio. Press to go to the next or
previous track when listening to a
media source.

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Using the System
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the
active audio source page. Examples of
available sources may include AM,
FM, SXM (if equipped), MyMedia,
USB, and Bluetooth.
Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the
Phone main page. SeeBluetooth
(Overview) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 175.
Nav
If equipped, touch the Nav icon to
display the navigation map. See Using
the Navigation System 0155.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon to
display the Wi-Fi Hotspot information.
See Settings 0181.
Climate
Touch the Climate icon to display the
Climate main page. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control System
0 201.
Users
If equipped, touch the Users icon to
sign in or create a new user profile,
and follow the on-screen instructions.
Only four user profiles can be active at
one time in the vehicle. It may be
necessary to remove a profile from the
menu before creating or signing into
an existing profile. The removed
profile can be logged into at a
later time.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See Settings0181.
Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to
activate Apple CarPlay if equipped
after a supported device is connected.
See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 179.
Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon to
activate Android Auto, if equipped,
after a supported device is connected.
See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 179.
Apps
If equipped, in-vehicle apps are
available for download. Touch the
Apps icon on the Home Page to begin.
Downloading and using in-vehicle
apps requires Internet connectivity
which can be accessed with a data
plan through the vehicle’s built-in 4G
LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if equipped, or a
compatible mobile device hotspot. On
most mobile devices, activation of the
Wi-Fi hotspot is in the device’s
Settings menu under Mobile Network
Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile
Hotspot, or similar.
Availability of apps and connectivity
varies by vehicle, conditions, and
location. Data plan rates apply.
Features are subject to change. For
more information, see
www.my.cadillac.com/learn.

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OnStar Services
If equipped, touch the OnStar Services
icon to display the OnStar Services
and Account pages. SeeOnStar
Overview 0405 and
OnStar System 0154.
Camera
If equipped, touch the Camera icon to
access the camera application. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0256.
Shortcut Tray
The shortcut menu is on the left side
of the display. It shows the Home
application and four other
applications.
Infotainment Display Features
Infotainment display features show on
the display when available. When a
feature is unavailable, it may gray out.
When a feature is touched, it may
highlight.
Haptic Feedback
If equipped, haptic feedback is a pulse
that occurs when an icon or option is
touched on the display or when
controls below the display are pressed.
Infotainment Gestures
Use the following finger gestures to
control the infotainment system.
Touch/Tap
Touch/tap is used to select an icon or
option, activate an application,
or change the location inside a map. Touch and Hold
Touch and hold can be used to start
another gesture, or to move or delete
an application.
Drag
Drag is used to move applications on
the Home Page, or to pan the map. To
drag the item, it must be held and
moved along the display to the new
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right, or left. This feature is only
available when vehicle is parked and
not in motion.
Nudge
Nudge is used to move items a short
distance on a list or a map. To nudge,
hold and move the selected item up or
down to a new location.
Fling or Swipe
Fling or swipe is used to scroll
through a list, pan the map, or change
page views. Do this by placing a finger
on the display then moving it rapidly
up and down or right and left.
Spread
Spread is used to zoom in on a map,
certain images, or a web page. Place
finger and thumb together on the
display, then move them apart.Pinch
Pinch is used to zoom out on a map,
certain images, or a web page. Place
finger and thumb apart on the display,
then move them together.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss surfaces
or vehicle displays, use a microfiber
cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping
the surface with the microfiber cloth,
use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt
that could scratch the surface. Then
use the microfiber cloth by gently
rubbing to clean. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand
wash the microfiber cloth separately,

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using mild soap. Do not use bleach or
fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly and
air dry before next use.
Software Updates
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, see“Updates”under
Settings 0181 for details on software
updates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
Presseon the console controls or
touch the Audio icon on the Home
Page to display the active audio
source page. Choose the three most
recently used sources listed at the left
side of the display. Choose the More
option to display a list of available
sources. Examples of available sources
may include AM, FM, SXM (if
equipped), MyMedia, USB, AUX (if
equipped), and Bluetooth.
Infotainment System
Sound Menu
From any of the audio source main
pages, touch Sound to display the
following:
Equalizer : Touch to adjust Bass,
Midrange, Treble, and Surround (if
equipped) using the options on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust by
using the controls on the
infotainment display or by tapping/
dragging the crosshair.
Sound Mode (If Equipped)
.Bose Centerpoint surround sound
systems have four sound modes:
‐Normal: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for all
seating positions.
‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for the
driver.
‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to provide
the best sound for the rear seat
occupants. ‐
Centerpoint: Turns on Bose
Centerpoint surround technology.
This setting creates a surround
sound from nearly any audio
source: existing stereo and MP3
players. For more information on
Bose Centerpoint surround
technology, see
www.boseautomotive.com.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM, FM, or SXM (if
equipped) option, press
7or6on
the console controls or from the AM
or FM menu, touch
7or6to search
for the previous or next strong station
or channel.

