2006 CADILLAC SRX AUX

k(Open):Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol to open
the outlets completely and allow the maximum amount
of air to enter your vehicle. A small amount of air will still
be directed to the side windows.
l(Closed):Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol to
close the outlets and minimize the amount of air entering
the vehicle.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is at
the highest setting, the passenger compartment
air lter may need to be replaced. For more
information, seePassenger Compartment Air Filter
on page 3-33.
Rear Air Conditioning System
If your vehicle has the rear air conditioning system it
has two fan speed selectors. One fan speed selector is
located in the front overhead console and the other
is located in the headliner above the second row seats.
The rear air conditioning system is designed to
provide cooled air only.
To operate the rear system using the front control, just
turn the knob to the fan position you want.
To use the rear control, rst turn the front control to
AUX, then the rear control can be used to increase and
decrease the airow.Front Control
Rear Control
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Battery Voltage Low
This message will appear when the electrical system is
charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been
drained.
If this message appears immediately after starting the
engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge
the battery. The battery should recharge while driving
but may take a few hours to do so. Consider using
an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after returning
home or to a nal destination. Make sure you follow
the manufacturer’s instructions.
If this message appears while driving or after starting
your vehicle and stays on, have it checked by your
GM dealer immediately to determine the cause of this
problem.
To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you
can reduce the load on the electrical system by
turning off the accessories.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing
the INFO button until BATTERY VOLTS appears.
Change Engine Oil
This message indicates that the life of the engine oil
has expired and it should be changed and that
your vehicle is due for service. See your GM dealer.
SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16andScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4for more information.
When you reset the Change Engine Oil message by
clearing it from the display, you still must reset the
engine oil life system separately. For more information
on resetting the engine oil life system, seeEngine
Oil Life System on page 5-19. If you clear this message
from the display, it will not re-appear.
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
This message indicates that the life of the transmission
uid has expired and it should be changed. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4and
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12
for the proper uid and change intervals.
When you reset the Change Trans Fluid message by
clearing it from the display, you still must reset the
transmission uid life monitor separately. For more
information on resetting the transmission uid life
monitor, seeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on
page 5-23.
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Each set of headphones has a volume knob. To adjust
the volume, adjust this knob.
The transmitters are located above the video display
screen. The headphones will shut off to save battery
power if they lose the signal from the system after about
four minutes. The signal may be lost if the system is
turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the
signal transmitters.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs will not be covered by your warranty.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door
located on the left side of the headphone earpiece.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Tighten the screws to close the compartment door.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period
of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located on the front of the DVD
player faceplate. These jacks allow audio and video
signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as
a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
The left jack is for left audio input, the right jack is
for right audio input, and the center jack is used
for video input. The system requires standard RCA
cables, not included, to connect the auxiliary device to
the RCA jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions
for proper usage.
To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect
an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to
the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device
power and the power on the front of the RSE player.
To have use of these jacks, select AUX using the
MODE button on the DVD player faceplate or the
remote control.
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How to Change the Video Format when in
the Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In
some countries, the video format may be in PAL system.
To change the video format, perform the following:
1. Connect to the red RCA jack.
2. Press the SRCE button on the DVD faceplate or
the remote control.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight the VIDEO
FORMAT option.
4. Press the enter button to select VIDEO FORMAT.
5. Press the right or left arrow button to select the
video format.6. Press the enter button to accept the change.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be
heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Wired Headphones (not included)
The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal
by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is
audio available. See “Headphones” previously for
more information.
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DVD Player Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the RSE system
on and off.
X(Eject):Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to cycle through the
available video modes. Auxiliary is available when
an auxiliary device is plugged into the auxiliary jacks
on the DVD faceplate.
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system,
each press of the SRCE button will cycle the rear video
between DVD, AUX, TV, and front DVD.Pressing the enter button when this menu appears on
the display will switch the RSE setting between all
speaker and rear video. All speaker will not be available
if the front passenger has turned on the parental
control.
All Speaker:The radio and the RSE unit will share
control of what is heard through the vehicle
speakers. All audio and video sources are available
for selection with the SRCE button when in all
speaker.
Rear Video:The RSE unit will only control what is
seen on the rear display and what is heard through
the headphones.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing a DVD.
Press this button twice to return to the beginning of
the DVD.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to turn the DVD
player on, to start play of a DVD or CD, and to
switch between play and pause of a DVD or CD.
y(Menu):Press this button to access the DVD menu.
This button only operates with a DVD.
If your vehicle is equipped with the TV option, the menu
button will display a TV specic menu.
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Remove the battery compartment door located on
the bottom of the remote control.
2. Replace the two AA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery door securely.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
in on or accessory.
The parental control
button might have been
turned on. The power
indicator light will ash.
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
turned on. The power
indicator light will ash.
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the MODE button
to switch between the
DVD player and the
auxiliary source.
The disc is upside down
or is not compatible.
The picture does not ll
the screen. There are
black borders on the
top and bottom or on
both sides or it looks
stretched out.Press the DISP button on
the DVD player or on the
remote control. Change
the display mode.
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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d)
Problem Recommended Action
The disc was ejected, but
it was pulled back into the
DVD player.The disc is being stored
in the DVD player. Press
the eject button again to
eject the disc.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the signal coming
from the auxiliary device
and make sure that the
connection and the signal
is good.
Change the Video Format
to PAL or NTSC. See
“Stereo RCA Jacks”
previously for how to
change the video format.
The language in the
audio or on the screen
is wrong.Press the MENU button
on the DVD player or on
the remote control and
change the audio or
language selection on
the DVD menu.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d)
Problem Recommended Action
The remote control
does not work.Point the remote control
directly at the infrared
window below the video
screen while using.
Check that the batteries
are not dead or put
in wrong.
The parental control
button might have been
turned on. The power
indicator light will ash.
After stopping the player,
I push Play but
sometimes the DVD
starts where I left off and
sometimes at the
beginning.If the stop button was
pressed one time, the
DVD player will resume
playing where the DVD
was stopped. If the stop
button was pressed two
times the DVD player will
begin to play from the
beginning of the DVD.
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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d)
Problem Recommended Action
The auxiliary source is
running but there is no
picture or sound.Press the MODE button
to change from the
DVD player mode to the
auxiliary source mode.
Check to make sure that
the auxiliary source is
connected to the inputs
properly.
My disc is stuck in the
player. The Load/Eject
button does not work.Press the eject/load
button on the DVD player.
Turn the power off, then
on again, then press the
eject/load button on the
DVD player.
Do not attempt to forcibly
remove the disc from the
DVD player. This could
permanently damage the
disc and the DVD player.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d)
Problem Recommended Action
Sometimes the wireless
headphone audio cuts
out or buzzes.This could be caused by
interference from cellular
telephone towers or by
using your cellular
telephone in the vehicle.
I lost the remote and/or
the headphones.See your dealer for
assistance.
DVD Distortion
There may be an experience with audio distortion in the
wireless headphones when operating cellular phones,
scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player
when operating one of these devices in or near the
vehicle.
* Excludes the OnStar
®System.
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