2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE audio

Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read thefollowing pages to become familiar with its 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 nonaudio 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 ofthe audio system.
.Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and presetradio stations.
For more information, seeDefensive Drivingonp a g e 6!2.
This vehicle's infotainment system may be equippedwith a noise reduction system which can workimproperly if the audio amplifier, engine calibrations,
exhaust system, microphones, radio, or speakers aremodified or replaced. This could result in morenoticeable engine noise at certain speeds.
Notice:Contact your dealer/retailer before addingany equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment couldinterfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine,radio, or other systems, and could damage them.Follow federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone equipment.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP).With RAP, the audio system can be played even afterthe ignition is turned off. SeeRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)on page 3!28for more information.
Bluetooth®
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetoothcapable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to makeand receive phone calls. The system can be used whilethe 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 allphones are guaranteed to work with the in-vehicleBluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for moreinformation on compatible phones.
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Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition tointerpret voice commands to dial phone numbers andname tags.
Noise :Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. Thesystem may not recognize voice commands if there istoo much background noise.
When to Speak :A short tone sounds after the systemresponds indicating when it is waiting for a voicecommand. Wait until the tone and then speak.
How to Speak :Speak clearly in a calm and naturalvoice.
Audio System
When using the in!vehicle Bluetooth system, soundcomes through the vehicle's front audio systemspeakers and overrides the audio system. Use theaudio system volume knob, during a call, to change thevolume level. The adjusted volume level remains inmemory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, aminimum volume level is used if the volume is turneddown too low.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the steering wheel tooperate the in!vehicle Bluetooth system. SeeAudioSteering Wheel Controlson page 4!105for moreinformation.
bg(Push To Talk) :Press to answer incoming calls,to confirm system information, and to start speechrecognition.
cx(Phone On Hook):Press to end a call, reject acall, or to cancel an operation.
Pairing
A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be pairedto the in!vehicle Bluetooth system first and thenconnected to the vehicle before it can be used. See thecell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetoothfunctions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetoothphone is not connected, calls will be made usingOnStar®Hands!Free Calling, if available. Refer to theOnStar owner's guide for more information.
Pairing Information:
.Up to five cell phones can be paired to thein!vehicle Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle ismoving.
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3. Say the name tag of the person to call.
.If the system clearly recognizes the name tag itresponds with“OK, calling, ”anddials the number.
.If the system is unsure it recognizes the rightname tag, it confirms the name tag followed bya tone. If the name tag is correct, say“Yes”.The system responds with“OK, calling, ”and dials the number. If the name tag isnot correct, say“No”. The system will ask forthe name tag to be re!entered.
Once connected, the person called will be heardthrough the audio speakers.
Using the Re!dial Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds. The system
responds with“Ready”followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say“Re!dial”. The system respondswith“Re!dial using ”and dials thelast number called from the connected Bluetoothphone.
Once connected, the person called will be heardthrough the audio speakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received, the audio systemmutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
.Pressbgand begin speaking to answer the call.
.Presscxto ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phoneand enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
.Pressbgto answer an incoming call when
another call is active. The original call is placedon hold.
.Pressbgagain to return to the original call.
.To ignore the incoming call, continue with theoriginal call with no action.
.Presscxto disconnect the current call and
switch to the call on hold.
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Three!Way Calling
Three!Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetoothphone and enabled by the wireless service carrierto work.
1. While on a call pressbg. 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 ofthe third party to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, pressbgto link all
the callers together.
Ending a Call
Presscxto end a call.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can bemuted so that the person on the other end of the callcannot hear them.
To Mute a call
1. Pressbg. The system responds with“Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say“Mute Call”. The system responds with“Callmuted”.
To Cancel Mute
1. Pressbg. The system responds with“Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say“Mute Call”. The systemresponds with“Resuming call”.
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between the in!vehicleBluetooth system and the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the vehicle:
1. Pressbg. The system responds with“Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say“Transfer Call.”The system responds with“Transferring call”and the audio will switch fromthe 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 withthe Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred.The connection process can take up to two minutesafter the key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position.
