2008 CADILLAC XLR radio

Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during
normal radio reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory
power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug
the item from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with each other.
For better radio reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce
these levels during the night. Static can also occur
when things like storms and power lines interfere with
radio reception. When this happens, try reducing
the treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals only
reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings
or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the
sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio
signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage,
bridges, garages, or through tunnels could cause loss
of the XM™ signal for a period of time. The radio
may display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate interference.
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Care of Your CDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from direct
sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom
surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged,
such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does
not play properly or not at all. If the surface of a CD is
soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean,
soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed
with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process
starts from the center to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling
it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by
grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and
the outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players because
the lens of the CD optics can become contaminated
by lubricants.
Diversity Antenna System
The AM-FM antennas are located under the decklid
surface in the trunk compartment. The antennas
are hidden from view and are not accessible.
If adding an aftermarket cellular telephone to your
vehicle, do not attach the antenna to the rear glass.
This would interfere with the convertible top retraction
operation and could cause damage to the
nished/painted surfaces.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
Your vehicle may have the XM™ Satellite Radio
antennas that are located in the outside rear view
mirrors. These antennas are hidden from view and
are not accessible.
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Overview.........................................................4-2
Navigation System Overview............................4-2
Getting Started...............................................4-4
Features and Controls....................................4-11
Using the Navigation System..........................4-11
Setup Menu.................................................4-13
Plan Route..................................................4-19
Edit Memory Point........................................4-20
Edit Waypoint...............................................4-24
Edit Avoid Point/Area....................................4-26
Enter Destination..........................................4-28
Route Preference..........................................4-37
Maps..........................................................4-39
Symbols......................................................4-44Keyless Access System.................................4-50
OnStar®System...........................................4-50
Global Positioning System (GPS)....................4-50
Vehicle Positioning........................................4-51
Problems with Route Guidance.......................4-52
If the System Needs Service..........................4-52
Ordering Map DVDs......................................4-53
Database Coverage Explanations....................4-53
Navigation Audio System................................4-54
Six-Disc CD Changer....................................4-67
CD/DVD Player............................................4-70
Radio Personalization with Home and Away
Feature....................................................4-75
Voice Recognition..........................................4-76
Section 4 Navigation System
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A. BAND Key. See “Finding a Station” underNavigation
Audio System on page 4-54.
B. CD Key. SeeNavigation Audio System on page 4-54
orCD/DVD Player on page 4-70.
C. DVD Key. See “Playing a DVD” underCD/DVD
Player on page 4-70.
D. TUNE/SEEK Key. See “Playing the Radio” under
Navigation Audio System on page 4-54.
E. Audio/Adjust Key. See “Main Audio Menu” under
Navigation Audio System on page 4-54.
F. Power-Volume Knob. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 4-11.G. Navigation System Screen.
H. RPT (Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
Using the Navigation System on page 4-11.
I. MAP Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing the
Navigation System on page 4-11.
J. ROUTE Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing the
Navigation System on page 4-11.
K. MENU Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing the
Navigation System on page 4-11.
L. TILT Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing the
Navigation System on page 4-11.
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You should always be alert and obey traffic and roadway
laws and instructions, regardless of the guidance from
the navigation system. The navigation system uses
street map information that does not include all traffic
restrictions or the latest road changes, it may suggest
using a road that is now closed for construction or a
turn that is prohibited by signs at the intersection.
The system uses limited information, you must always
evaluate whether following the system’s directions
is safe and legal for the current conditions.
When getting started you may set the navigation system
to your preference or delete information you may
have entered using various options. To do so, reference
the following topics:
To adjust screen appearance, language, clock,
English/metric measurements, or other options,
see “Main Audio Menu” underNavigation Audio
System on page 4-54.
To adjust voice guidance volume or other navigation
settings, seeSetup Menu on page 4-13.
Deleting Personal Information
This navigation system can record and store
destinations. At times, such as when you are disposing
of your vehicle, you may want to delete these
destinations. Refer to the following sections to delete
the destination information that has been stored.
See “Deleting Single Memory Points”, “Deleting All
Memory Points”, “Preset Dests.” (Destinations), “Home”
and “Previous Dest.” (Destination) underEdit Memory
Point on page 4-20for deleting stored destinations.
