CADILLAC XTS 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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WARNING (CONTINUED)
(navigation) system. Taking your
eyes off the road too long or too
often could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death. Focus
your attention on driving.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system and voice
recognition are used to control the
system. The system can be used
while in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all phones support all
functions and not all phones work
with the Bluetooth system. See
www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
information about compatible
phones.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons on the faceplate
and the steering wheel to operate
the Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g(Push to Talk): Press to answer
incoming calls, confirm system
information, and start voice
recognition.
i(End Call): Press to end a call,
reject a call, or cancel an operation.
Press to mute or unmute the
infotainment system.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Overview
on page 7‑3.
MENU: Turn to scroll through a list.
Press to select the highlighted list
option.
{(Home Page): Press to go to the
Home Page. See Home Page on
page 7‑4. PHONE:
Press to enter the phone
main menu. See Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑20 orBluetooth (Voice
Recognition) on page 7‑24 or
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑18.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
Noise: The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak: A tone sounds to
indicate that the system is ready for
a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use the
volume bar during a call to change

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the volume level. The adjusted
volume level remains in memory for
later calls. The system maintains a
minimum volume level.
Other Information
The Bluetooth® word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, seeOverview
on page 7‑3.
Infotainment Controls
5(Phone): Press the OnStar
phone button to access the OnStar
Bluetooth menu.
CALL: Press the area just above
the chrome bar and below the CALL
screen button to make a call. END:
Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the END
screen button to end the
current call.
MUTE MIC: Press the area just
above the chrome bar and below
MUTE MIC to mute the current call.
KEYPAD: Press the area just
above the chrome bar and below
the KEYPAD screen button to
access the keypad screen. Turn the
MENU knob to highlight a digit and
press the MENU knob to select.
Continue this process for all digits.
PAIR: Press the area just above
the chrome bar and below the PAIR
screen button to pair a device.
DELETE: Press the area just
above the chrome bar and below
the DELETE screen button to delete
a device.
CONNECT: Press the area just
above the chrome bar and below
the CONNECT screen button to
connect a device that is already
paired.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls can
be made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. SeeOnStar
Overview on page 14‑1.
Pairing Information
.Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.

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.If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired
to the system. To link to a
different paired phone, see
“Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section.
Pairing a Phone or Device
1. Turn the MENU knob, then press the MENU knob to select the
PHONE screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press to select Bluetooth Devices.
3. Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the PAIR
screen button. A four-digit
Personal Identification Number
(PIN) appears on the display.
The PIN is used in Step 4.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the
vehicle. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for
information on this process. 5. Locate the device named
“Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 2. The
system recognizes the new
connected phone after the
pairing process is complete.
6. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book
download, select always accept
and allow. The phone book may
not be available if not accepted.
7. Repeat to pair additional phones or devices.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
1. To list all paired devices, turn the MENU knob, then press to
select the PHONE screen
button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press to select Bluetooth Devices. Deleting a Paired Phone
1. Turn the MENU knob, then press
to select the PHONE screen
button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press to select Bluetooth Devices.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the phone to be deleted.
4. Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the
DELETE screen button to delete
the highlighted device.
Phone Menu
Once a phone is connected and
selected, the following may display:
Recent Calls: Press the area just
above the chrome bar and below to
access the recent calls from the
connected device.
Contacts: Press the area just
above the chrome bar and below to
access the contacts list from the
connected device.

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Keypad:Press the area just above
the chrome bar and below to access
the keypad to make a call using the
connected device.
Bluetooth Devices: Press the area
just above the chrome bar and
below to display a list of paired
Bluetooth devices.
Making a Call Using
Phone Book
For cell phones that support the
phone book feature, the Bluetooth
system can use the contacts stored
on your cell phone to make calls.
See your cell phone manufacturer ’s
user guide or contact your wireless
provider to find out if this feature is
supported by your phone.
When a cell phone supports the
phone book feature, the Phone
Book and Call Lists menus are
automatically available.
The Phone Book menu allows you
to access the phone book stored in
the cell phone to make a call. The Call Lists menu allows you to
access the phone numbers from the
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and
Missed Calls menus on the cell
phone to make a call.
To make a call using the Phone
Book menu:
1. Turn the MENU knob, then press
to select the PHONE screen
button.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Contacts and press to select.
3. Turn the Menu knob to highlight the letter group and press to
select.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the contact.
5. To place the call, press the area just above the chrome bar and
below the CALL screen button. To make a call using the Call
Lists menu:
1. Turn the MENU knob, then press
to select the PHONE screen
button.
2. Press the MENU knob.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Recent Calls and press to
select.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the contact or the phone
number.
5. To place the call, press the area just above the chrome bar and
below the CALL screen button.
Making a Call
To make a call:
1. Turn the MENU knob, then pressto select the PHONE screen
button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press to select Keypad.

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3. Turn the MENU knob to highlightthe first digit and press to select.
Continue this process through
the number. To call, press the
area just above the chrome bar
and below the CALL screen
button.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the infotainment system mutes and
a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
To accept a call, do one of the
following:
.Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the
ANSWER screen button.
.Selectg.
Declining a Call
To decline a call, do one of the
following:
.Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the
IGNORE screen button.
.Selectior do nothing.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
the wireless service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call Waiting Call
To accept a call waiting call, do one
of the following:
.Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the
SWITCH screen button.
.Selectg.
Declining a Call Waiting Call
To decline a call waiting call, do one
of the following:
.Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the
IGNORE screen button.
.Selecti.
Ending a Call
To end a call, do one of the
following:
.Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the END
screen button.
.Selecti.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can
send numbers during a call. This is
used when calling a menu-driven
phone system.
1. When a call is active, turn the MENU knob, then press to
select the PHONE screen
button.
2. Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the
KEYPAD screen button.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select.
Continue this process through
the number.

