2012 CADILLAC SRX Radio control

Black plate (44,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.)
ProblemRecommended Action
Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or
buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range,
and interference from cellular telephone towers or
by using a cellular telephone in the vehicle.
Check that the headphones are on correctly using
the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Check that the headphones are positioned properly
with the headband across the top of the head.
I lost the remote and/or the headphones. See your dealer for assistance.
The DVD is playing, but there is no picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player by pressing the AUX button on the
remote control.
DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message
depends on which radio the vehicle
has. The video screen may display
one of the following:Disc Load/Eject Error or
Mechanical Error:
There are disc
load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error or Unknown
Format: The disc is inserted with
the disc label wrong side up, or the
disc is damaged. Disc Region Error or Disc Error:
The disc is not from a correct
region.
No Disc Inserted:
No disc is
present when the
Yor MEM/CD/
AUX button is pressed on the radio.

Black plate (45,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
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DVD Distortion
Video distortion can occur when
operating cellular phones, scanners,
CB radios, Global Position Systems
(GPSs)*, two-way radios, mobile
faxes, or walkie talkies.
It might be necessary to turn off the
DVD player when operating one of
these devices in or near the vehicle.
*Excludes the OnStar
®System.
Cleaning the RSE Seatback
Console
Use only a clean cloth dampened
with clean water to clean the RSE
seatback console surface.
Cleaning the Video Screens
Use only a clean cloth dampened
with clean water. Use care when
touching or cleaning the screens as
damage could result.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
System
Vehicles with this feature allow the
rear seat passengers to listen to
and control any of the music
sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other
auxiliary sources. RSA can only
control music sources that the front
seat passengers are not listening to,
except on radios where dual control
is allowed.
RSA can function when the front
radio is off.
Xdisplays on the
infotainment system when
RSA is on.
Audio can be heard through wired
headphones (not included) plugged
into the jacks on the RSA. If the
vehicle has a Rear Seat
Entertainment system with wireless
headphones, audio can also be
heard on Channel 2 of the wireless
headphones.
To listen to a portable audio device
through the RSA, attach the
portable audio device to either the front or rear auxiliary input,
if available. Turn the device on, then
choose the front auxiliary input with
the RSA SRCE button.A. Left side volume control.
Turn to increase or decrease
the volume of the left
headphones.
B. Right side volume control. Turn to increase or decrease
the volume of the right
headphones.
C. Left side 3.5 mm (1/8 in) headphone auxiliary jack.
D. Right side 3.5 mm (1/8 in) headphone auxiliary jack.

Black plate (48,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
7-48 Infotainment System
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the
infotainment system and the
steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
b/g(Push To Talk) :Press to
answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start voice
recognition.
0/c(End Call/Mute): Press to
end a call, reject a call, or cancel an
operation.
Infotainment System Controls
If equipped, the infotainment system
allows certain controls to be
selected on the infotainment display.
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Operation
on page 7‑7.
PHONE: Press to enter the Phone
main menu.
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 13‑21 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Black plate (60,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
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Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
navigation system controls, see the
separate Navigation System
Manual.
PHONE:Press to enter the Phone
main menu.
Voice Control
The voice control 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 UHP 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.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings, or touch Phone on a navigation radio.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Activation.
Changing Bluetooth Code
The default Bluetooth code should
work with most mobile phones.
If you are having difficulty pairing
your mobile phone, you can change
the code at any time. 1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings, or touch
Phone on a navigation radio.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Change Bluetooth Code.
5. Enter a new four-digit code, then select OK.
Ring Tone
There are three different ring tones
available for the UHP system.
To change the ring tone:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings, or touch Phone on a navigation radio.
3. Select Ring Tones.
4. Select Ring Tone 1, 2, or 3.
Default Settings
Selecting this option will reset the
ring tones and the Bluetooth code.