Storing Radio Station Presets
To set preset radio stations, do the following:
1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the audio source screen button (AM, FM1,
FM2, etc.) and select the desired band (AM, FM1,
FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped), or WX (weather)
(if equipped)).
3. Use the TUNE/SEEK arrows to tune to the
desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six preset screen buttons,
at the bottom of the screen, until you hear a beep or
see the station displayed on the selected preset
button.
5. Repeat the steps for each preset.
See “Preset Station Menu” underNavigation Audio
System on page 4-54for more information.
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Setting the Time
To set the time, do the following:
1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the
e/z(Audio/Adjust) hard key.
3. Press the
8clock symbol screen button.
4. Select the 12H or 24H screen button to display the
time in standard or military time.
5. Press and hold the HOUR and MIN. (minute) arrow
buttons to increase or to decrease the time.
6. Select the appropriate time zone screen button.
7. Select the Daylight Saving Time screen button,
if necessary.
The radio will use the GPS satellite to set the time.
The vehicle needs to be in an open area to receive the
signal. See “Clock Adjust Menu” underNavigation
Audio System on page 4-54for more information.
Setting the Search Area, Entering an
Address and Point of Interest, Storing a
Home Destination, and Using Your
Home or Previous Destinations
Before entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home, or
Preset Destination, select the appropriate region that
contains the nal destination. Your vehicle must
be stopped to perform this operation.
Setting the Search Area
To set the search area, do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps”
underMaps on page 4-39for more information.
4. A notice may appear. Touch the I AGREE screen
button to proceed.
5. Press the ROUTE hard key.
6. Press the Enter Destination screen button.
7. Press the Change screen button.
8. Select the appropriate region numbered screen
button that contains your nal destination.
The system will return to the Destination menu. See
Enter Destination on page 4-28for more information.
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Entering an Address
To set a destination by entering a street address, do the
following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps”
underMaps on page 4-39for more information.
4. A notice may appear. Touch the I AGREE screen
button to proceed.
5. Press the ROUTE hard key.
6. Press the Enter Destination screen button.
Verify that the selected Search Area is correct.
7. Press the Address screen button.8. Press the Street screen button, then enter the street
name using the alpha keypad on the screen.
Do not enter directional information or street type,
and use the space screen button between street or
city names. For example, the street name N. Royal
Oak Rd. should be entered as royal oak. Use the
backspace (
V) screen button if an incorrect
character has been entered.
9. Select the desired street name with the correct
designation (Dr., Ln., St., etc.) from the list.
10. If there is more than one city, the system will
display the list of cities that have that street
name. Select a city from the list or select the
City screen button to input the city name.
11. Enter the house number using the numeric keypad
on the screen and touch the Enter screen button.
The system will list the house number range that is
available for the street.
12. Press the Enter screen button to plan your route.
See “Address” underEnter Destination on page 4-28for
more information.
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Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI),
do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps”
underMaps on page 4-39for more information.
4. A notice may appear. Touch the I AGREE screen
button to proceed.
5. Press the ROUTE hard key.
6. Press the Enter Destination screen button.
Verify that the selected Search Area is correct.
7. Press the All Points of Interest screen button.
8. Enter the specic title of the POI in the Name space
(i.e. Washington Monument) using the alpha
keypad on the screen.
9. Select the POI from the list.
10. Press the Enter screen button to plan your route.
Using the Category or City selections will aid the
system in nding your POI by limiting the search
options.
See “All Points of Interest” underEnter Destination on
page 4-28for more information.
Storing a Home Destination
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps”
underMaps on page 4-39for more information.
4. A notice may appear. Touch the I AGREE screen
button to proceed.
5. Press the ROUTE hard key.
6. Press the Edit Memory Point screen button.
7. Press the Home screen button.
8. Press the Register screen button.
Select a method for entering a destination.
SeeEnter Destination on page 4-28for more
information.
9. Press the Enter screen button to store the Home
destination.
The
LHome icon will be highlighted on the
DESTINATION screen. See “Using Your Home or
Previous Destinations” next to use the home or
previous destinations as a route.
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