2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE Storage

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To calibrate the compass, use the
following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass,make sure the compass zone is
set to the variance zone in which
the vehicle is located. See
“Compass Variance (Zone)
Procedure” earlier in this
section.
Do not operate any switches
such as window, sunroof,
climate controls, seats, etc.
during the calibration procedure.
2. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS
VTO
CALIBRATE COMPASS
displays.
3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration.
4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in
tight circles at less than 8 km/h
(5 mph) to complete the
calibration. The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a
few seconds when the
calibration is complete. The DIC
display will then return to the
previous menu.
Clock
Setting the Time and Date
To set the time or date:
1. Select Settings from the Home
Page, then select Time and Date
Settings.
2. Select the desired function.
3. Turn the MENU knob to increase or decrease the value.
4. Press the MENU knob to go to the next value. After the last
value is selected the system will
update and return to the Settings
menu. Press
oBACK to go to
the last menu and save the
changes. If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.
To set the clock display:
1. Select Settings from the Home
Page, then select Time and Date
Settings.
2. Select Clock Display.
3. Turn the MENU knob to Off or On.
4. Press the MENU knob to select.
Press
oBACK to go to the last
menu and save the changes.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three accessory
power outlets located:
.Inside the floor console
storage bin.
.On the rear of the floor console.

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mild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe
the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD
or DVD, or more than one CD or
DVD is inserted into the slot at a
time, or an attempt is made to
play scratched or damaged CDs
or DVDs, the player could be
damaged. While using the CD or
DVD player, use only CDs or
DVDs in good condition without
any label, load one CD or DVD at
a time, and keep the player and
the loading slot free of foreign
materials, liquids, and debris.
Do not add any label to a CD or
DVD, it could get caught in the
player. If a CD or DVD is recorded
on a personal computer and a
description label is needed, try
labeling the top of the recorded CD
or DVD with a soft marker.CD/DVD Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the
display and/or the CD/DVD comes
out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
.If a CD was inserted with an
invalid or unknown format.
.If a DVD is not from a correct
region.
.It is very hot. When the
temperature returns to normal,
the CD should play.
.You are driving on a very rough
road. When the road becomes
smoother, the CD/DVD
should play.
.The CD/DVD is dirty, scratched,
wet, or upside down.
.The air is very humid. If so, wait
about an hour and try again.
.There may have been a problem
while burning the CD/DVD.
.The label may be caught in the
CD/DVD player. If the CD/DVD is not playing
correctly, for any other reason, try a
known good CD/DVD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod®
The USB Port, located on the
instrument panel or in the center
console, can be used to control an
iPod or a USB storage device.
To avoid connection problems,
extension cords are not
recommended. Use only the cable
that came with the device.
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port
located on the instrument panel or
in the center console.
To connect an iPod, connect one
end of the USB cable that came
with the iPod to the iPod’s dock
connector and connect the other
end to the USB port. If the vehicle is
on and the USB connection works,

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“OK to disconnect”and a GM logo
may appear on the iPod and iPod
appears on the radio's display. The
iPod music appears on the radio’s
display and begins playing.
The iPod charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN position. When the
vehicle is turned off, the iPod
automatically powers off and will not
charge or draw power from the
vehicle's battery.
USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The guidelines that must be met
while using USB supported files and
folders are:
.Up to 700 folders.
.Up to 8 folders in depth.
.Up to 65,535 files.
.Folder and file names up to
64 bytes.
.Files with an .mp3 or .wma file
extension.
.AAC files stored on an iPod.
.FAT16
.FAT32
Using the Navigation Audio
System to Control a USB
Storage Device or iPod
®
The navigation audio system can
control a USB storage device or an
iPod by using the radio touch
screens and steering wheel
controls.
1. Press AUX and then the USB
button.
2. Press the center screen buttonto enter the music navigator
main screen.
3. Press or tap the left or right arrow to select desired Category
such as: Artist, Album, Genre,
etc. A list of that category will
display.
4. Select an Artist, Album, or Trackfrom that list.
5. Press the up or down arrows located on the side of the screen
to select one item at a time,

