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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
Performance DataRecorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Introduction
Infotainment
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition,
if equipped. It also includes
information on settings.
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
If equipped, the PDR icon displays
on the Home screen.
The PDR records video, audio, and
vehicle data. This data is stored on
a removable SD card in the
glove box.
The recorded data is not stored
anywhere else and is only
accessible from the SD card.
To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted
SD card, Class 10 required, into the
glove box SD card reader.
Touch the PDR icon to access the
PDR menu. The options
displayed are:
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Valet Mode Recording :Allows
recording preferences to be
selected. It is recommended that a
blank SD card be used. Available
choices are:
. Automatically record when in
Valet Mode: Enables the PDR to
begin recording as soon as the
vehicle is in Valet Mode.
. Overwrite existing data when
memory full: Allows manual
overwriting of previous
recordings, one at a time starting
with the oldest, when the current
recording requires additional
storage to continue.
Audio will not record during
Valet Mode.
Software Information : Displays
PDR software information and
version numbers.
Toolbox Software : Allows for the
evaluation of the driver and the
vehicle performance on a personal
computer after a recorded event.
See www.Cadillac.com to download
the software.
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ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber
Indicator Light) :This mode allows
you to use some electrical
accessories when the engine is off.
With the ignition off, pressing the
button one time without the brake
pedal applied will place the ignition
system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after
five minutes to prevent battery
rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator
Light) : This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off, and
the brake pedal applied, pressing
the button once will place the
ignition system in ON/RUN/START.
Once engine cranking begins,
release the button. Engine cranking
will continue until the engine starts.
See Starting the Engine 0195. The
ignition will then remain in ON/RUN.
Service Only Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding the button for
more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Only Mode.
The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do in ON/RUN,
but the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The engine will not start in
Service Only Mode. Press the
button again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the engine
when the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See
Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 248.
Starting Procedure 1. With the Keyless Access system, the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter must
be in the vehicle. Press the
ENGINE START/STOP button,
if equipped, with the brake
pedal applied. When the
engine begins cranking, let go
of the button.
The idle speed will go down as
the engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately
after starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not in
the vehicle, if there is
interference, or the RKE
battery is low, a Driver
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.The outside temperature is not
in the required operating range.
Typically below −10 °C (14 °F) or
above 50 °C (122 °F).
. The shift lever is in any gear
other than D (Drive).
. The battery has been recently
disconnected.
. The battery charge is low.
. The interior comfort level has not
reached the required level for
the climate control system or
defog settings. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control
System 0169.
. The Auto Stop time is greater
than two minutes.
The automatic engine stop/start
function can be disabled using the
switch to the left of the infotainment
display. The indicator on the switch
will illuminate when the system is
operational.
When
hcomes on green in the
instrument cluster, the system is
active. The system is not active
when it comes on white with a slash
through it.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
. Audio System
. Power Windows
. Sunroof (if equipped)
Power to the audio system will work
up to 10 minutes or until the driver
door is opened. Power to the
windows or sunroof will work up to
10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake
0 204.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the
button on the shift lever and
pushing the lever all the way
toward the front of the vehicle.