2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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Infotainment System 7-11
Finding a Station
AM Source Shown, Other SourcesSimilar
If viewing a map screen, press
the source screen (AM, FM, XM
(if equipped), CD, etc.) button.
The display splits between the
audio screen and the map screen.
All station-changing functions can
be performed from this screen.
FM Source Shown, Other Sources Similar
If you do not want to view a split
screen or you are not on a map
screen, press AUDIO.
AM/FM/XM: Press the source
(AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) screen
button or press the AUDIO control
button repeatedly until the desired
source is highlighted.FM Source Shown, Other Sources
Similar
Category: Press the screen button,
located in the middle of the screen,
to get a list of all the selected band
stations in the area. Use the up
and down arrows to scroll the
frequencies. Press the desired
frequency.

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XM (if equipped) lists also contain a
category to select and the stations
or channels that have broadcasts
that relate to that category. For XM
(if equipped), press the left and right
arrow screen buttons to change
categories. The station information
appears on the display. See“Radio
Menu” in this section to add and
remove XM categories from the
category list. Removed categories
do not appear on the category list
screen or when the right and left
arrow category screen buttons
are used.
FM lists may also contain a
category to select if stations in
the broadcast area support Radio
Data Systems (RDS).2Refresh List: Press to refresh
the list of AM or FM stations.
When viewing a map screen, the
name of the station or channel
displays.
y © ¨ z(Seek):
1. To seek stations, press the up or down arrows to go to the next or
previous station.
2. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for more
than two seconds. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the
next station.
3. To stop scanning, press either arrow again.
Storing Radio Station Presets
This feature stores a mix of up to
30 AM, FM, and XM (if equipped)
preset stations. To store presets:
1. Press
Oto turn the system on.
2. If viewing a map screen, press the source screen button, press
the AUDIO control button,
or press the FAV (favorite)
control button.
3. Select the band.
4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select the
station.
5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for more than
two seconds or until a beep is
heard.
6. Repeat the steps for each preset.

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Sound Menu
e(Sound):Press this key or
press the CONFIG control button
to access the Sound menu to
adjust the treble, midrange, bass,
fade, balance, and Digital Signal
Processing (DSP). The system
automatically stores audio
adjustment settings as changes
are made for each audio source
including AM, FM, XM (if equipped),
CD, and AUX. Setting the Tone
TREBLE:
Press + or−to increase
or decrease the treble. If a station
is weak or has static, decrease the
treble.
MID (Midrange): Press + or−to
increase or decrease the midrange.
BASS: Press + or −to increase or
decrease the bass.
Adjusting the Speakers
L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To
adjust the balance between the left
and the right speakers, press and
hold the L or R screen buttons.
Front/Rear (Fade): To adjust the
fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press and hold the Front
or Rear screen buttons. Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
The system has Digital Signal
Processing (DSP). DSP provides
a choice of four different listening
experiences. DSP can be used
while listening to the audio system.
Not all DSP modes are available
for all source types. The type of
DSP selected is displayed on the
status line.
Select from the following DSP
settings:
Normal:
Adjusts the audio for
normal mode. This provides the
best sound quality for all seating
positions.
Surround (Centerpoint
®): Enables
Bose Centerpoint signal processing
that produces a surround sound
listening experience from a CD or
XM (if equipped) stereo digital audio
source. Centerpoint delivers five
independent audio channels from
conventional two channel stereo
recordings (not available for AM
or FM).

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Driver:Adjusts the audio to give
the driver the best possible sound
quality.
Rear: Adjusts the audio to give
the rear seat occupants the best
possible sound quality.
2 CH. (Channel): Enhances
surround sound.
5.1 CH. (Channel): Gives a full
affect of surround sound listening.
This button is only available when
playing DVD video discs that
support 5.1 audio and if the RSA
is off.Radio Menu
Press the CONFIG control button to
enter the configure menu screen,
then press CONFIG repeatedly until
Radio is selected or press the Radio
screen button to make changes for
radio information displayed or to
limit features while driving, number
of preset pages, XM (if equipped)
categories, and Bose
®AudioPilot®. Limit Features While Driving
Press the Limit Features While
Driving screen button to turn on and
off the ability to limit functions while
driving. When this screen button is
highlighted, the following functions
are limited while driving:
.Music Navigator Scrolling
.Radio Category Scrolling
.Navigation Menu Scrolling and
some functions
Number of Preset Pages
Press the Number of Preset Pages
screen button to change the number
of preset pages, 1 through 6.
Each preset page can contain five
preset stations. Press the desired
numbered screen button.

