2013 CADILLAC XTS audio

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4.6(Seek Next/Fast Forward)
.Press to seek the next
track.
.Press and hold to fast
forward through a track.
Release the button to return
to playing speed. SeeCD
Player on page 7‑11.
.For AM, FM, or XM (if
equipped), press to seek to
the next strong station.
5. MENU
.Press to access the menu
for the current audio
source.
.Press to select the
highlighted menu option.
.Turn to scroll through a list.
6.
{(Home Page)
.See “Home Page” following
in this section. 7. RADIO
.Press to change the audio
source between AM, FM,
or XM (if equipped).
8. MEDIA
.Press to change the audio
source between CD, USB,
SD Card, and AUX.
9. PHONE
.See Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) on page 7‑20 or
Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) on page 7‑24
or Bluetooth (Overview) on
page 7‑18.
10.
SBACK
.Press to return to the
previous screen in
a menu.
.On a page accessed
directly by a faceplate
button or Home Page
screen button, press
S
BACK to go to the
previous menu.
Home Page
Home Page Features
The infotainment system displays a
Home Page that makes it easy to
access all of the applications. Turn
the MENU knob to highlight feature
icons. Press the MENU knob to
access the feature’s options.
Various functions are disabled when
the vehicle is moving.
AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen
icon to display the active source
page. The sources available are
AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD,
USB/iPod, AUX, and SD Card. See
AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7, Satellite
Radio on page 7‑9, CD Player on
page 7‑11, and Auxiliary Jack on
page 7‑17.
PHONE: Select the PHONE screen
icon to display the Phone main
page. See “PHONE”in this section.

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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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Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated
with the rear window defogger in the
rear window. Do not scratch the
inside surface or damage the lines
in the glass. If the inside surface is
damaged, it could interfere with
radio reception. For proper radio
reception, the antenna connector
needs to be properly attached to the
post on the glass.
If attaching a cell phone antenna to
the glass, attach it between the grid
lines.
Notice:Using a razor blade or
sharp object to clear the inside
rear window can damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Notice: Do not apply aftermarket
glass tinting with metallic film.
The metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to
the backglass antenna due to
metallic tinting materials will not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna is for OnStar,
SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and GPS
(Global Positioning System). Keep
clear of obstructions for clear
reception. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open, reception
can also be affected.
Audio Players
CD Player
The player can be used for CD and
MP3 audio.
With the vehicle on, insert a disc
into the slot, label side up. Press the
MEDIA button to select CD as a
source.
The system is capable of playing:
.Most audio CDs
.CD-R
.CD-RW
.MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible
recordable disc, the sound quality
can be reduced due to disc quality,
the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been
recorded, or the way the disc has
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There can be increased skipping,
difficulty in recording tracks,
difficulty in finding tracks, and/or
difficulty in loading and ejecting.
If these problems occur, check the
disc for damage or try a known
good disc.
To avoid damage to the CD player:
.Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
.Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the
player.
.Insert only one disc at a time.
.Keep the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
.Use a marking pen to label the
top of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
To load a disc:
1. Turn the vehicle on.2. Insert a disc into the slot, label
side up. The player pulls it in the
rest of the way. If the disc is
damaged or improperly loaded,
there is an error and the disc
ejects.
Playing an Audio CD
Press the MEDIA button on the
faceplate until CD is selected.
On the CD main page, a track
number displays at the beginning of
each track. Song, Artist, and Album
information displays when available.
Use the following controls to play
the disc:
tor7(Seek Previous/Fast
Reverse): While on the CD main
page, press just above the chrome
bar and below the
t.
.Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If longer
than five seconds, the current
track starts from the beginning.
.Press and hold to fast reverse
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
uor6(Seek Next/Fast
Forward): While on the CD main
page, press just above the chrome
bar and below the
u.
.Press to seek to the next track.
.Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
j/r(Pause/Play): While on the CD
main page. Press just above the
chrome bar and below pause/play to
pause. Press again to resume.
Z(Shuffle): Press just above the
chrome bar and below the
Zto
play the songs in random order.
Press again to turn off.

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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.