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Browsing Stations
Touch the Browse option to list all
available stations or channels.
Navigate up and down through all
stations and channels by scrolling the
list. Touch the station you want to
listen to. Touch
Hto save the station
or channel as a favorite.
If equipped, touch Update Station List
to update the active stations or
channels in your area.
Direct Tune
Access Direct Tune by touching the
Tune icon on the infotainment display
to bring up the keypad. Navigate
through all frequencies using the
arrows on the Direct Tune display.
Directly enter a station or channel
using the keypad. When a new station or channel is entered, the information
about that station or channel displays
on the right side. This information
will update with each new valid
frequency. Touch
Hto save the
station or channel as a favorite.
The keypad will gray out entries that
do not contribute to a valid frequency
and will automatically place a decimal
point within the frequency number.
Touch (X) to delete one number at a
time. Touch and hold (X) to delete all
numbers.
A valid AM or FM station will
automatically tune to the new
frequency but not close the Direct
Tune display. When listening to SXM
(if equipped), touch Go after entering
the channel. Press
0on the console
controls, touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display, or
zto exit out
of Direct Tune.
The tune arrows on the right side of
the Direct Tune display tune through
the complete station list one station
step at a time per touch. A touch and
hold advances through stations
quickly. If equipped, HD Radio multicast
stations cannot be tuned directly
through the Direct Tune feature. Only
the analog or HD1 station can use
that feature. Use the arrows on the
Direct Tune display to adjust to the
multicast stations.
AM, FM, and SXM Categories
From the AM stations, if equipped
with HD Radio, FM, or SXM (if
equipped) display, touch Categories at
the top of the Browse menu to access
the categories list. The list contains
names associated with the AM or FM
stations, or SXM channels. Touch a
category name to display a list of
stations or channels for that category.
Touching a station or channel from
the list tunes the radio to that station
or channel.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Favorites are stored in the area at the
top of the display.
AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), and HD
Radio Stations (if equipped) :
Press
and hold a preset to store the current
station as a favorite. Touch a saved
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Favorites can also be stored by
touching
Hin a station or channel
list. This will highlight indicating that
it is now saved as a favorite.
The number of favorites displayed is
automatically adjusted by default, but
can be manually adjusted in Settings
in the System tab under Favorites and
then Set Number of Audio Favorites.
It can also be adjusted in Settings in
the Apps tab under Audio and then
Set Number of Audio Favorites.
HD Radio Technology
If equipped, HD Radio is a free service
with features such as digital quality
sound, more stations available on a
single frequency such as HD2 and
HD3, and display information such as
artist and song title.
From the Now Playing display, touch
the HD Radio icon to turn HD on
or off.
Station Access
To access HD Radio stations:
1. Tune the radio to the station. If HD Radio is turned on and the station
is broadcasting in HD Radio, the radio will automatically tune to the
HD version of the current channel
(HD1) after several seconds. The
radio will also display icons
representing additional channels
(HD2, ...HD8), that may be
available. When the radio
successfully tunes to a HD station,
the HD logo will display and digital
audio will play.
2. Touch the display arrows to tune to the previous or next HD Radio
station.
There may be a delay before the
station starts playing.
The HD Radio station number is
indicated next to the HD logo.
HD Radio stations can be saved as
favorites.
For a list of all stations, see
www.hdradio.com.
HD Radio Troubleshooting
Digital Audio Delay : Wait for the
signal to process. This can take
several seconds. Volume Change, Audio Skip, Echo,
Digital Audio Lost :
Station signal
strength may be weak, the station is
out of range, or the station may be
out of alignment. Verify proper
reception on another station.
If the HD Radio signal weakens while
listening to HD1, the radio will
automatically switch to the analog
version of the radio station.
If the HD Radio signal loses reception
while listening to stations HD2 to
HD8, the radio mutes until the signal
can be recovered or until the station is
changed.
HD Radio can be disabled if driving in
a weak signal area. Touch HD Radio
On/Off to toggle HD Radio reception
on and off.
Radio Data System (RDS)
If equipped, RDS features are available
for use only on FM stations that
broadcast RDS information. With RDS,
the radio can:
.Group stations by Category (i.e.,
Program Type) such as Rock, Jazz,
Classical, etc.