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Black plate (1,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Radio with CD) . . . . . 7-3
Overview (Radio with CD/DVDand MEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Audio Players
CD Player (Radio with CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Mass Storage Media (MEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) . . . . . . . . 7-36
Rear Seat Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment(RSE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-51
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Introduction
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.
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Black plate (2,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
7-2 Infotainment System
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 9‑2.
This vehicle's infotainment 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 9‑22 for more
information.
Navigation System
For vehicles with a navigation
system, see the separate Navigation
System Manual.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The theft-deterrent feature works
by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
to the infotainment system.
The infotainment system does
not operate if it is stolen or moved
to a different vehicle.
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7-4 Infotainment System
F.lSEEK
.Radio: Seeks the next
station.
.CD: Selects the next track
or fast forwards within a
track.
G.
YCD Eject
.Removes a disc from the
CD slot.
H. CD
.Selects the CD player
when listening to a
different audio source.
I. RADIO/BAND
.Changes the band while
listening to the radio.
.Selects the radio when
listening to a different
audio source. J.
k
.CD: Pauses the CD.
K. CD Slot
.Insert a CD.
L. MENU/SELECT
.Press: Selects menu items.
.Turn: Opens menus,
highlights menu items,
or sets numeric values
while in a menu.
M. BACK
0
.Menu: Moves one
level back.
.Character Input: Deletes
the last character.
N. CONFIG
.Open the settings menu. O. PHONE
.Opens the phone
main menu.
.Mutes the audio system.
P. TONE
.Opens the tone menu.
Q. AUX
.Selects a connected
external audio source.
R. INFO
.Radio: Shows available
information about the
current station.
.CD: Shows available
information about the
current track.
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Infotainment System 7-7
P. DEL
.MEM: Delete the current
track from MEM.
Q.
OREC
.CD/DVD: Records content
from audio CDs and
MP3/WMA CDs.
.AUX: Records content
from USB mass storage
devices.
R. PHONE
.Opens the phone
main menu.
.Mutes the audio system.
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is
operated by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, menus that are
shown on the display, and steering
wheel controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
VOL/O(Volume/Power): Press to
turn the system on and off.
Automatic Switch‐Off
If the infotainment system has
been turned on after the ignition is
turned off, the system will turn off
automatically after ten minutes.
Volume Control
VOL/O(Volume/Power): Turn to
adjust the volume.
PHONE: For vehicles with
OnStar
®, press and hold PHONE
to mute the infotainment system.
Press and hold PHONE again,
or turn the VOL/
Oknob to
cancel mute.
For vehicles without OnStar
®, press
PHONE to mute the infotainment
system. Press PHONE again,
or turn the VOL/
Oknob to
cancel mute.
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Black plate (19,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-19
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.
FM
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.
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. Static can occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
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.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage can cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna
is used for the AM/FM radio,
OnStar, the XM Satellite Radio
Service System, and GPS (Global
Positioning System), if the vehicle
has these features. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions
for clear reception.
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Black plate (33,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-33
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists*
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
.Folder View
*This only displays if a playlist is
found on the device.
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle Functionality
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On
or Off.
On: Plays current tracks in random
order. Off:
Plays current tracks in
sequential order.
Repeat Functionality
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Repeat to On or Off.
Repeat On: Repeats the current
track.
Repeat Off: Playback starts from
the beginning of the current track
after the last track finishes.
Connecting a Bluetooth®
Device
Before a Bluetooth device can
be connected to the infotainment
system, it must first be paired to the
system. Not all Bluetooth devices
can be paired to the infotainment
system. Before pairing the Bluetooth
device, become familiar with its
user guide for Bluetooth functions.
The system only connects to
Bluetooth devices that support
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) version 1.2. A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability can not be paired to the
vehicle as a phone and an MP3
player at the same time.
Pairing Information:
.Up to five devices can be paired
to the system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.The infotainment system
automatically links with the first
available paired device in the
order the device was paired.
.Only one paired device can be
connected to the infotainment
system at a time.
.Pairing should only need to be
completed once, unless changes
to the pairing information have
been made or the device is
deleted.
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Black plate (38,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
7-38 Infotainment System
Tracks can be searched by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
The number of objects in each
category is shown in parentheses
after the category.
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, or Genres.
4. Select the track. The search rate increases if the MENU/SELECT
knob is continuously turned
while searching in a list.
Recording Tracks to MEM
See Mass Storage Media (MEM) on
page 7‑27 for more information.
Rear Seat
Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
The vehicle may have a DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.
The RSE system works with the
vehicle's infotainment system. The
DVD player is part of the front radio.
The RSE system includes a radio
with a DVD player, two rear seat
video display screens, audio/video
jacks, two wireless headphones,
and a remote control. See CD/DVD
Player on page 7‑22 or the separate
navigation system manual for more
information on the vehicle's DVD
system.
Before Driving
The RSE is for rear seat
passengers only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while
driving.
In severe or extreme weather
conditions the RSE system may not
work until the temperature is within
the operating range. The operating
range is above −20°C (−4°F)
and below 60°C (140°F). If the
temperature is outside of this range,
heat or cool the vehicle until it is
within the operating range.
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Black plate (39,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-39
Global Off
Depending on the infotainment
system, the RSE system may
have a Global Off feature.
The Global Off feature disables
all RSE system features. Press
and hold the radio power button for
more than three seconds for Global
Off to disable the RSE features.
A padlock icon may display on
the infotainment screen when the
Global Off feature is on. On some
infotainment systems, the Global
Off feature can be turned off by
performing one of the following:
.Press and hold the radio
power button for more than
three seconds.
.Insert or eject any disc.
.Insert a DVD video disc.
.Press the Remote Control power
button.
.Press the MEM/DVD/AUX button
or the
kbutton when a DVD
video disc is in the player.
.Press the SRC button on the
steering wheel when a DVD
video disc is in the player.
.Cycle the ignition.
Headphones
A. Battery cover
B. Channel 1 or 2 switch
C. Power button
D. Volume control
E. Power indicator light