2012 CADILLAC CTS audio

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device that is connected. The
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is required in order to activate the
vehicle.
Saving HDD Favorites
Press the FAV button to change
between favorite modes during HDD
playback. The following favorite
modes are supported:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.GenresFavorites can be saved by pressing and holding the softkey under the
favorites selection. Store favorites according to the following table:
Favorites
Display Mode Action on Press-and-Hold
Playlist Adds the currently playing track to the playlist
selected.
Artist Saves the artist associated with the currently
playing track in the indicated favorites position.
Album Saves the album associated with the currently
playing track in the indicated favorites position.
Genre Saves the genre associated with the currently
playing track in the indicated favorites position.
Configuring HDD Favorites
Press the CONFIG button to display
the radio configuration options.
Press the softkey under the HDD
tab to display the available favorite
modes. Press the softkey under the
favorite tab to set the available
favorite modes. Available favorite
modes are highlighted. Time Shifting
—Pause and
Rewind Live FM/AM and XM™
(if equipped)
The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD,
and USB has the ability to rewind
60 minutes of FM/AM and XM (if
equipped) content. While listening
to the radio, the content from the
current station is always being
buffered to the HDD.

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Pressr/j(play/pause) to pause
the radio. The radio display will
show the Time Shift buffer status
bar. The status bar shows the
amount of content stored in the
buffer and the current pause point.
To resume playback from the
current pause point, press
r/j
again. The radio will no longer be
playing “live”radio. Instead, time
shifted content is being played from
the buffer. When the radio is playing
time shifted content from the buffer,
a buffer status bar shows below the
station number on the left side of
the screen.
Press and hold
sREV or\FWD
to rewind or fast forward through the
time shift buffer. Hold
\FWD until
the end of the currently recorded
buffer to resume “live”radio
playback. With “live”radio playing,
the radio display will no longer show
the buffer bar below the station
number. On AM/FM, press
sREV or\
FWD multiple times to rewind or fast
forward. Each press will rewind or
fast forward 30 seconds of content.
On XM, press
sREV or\FWD
multiple times to jump to the
previous or next song or
commercial.
When the radio station is changed,
the buffer is cleared and
automatically restarted for the
current station. You cannot rewind
the content from a previously tuned
station.
Time shifting of AM/FM or XM is not
available while recording or while
other sources of playback are
selected.
Pausing AM/FM or XM™
(if equipped) with the Vehicle
Turned Off
If AM/FM or XM is paused before
the vehicle is turned off, the radio
will continue to buffer the current
radio station for up to one hour. If the vehicle is turned back on
within one hour, the radio will
automatically resume playback
from the pause point.Auxiliary Devices
The 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack and
the USB port (if equipped), located
in the center console bin, allow
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle. This is not an audio output;
do not plug headphones into the
auxiliary input jack.
Set up auxiliary devices while the
vehicle is stopped. See
Defensive
Driving on page 9‑3 for more
information on driver distraction.
When a device is first connected
to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack
or the USB port (if equipped) the
infotainment system automatically
switches to that device. If an
auxiliary device has already been
connected, press the AUX or CD/
AUX button.