During a call with the audio on the cell phone,
pressbgfor 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 recognitioncommands on the cell phone. See the cell phonemanufacturers user guide to see if the cell phonesupports this feature. This feature can be used toverbally access contacts stored in the cell phone.
1. Press and holdbgfor 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 willgo through its cycle according to the phone'soperating instructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
Tones
The in!vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers andnumbers stored as name tags during a call. This is usedwhen calling a menu driven phone system. Accountnumbers can be programmed into the phonebook forretrieval during menu driven calls.
Sending a Number During a Call
1. Pressbg. The system responds with“Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say“Dial”. The system responds with“Say anumber to send tones”followed by a tone.
3. Say the number to send.
.If the system clearly recognizes the number itresponds with“OK, Sending Number”and thedial tones are sent and the call continues.
.If the system is not sure it recognized thenumber properly, it responds“Dial Number,Please say yes or no?”followed by a tone.If the number is correct, say“Yes”. The systemresponds with“OK, Sending Number”and thedial tones are sent and the call continues.
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Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call
1. Pressbg. 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 itresponds with“OK, Sending ”andthe dial tones are sent and the call continues.
.If the system is not sure it recognized the nametag properly, it responds“Dial ,Please say yes or no?”followed by a tone.If the name tag is correct, say“Yes”. Thesystem responds with“OK, Sending ”and the dial tones are sent and the callcontinues.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of the in!vehicleBluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. Thisincludes all saved name tags in the phonebook andphone pairing information. For information on how todelete this information, see the above sections onDeleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags.
Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by theBluetooth®SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks byGeneral Motors is under license. Other trademarks andtrade names are those of their respective owners.
SeeRadio Frequency Statementon page 9!20for FCCinformation.
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System (Overhead)
The vehicle may have an Overhead DVD Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system workswith the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is partof the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio witha DVD player, a video display screen, and if the vehiclehas a third row seat, it could have a second videodisplay screen, audio/video jacks, two wirelessheadphones, and a remote control. SeeNavigationAudio Systemon page 5!60for more information onthe 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 holdOfor more than two seconds to turn off
the radio, RSE, and the RSA (rear seat audio). SeeNavigation Audio Systemon page 5!60for moreinformation.
Before Driving
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. Thedriver cannot safely view the video screen while drivingand should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSEsystem might not work until the temperature is withinthe operating range. The operating range for the RSEsystem 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 withinthe operating range of the RSE system.
Headphones
The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphonesthat are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 isdedicated to the DVD player, while Channel 2 isdedicated to RSA selections. These headphones areused to listen to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3s,DVDAs, radio, any auxiliary source connected toA/V jacks, or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehiclehas this feature. The wireless headphones have anOn/Off button, channel 1/2 switch, and a volumecontrol.
If the vehicle has a third row video screen display,it has two additional headphones.
Push the power button to turn on the headphones. Anindicator light located on the headphones comes on.If the light comes on but, there is intermittent soundand/or static on the headphones, or if the indicator lightdoes not come on, the batteries might need to bereplaced. See“Battery Replacement”later in thissection for more information. Switch the headphones toOff when not in use.
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The infrared transmitters are located at the rear of theRSE overhead console. The headphones shut offautomatically to save the battery power if the RSEsystem and the RSA are shut off or if the headphonesare out of range of the transmitters for more than3 minutes. If you move too far forward or step out of thevehicle, the headphones lose the audio signal.
The headphones may automatically turn off afterfour hours of continuous use.
To adjust the volume on the headphones, use thevolume control located on the right side.
For optimal audio performance, the headphones mustbe worn correctly. Headphones should be worn withheadband over the top of the head for best audioreception. The symbol L (Left) appears on the upper leftside, above the ear pad and should be positioned onthe left ear. The symbol R (Right) appears on the upperright side, above the ear pad and should be positionedon the right ear.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat ordirect sunlight. This could damage the headphonesand 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 headphonesbecome worn or damaged, the pads can be replacedseparately from the headphone set. See your dealer/retailer for more information.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries on the headphones:
1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door locatedon the left side of the headphones. Slide thebattery door open.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.Make sure that they are installed correctly, usingthe diagram on the inside of the batterycompartment.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten the doorscrew.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period oftime, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dryplace.
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