2012 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

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Shuffle Songs
Select the Shuffle Songs option
from the MEM menu to randomly
play back tracks stored in MEM.
Configuring MEM Favorites
During MEM playback, press the
FAV button to change between
favorite categories. The favorite
categories are:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Genres
To remove MEM favorites
categories:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select MEM Favorites.
4. Remove the checkmark from
the box to remove that MEM
favorites category.
Replace the checkmark to re-add
the removed category.
Saving MEM Tracks as
Favorites
Favorites can be saved by
pressing and holding one of the 1 to
6 buttons. Favorites can be stored
according to the following list:
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.
Creating Playlists
To create a playlist using tracks
stored in MEM:
1. Select Playlist from the
MEM favorites.
2. Select the track to be stored in the playlist.
3. Press and hold one of the 1 to 6 buttons until the track can be
heard again to store the track.
4. Repeat Steps 1 though 3 to store additional tracks in the
playlist.

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Auxiliary Devices
(Radio with CD)
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack, the USB port,
or Bluetooth
®wireless technology,
if equipped.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑7.
The AUX input is located in the
center console.
3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to
use a portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary
input jack can only be controlled
using the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOL/
Oknob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
USB Port
For vehicles with a USB port, the
following devices may be connected
and controlled by the infotainment
system.
.iPods®
.PlaysForSure Devices (PFD)
.USB Drives
.Zunes Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives,
and Zunes are compatible with the
infotainment system.
Connecting and Controlling
an iPod®
Not all iPods can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Podcasts
.Genres
.Audiobooks
.Composers

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To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres,
Audiobooks, or Composers.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On
or Off, then press the BACK button
to return to the main screen.
On: Plays tracks in the current
folder in random order.
Off: Plays tracks in the current
folder in sequential order.
Repeat
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Repeat to On or Off, then press
the BACK button to return to the
main screen.
On: Repeats the current track. Off:
Playback starts from the
beginning of the current track after
the last track finishes.
Connecting and Controlling a
PlaysForSure Device (PFD)
or Zune™
Connecting a PFD or Zune
Connect the PFD or Zune to the
USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Podcasts
.Genres
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Podcasts,
or Genres.
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.

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Connecting and Controlling a
USB Drive
The infotainment system can only
play back .mp3 and .wma files from
a USB drive.
Only the first 10,000 songs are
recognized on the device.
When a device is not supported, the
message“No supported data found.
You can safely disconnect the
device” appears.
Connecting a USB Drive
Connect the USB drive to the
USB port.
Searching for a Track
It is normal for the search feature to
take some time to display the
information after reading the device
due to the amount of information
stored.
Files that do not have any meta
data stored in the ID3 tag display
as Unknown. 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.

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A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot 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.Bluetooth Setup Menu
The Bluetooth Setup menu can be
accessed with or without a device
attached to the USB port.
To select the Bluetooth Setup menu
when a device is attached to the
USB port and active:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob
while in the iPod, Zune, PFD,
or USB device main menu.
2. Select Bluetooth Music Setup.
To select the Bluetooth Music Setup
menu when a device is not attached
to the USB port, or when a device is
attached to the USB port but not
active:
1. Press the AUX button until AUX is the active source.
2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
3. Select Bluetooth Music Setup. To select the Bluetooth Music Setup
menu when a Bluetooth device is
connected and active:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Bluetooth Music Setup.
Pairing a Device
1. Select Connect To New Device
from the Bluetooth Music
Setup menu.
2. The system asks a series of Yes/No questions to determine
what type of device is being
paired.
3. After the system determines what type of Bluetooth device is
being paired, the Bluetooth
device will need to be put into
discovery mode.

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4. Some devices may require aPersonal Identification Number
(PIN) in order to complete the
pairing process. Locate the
device named “GMusicConnect”
in the list on the Bluetooth
device and follow the
instructions on the device to
enter the four‐digit PIN provided
by the infotainment system.
Connecting to a Device
Once a device is paired to the
infotainment system, it can be
connected to the infotainment
system.
To connect a paired device when no
other device is connected to the
infotainment system:
1. Select the Select Device option from the Bluetooth Music
Setup menu.
2. Select the new device. To connect a paired device when
another device is connected to the
infotainment system:
1. Select the Select Device option
from the Bluetooth Music
Setup menu.
2. Select the new device.
3. The active device is disconnected from the system
and the new device is
connected.
Removing a Device
1. Select Remove Device from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu.
2. Select the device.
3. The device is removed from the system.
Before connecting to the removed
device again, it will need to paired
to the infotainment system. Changing the Default PIN
To change the default PIN:
1. Select Change Default PIN from
the Bluetooth Music
Setup menu.
2. Select one of the pre‐defined PIN, or select Other to create
a PIN.
To create a PIN:
1. Select the length of the PIN.
2. Enter the character sequence.
Messages
The following messages may
appear on the infotainment screen.
Poor Bluetooth Signal Quality:
This message displays when the
Bluetooth signal strength is low.
This Feature is Unavailable While
Vehicle is Moving: This message
displays when an action is not
allowed while the vehicle is moving.

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Controlling a Bluetooth®
Device
Bluetooth devices that support
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote
Control Profile) version 1.0 may
be able to be controlled by the
infotainment system.
Press and release
gSEEK /
lSEEK to skip tracks.
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 FCC information.
Auxiliary Devices
(Radio with CD/DVD
and MEM)
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to be connected
using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack
or the USB port.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑7.
The AUX input is located in the
center console.
3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to
use a portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary
input jack can only be controlled
using the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOL/
Oknob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
USB Port
The following devices may be
connected to the USB port and
controlled by the infotainment
system.
.iPods
.USB Mass Storage Devices
Not all iPods or USB Mass Storage
Devices are compatible with the
infotainment system.

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Connecting and Controlling
an iPod®
Not all iPods can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Selecting a Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob to select a
track in the current submenu.
The track will start to play.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Shuffle Songs to On or Off.
Shuffle On: Plays current tracks in
random order.
Shuffle Off: Plays current tracks in
sequential order. Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
.Composers
.Audiobooks
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, Genres,
Composers, or Audiobooks.
4. Select the track. The search rate increases if the MENU/SELECT
knob is continuously turned
while searching in a list.
Connecting and Controlling a
USB Drive
Files that are not stored in folders
are displayed in the root
directory (USB).
Connecting a USB Drive
Connect the USB drive to the
USB port.
Disconnecting a USB Drive
A USB drive should be ejected from
the USB port before disconnecting
it. To eject a USB drive:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select USB Eject.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
then set Shuffle Songs to On.