2013 CADILLAC XTS manual radio set

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selection of favorites. SelectS
BACK to go back to the
previous menu.
Audible Touch Feedback:Select
Audible Touch Feedback to turn
feedback Off or On. Select
SBACK
to go back to the previous menu.
Auto Volume (If Equipped): This
feature adjusts the volume based on
vehicle speed. The options are Off,
Low, Medium-Low, Medium,
Medium-High, or High. Select the
desired volume. Select
SBACK to
go back to the previous menu.
Bose AudioPilot® (If Equipped):
This feature adjusts the volume
based on the noise in the vehicle.
The options are On or Off.
Maximum Startup Volume: This
feature sets the maximum startup
volume. If the vehicle is started and
the volume is greater than this level,
the volume is adjusted to this level.
To set the maximum startup volume,
Turn the MENU knob to increase or decrease startup volume. Select
S
BACK to go back to the
previous menu.
Rear Camera (If Equipped)
From the Rear Camera screen
button, the following may be
displayed:
Rear Camera Display:
This
feature will turn the Rear Vision
Camera display on or off. Select
Rear Camera Display and then
select Off or On. Select
SBACK to
go back to the previous menu.
Park Assist Symbols: This feature
will display symbols where objects
are detected by the Rear Parking
Assist system. Select Park Assist
Symbols, then select Off or On.
Select
SBACK to go back to the
previous menu.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing on page 9‑43.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert: This
feature will display an alert icon
when cross traffic is detected. Select Rear Cross Traffic Alert, then
select Off or On. Select
SBACK to
go back to the previous menu.
Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings
and the following list may display:
Restore Vehicle Settings: This
option will restore factory vehicle
personalization settings. Select
Restore Vehicle Settings. A screen
displays stating all vehicle
customization settings will be
restored to the factory settings.
Select Cancel or Confirm. Select
S
BACK to go back to the last menu.
Clear All Private Data: This option
clears all private information from
the vehicle. Select Clear All Private
Data. Select Cancel or Continue.
Select
SBACK to go back to the
last menu.
Restore Radio Settings: This
option will restore factory radio
settings. Select Restore Radio
Settings. A screen displays stating

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all personalized radio settings will
be restored back to the factory
settings. Select Cancel or Confirm.
Select
SBACK to go back to the
last menu.
English and Metric Unit
Conversion
To change the display units between
English and metric units, see
Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.
Software Updates
See the following websites for
information:
Cadillac
In the U.S., see www.cadillac.com.
In Canada, see www.cadillac.ca.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
While on the audio main page,
press the RADIO or MEDIA button
repeatedly to display and scroll
through the available sources (AM,
FM, and XM (if equipped), CD, USB,
SD, and AUX).
The steering wheel controls can
also be used to adjust the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
AM, FM, XM (If Equipped)
To select AM, FM, XM (if equipped):
1. Press
{.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the AUDIO screen icon.
3. Press the MENU knob to select. 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
either AM, FM, or XM (if
equipped) and press the MENU
to select.
Pressing the RADIO faceplate
button is another way to change
from a different source, to AM, FM,
or XM (if equipped).
Press the RADIO faceplate button
to display the active radio source.
Press the MENU knob and the
following radio settings may display:
Tone Settings:
.Bass, Midrange, and Treble:
Turn the MENU knob and
highlight. Press the MENU knob
to select. Turn the MENU knob
to adjust.
.Balance: Turn the MENU knob
to highlight. Press the MENU
knob to select. Turn the MENU
knob left for more sound from
the left speakers or right for
more sound from the right

