2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV audio

Black plate (68,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Audio System(s) Read the following pages to become familiar with the
audio system's features.
{ WARNING: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others. Do not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non
audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving,
do the following while the vehicle is parked: .
Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the audio system. .
Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset
radio stations.
For more information, see Defensive Driving on
page 6 ‑ 2 .
This vehicle's audio system may be equipped with a
noise reduction system which can work improperly if the
audio amplifier, engine calibrations, exhaust system, microphones, radio, or speakers are modified or
replaced. This could result in more noticeable engine
noise at certain speeds.
Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any
equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With
RAP, the audio system can be played even after the
ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP)
on page 3 ‑ 28 for more information.
Bluetooth ®
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a
Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free
Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system
can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY position. 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 are guaranteed
to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system.
See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information
on compatible phones.
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Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to
interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and
name tags.
Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The
system may not recognize voice commands if there is
too much background noise.
When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system
responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice
command. Wait until the tone and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural
voice.
Audio System When using the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system, sound
comes through the vehicle's front audio system
speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the
audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the
volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in
memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a
minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned
down too low. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to
operate the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio
Steering Wheel Controls
on page 4 ‑ 106 for more
information.
b g (Push To Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls,
to confirm system information, and to start speech
recognition.
c x (Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a
call, or to cancel an operation.
Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the
in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected
to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone
manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions
before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is
not connected, calls will be made using OnStar ®
Hands ‐ Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar
owner's guide for more information.
Pairing Information: .
Up to five cell phones can be paired to the
in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system. .
The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is
moving.
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3. Say the name tag of the person to call. .
If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it
responds with “ OK, calling, ” and
dials the number. .
If the system is unsure it recognizes the right
name tag, it confirms the name tag followed by
a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “ Yes ” .
The system responds with “ OK, calling, tag> ” and dials the number. If the name tag is
not correct, say “ No ” . The system will ask for
the name tag to be re ‐ entered.
Once connected, the person called will be heard
through the audio speakers.
Using the Re ‐ dial Command1. Press and hold
b g for two seconds. The system
responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial ” . The system responds
with “ Re ‐ dial using ” and dials the
last number called from the connected Bluetooth
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. .
Press
b g and begin speaking to answer the call. .
Press
c x to ignore a call.
Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone
and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. .
Press
b g to answer an incoming call when
another call is active. The original call is placed
on hold. .
Press
b g again to return to the original call. .
To ignore the incoming call, continue with the
original call with no action. .
Press
c x to disconnect the current call and
switch to the call on hold.
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Three ‐ Way CallingThree ‐ Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth
phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier
to work.
1. While on a call press
b g . The system responds
with “ Ready ” followed by a tone.
2. Say “ Three ‐ way call ” . The system responds with
“ Three ‐ way call, please say dial or call ” .
3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of
the third party to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, press
b g to link all
the callers together.
Ending a Call Press
c x to end a call.
Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be
muted so that the person on the other end of the call
cannot hear them. To Mute a call 1. Press
b g . The system responds with “ Ready ”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “ Mute Call ” . The system responds with
“ Call muted ” .
To Cancel Mute 1. Press
b g . The system responds with “ Ready ”
followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “ Mute Call ” . The system
responds with “ Resuming call ” .
Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in ‐ vehicle
Bluetooth system and the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle:
1. Press
b g . The system responds with “ Ready ”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “ Transfer Call. ” The system responds with
“ Transferring call ” and the audio will switch from
the vehicle to the cell phone.
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To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle
Bluetooth System The cellular 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 key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY position.
During a call with the audio on the cell phone,
press
b g for more than two seconds. The audio
switches from the cell phone to the vehicle.
Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass ‐ Thru allows access to the voice recognition
commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone
manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone
supports this feature. This feature can be used to
verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone.
1. Press and hold
b g for two seconds. The system
responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone.
2. Say “ Bluetooth ” . The system responds with
“ Bluetooth ready ” followed by a tone.
