2009 CADILLAC STS audio

CAT (Category):This item allows radio stations based
on preset categories to be selected. See “Activating
Program Type (PTY) Stations” underRadio(s) on
page 3-98for more information.
TA (Traffic Announcement):This item allows the
TA feature to be turned on and off. See “TA (Traffic
Announcement)” underRadio(s) on page 3-98for
more information.
RECALL RDS MESSAGE:This item allows the RDS
radio station messages broadcast by a radio station
to be viewed. See “MSG (Message)” underRadio(s)
on page 3-98for more information.
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT:This item allows the audio
system to seek only local radio stations with the strongest
signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong signal in a
large area. Use LOCAL while in urban areas where there
are several strong radio station signals and you want to
limit the number of stations to those with the strongest
signals only. Use DISTANT while in rural areas where
there are fewer radio station signals available.See “Local/Distant Selection” underRadio(s) on
page 3-98for more information.
8SET CLOCK:This item allows the clock to be
adjusted.
SeeSetting the Clock on page 3-98for more
information.
BSET DATE:This item allows the date to be
adjusted.
SeeSetting the Clock on page 3-98for more
information.
4(Information):This item allows XM satellite radio
service and CD MP3 playback information to be
displayed. See “
4(Information)” underRadio(s)
on page 3-98for more information.
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DRIVER SELECTION
The following submenu displays when this item is
selected:
DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS
STORE DRIVER SETTINGS
For more information on the DRIVER SELECTION
submenu item, see “Recalling Driver Settings”
and “Storing Driver Settings” underMemory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-77.
DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
The following submenu displays when this item is
selected:
RECALL EXIT SETTINGS
STORE EXIT SETTINGSFor more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
submenu item, see “Recalling Exit Settings” and “Storing
Exit Settings” underMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 2-77.
CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
(Base Audio System)
This item allows the four congurable keys located to
the left and right of the audio display to be customized.
See “Congurable Radio Display Keys” underRadio(s)
on page 3-98for programming information.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). The radio does not operate
if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they
could differ depending on the vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
¨SEEK©:Press to go to the next or previous radio
station with a strong signal in the selected band
while listening to the radio. Left-Side Standard
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls and Cruise
Control Cancel
Left-Side Audio
Controls With Heated
Steering Wheel and
Cruise Control Cancel
Left-Side Audio
Controls With Heated
Steering Wheel,
Adaptive Cruise Control
GAP, and Cruise
Control CancelRight-Side Audio
Controls
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Press¨or©to go to the next or previous track while
a CD is playing,
SRCE (Source):Press to select between AM, FM, XM,
or CD.
SCAN:Press and hold for a few seconds to scan radio
stations, the radio goes to the next strongest station
in the selected band, plays for a few seconds, then goes
to the next station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
yz(Previous/Next):Press to go to the next or
previous radio station stored as a favorite while listening
to the radio.
Press
yorzto go to the next or previous track while
a CD is playing.
+
e−(Volume):Press to increase or to decrease the
volume.
bg(Mute/Voice Recognition):Press and release
to silence the vehicle speakers only. The audio of
the wireless and wired headphones, if the vehicle has
these features, does not mute. Press and release
this button again, to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with a navigation system, press and
hold
bgfor two seconds to initiate speech
recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the
Navigation System manual for more information.
For vehicles with a navigation system and OnStar®,
press and hold
bgfor two seconds and then
say “OnStar” to interact with the OnStar system.
SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-50in this manual
for more information.
For vehicles with a navigation system and
Bluetooth®, see the Navigation System manual
for more information.
For vehicles without a navigation system, and
with Bluetooth or OnStar, press and hold
bgfor
two seconds to interact with the OnStar®or
Bluetooth system. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-50,orBluetooth®on page 3-116for
more information about these features.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-46
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................3-20
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-64
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-113
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-23
Air Conditioning..............................................3-48
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-59
Readiness Light..........................................3-58
Airbag System................................................1-51
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................1-64
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-57
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-64
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-57
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?..................................................1-58
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-56
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-53
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-47
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-12
Antenna, Backglass.......................................3-134
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-134Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-63
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-110
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-108
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-112
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-109
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-106
Finish Care...............................................5-109
Finish Damage..........................................5-111
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces
.....................................5-107
Interior Cleaning........................................5-105
Leather....................................................5-107
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-111
Speaker Covers.........................................5-108
Tires........................................................5-111
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-111
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-108
Weatherstrips............................................5-108
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-110
Wood Panels............................................5-107
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-47
Audio System.................................................3-97
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-131
Backglass Antenna.....................................3-134
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-116
Radio Personalization.................................3-126
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Audio System (cont.)
Radio Reception........................................3-133
Setting the Clock.........................................3-98
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-130
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-134
Audio System(s).............................................3-98
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-30
B
Backglass Antenna........................................3-134
Battery..........................................................5-42
Electric Power Management..........................3-42
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-40
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-42
Load Management.......................................3-41
Bluetooth
®....................................................3-116
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brakes..........................................................5-39
System Warning Light..................................3-62
Braking........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-25Bulb Replacement...........................................5-51
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-50
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-51
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-52
Buying New Tires...........................................5-74
C
Calibration...............................................1-6, 2-38
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-124
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-15, 2-36, 4-21
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-108
CD, MP3 .....................................................3-111
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-60
Chains, Tire...................................................5-81
Charging System Light....................................3-61
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-66
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
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Stabilitrak®System........................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote......................................2-11
Starting the Engine.........................................2-27
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-131
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-77
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-60
Convenience Net.........................................2-60
Cupholders.................................................2-60
Glove Box..................................................2-60
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit.........5-94
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-23
Sun Visors.....................................................2-21
Sunroof.........................................................2-60
T
Tachometer....................................................3-57
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-63
Telescopic Steering Column, Power
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 3-6
Theft - Deterrent System..................................2-21
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-130Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-21
Immobilizer.................................................2-24
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-24
Time, Setting..................................................3-98
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-65
Tire Sealant
Storing.......................................................5-94
Tires.............................................................5-54
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-110
Buying New Tires........................................5-74
Chains.......................................................5-81
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-94
Cleaning...................................................5-111
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-104
Different Size..............................................5-76
High-Speed Operation..................................5-65
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-84
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-64
Inspection and Rotation................................5-71
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-97
Lifting the Vehicle........................................5-82
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-68
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-66
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-97
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-96
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