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speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
left and right speakers.
.Fade:Turn the MENU knob to
highlight. Press the MENU knob
to select. Turn the MENU knob
to the left for more sound from
the front speakers and to the
right for more sound from the
rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the front and rear
speakers.
.EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU
knob to highlight. Turn the
MENU knob to scroll through the
options. Press the MENU knob
to select. Press the
SBACK
button to go back to the
previous menu.
Station List: Select to display a list
of AM or FM stations. Press
S
BACK to go to the previous menu.
Auto Volume: If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the vehicle speed. Select the level between off, low, medium-low,
medium, medium-high, and high.
Press
SBACK to go to the
previous menu.
Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the noise in the vehicle. When
turned on, AudioPilot detects noise
and vehicle speed to continuously
adjust the audio signal so that music
will sound the same at a set volume
level. This feature is most effective
at lower radio volume settings
where background noise can affect
how well the music is being played.
See www.bose.com/audiopilot. This
feature can be turned On or Off.
Options for SiriusXM Only
XM View: Select to display
Channel List in XM source. Turn the
MENU knob to highlight and press
the MENU knob to select. Press
S
BACK to go to the previous menu. Channel List:
Select to display a
list of SiriusXM stations. Turn the
MENU knob to highlight and press
the MENU knob to select. Press
S
BACK to go to the previous menu.
Also see the radio settings common
for all sources earlier in this section.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
Press
7or6to search for the
previous or next strongest station.
Tuning a Station
Turn the MENU knob to manually
find a station.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Favorites are stored in the favorites
area at the bottom of the screen.
Press
{to display the Home Page.
Turn the MENU knob to highlight
AUDIO. Press the MENU knob to
access the active audio source
main page.

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Up to 25 preset stations can be
stored under the following:
AM, FM, or XM (if equipped):
While on the active source main
page, such as AM, FM, and XM (if
equipped), press and hold the area
just above the chrome bar and
below one of the preset screen
buttons to save the current station
as a favorite. Press the area just
above the chrome bar to recall a
favorite station.
Mixed-Audio Favorites
Favorites can be stored including
radio stations.
To display the favorites page, press
the FAV button on the radio
faceplate.
From the Settings menu press the
MENU knob to select Manage
Favorites. The Manage Favorites
feature has the option of moving or
deleting a favorite. See“Manage
Favorites” underOverview on
page 7‑3.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
Service
Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM service. See
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 in the U.S. In
Canada, see www.siriusxmradio.ca
or call 1-877-209-0079.
When SirisuXM is active, the
channel name and number, song
title, and artist display on the
screen.
Browsing SiriusXM Channels
To browse the SiriusXM channels:
1. While XM is the active source, press the MENU knob.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight XM Channel List. Press the
MENU knob to select.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight All XM Channels. Press the
MENU knob to select and
display all channels or select a
category.
SiriusXM Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels): These stations, or any
others, can be blocked by request,
by calling 1-866-635-2349 in the
U.S., and 1-877-209-0079 in
Canada.
Loading XM: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed.
Channel Off Air: This station is not
currently in service.

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If a Blu-ray Disc™or DVD disc is
loaded into the CD player and the
CD screen button is selected, a
message comes on the screen to
use the Video application. The
Video application is only available
on vehicles with rear seat
entertainment.
CD Menu
While on the CD main page, press
the MENU knob to display the CD
menu and the following may display:
Browse: Select to display the files
or songs on the CD. See “Browse
CD Media” later in this section.
Tone Settings: Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM Radio
on page 7‑7.
Auto Volume: If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the vehicle speed. Select the level
between off, low, medium-low, medium, medium-high, and high.
Press
SBACK to go to the
previous menu.
Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the noise in the vehicle. When
turned on, AudioPilot detects noise
and vehicle speed to continuously
adjust the audio signal so that music
will sound the same at a set volume
level. This feature is most effective
at lower radio volume settings
where background noise can affect
how well the music is being played.
See www.bose.com/audiopilot. This
feature can be turned on or off.
Browse CD Media
Use to browse the track list on
a CD.
Error Messages
If Disc Error displays and/or the disc
comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
.The disc has an invalid or
unknown format.
.The disc is very hot. Try the disc
again when the temperature
returns to normal.
.The road is very rough. Try the
disc again when the road is
smoother.
.The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
.The air is very humid. Try the
disc again later.
.There was a problem while
burning the disc.
.The label is caught in the CD
player.
If Disc Player Error displays, it could
be for one of the following reasons:
.The player temperature is
too high.
.There are load or eject errors.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.