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or press the top or bottom arrow
to jump 10 percent up or down
the list.
6. Press the Back button to go back to the previous screen.
7. Press the Exit button to go back to the main audio screen.
8. Press the left or right arrow toselect desired Category such as:
Artist, Album, Genre, etc. A list
of that category will display. The iPod or USB storage device
should not be pulled out from the
USB dock. To safely remove it,
press Eject.
A warning message will display for a
few seconds.
A message to safely remove the
device displays.
MP3
Using an MP3 CD
MP3 Format
There are guidelines that must be
met, when creating an MP3 disc.
If the guidelines are not met when
recording a CD-R(W), the CD may
not play. The guidelines are:
.Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, and
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is specified by the A/V (audio/video)
source selected on the driver side
head restraint video display screen.
To turn the RSE system audio
output to the vehicle’s speakers,
press Sound Around ON, on the
system’s remote control. The audio
from the RSE system can be heard
through the wireless/wired
headphones and the vehicle’s
speakers at the same time. The
volume on the radio can vary when
switching between the radio, CD,
DVD, MP3, or an auxiliary device.
Wireless Headphones
The two wireless headphones
included with the Headrest DVD
RSE system will only work with the
Headrest DVD RSE system and are
marked for channel 3 and 4. The
wireless headphones must be used
within a line of sight of the
transmitter that is located above the
video display screen.
3-4 Channel Selector: This is
located on the right earpiece. Either
Channel 3 or 4 can be selected with the channel selector. The driver side
monitor is designated as Channel 3,
and the passenger side as Channel
4. Set the channel selector switch
according to the video display
screen being viewed. The message,
“To listen to this monitor tune your
headphones to Channel 3 (or 4)”
displays for five seconds then
disappears when the video display
screen is turned on.
OFF/ON (Power):
Turn the power
switch located on the earpiece to
turn the wireless headphones on or
off. Each headphone has a light to
indicate ON. If the light does not
come on, the batteries may need to
be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” underRear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) System
(Headrest DVD) on page 7-30 or
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System (Overhead) on page 7-49
for more information. The headphones shut off
automatically if the RSE system is
turned off or if the headphones are
out of range of the transmitter for
more than three minutes.
VOL
0(Volume):
Use to adjust
the volume on the headphones.
Notice: Do not store the
headphones in heat or direct
sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs will not
be covered by the warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can
weaken the batteries. Keep the
headphones stored in a cool, dry
place.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim at
the remote sensor located on top
center of the video display screen
and press the desired button.
Objects blocking the line-of-sight
can affect the function of the remote
control. Direct or very bright light
can affect the ability of the
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the remote control. If the remote
control does not seem to be
working, the batteries might need to
be replaced. See“Battery
Replacement” following this section.
The remote control provided with
the Headrest DVD RSE system, is
not a universal remote control and
will not control other equipment.
Notice: Storing the remote
control in a hot area or in direct
sunlight can damage it, and the
repairs will not be covered by the
warranty. Storage in extreme cold
can weaken the batteries. Keep
the remote control stored in a
cool, dry place. Remote Control Buttons
POWER:
Press to turn the
Headrest DVD RSE system on
and off.
SOURCE: Press to select between
Monitor 3, Monitor 4, or AV INPUT.
Any video equipment connected to
the AV inputs automatically
overrides the source selection. SETUP:
Press to change the
default settings, see “Using the RSE
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus”
later in this manual. There are four
main menu screens, each screen
displays a menu to select different
setting options. The screens are:
1. General Setup —adjusts screen
settings.
2. Audio Setup —sets the
language.
3. Preference Screen —sets the
subtitles and parental controls.
4. Password Setup —allows a
password to be set.
Press SETUP again to exit.
EJECT
X: Press to eject or
reload a disc.
DVD-Video Screen 3: Press the
DVD button located under 3 to
transmit IR codes for DVD mode on
Video Screen 3.
TV-Video Screen 3: This button is
not used with the system.

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power if the RSE system and RSA
are shut off, or if the headphones
are out of range of the transmitters
for more than three minutes. If you
move too far forward or step out of
the vehicle, the headphones lose
the audio signal.
To adjust the volume on the
headphones, use the volume control
located on the right side.
For optimal audio performance, the
headphones must be worn correctly.
Headphones should be worn with
the headband over the top of the
head for best audio reception. The
symbol L (Left) appears on the
outside bottom edge of the ear cup
and should be positioned on the left
ear. The symbol R (Right) appears
on the outside bottom edge of the
ear cup and should be positioned on
the right ear.
Notice:Do not store the
headphones in heat or direct
sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs will not
be covered by the warranty. Storage in extreme cold can
weaken the batteries. Keep the
headphones stored in a cool, dry
place.
If the foam ear pads attached to the
headphones become worn or
damaged, the pads can be replaced
separately from the headphone set.
To purchase replacement ear pads,
call 1-888-293-3332, then prompt
zero (0), or contact your dealer.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries on the
headphones:
1. Turn the screw to loosen the
battery door located on the left
side of the headphones. Slide
the battery door open.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that
they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten the door screw. If the headphones are to be stored
for a long period of time, remove the
batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
Yellow:
Video Input
White: Left Audio Input
Red: Right Audio Input
The A/V jacks, located on the rear
of the floor console, allow audio or
video signals to be connected from
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Objects blocking the line of sight
could also affect the function of the
remote control.
If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD
slot, the remote control
O(power)
button can be used to turn on the
video screen display and start the
disc. The radio can also turn on the
video screen display. See CD/DVD
Player on page 7-18 for more
information.
Notice: Storing the remote
control in a hot area or in direct
sunlight can damage it, and the
repairs will not be covered by the
warranty. Storage in extreme cold
can weaken the batteries. Keep
the remote control stored in a
cool, dry place.
If the remote control becomes lost
or damaged, a new universal
remote control can be purchased.
If this happens, make sure the
universal remote control uses a
code set of Toshiba
®. Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):
Press this button to
turn the video screen on and off.
P(Illumination): Press this button
to turn the remote control backlight
on. The backlight automatically
times out after 7 to 10 seconds if no
other button is pressed while the
backlight is on.
v(Title): Press this button to
return the DVD to the main menu of
the DVD. This function could vary
for each disc.
y(Main Menu): Press this button
to access the DVD menu. The DVD
menu is different on every DVD.
Use the navigation arrows to move
the cursor around the DVD menu.
After making a selection press the
enter button. This button only
operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation
Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to
navigate through a menu.
r(Enter): Press this button to
select the choice that is highlighted
in any menu.
z(Display Menu): Press this
button to adjust the brightness,
screen display mode (normal, full,
or zoom), and display the
language menu.
q(Return): Press this button to
exit the current active menu and
return to the previous menu. This
button operates only when the
display menu or a DVD menu is
active.
c(Stop): Press this button to stop
playing, fast reversing, or fast
forwarding a DVD. Press this button
twice to return to the beginning of
the DVD.
s(Play/Pause): Press this
button to start playing a DVD. Press
this button while a DVD is playing to
pause it. Press it again to continue
playing the DVD.