2011 CADILLAC SRX audio

Black plate (52,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
7-52 Infotainment System
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
Noise:The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak: A tone sounds to
indicate that the system is ready for
a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers
and overrides the audio system. Use the VOL/
Oknob during a
call to change the volume level.
The adjusted volume level
remains in memory for later
calls. The system maintains a
minimum volume level.
Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
See Radio Frequency
Statement on page 13‑20 for
Federal Communications
Commission and Industry
Canada Standards information.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Operation
on page 7‑7.
Pairing
A Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system first and then connected to
the vehicle before it can be used.
See the cell phone manufacturer
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.
A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability can not be connected to
the vehicle as a phone and an MP3
player at the same time.

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Making a Call
Calls can be made using the
following commands.
Dial or Call:The dial or
call command can be used
interchangeably to dial a phone
number or a stored name tag.
Digit Dial: This command allows
a phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time.
Re‐dial : This command is used to
dial the last number used on the cell
phone.
Using the “Dial”or“Call”
Command
1. Press
b g. For vehicles with a
navigation system, say “Hands
Free,” after the tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers. Using the
“Digit Dial” Command
The digit dial command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time.
After each digit is entered, the
system repeats back the digit it
heard followed by a tone.
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
b g. For vehicles with a
navigation system, say “Hands
Free,” after the tone.
2. Say “Digit Dial.”
3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to dial. 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 “Dial.” Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Using the
“Re‐dial”Command
1. Press
b g. For vehicles with a
navigation system, say “Hands
Free,” after the tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle.
.Pressb gto answer the call.
.Presscto ignore a call.

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Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
.Pressbgto answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed on hold.
.Pressb gagain to return to the
original call.
.To ignore the incoming call, no
action is required.
.Pressc $to disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.
Three‐Way Calling
Three‐way calling must be
supported on the cell phone and
enabled by the wireless service
carrier.
1. While on a call, press
b g.
2. Say “Three‐way call.”
3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party
to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, press
bgto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Presscto end a call.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside
the vehicle can be muted so that the
person on the other end of the call
cannot hear them.
To mute a call, press
b g, and then
say “Mute Call.”
To cancel mute, press
b g, and
then say “Un‐mute Call.”
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the Bluetooth system and the cell
phone.
The cell phone must be paired
and connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
transferred. The connection process
can take up to two minutes after the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN.

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To Transfer Audio From the
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle:
1. Press
bg.
2. Say “Transfer Call.”
To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth
System From a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
b g. The audio
transfers to the vehicle. If the audio
does not transfer to the vehicle,
use the audio transfer feature on
the cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturers user guide for more
information.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice pass‐thru allows access to
the voice recognition commands on
the cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature. To access contacts stored in the cell
phone:
1. Press
b
g. For vehicles with a
navigation system, say “Hands
Free,” after the tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system
responds “Bluetooth ready”,
followed by a tone.
3. Say “Voice.” The system
responds “OK, accessing
.”
.The cell phone's normal
prompt messages will
go through their cycle
according to the phone's
operating instructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The Bluetooth system can send
numbers and the numbers stored
as name tags during a call. You can
use this feature when calling a
menu‐driven phone system.
Account numbers can also be
stored for use. Sending a Number or Name Tag
During a Call
1. Press
b
g. The system
responds “Ready”, followed by
a tone.
2. Say “Dial.”
3. Say the number or name tag to send.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out
of the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system,
it will be retained indefinitely.
This includes all saved name tags in
the phone book and phone pairing
information. For information on how
to delete this information, see the
previous sections on “Deleting a
Paired Phone” and“Deleting
Name Tags.”

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Climate Controls 8-5
Rear Climate Control System
For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are
integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
A. Fan Control
B. Air Delivery Mode Control
C. Temperature Control ZONE:
When the rear climate
control is turned on from the rear,
the ZONE indicator light will turn on.
Press the ZONE button on the front climate control system to turn off
the rear blower and match the rear
settings to the front. The ZONE
indicator light and rear climate
control display will turn off.
The rear climate control can be
turned off by pressing the
Cbutton.
Independent Mode: This mode
directs rear seating airflow
according to the settings of
the rear controls.
The front climate control system
must be on for the rear climate
control to work. To turn on the rear
climate control from rear seating,
press any rear climate control
button.
The rear climate control will not
work if the front climate control
system is in defrost.

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8-6 Climate Controls
Automatic Operation
AUTO:Press
Nuntil the AUTO
setting is selected to control the rear
temperature, air delivery, and fan
speed automatically.
Manual Operation
D C(Fan Control): Press these
buttons on the rear seat audio
control panel to increase or
decrease the airflow. Pressing
the fan up button when the system
is off will turn the system on. The
air delivery mode remains in its
previous setting.
+/− (Temperature Control):
Press these buttons to adjust
the temperature of the air flowing
into the passenger area. Press the
+ button for warmer air and press
the −button for cooler air.
N(Air Delivery Mode Control):
Press the mode button to change
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. Multiple presses will cycle
through the delivery selections.
Air Vents
Move the sliding knob on the air
outlets up and down or left and
right to direct the airflow. Use the
thumbwheels near the air outlets to
open or close off the airflow.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at the
base of the windshield that could
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
.Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside the
vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non‐GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside
of the vehicle.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
To find out what type of filter to use,
see Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11‑9.
1. Open the glove box completely and remove the four screws
along the upper portion of the
glovebox.
2. When released, lower the upper portion of the glovebox.
3. Locate the service door for the passenger compartment air filter.

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9-22 Driving and Operating
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
.Audio System
.Power Windows
.Sunroof (if equipped)
.Power outlets under the climate
control system, inside the center
floor console, and on the rear of
the center floor console.
Power to the audio system will
continue to operate for up to
10 minutes or until the driver
door is opened. Power to the power windows,
sunroof and outlets under the
climate control system, inside
the center floor console, and on
the rear of the center floor console
will continue to operate for up to
10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
All these features will work when the
vehicle is in ON/RUN/START.Shifting Into Park
{WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake on page 9‑31
for more information.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pushing the lever all the way
toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition off.

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INDEX i-1
A
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 3-44
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-16
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . 3-33
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 5-18
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Alarm System
Anti-Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . 10-28, 9-30
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Antenna Multi-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Anti-Theft
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Alarm System Messages . . . . . 5-38
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-101
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-106
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22