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While the USB source is active, use
the icons on the screen to operate
USB function:
.t(Seek Previous/Fast
Reverse)
.u(Seek Next/Fast Forward)
.j/r(Play/Pause)
.Z(Shuffle)
For information on how to use the
screen icons, see “Playing an
Audio CD.”
USB Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
USB menu and the following may
display:
Browse: Select to display the files
on the USB device.
Tone Settings: Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” under“Playing an
Audio CD.” Auto Volume:
If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD.”
Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD.”
Playing from an iPod®
This feature supports the following
iPod models:
.iPod nano® (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation)
.iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation). Video is not shown;
only audio is supported.
.iPod classic® (6th generation)
.iPod touch® (1st and 2nd
generation)
There may be problems with
operation and function in the
following situations:
.When connecting an iPod on
which a more recent version of
the firmware is installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system.
.When connecting an iPod on
which firmware from other
providers is installed.
To connect and control an iPod:
1. Connect one end of the standard iPod USB cable to the iPod's
dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to a USB port in the center console or in
the center stack storage bin.
3. Press the MEDIA button to select the source.
iPod music information displays on
the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
system.
The iPod battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
When the vehicle is off while an
iPod is connected using the iPod
USB cable, the iPod battery stops
charging and the iPod automatically
turns off.

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Explicit Language Notice: Channels
with frequent explicit language are
indicated with an“XL”preceding the
channel name. Channel blocking is
available for SiriusXM Satellite
Radio receivers by notifying
SiriusXM:
.USA Customers —Visit
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349.
.Canadian Customers —Visit
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079.
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 SiriusXM®
Satellite Radio System or that
support the SiriusXM 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.
General Requirements:
1. A License Agreement from
SiriusXM is required for any
product that incorporates
SiriusXM Technology and/or for
use of any of the SiriusXM
marks to be manufactured,
distributed, or marketed in the
SiriusXM service Area.
2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in
Canada, a separate agreement
is required with Canadian
Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as
SiriusXM Canada).
Schedule I: Gracenote EULA
Gracenote Terms of Use
This application or device contains
software from Gracenote, Inc. of
Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from
Gracenote (the “Gracenote
Software") enables this application to do disc or file identification and
obtain music-related information,
including name, artist, track, and
title information (“Gracenote Data”)
from online servers or embedded
databases (collectively,
”Gracenote
Servers") and to perform other
functions. You may use Gracenote
Data only by means of the intended
End-User functions of this
application or device.
This application or device may
contain content belonging to
Gracenote’s providers. If so, all of
the restrictions set forth herein with
respect to Gracenote Data shall
also apply to such content and such
content providers shall be entitled to
all of the benefits and protections
set forth herein that are available to
Gracenote. You agree that you will
use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers
for your own personal
non-commercial use only. You agree
not to assign, copy, transfer,
or transmit the Gracenote Software
or any Gracenote Data to any third

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control system may adjust to
outside air supply and turn on the
air conditioner. If the climate control
system does not detect possible
window fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog off or
on, see“Climate and Air Quality”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑44.
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 vehicle
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 5‑44. 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 4°C (40°F) and below. The
auto rear defogger turns off
automatically after about
10 minutes. At higher vehicle
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.
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 the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped):
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. See Heated and
Ventilated Seats on page 1‑8.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation: For vehicles with the
remote 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. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start. If the
vehicle has heated or ventilated
seats, they may come on during a
remote start. See Remote Vehicle
Start on page 2‑9 andHeated and
Ventilated Seats on page 1‑8.