2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV radio

Black plate (83,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-83To store the current vehicle position
as a preset destination:
1. Press Mark from the map screen
to add the current vehicle
position to the address book.
The Address Book screen
appears.
2. Press Name. An alpha-keyboard
displays. Enter the name. Press
OK then press Back to return to
the address book information
screen.
3. Press and hold one of the
buttons at the bottom of the
screen until the name appears
in that preset destination screen
button. It is now available to
select from the Destination Entry
screen. To store an address book entry as a
preset destination:
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Press the Nav screen button.
3. Press Edit/View.
4. Select the address book entry
to be stored as the preset
destination. Press Name to
add a name, if needed.
5. Press and hold one of the
buttons at the bottom of the
screen until the name appears
in that preset destination screen
button. It is now available to
select from the Destination Entry
screen. Configure Menu
Press CONFIG to adjust several
of the system's features and
preferences. The last selected
CONFIG screen is the screen that
displays: Sound, Radio, Nav
(navigation), Display, or Time.

Black plate (84,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
7-84 Infotainment System Sound Press CONFIG to enter the
configure menu options, then press
CONFIG again, repeatedly until
Sound is selected or press the
Sound screen button to make
speaker and DSP (Digital Signal
Processing) adjustments. See
“ Sound Menu ” under, AM-FM Radio
on page 7 ‑ 10 for more information.
Radio Press CONFIG to enter the
configure menu options, then press
CONFIG again, repeatedly until
Radio is selected or press the Radio
screen button to make changes for
radio information displayed, preset
pages, XM (if equipped) categories,
and Bose AudioPilot. See “ Radio
Menu ” under, AM-FM Radio on
page 7 ‑ 10 for more information. Nav (Navigation)
Press CONFIG to enter the
configure menu options, then press
CONFIG again, repeatedly until Nav
is selected or press the Nav screen
button.
Voice Prompt
Voice Prompt: Press the Voice
Prompt screen button to change the
volume of the voice prompts or to
turn voice guidance on and off. Volume: Press + or − to increase
or to decrease the volume of the
voice prompts. The system will
respond with the adjusted voice
level.
Voice Guidance: Press On or Off
to turn voice instructions on and off
while traveling on a planned route.
Route Preference
Press the Route Preference screen
button to change route options
when the system calculates a route.
Allow Major Roads: This feature
allows the system to use major
roads when calculating a planned
route.
Allow toll road: This feature allows
the system to use toll roads when
calculating a planned route.
Allow ferry: This feature allows
the system to use ferries when
calculating a planned route.

Black plate (87,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-872. Press the Remove Map Data
screen button to remove the
map data. A screen showing,
“ The Map can now be safely
removed ” displays.
3. Press the confirmation screen
button to safely remove the
map data.
If the map data is not removed, the
map database will not be available
for that ignition cycle. Map database
functionality can be restored by
cycling the ignition. Off-Road Mode
To turn the Off-road mode on or off:
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Press the Nav screen button.
3. Press Off-Road mode. The
button will be highlighted when
the feature is on.
When the off-road mode is turned
on, the navigation system will show
the path being traveled by the
vehicle when not on a marked road.
This path will be a simulation since
the map database coverage will not
have these roads on the DVD. This
path will be stored in the navigation
system's memory, see “ Previous
Destination ” under Destination on
page 7 ‑ 69 for more information.
See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2
for more information about off-road
driving. Traffic Options
(US and Canada) Read the following Options
descriptions to understand how the
XM NavTraffic ™ operates.
XM NavTraffic
(USA and Canada) Vehicles with the navigation system
have an XM NavTraffic receiver. XM
NavTraffic is a subscription service
provided via XM Satellite Radio. XM
NavTraffic provides real-time traffic
information fully integrated to the
navigation system to display current
traffic conditions for a driver ’ s
chosen route. XM NavTraffic allows
drivers to make the most informed,
timesaving routing decisions.
If the Traffic screen button is
pressed or if an attempt is made to
turn on the traffic display in the
Navigation Setup Menu without a
subscription, a Caution screen
displays indicating that XM traffic is
not activated.

Black plate (88,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
7-88 Infotainment System
Three types of traffic information for
major roadways are displayed on
the navigation system: .
Unscheduled traffic incident
data, such as accidents and
disabled vehicles .
Scheduled traffic incident data,
such as road construction and
road closures .
Traffic flow information (rate of
speed data) Traffic information is delivered to the
vehicle by the XM Radio satellites.
XM NavTraffic makes it possible for
the navigation system to provide
continuously updated traffic
information personalized for a
driver ’ s needs.
XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts
the traffic information for many
markets nationally, and the service
may be available in more cities in
the future. Visit
www.xmnavtraffic.com for more
details on local coverage.
A service fee is required in order to
receive the XM NavTraffic service.
Turning XM NavTraffic On and Off
To turn traffic on or off:
1. Press CONFIG, then press
CONFIG repeatedly until Nav is
selected or press the Nav
screen button.
2. Press the Traffic Options button. 3. Press the Traffic button. This
button is highlighted when it is
active.
Selecting Alert for Approaching
Traffic Events enables the
system to show a pop-up screen
that notifies of possible traffic
issues ahead.
When this feature is highlighted,
while traveling on a route,
accidents located on the route
are indicated and can be
avoided.
Traffic Icon
The Traffic Icon appears on the
Traffic Tab, next to the word Traffic,
when traffic is found in the
local area.