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3.5 mm Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the auxiliary input jack to use a
portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
jack can only be controlled using
the controls on the device.
VOL/
O(Volume/Power):Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume of
the portable player. Use the portable
device to make additional volume
adjustments.
CD or CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):
Press to play a CD when a portable
audio device is playing. Press again
to start playing audio from the
connected portable audio player.
If a portable audio player is not
connected, “No Aux Device”
displays.
USB Port
The USB connector uses the USB
standards, 1.1 and 2.0.
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
.Portable USB Hard Drives
.Fifth generation or later iPods*
.First, Second, or Third
generation iPod nanos*
.iPod classics*
*For proper operation, make sure
the iPod has the latest firmware
from Apple
®. The iPod firmware can
be updated using the latest iTunes
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
Connecting a USB Storage Device
Connect the USB storage device to
the USB port located in the center
console. Some USB devices may
not be supported. Playing an MP3/WMA from a USB
Storage Device
See
MP3 on page 7‑24 for more
information.
Connecting an iPod
To connect the iPod, connect one
end of the special iPod connection
cable to the iPod’s dock connector.
Connect the other end to both the
USB port and the auxiliary input jack
located in the center console. The
USB port and the auxiliary input jack
are located in the center console
bin. If the vehicle is on and the USB
connection works, a GM logo may
appear on the iPod. The iPod's
music information will be shown on
the radio’s display and the music
begins playing through the vehicle's
audio system.
The iPod's battery charges while it
is connected to the vehicle and if
the ignition is turned to ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. It can
also be left connected to the vehicle
after the vehicle is turned off. With
the vehicle turned off, the iPod will

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automatically be powered off and
will not charge or draw power from
the vehicle's battery.
A standard iPod USB cable, like the
one that came with the iPod, cannot
be used to connect an iPod to the
vehicle. The special iPod
connection cable that came
equipped with the vehicle or that
was made available from your
dealer must be used to command
and control an iPod.
Use a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
stereo cable to connect an older
iPod model that is not supported,
or if the special iPod connection
cable is missing. Command and
control of the iPod using the
infotainment control buttons and
knobs is not supported when only a
3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable is used.Commanding and Controlling
an iPod
An iPod can be controlled by using
the radio buttons and knobs; the
song information shows on the
infotainment system's display. To
connect and control the iPod using
the radio controls, use the special
iPod connection cable that came as
standard equipment with the vehicle
as part of the USB option. The
special iPod connection cable can
also be purchased or made
available from your dealer. See
your dealer for more information.
Use the MENU/SELECT knob to
bring up the iPod Menu and select
Songs, Artists, Albums, Playlists,
and Audio Books to play from
the iPod.
Disconnecting an iPod
To properly dismount the iPod USB
device before disconnecting from
the vehicle, press the softkey under
the EJECT tab on the infotainment
display screen during iPod
playback.Phone
Bluetooth
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system
can interact with many cell phones,
allowing:
.Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode.
.Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked:
.Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
.Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.

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.Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See“Pairing”in
this section for more information.
.If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use
that feature to access the
address book or contact list. See
“Voice Pass-Thru” in this section
for more information.
.See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section for
more information.
{WARNING
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment
(navigation) system. Taking your
eyes off the road too long or too
often could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death. Focus
your attention on driving. 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
ignition is in the 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
work with the 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 over‐rides 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
Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑3 for more information.

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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 and hold
b/gfor
two seconds. 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 and hold
b/gfor
two seconds. 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 and hold
b/gfor
two seconds. For vehicles with a
navigation system say “Hands
Free” after the tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.”The
system dials the last number
called from the connected cell
phone.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.

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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.
.Pressc/ªto ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
.Pressb/gto 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/ªto 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 to work.
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 call.
4. Once the call is connected, press
b/gto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Pressc/ªto 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/gand
then say “Mute Call.”
To cancel mute, press
b/gand
then say “Un‐mute Call.”
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the in‐vehicle 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.
Transferring Audio from the
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
To transfer a call with the audio in
the vehicle:
1. Press
b/g.
2. Say “Transfer Call.”

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Transferring Audio to the
Bluetooth System from a Cell
Phone
During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
b/gfor
two seconds. For vehicles with a
navigation system say “Hands Free”
after the tone. 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 manufacturer's
user guide for more information.
Voice Pass‐Thru
Voice Pass‐Thru allows access to
the voice recognition commands on
the cell phone. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature.
This feature can be used to verbally
access contacts stored in the cell
phone.
1. Press and hold
b/gfor
two seconds.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command
can be skipped. 3. Say
“Voice.” The system
responds with “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.
To send a number or name tag
during a call:
1. Press
b/g.
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“Storing and
Deleting Phone Numbers.”
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 13‑21 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.