2007 CADILLAC STS audio

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 237.
B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 220.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
DIC Controls and Displays on page 258.
HUD Controls (If Equipped). SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 223.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 182.
Headlamp Controls. SeeHeadlamps on
page 211. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control
on page 193. Adaptive Cruise Control (If
Equipped). SeeAdaptive Cruise Control on
page 197. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
(If Equipped). SeeForward Collision Alert
(FCA) System on page 184.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 242.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 189.
F. Navigation/Radio System. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 280andNavigation/Radio System
on page 305.G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 310. Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Button
(If Equipped). SeeAdaptive Cruise Control
on page 197. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If
Equipped). SeeHeated Steering Wheel on
page 181.
H. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column.Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column on page 181.
I. Horn. SeeHorn on page 180.
J. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 111.
K. Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 230.
L. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 180.
M. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 146.
N. Traction Control System Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 323.
O. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 116.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 146.
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OIL PRESSURE (STS-V Only)
This display shows the oil pressure in either
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa).
TRANS (Transmission) FLUID TEMP
(Temperature) (STS-V Only)
This display shows the transmission uid
temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or
degrees Celsius (°C).
Trip Information Display Menu Items
The following display menu items can be displayed
by pressing the trip Information button.
Odometer
Press the trip information button until the odometer
appears on the DIC display. The odometer
shows the total distance the vehicle has been
driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
Trip Odometer
Press the trip information button until trip
odometer A or B appears on the DIC display.
The trip odometer shows the current distance
traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer
in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both
odometers can be used at the same time.For base level vehicles, each trip odometer can be
reset to zero separately by pressing and holding
the bottom of the trip information button while
the desired trip odometer is displayed. For uplevel
vehicles, reset each trip odometer by pressing
the reset button or by pressing and holding the trip
information button while the desired trip odometer
is displayed.
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem
detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. The text
messages are the same for both the base audio
and Navigation systems unless otherwise
indicated.
You must acknowledge a message to clear it from
the screen for further use. To clear a message,
press the reset button.
Be sure to take any message that appears on the
screen seriously and remember that clearing
the message will only make the message
disappear, not the problem.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 316. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment can interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems can interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called 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 112for more
information.Setting the Time
1. Press the tune/select knob (the right knob) to
enter the main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until SET CLOCK
displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select
SET CLOCK.
4. Turn the tune/select knob to adjust the time.
5. Press the tune/select knob to update the time.
VEHICLE TIME UPDATED displays.
If the CLOCK/RADIO DISP is congured into
one of the congurable keys, pressing the
key switches the display back to the clock set
function. The time and date always appears on the
radio display. See “Congurable Radio Display
Keys” underRadio with CD on page 282for more
information on conguring the keys.
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Setting the Date
1. Press the tune/select knob (the right knob) to
enter the main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until SET DATE
displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select
SET DATE.
4. Turn the tune/select knob to adjust the date.
5. Press the tune/select knob to update the
time. VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays.
If the DATE is congured into one of the
congurable keys, pressing the key switches the
display back to the date set function. The time
and date always appears on the radio display.
See “Congurable Radio Display Keys” under
Radio with CD on page 282for more information
on conguring the keys.
Radio with CD
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD similar
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This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available. In rare cases, a
radio station can broadcast incorrect information
that causes the radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio station.
While 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.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast
channels including music, news, sports, talk,
traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s
programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title
and artist name. A service fee is required in
order to receive the XM™ service. For moreinformation, contact XM™; In the U.S. at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)
or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
4(Information):Press this button while in XM™
mode to display additional text information
related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song
Title, Category or PTY. To view this information,
perform the following:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until INFO displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select INFO.
The display changes to show the additional
XM™ information.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
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Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform
the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Press the tune/select knob to scroll through
the settings.
3. Turn the tune/select knob to increase or to
decrease the bass, midrange, or treble. If a
station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
4. Press the tune/select knob to set the
adjustment.
5. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.AUDIO EQUALIZER:This feature lets you select
customized equalization settings. To choose an
equalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5), perform
the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until EQUALIZER
displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to set the
equalization setting. The equalization
setting displays.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
The equalization settings are preset to
EQ0 (Normal), EQ1 (Pop), EQ2 (Rock),
EQ3 (Jazz), EQ4 (Talk), and EQ5 (Country).
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Radio Message
THEFTLOCK:This message is displayed when
the THEFTLOCK®system has been activated.
Take the vehicle to the dealer for service.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 303later in this
section for further detail.
Using the Single CD Player
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in. If the ignition and the
radio are on, the CD begins playing. A CD can be
loaded with the radio off, but it does not start
playing until the radio is on.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in
the player, it stays in the player. While the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play
where it stopped, if it was the last selected
audio source.When the CD is inserted, CD displays. As each
new track starts to play, the track number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch
(8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size
CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the
same manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There can be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
on page 313for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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