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Bose®AudioPilot®
AudioPilot:The Bose AudioPilot
noise compensation technology.
To use AudioPilot
®:
1. Press the CONFIG control button to enter the menu screen,
then press CONFIG repeatedly
until Radio is selected or press
the Radio screen button
2. Press Automatic Volume Control to access the AudioPilot menu.
3. Press ON.
To turn it off, press OFF. When on,
AudioPilot
®continuously adjusts
the audio system equalization,
to compensate for background
noise, so that the music sound is
consistent at the set volume level.
This feature is most effective
at lower volume settings where
background noise can affect how
well the music being played is heard
through the vehicle's audio system. At higher volume settings, where
the music is much louder than
the background noise, there may
be little or no adjustments by
AudioPilot
®. For more information
on AudioPilot®, visit www.bose.com/
audiopilot.
Remove/Add XM Categories
(US and Canada)
Press the Remove/Add XM
Categories screen button to
remove or add XM categories
when selecting XM categories
from the category list screen.
The list of XM categories appear on
the screen. Use the arrow screen
buttons to scroll through the list.
The categories to remove are
highlighted and the categories to
add are dark in color. Press the
category to be added or removed.
Press the Restore All Categories
screen button to add all categories
that have been removed.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio
Data System (RDS). RDS features
are available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the radio
can do the following:
.Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies
.Display messages from radio
stations
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when
the information is available.
In rare cases, a radio station may
broadcast incorrect information that
causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
The RDS system is always on.
When information is broadcast from
the FM station that is playing, the
station name or call letters displays
on the audio screen.

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Satellite Radio
XM™Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service
that is based in the 48 contiguous
United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM Satellite Radio
has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality
sound. A service fee is required
to receive the XM service. If the
service needs to be reactivated, the
radio will display “No Subscription
Please Renew on channel XM1.”
For more information, 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.
When XM™ is active, the channel
name and number, song title, and
artist displays on the screen. XM™
Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels): XL on the radio
display, after the channel name,
indicates content with explicit
language. These channels, or
any others, can be blocked at
a customer's request by calling
1‐800‐929-2100.
XM Updating: The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated and
no action is required.
No XM signal: 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 processing audio and text data
received. No action is needed.
Channel Off Air: This channel is
not currently in service.
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.
No Artist Info: No artist
information is available. The system
is working properly.
No Title Info: No song title
information is available. The system
is working properly.
No CAT Info: No category
information is available. The system
is working properly.
CAT Not Found: There are no
channels available for the selected
category. The system is working
properly.
No Information: No text or
informational messages are
available. The system is working
properly.

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XM Theftlocked:The XM™
receiver may have previously been
in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be
swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check with
your dealer.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
this message will alternate with the
XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID
label. This label is needed to
activate the service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there may be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.
Check XM Receiver: If this
message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver
may have a fault. Consult with your
dealer.
No Subscription Please Renew:
The XM subscription needs to
be reactivated. Contact XM at
www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100.Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere
with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on the radio.
FM Stereo
FM signals only reach about
16 to 65 km (10 to 40 miles).
Although the radio has a built-in
electronic circuit that automatically
works to reduce interference, some
static can occur, especially around
tall buildings or hills, causing the
sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service gives
digital radio reception from coast
to coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada.
Just as with FM, tall buildings or
hills can interfere with satellite radio
signals, causing the sound to fade
in and out. In addition, traveling
or standing under heavy foliage,
bridges, garages, or tunnels may
cause loss of the XM signal for a
period of time.

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Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone's battery,
or simply having the phone on.
This interference causes an
increased level of static while
listening to the radio. If static is
received while listening to the
radio, unplug the cellular phone
and turn it off.
Rear Side Window
Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is located in
the passenger rear side windows.
Make sure the inside surfaces of the
rear side windows are not scratched
and that the lines on the glass are
not damaged. If the inside surfaces
are damaged, they could interfere
with radio reception.If a cellular telephone antenna
needs to be attached to the glass,
make sure that the grid lines for the
AM-FM antenna are not damaged.
There is enough space between
the grid lines to attach a cellular
telephone antenna without
interfering with radio reception.
Notice:
Using a razor blade or
sharp object to clear the inside
of the rear side windows may
affect radio reception or damage
the rear side window antenna.
Repairs would not be covered by
the warranty. Do not clear the
inside of the rear side windows
with sharp objects. Notice:
Do not apply aftermarket
glass tinting with metallic film.
The metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with
or distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
the antenna due to metallic tinting
materials will not be covered by
the warranty.
Satellite Radio Antenna
The XM Satellite Radio antenna is
located on the roof of the vehicle.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear radio
reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the
performance of the XM system
(if equipped) may be affected if
the sunroof is open.