3. Say “ Voice ” . The system responds with
“ OK, accessing ” ..
The cell phone's normal prompt messages will
go through its cycle according to the phone's
operating instructions. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
Tones The in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and
numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used
when calling a menu driven phone system. Account
numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for
retrieval during menu driven calls.
Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press
b g . The system responds with “ Ready ”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “ Dial ” . The system responds with “ Say a
number to send tones ” followed by a tone.
3. Say the number to send. .
If the system clearly recognizes the number it
responds with “ OK, Sending Number ” and the
dial tones are sent and the call continues. .
If the system is not sure it recognized the
number properly, it responds “ Dial Number,
Please say yes or no? ” followed by a tone.
If the number is correct, say “ Yes ” . The system
responds with “ OK, Sending Number ” and the
dial tones are sent and the call continues.
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Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press
b g . The system responds with “ Ready ”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “ Send name tag. ” The system responds with
“ Say a name tag to send tones ” followed by a tone.
3. Say the name tag to send. .
If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it
responds with “ OK, Sending ” and
the dial tones are sent and the call continues. .
If the system is not sure it recognized the name
tag properly, it responds “ Dial ,
Please say yes or no? ” followed by a tone.
If the name tag is correct, say “ Yes ” . The
system responds with “ OK, Sending tag> ” and the dial tones are sent and the call
continues.
Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in ‐ vehicle
Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This
includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and
phone pairing information. For information on how to
delete this information, see the above sections on
Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags. 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.
See Radio Frequency Statement
on page 9 ‑ 21 for FCC
information.
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System (Overhead) The vehicle may have an Overhead DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works
with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part
of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with
a DVD player, a video display screen, and if the vehicle
has a third row seat, it could have a second video
display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless
headphones, and a remote control. See Navigation
Audio System
on page 5 ‑ 60 for more information on
the vehicle's audio/DVD system.
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Driver Control of the Audio System The driver has basic control of the whole audio system.
Press and hold
O for more than two seconds to turn off
the radio, RSE, and the RSA (rear seat audio). See
Navigation Audio System on page 5 ‑ 60 for more
information.
Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The
driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving
and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE
system might not work until the temperature is within
the operating range. The operating range for the RSE
system is above − 4°F ( − 20°C) or below 140°F (60°C).
If the temperature of the vehicle is outside of this range,
heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within
the operating range of the RSE system. Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones
that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is
dedicated to the DVD player, while Channel 2 is
dedicated to RSA selections. These headphones are
used to listen to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3s,
DVDAs, radio, any auxiliary source connected to A/V
jacks, or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this
feature. The wireless headphones have an On/Off
button, channel 1/2 switch, and a volume control.
If the vehicle has a third row video screen display, it has
two additional headphones.
Push the power button to turn on the headphones. An
indicator light located on the headphones comes on.
If the light comes on but, there is intermittent sound
and/or static on the headphones, or if the indicator light
does not come on, the batteries might need to be
replaced. See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this
section for more information. Switch the headphones to
Off when not in use.
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The infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the
RSE overhead console. The headphones shut off
automatically to save the battery power if the RSE
system and the RSA are shut off or if the headphones
are out of range of the transmitters for more than
3 minutes. If you move too far forward or step out of the
vehicle, the headphones lose the audio signal.
The headphones may automatically turn off after
four hours of continuous use.
To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the
volume control located on the right side.
For optimal audio performance, the headphones must
be worn correctly. Headphones should be worn with
headband over the top of the head for best audio
reception. The symbol L (Left) appears on the upper left
side, above the ear pad and should be positioned on
the left ear. The symbol R (Right) appears on the upper
right side, above the ear pad and should be positioned
on the right ear.
Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs will not be covered by the warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place. If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones
become worn or damaged, the pads can be replaced
separately from the headphone set. See your dealer for
more information.
Battery Replacement To change the batteries on the headphones:
1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located
on the left side of the headphones. Slide the
battery door open.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten the door
screw.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry
place.
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