2014 CADILLAC ATS radio

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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
While on the audio main page,
press the RADIO button to cycle
through the radio sources: AM, FM,
or SiriusXM
®(if equipped) or press
the MEDIA button to cycle through
the media sources: CD, USB, SD,
or AUX.
AM, FM, SiriusXM (If Equipped)
To select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (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 AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped) and press the MENU
knob to select. Press the RADIO faceplate button
to change 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
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®Noise
Compensation Technology (If
Equipped): While turned ON,
AutoPilot
®detects ambient noise
and vehicle speed to continuously
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the audio signal so that your music
will sound the same at a set volume
level.
The options are ON and OFF.
This feature is most effective at
lower radio volume settings where
background noise can affect how
well the music can be heard while
being played through your vehicle’s
audio system. At higher volume
settings, where the music is much
louder than the background noise,
there may be little or no adjustments
by AudioPilot
®.
For more information on
Bose
®AudioPilot®noise
compensation technology, visit
www.bose.com//audiopilot.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings: For
vehicles equipped with a Bose
Sound System the available choices
are Manual and Talk. DSP Modes:
If equipped with a
Bose
®Surround Sound System, it
will have the following four DSP
modes:
.Normal: Adjusts the audio to
normal mode. This provides the
best sound quality for all seating
positions.
.Driver: Adjusts the audio to give
the driver the best possible
sound quality.
.Rear: Adjusts the audio to give
the rear seat occupants the best
possible sound quality.
.Centerpoint®: Turns on Bose
Centerpoint®surround
technology.
Centerpoint creates a surround
sound from nearly any audio
source; existing CD collection,
satellite radio, and audio players.
Options for SiriusXM Only
XM View: XM view allows the
channel list to be viewed by channel
name, artist playing on channel, or song playing on channel. Turn
the MENU knob to highlight XM
view and press the MENU knob to
select. Press
SBACK to go to the
previous menu.
Channel List: Select to display a
list of SiriusXM channels. 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.

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Up to 25 preset stations can be
stored under the following:
AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped):While on the active
source main page, such as AM, FM,
and SiriusXM (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.
Favorites
Favorites can be stored including
radio stations and media.
To display the favorites page, press
the FAV button on the radio
faceplate.
From Settings press the MENU
knob and push to select Manage
Favorites. The Manage Favorites
feature has the options of moving or
deleting a favorite and how many
favorite pages to display. See
“Manage Favorites” underHome
Page on page 7-4.
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.xmradio.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 the desired channel and push to
select that channel for playback.
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
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Channel Not Authorized:This
station is blocked or cannot be
received.
Channel Not Available: This
previously assigned station is no
longer assigned.
No XM Signal/Reception May Be
Blocked: The vehicle may be in a
location where the SiriusXM signal
is being blocked. When the vehicle
is moved into an open area, the
signal should return.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to station 0,
this message displays with the XM
radio eight-digit radio ID label. This
label is needed to activate the
service.
Check XM Antenna : If this
message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver or
antenna could have a fault. Consult
with your dealer.Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can also occur when things like storms and power
lines interfere with radio reception.
When this happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
provides digital radio reception. Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
satellite radio signals, causing the
sound to fade in and out. In
addition, traveling or standing under
heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the
SiriusXM signal for a period of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference in the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.

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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.
{Caution
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.
{Caution
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 (U.S. and
Canada only), 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
been handled.

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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 7-8.
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 can be turned on or off.
See “Bose
®AudioPilot®”in AM-FM
Radio on page 7-8.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings:
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
pre-defined EQ modes. See “EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio on page 7-8.
DSP Modes: If equipped with a
Bose
®Surround Sound System, this
feature adjusts DSP modes. See
“DSP Modes” inAM-FM Radio on
page 7-8.
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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.Hard disc drives are not
supported.
To play a USB device:
.Connect the USB.
.Press the MEDIA button on the
faceplate until the connected
device is shown.
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
and folders 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,
this feature can be turned on or off.
See “Bose
®AudioPilot®”in AM-FM
Radio on page 7-8.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings:
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
pre-defined EQ modes. See “EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio on page 7-8. DSP Modes:
If equipped with a
Bose
®Surround Sound System, this
feature adjusts the DSP modes.
See “DSP Modes” inAM-FM Radio
on page 7-8.
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).
.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.

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.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. If the iPod is an unsupported model,
it can still be listened to in the
vehicle by connecting to the
auxiliary input jack using a standard
3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
iPod Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
iPod Menu and the following may
display:
Browse :
Select to display the files
or songs on the iPod. See “Browse
iPod Media” later in this section.
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,
this feature can be turned on or off.
See “Bose
®AudioPilot®”in AM-FM
Radio on page 7-8. EQ (Equalizer) Settings:
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
pre-defined EQ modes. See
“EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio on page 7-8.
DSP Modes: If equipped with a
Bose
®Surround Sound System, this
feature adjusts the DSP modes.
See “DSP Modes” inAM-FM Radio
on page 7-8.
Browse iPod Media
Use the following to browse:
Playlists:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the playlists
stored on the iPod.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select a playlist
name to view a list of all songs
in the playlist.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song
from the list to begin playback.