2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV navigation update

Black plate (1,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Rear Side Window
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-18 Audio Players CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
(Overhead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
(Headrest DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60 Navigation Using the Navigation
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
Problems with Route
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
If the System Needs
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
Database Coverage
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-99
Voice Recognition Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
Phone Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-103

Black plate (88,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
7-88 Infotainment System
Three types of traffic information for
major roadways are displayed on
the navigation system: .
Unscheduled traffic incident
data, such as accidents and
disabled vehicles .
Scheduled traffic incident data,
such as road construction and
road closures .
Traffic flow information (rate of
speed data) Traffic information is delivered to the
vehicle by the XM Radio satellites.
XM NavTraffic makes it possible for
the navigation system to provide
continuously updated traffic
information personalized for a
driver ’ s needs.
XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts
the traffic information for many
markets nationally, and the
service may be available in
more cities in the future. Visit
www.xmnavtraffic.com for more
details on local coverage.
A service fee is required in order to
receive the XM NavTraffic service. Turning XM NavTraffic On and Off
To turn traffic on or off:
1. Press CONFIG, then press
CONFIG repeatedly until Nav is
selected or press the Nav
screen button.
2. Press the Traffic Options button.
3. Press the Traffic button. This
button is highlighted when it is
active.
Selecting Alert for Approaching
Traffic Events enables the
system to show a pop-up screen
that notifies of possible traffic
issues ahead.
When this feature is highlighted,
while traveling on a route,
accidents located on the route
are indicated and can be
avoided.

Black plate (94,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
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.

Black plate (98,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
7-98 Infotainment System .
Vehicle is driving in heavy traffic
where driving is at low speeds,
and the vehicle is stopped and
started repeatedly.
See your dealer if other problems
occur.
Problems with Route
Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may
occur under one or more of the
following conditions: .
You have not turned onto the
road indicated. .
Route guidance may not be
available when using automatic
rerouting for the next right or
left turn. .
The route may not be changed
when using automatic rerouting. .
There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection. .
Plural names of places may be
announced occasionally. .
It may take a long time to
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving. .
Automatic rerouting may display
a route returning to the set
stopover if you are heading for a
destination without passing
through a set stopover. .
The route prohibits the entry of a
vehicle due to a regulation by
time or season or any other
regulation which may be given. .
Some routes may not be
searched. .
The route to the destination may
not be shown if there are new
roads, if roads have recently
changed, or if certain roads are
not listed on the map DVD. See
Database Coverage
Explanations on page 7 ‑ 99
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, see your dealer. If the System Needs
Service If the navigation system needs
service and the steps listed here
have been followed but there are
still problems, see your dealer for
assistance.
Map Data Updates The navigation map database is
stored on a compact flash card. It is
usable only in this type of navigation
system, and will not function in other
electronic devices.
The map in the vehicle was installed
by the factory and is the most
up-to-date information available as
the vehicle was produced. This map
may have to be updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed. See your
dealer for service.

Black plate (99,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
Infotainment System 7-99Ordering Map Data Updates The map database in the vehicle is
the most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map database is
updated periodically, provided that
the map information has changed.
United States and Canada
For any questions about the system
or the update process, contact the
GM Nav Disc Center toll-free phone
number, 1-877-NAV-DISC
(1-877-628-3472) or go to the
center's website,
www.gmnavdisc.com. For any
updates or replacements, call the
GM Nav Disc Center or order the
new database online. Have the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
available when ordering to ensure
the correct and most up-to-date map
database for the vehicle is sent. See
“ Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ” in the index of the vehicle
owner manual for more information. Mexico
For any questions about the
operation of the navigation system
or the update process, contact
General Motors of Mexico,
Customer Care Center Cadillac
toll-free phone number,
01-800-466-0805 or write to
[email protected]. Have the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
available when ordering to ensure
the correct and most up-to-date
DVD map disc for the vehicle is
sent. See “ Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ” in the Index of the
vehicle owner manual for more
information.
After receiving the updated map
database, see your dealer for
replacement. Database Coverage
Explanations Coverage area depends upon the
map detail available. Some areas
have greater map detail than others.
The navigation system works only
as well as the information provided
on the stored map data. See Map
Data Updates on page 7 ‑ 98 on how
to obtain updated map information.

Black plate (2,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
14-2 OnStar Push
Q to connect to a live
Advisor to: .
Verify account information or
update contact information. .
Get driving directions. Requires
the available Directions and
Connections service plan. .
Receive On-Demand
Diagnostics for a check on the
vehicle ’ s key operating systems..
Receive Roadside Assistance.
Push
] to get a priority connection
to an Emergency Advisor available
24/7 to: .
Get help for an emergency. .
Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert. .
Get crisis assistance and
evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency With Automatic Crash Response,
the built-in system can automatically
connect to help in a crash even if
you cannot ask for it.
Push
] to connect to an
Emergency Advisor. GPS
technology is used to identify the
vehicle location and can provide
critical information to emergency
personnel. The Advisor is also
trained to offer critical assistance in
emergency situations.
Security OnStar provides services like Stolen
Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition
Block, and Roadside Assistance,
if the vehicle is equipped with these
services. OnStar can unlock the
vehicle doors remotely, if it is
equipped with automatic door locks,
and can help police locate the
vehicle if it is stolen. Navigation OnStar navigation requires the
Directions and Connections
service plan.
Push
Q to receive directions or
have them sent to the vehicle
navigation screen. Destinations can
also be forwarded to the vehicle
from Google Maps ™ or
MapQuest.com. The OnStar
mapping database is continuously
updated. Visit www.onstar.com for
coverage maps.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation 1. Push
Q to connect to a live
Advisor.
2. Request directions.
3. Directions are downloaded to the
vehicle.
4. Follow the voice-guided
commands.

Black plate (5,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
OnStar 14-5
Diagnostics OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will
perform a vehicle check every
month. It will check the engine,
transmission, antilock brakes, and
major vehicle systems. It also
checks the tire pressures, if the
vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System. If a
diagnostics check is needed
between e-mails, push
Q , and an
Advisor can run a check.
OnStar Additional
Information Transferring Service Push
Q to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can assist in canceling or removing
account information. If OnStar
receives information that vehicle
ownership has changed, OnStar
may send a voice message to the
vehicle, requesting updated account
information.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners Push
Q and follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible after acquiring the vehicle.
The Advisor will update vehicle
records and will explain the OnStar
service offers and options available. How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar terms and
conditions, see www.onstar.com
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada);
contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1 ‐ 888 ‐ 466 ‐ 7827) or TTY
1 ‐ 877 ‐ 248 ‐ 2080; or push
Q to
speak with an Advisor. OnStar
services require a vehicle electrical
system, wireless service, and GPS
satellite technologies to be available
and operating for features to
function properly. These systems
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.