Black plate (100,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
7-100 Infotainment System
Voice Recognition The navigation system's voice
recognition allows for hands-free
operation of the navigation system,
audio system, and OnStar (if
equipped) features.
Voice recognition can be used when
the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9 ‑ 35 for more
information. To use voice recognition:
1. Press and hold SRCE located
on the steering wheel until you
hear a beep. The audio system
mutes.
2. Clearly state one of the
commands listed on the
following pages. Helpful Hints for Stating
Commands .
When a multiple command is
available, choose the command
that works best. .
Words that are in brackets are
optional. For example, for the
command Radio [band] [select]
FM, stating Radio FM or Radio
select FM are both valid
commands. .
When the system recognizes the
command the system does one
of the following:
‐ Perform the function.
‐ Ask you to confirm your
choice.
‐ Issue an error message
“ Did not recognize. Voice
Recognition Canceled. ” .
If you experience difficulty with
the system recognizing a
command, try saying it more
softly, and wait for a few
seconds after the beep,
or repeat the command.

Black plate (102,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
7-102 Infotainment System System help: Instructs the system
to assist with display commands.
Radio Commands
The following are radio commands
that can be accessed by clearly
stating the commands exactly as
they are written.
Radio [band] [select] AM,
radio [band] [select] FM, radio
[band] [select] XM (if equipped),
radio [band] [select] satellite
(if equipped): Instructs the system
to go to either the AM, FM, or XM
(if equipped).
Radio [select] (frequency) AM,
radio [select] (frequency) FM:
Instructs the system to go to a
specific frequency on either AM
or FM.
Radio [select] (channel) XM
(if equipped), radio [select]
(channel) satellite (if equipped):
Instructs the system to go to a
specific channel on the XM band
(if equipped). Radio help: Instructs the system
to assist with radio commands.
CD Commands
The following are CD, MP3, and
DVD commands that can be
accessed by clearly stating the
commands exactly as they are
written.
CD, DVD, Disc: Use this command
to select a CD, DVD, or disc that is
currently loaded.
CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track
(one, two, three, etc.): Instructs
the system to select a specific track
number.
CD, DVD, Disc select next
folder: Use this command to
select the next folder on the MP3 or
audio DVD.
CD, DVD, Disc select previous
folder: Use this command to select
the previous folder on the MP3 or
audio DVD. CD help, DVD help, Disc help:
Instructs the system to assist with
CD and DVD commands.
Auxiliary Commands
The following auxiliary commands
can be accessed by clearly stating
the commands exactly as they are
written. The commands are
available when the auxiliary source
is available.
Aux, Auxiliary: Use this command
to select the auxiliary device, when
a device is connected.
Voice Help
Voice help: Provides a description
of help commands that can be used.

Black plate (33,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-33The steering may bind with the
wheels turned off center. If this
happens, move the steering wheel
from right to left while turning the
key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this
doesn't work, then the vehicle needs
service.
Notice: Using a tool to force the
key to turn in the ignition could
cause damage to the switch or
break the key. Use the correct
key, make sure it is all the way in,
and turn it only with your hand.
If the key cannot be turned by
hand, see your dealer.
B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This
position lets things like the radio
and the windshield wipers operate
while the engine is off. Use this
position if the vehicle must be
pushed or towed. C (ON/RUN): This position can
be used to operate the electrical
accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster warning
and indicator lights. The switch
stays in this position when the
engine is running. The transmission
is also unlocked in this position on
automatic transmission vehicles.
If you leave the key in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position
with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to
start the vehicle if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
D (START): This is the position
that starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The
ignition switch returns to ON/RUN
for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the
driver door is opened, the ignition is
in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
and the key is in the ignition. Starting the Engine If the vehicle is a hybrid, see
the hybrid supplement for more
information.
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Notice: Do not try to shift to
P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition to START.
When the engine starts, let go of
the key. The idle speed will go
down as the engine warms. Do
not race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission gently
to allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts.

Black plate (35,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-35
Engine Heater The engine coolant heater can
provide easier starting and better
fuel economy during engine
warm-up in cold weather conditions
at or below − 18°C (0°F). Vehicles
with an engine heater should be
plugged in at least four hours before
starting. An internal thermostat in
the plug-end of the cord may exist
which will prevent engine coolant
heater operation at temperatures
above − 18°C (0°F).
To Use the Engine Coolant
Heater 1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap
the electrical cord. The cord
is secured to the Engine
Compartment Fuse Block with a
clip. Carefully remove the wire
tie which secures the electrical
cord. Do not cut the
electrical cord.
3. Plug the cord into a normal,
grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { WARNINGPlugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause
an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord
could overheat and cause a fire.
You could be seriously injured.
Plug the cord into a properly
grounded three-prong 110-volt
AC outlet. If the cord will not
reach, use a heavy-duty
three-prong extension cord rated
for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be
sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine parts.
If you do not, it could be
damaged.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
vehicle for the best advice on this. Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories
can be used for up to 10 minutes
after the engine is turned off: .
Audio System .
Power Windows .
OnStar System (if equipped) .
Sunroof (if equipped)
These features work when the key
is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. Once the key is
turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF,
the windows and sunroof continue
to work up to 10 minutes until any
door is opened. The radio continues
to work for up to 10 minutes or until
the driver door is opened.