2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV audio

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Infotainment System 7-63button cycles through Full Map and
the tab that displays the current
audio source (AM, FM, XM (if
equipped), CD, etc.). Full Map
displays the screen in full map view.
Selecting the audio tab splits the
screen between the map screen and
the current audio source
screen menu.
RPT (Repeat): Press to repeat the
last voice guidance prompt.
DEST (Destination): Press to
access the Destination Entry
screen. From this screen, you can
select from several options to plan a
route by entering destination points.
CONFIG (Configure): Press to
adjust several of the system's
features and preferences.
Touch-Sensitive Screen
Buttons
Touch-sensitive screen buttons are
located on the screen. When a
screen button has been selected, a beep sounds. Screen buttons are
highlighted when a feature is
available.
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard Letters of the alphabet, symbols,
punctuation, and numbers, when
available, displays on the navigation
screen as an alpha or numeric
keyboard. The alpha keyboard
displays when the system requires
entry of a city or street name.
All characters are touch-sensitive
screen buttons. Press a character to
select it.
A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select to
enter letters with accent symbols.
This button may toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet): Select to enter
letters from the alphabet. This
button may toggle to A-Y.
0-9 (Numbers): Select to enter
numbers.
U (Space): Select to enter a
space between characters or the
words of a name. Backspace: Select if an incorrect
character has been entered.
To make name entries easier, the
system only highlights the
characters that can follow the last
one entered. For example, if a Z is
entered, a T may not be available
for selection.
If a name does not display after
entry, it may need to be entered
differently or the map DVD disc may
not contain that information. See
Maps on page 7 ‑ 63 for more
information.
Maps This section includes basic
information that you need to know
about the map database.
The maps are stored on a compact
flash drive that is built into the
navigation system.
Detailed Areas
Road network attributes are
contained in the map database for
detailed areas. Attributes include

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7-84 Infotainment System
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. 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 ‑ 9 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 ‑ 9 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
Press the Voice Prompt screen
button to change the volume of the
voice prompts or to turn voice
guidance on and off.

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7-94 Infotainment System The RPT (Repeat) button is for
navigation traffic maneuvers only.
It is not used to repeat traffic
prompts. During a traffic voice
prompt, if RPT is pressed, the
current prompt playback cancels.
Traffic prompts are disabled during
OnStar (if equipped) or Voice
Recognition activity.
XM Weather (If Equipped) Press the Weather screen button to
display the Current or Extended
Forecast Weather. The Extended Forecast Weather
screen displays five days of the
forecasted weather at the vehicle ’ s
current position.
Press the Location button located
near the top leftside of the screen to
change the current location to a new
location from a list of 156 supported
cities. The display will then update
the extended forecast for the new
chosen location.
Press the Current Weather button
located near the bottom leftside of
the Extended Forecast Screen to
display the current weather at the
vehicle ’ s current position. Weather
alerts will also be displayed in the
Alerts nearby area. These alerts
include Flash Flood Warning, Flood
Warning, Special Marine Warning,
Tornado Warning, and
Thunderstorm Warning. Alert Notification: Press the Alert
Notification button located at the
bottom rightside of the Current
Weather screen turns on or off
Weather alert pop-ups. The Weather
Alert Pop-up, when turned on, will
appear briefly in any audio source,
providing alert notification during
extreme weather warnings close to
the vehicle ’ s current position.

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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 ‑ 26 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.

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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
Provides a description of help
commands that can be used.

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7-104 Infotainment System 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 overrides 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 ‑ 2 for more information. b /
g (Push To Talk): Press to
answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start
speech recognition.
c /
x (End): Press to end a call,
reject a call, or cancel an operation.
Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
the cell phone manufacturer's 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 equipped. See OnStar
Overview on page 14 ‑ 1 for more
information.
Pairing Information .
A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an
MP3 player at the same time. .
Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system. .
The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving. .
Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system. .
Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time. .
If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired
to the system. To connect to a
different paired phone, see
“ Connecting to a Different
Phone ” later in this section.

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Infotainment System 7-107Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored
numbers and name tags.
Using the “ List ” Command
1. Press and hold
b /
g for
two seconds.
2. Say “ Directory. ”
3. Say “ Hands ‐ Free Calling. ”
4. Say “ List. ”
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 /
g for
two seconds.
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 /
g for
two seconds.
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 /
g for
two seconds.
2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial. ”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.

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7-108 Infotainment System Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle. .
Press
b /
g to answer the call..
Press
c /
x to ignore a call.
Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier. .
Press
b /
g to answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed on hold. .
Press
b /
g again to return to
the original call. .
To ignore the incoming call, no
action is required. .
Press
c /
x to disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold. Three ‐ Way CallingThree ‐ 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
b /
g to link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Press
c /
x to 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.