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Pairing
A Bluetooth enabled mobile phone
must be paired to the UHP system
first and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
the mobile phone manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functions
before pairing the mobile phone.
Pairing Information:
.Up to five mobile phones can be
paired to the UHP system
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving
.The UHP system connects with
the first available paired mobile
phone in the order the phone
was paired
.Only one paired mobile phone
can be connected to the UHP
system at a time
.Pairing should only need to be
completed once, unless changes
to the pairing information have
been made or the mobile phone
is deleted
Using UHP with Infotainment
Controls
Pairing a Phone
If your mobile phone has simple
pairing or auto discovery features,
they need to be turned off before
the mobile phone can be paired to
the UHP system. Reference the
mobile phone manufacturer's user
guide for information on these
features.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings, or touchPhone on a navigation radio.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Pair Device or Add new Hands‐free (HF) device on a
navigation radio. A four-digit
number appears on the display
and the UHP system goes into
discovery mode.
5. Start the pairing process on the mobile phone that will be paired
to the vehicle. Reference the mobile phone
manufacturer's user guide for
information on this process.
Locate the device named UHP
followed by a four‐digit number
in the list on the mobile phone
and follow the instructions on the
mobile phone and enter the
four-digit code provided by the
system if necessary, then follow
the instructions on the
infotainment display screen.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional mobile phones.
Viewing All Paired and Connected
Phones
To view all available mobile phones
that are paired to the UHP system:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings, or touch Phone on a navigation radio.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to pair additional mobile phones.

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“Made for iPod”means that an
electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to
iPod and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards.
iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.Fees and Taxes —Subscription fee,
taxes, one time activation fee, and
other fees may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement available at
www.xmradio.com. XM™ service
only available in the 48 contiguous
United States and Canada*.
*Canada —Some deterioration of
service may occur in extreme
northern latitudes. This is beyond
the control of XM™ Satellite Radio.
Explicit Language Notice —
Channels with frequent explicit
language are indicated with an
“XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for
XM Satellite Radio receivers by
notifying XM at:
.USA Customers
—Visit
www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-xmradio
(1-800-967-2346).
.Canadian Customers —Visit
www.xmradio.ca or
call 1-877-438-9677.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate, or otherwise
make available any technology or
software incorporated in receivers
compatible with the XM™ Satellite
Radio System or that support the
XM website, the Online Service or
any of its content. Furthermore, the
AMBER voice compression software
included in this product is protected
by intellectual property rights
including patent rights, copyrights,
and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc.

Black plate (4,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
8-4 Climate Controls
Rear Window Defogger
=(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger
turns off automatically after about
10 minutes. If turned on again it
runs for about five minutes before
turning off. At higher speeds, the
rear window defogger may stay
on continuously.
The rear window defogger can
be set to automatic operation.
See “Climate and Air Quality”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40. When Auto Rear Defog
is selected, the rear window
defogger turns on automatically
when the interior temperature is cold
and the outside temperature is
about 40°F and below. The auto
rear defogger turns off automatically
after about 10 minutes. At higher
speeds, the rear window defogger
may stay on continuously. The heated outside rearview mirrors
turn on when the rear window
defogger button is on and help to
clear fog or frost from the surface of
the mirrors. See
Heated Mirrors on
page 2‑21.
Notice: Do not try to clear frost
or other material from the inside
of the front windshield and rear
window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This
may damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect your
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Heated and Ventilated Seats:
Press to heat or ventilate the seat.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3‑10. Remote Start Climate Control
Operation:
For vehicles with the
remote vehicle start feature, the
climate control system may run
when the vehicle is started remotely.
The system uses the driver's
previous settings to heat or cool the
inside of the vehicle. See Remote
Vehicle Start on page 2‑9.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.
Sensors
The solar sensor, located on top
of the instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses
the sensor information to adjust
the temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the
automatic climate control system
may not work properly.

Black plate (2,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
9-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Gasoline Specifications(U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-47
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-48
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-49
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention
away from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws
in your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
.Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.