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Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition)
Using Voice Recognition
To use voice recognition, pressg
on the steering wheel. Use the
commands below for the various
voice features. For additional
information, say“Help”while you
are in a voice recognition menu.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls can
be made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. See OnStar
Overview on page 14‑1.
Pairing Information
.Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired
to the system. To link to a
different paired phone, see
“Connecting to a Different
Phone” later in this section.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say
“Pair.”The system responds
with instructions and a four-digit
Personal Identification Number
(PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair.
For help with this process, see
your cell phone manufacturer's
user guide.
5. Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 3. After the
PIN is successfully entered, the
system prompts you to provide a
name for the paired cell phone.
This name will be used to
indicate which phones are
paired and connected to the
vehicle. The system responds
with “ has been
successfully paired” after the
pairing process is complete.
6. Repeat Steps 1−5 to pair additional phones.

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Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
The system can list all cell phones
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is
also connected to the vehicle, the
system responds with“is connected”
after that phone name.
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone
If the phone name to delete is
unknown, see “Listing All Paired
and Connected Phones.”
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
for which phone to delete.
4. Say the name of the phone to delete. Connecting to a Different Phone
To connect to a different cell phone,
the Bluetooth system looks for the
next available cell phone in the
order in which all available cell
phones were paired. This may need
to be repeated depending on how
many cell phones have been
connected.
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “Change phone.”
.If another cell phone is
found, the response will be
“ is now
connected.”
.If another cell phone is not
found, the original phone
remains connected.
Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers
The following commands are used
to delete and store phone numbers. Store:
This command will store a
phone number, or a group of
numbers as a name tag.
Digit Store: This command allows
a phone number to be stored as a
name tag by entering the digits one
at a time.
Delete: This command is used to
delete individual name tags.
Delete All Name Tags: This
command deletes all stored name
tags in the Hands-Free Calling
Directory and the Destinations
Directory.
Using the “Store”Command
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Store.”
3. Say the phone number or group of numbers all at once with no
pauses, then follow the
directions given by the system to
save a name tag for this number.

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Using the“Digit Store” Command
If an unwanted number is
recognized by the system, say
“Clear” at any time to clear the last
number.
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say
“Verify” at any time.
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Digit Store.”
3. Say each digit, one at a time. After each digit is entered, the
system repeats back the digit it
heard followed by a tone. After
the last digit has been entered,
say “Store,” and then follow the
directions given by the system to
save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Delete”Command
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say the name tag you want to
delete.
Using the “Delete All Name Tags”
Command
This command deletes all stored
name tags in the Hands-Free
Calling Directory and the
Destinations Directory.
To delete all name tags:
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
Listing Stored Numbers
The list command will list all the
stored numbers and name tags.
Using the “List”Command
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Directory.”
3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.”
4. Say “List.”
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the
following commands.
Dial or Call: The dial or call
command can be used
interchangeably to dial a phone
number or a stored name tag.
Digit Dial: This command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time.
Re-dial: This command is used to
dial the last number used on the cell
phone.
Using the “Dial”or“Call”
Command
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.

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Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say “911.”
4. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
Using the “Digit Dial” Command
The digit dial command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time.
After each digit is entered, the
system repeats back the digit it
heard followed by a tone.
If an unwanted number is
recognized by the system, say
“Clear” at any time to clear the last
number.
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say
“Verify” at any time.
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time.
After each digit is entered, the
system repeats back the digit it
heard followed by a tone. After
the last digit has been entered,
say “Dial.”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Using the “Re-dial”Command
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.”The
system dials the last number
called from the connected cell
phone.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle.
.Pressgto answer the call.
.Pressito ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
.Pressgto answer an incoming
call when another call is active.
The original call is placed
on hold.
.Pressgagain to return to the
original call.
.To ignore the incoming call, no
action is required.
.Pressito disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.
Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must be
supported on the cell phone and
enabled by the wireless service
carrier.
1. While on a call, press
g.
2. Say “Three-way call.”

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3. Use the dial or call command todial the number of the third party
to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, press
gto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Pressito end a call.
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the Bluetooth system and the cell
phone.
The cell phone must be paired and
connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
transferred. The connection process
can take up to two minutes after the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
To Transfer Audio from the
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle:
1. Press
g. 2. Say
“Transfer Call.”
To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth
System from a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
g. The audio
transfers to the vehicle. If the audio
does not transfer to the vehicle, use
the audio transfer feature on the cell
phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for more
information.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice pass-thru allows access to the
voice recognition commands on the
cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature.
To access contacts stored in the cell
phone:
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say
“Voice.” The system
responds “OK, accessing
.”
The cell phone's normal prompt
messages will go through their cycle
according to the phone's operating
instructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The Bluetooth system can send
numbers and the numbers stored as
name tags during a call. You can
use this feature when calling a
menu-driven phone system.
Account numbers can also be
stored for use.
Sending a Number or Name Tag
During a Call
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial.”
3. Say the number or name tag to send.