2011 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

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Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created using
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™software
can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited using
the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders
containing compressed audio song files. Playlists must
have a file extension of PLS, M3U, or WPL.
Playlists can be changed by using the
S candc Tfolder buttons, theaknob,
or the SEEK arrows. Tracks cannot be changed.
Songs are played sequentially; press the
sREV
or
\FWD to reverse or advance through the currently
playing song.
Playing an MP3/WMA
Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into the slot
(Single CD Player), or press the load button and wait
for the message to insert disc (Six-Disc CD Player),
label side up. The player pulls it in, and the CD-R or
CD-RW should begin playing.
Z(Eject): Press this button to eject CD-R(s) or
CD-RW(s). To eject the CD-R or CD-RW that is
currently playing, press and release this button. A beep
sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is
ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R or CD-RW
can be removed. If it is not removed, after several
seconds, the CD-R or CD-RW automatically pulls back
into the player and begins playing.
For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold this button
for two seconds to eject all discs.
a(Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3/WMA files on
the CD-R currently playing.
©SEEK¨: Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start
of the current MP3/WMA file, if more than ten seconds
have played. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the
next MP3/WMA file. If either SEEK arrow is held or
pressed multiple times, the player continues moving
backward or forward through MP3/WMA files on the CD.
S c(Previous Folder): Press the pushbutton
positioned under the Folder tab to go to the first track
in the previous folder.
c T(Next Folder): Press the pushbutton positioned
under the Folder tab to go to the first track in the next
folder.
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sREV (Fast Reverse):Press and hold to reverse
playback quickly within an MP3/WMA file. Sound is
heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to
resume playing the file. The elapsed time of the file
displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance
playback quickly within an MP3/WMA file. Sound is
heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to
resume playing the file. The elapsed time of the file
displays.
RDM (Random): With the random setting, MP3/WMA
files on the CD-R can be played in random, rather than
sequential order, on one CD-R/CD-RW or all discs in a
six-disc CD player. To use random:
1. Press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays to play
MP3/WMA files from the CD-R or CD-RW in
random order. Press the same pushbutton again
to turn off random play.
2. Press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All Discs displays to play
songs from all CDs loaded in a six-disc CD player
in random order. Press the same pushbutton again
to turn off random play.
h(Music Navigator): Use the music navigator
feature to play MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or CD-RW
in order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located
below the music navigator label. The player scans
the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag
information. It may take several minutes to scan the
disc depending on the number of MP3/WMA files
recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW. The radio might begin
playing while it is scanning the disc in the background.
When the scan is finished, the CD-R or CD-RW begins
playing again.
Once the disc has scanned, the player defaults to
playing MP3/WMA files in order by artist. The current
artist playing is shown on the second line of the display
between the arrows. Once all songs by that artist
have played, the player moves to the next artist in
alphabetical order on the CD-R or CD-RW and begins
playing MP3/WMA files by that artist. If you want to
listen to MP3/WMA files by another artist, press the
pushbutton located below either arrow button. The CD
goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order.
Continue pressing either button until the desired artist
displays.
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To change from playback by artist to playback by
album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort
By label. From the sort screen, push one of the
buttons below the album button. Press the pushbutton
below the Back label to return to the main music
navigator screen. Now the album name displays on the
second line between the arrows and songs from the
current album begins to play. Once all songs from that
album have played, the player moves to the next album
in alphabetical order on the CD-R or CD-RW and begins
playing MP3/WMA files from that album.
To exit music navigator mode, press the button below
the Back label to return to normal MP3/WMA playback.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when
listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message
showing disc and/or track number displays when a CD
is in the player. Press this button again and the system
automatically searches for an auxiliary input device
such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio
player is not connected, “No Aux Input Device Found”
displays.XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer's
request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No XM Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but
the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in
service. Tune in to another channel.
Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel
is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this
station was one of the presets, choose another station
for that preset button.
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No Artist Info:No artist information is available at this
time on this channel. The system is working properly.
No Title Info: No song title information is available at
this time on this channel. The system is working
properly.
No CAT Info: No category information is available at
this time on this channel. The system is working
properly.
No Information: No text or informational messages are
available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Subscription Please Renew: The XM
subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S.
and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for
the selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could
have previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having the
vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. XM Radio ID:
If tuned to channel 0, this message
alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with
your dealer.
Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within
a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could
have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear
within a short period of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
XM Not Available: If this message does not clear
within a short period of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
Navigation/Radio System
For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the
separate Navigation System manual.
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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.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to
interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and
name tags.
For additional information say“Help”while you are in a
voice recognition menu.
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 4‑114for 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.
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Pairing
A Bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the vehicle before it can
be used. See your 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
Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is
moving.
.Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless
the pairing information on the cell phone changes
or the cell phone is deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone can be connected to
the Bluetooth system at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones are within range
of the system, the system connects to the
first available paired cell phone in the order
that they were first paired to the system. To link
to a different paired phone, see “Linking to a
Different Phone” later in this section.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds.
2. Say “Bluetooth”.
3. Say “Pair”. The system responds with instructions
and a four‐digit PIN number. The PIN number is
used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your
cell phone manufacturers user guide.
5. Locate the device named “Your Vehicle”in the list
on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the
cell phone to enter the PIN number that was
provided in Step 3. After the PIN number is
successfully entered, the system prompts you to
provide a name for the paired cell phone. This
name will be used to indicate which phones are
paired and connected to the vehicle, see “Listing
All Paired and Connected Phones” later in this
section for more information.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones.
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Listing All Paired and Connected Phones
The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a
paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle,
the system responds with“is connected”after that
phone name.
1. Press and hold
b gfor two seconds.
2. Say “Bluetooth”.
3. Say “List”.
Deleting a Paired Phone
If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see
“Listing All Paired and Connected Phones”.
1. Press and hold
b gfor two seconds.
2. Say “Bluetooth”.
3. Say “Delete”. The system asks for which phone to
delete.
4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete.
Connecting to a Different Phone
To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth
system looks for the next available cell phone in the
order in which all the available cell phones were paired.
Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to,
you may have to use this command several times.
1. Press and hold
b gfor two seconds.
2. Say “Bluetooth”.
3. Say “Change phone”.
.If another cell phone is found, the response will
be“ is now connected”.
.If another cell phone is not found, the original
phone remains connected.
Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers
The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name
tags in the Hands Free Directory that is shared between
the Bluetooth and OnStar systems.
The following commands are used delete and store
phone numbers.
Store: This command will store a phone number, or a
group of numbers as a name tag.
Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to
be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at
a time.
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Delete:This command is used to delete individual
name tags.
Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all
stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory
and the OnStarTurn by Turn Destinations Directory.
Using the “Store”Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds.
2. Say “Store”.
3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then
follow the directions given by the system to save
a name tag for this number.
Using the “Digit Store” Command
If an unwanted number is recognized by the system,
say“Clear” at any time to clear the last number.
To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system,
say “Verify” at any time.
1. Press and hold
b gfor two seconds.
2. Say “Digit Store”. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to
store. After each digit is entered, the system
repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone.
After the last digit has been entered, say “Store”,
and then follow the directions given by the system
to save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Delete”Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds.
2. Say “Delete”.
3. Say the name tag you want to delete.
Using the “Delete All Name Tags”
Command
This command deletes all stored name tags in the
Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStarTurn by
Turn Destinations Directory.
To delete all name tags:
1. Press and hold
b gfor two seconds.
2. Say “Delete all name tags”.
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