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“Switch to AM”:Switch bands to AM
and tune to the last AM radio station.
“Switch to FM” :Switch bands to FM
and tune to the last FM radio station.
“Switch to SXM” :Switch bands to
SiriusXM and tune to the last
SiriusXM channel.
“Tune to AM” :
Tune to the radio station whose
frequency is identified in the
command (like “nine fifty”).
“Tune to FM” :Tune
to the radio station whose frequency
is identified in the command (like
“one oh one point one ”).
“Tune to AM HD” :
Tune to the HD Radio station whose
frequency is identified in the
command.
“Tune to FM HD” :
Tune to the HD Radio station whose
frequency is identified in the
command. “Tune to FM HD
”
:Tune to the
HD Radio station whose frequency
and HD channel are identified in the
command.
“Tune to SXM number>” :Tune to the SiriusXM
radio station whose channel number
is identified in the command.
“Tune to SXM name>” :Tune to the SiriusXM radio
station whose channel name is
identified in the command.
Voice Recognition for Audio
MyMedia
The available voice recognition
commands for [browsing]
MyMedia are:
“Play Artist” :Begin a dialog to enter
a specific artist name.
“Play Artist ” :Begin
playback of a specific artist.
“Play Album” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific album name.
“Play Album ” :Begin
playback of a specific album. “Play Song”
:Begin a dialog to enter a
specific song name.
“Play Song ” :Begin
playback of a specific song,
if available.
“Play Genre ”:Begin a dialog to enter
a specific genre.
“Play Genre ” :Begin
playback of a specific genre.
“Play Playlist” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific playlist name.
“Play Playlist ” :
Begin playback of a specific playlist.
“Play ” :Play music
from a specific device identified by
name. The device name is the name
displayed on the display when the
device is first selected as an audio
source.
“Play Chapter” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific name.
“Play Chapter ” :
Begin playback of a specific chapter.
“Play Audiobook” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific audiobook.

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“Play Audiobook name>”:Begin playback of a specific
audiobook.
“Play Episode ”:Begin a dialog to
enter a specific name.
“Play Episode ” :
Begin playback of a specific episode.
“Play Podcast” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific podcast.
“Play Podcast ” :
Begin playback of a specific podcast.
“My Media” :Begin a dialog to enter
the desired media content.
Handling Large Amounts of Media
Content
It is expected that large amounts of
media content will be brought into the
vehicle. It may be necessary to handle
large amounts of media content in a
different way than smaller amounts of
media. The system may limit the
options of voice recognition by not
allowing selection of files by voice at
the highest level if the number of files
exceeds the maximum limit.
Changes to voice commands due to
media content limits are:.Files including other individual files
of all media types such as songs,
audiobook chapters, podcast
episodes, and videos.
.Album type folders including types
such as albums and audiobooks.
There are no restrictions if the
number of files and albums is fewer
than 12,000. When the number of files
connected to the system is between
12,000 and 24,000, the content cannot
be accessed directly with one
command like “Play .”
The restriction is that the command
“Play Song” must be spoken first; the
system will then ask for the song
name. The reply command would be
to say the name of the song to play.
Similar limits exist for album content.
If there are more than 12,000 albums,
but fewer than 24,000, the content
cannot be accessed directly with one
command like, “Play .”
The command “Play Album”must first
be spoken; the system will then ask
for the album name. The reply would
be to say the name of the album
to play. Once the number of files has exceeded
approximately 24,000, there is no
support for accessing the songs
directly through voice commands.
There will still be access to the media
content by using commands for
playlists, artists, and genres.
The access commands for playlists,
artists, and genres are prohibited after
the number of this type of media
exceeds 12,000.
The system will provide feedback the
first time voice recognition is initiated
if it has become apparent that any of
these limits are reached during a
device initializing process.
Voice recognition performance will
degrade to some extent based on
many factors when adding large
amounts of data to recognize. If this is
the case, perhaps accessing songs
through playlists or artist name would
work better.
Voice Recognition for
Navigation
“Navigation”
:Begin a dialog to enter
specific destination information.

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.Placement and receipt of calls in a
hands-free mode.
.Sharing of the device’s address book
or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before
driving, and with the vehicle parked:
.Become familiar with the features of
the mobile device. Organize the
phone book and contact lists clearly
and delete duplicate or rarely used
entries. If possible, program speed
dial or other shortcuts.
.Review the controls and operation
of the infotainment system.
.Pair mobile device(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with all
mobile devices. See “Pairing”later in
this section.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can
use a Bluetooth-capable mobile device
with a Hands-Free Profile to make and
receive phone calls. The infotainment
system and voice recognition are used
to control the system. The system can
be used while the ignition is on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all mobile devices support
all functions and not all mobile devices work with the Bluetooth
system. See my.cadillac.com for more
information about compatible mobile
devices.
Controls
Use the controls on the center stack
and the steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:
Press and hold to start voice
recognition on the connected
Bluetooth mobile device.
6: Press to answer, end or switch
between calls.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to navigate
the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Using the
System 0160.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth mobile
device system, sound comes through
the vehicle's front audio system
speakers and overrides the audio
system. The volume level while on a
mobile device call can be adjusted by pressing the steering wheel controls or
the volume control on the MFC. The
adjusted volume level remains in
memory for later calls. The volume
cannot be lowered beyond a certain
level.
Bluetooth (Pairing and
Using a Phone)
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled mobile device
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See the
mobile device manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the device.
Pairing Information
.If no mobile device has been
connected, the Phone main page on
the infotainment display will show
the Connect Phone option. Touch
this option to connect.
.A Bluetooth smartphone with music
capability can be paired to the
vehicle as a smartphone and a
music player at the same time.

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if equipped. For instructions, in the
U.S. see my.cadillac.com or in Canada
see mycadillac.ca or moncadillac.ca.
Refer to the User Terms and Privacy
Statement for important details. To
view, touch the Settings icon on the
Home Page of the infotainment
display.
The settings menu is organized into
three categories. Select the desired
category by touching System, Vehicle,
or Search.
For Vehicle settings, seeVehicle
Personalization 0138.
To access the System menus: 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch System to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch the options on the infotainment display to change a
setting.
The menu may contain the following:Display
Touch and the following may display:
Head Up Display
.Head Up Display: Projects
information and updates on the
windshield. Select Off or On.
.Adjustment: Changes the display
position and brightness on the
windshield.
.Head Up Display Contents: Select
the content shown on the Head Up
Display (HUD).
Instrument Cluster
.Layout: Select what information is
displayed on the instrument cluster.
.Left View: Select what information
is displayed on the left side of the
instrument cluster. This is only
available when gauge layout is
selected.
.Right View: Select what information
is displayed on the right side of the
instrument cluster. This is only
available when gauge layout is
selected.
.Speed Information: Select the speed
related information and features
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Radio Display
.Rear Climate Status: Select whether
rear climate information is
displayed on the radio.
.Turn Display Off: Select to shut off
the radio display.
Sounds
Touch and the following may display:
.Maximum Startup Volume: Adjust
the volume limit of audio sources
when the vehicle is started.
Voice
Touch and the following may display:
.Confirm More/Less: Select Confirm
More or Confirm Less. Selecting
Confirm More may improve voice
recognition system accuracy.
.Prompt Length: Select the style
used by the voice recognition
system when interacting with it.
.Audio Feedback Speed: Select how
quickly the voice recognition system
speaks.

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Networks
This will show connected and
available Wi-Fi networks.
If a 4G LTE data package is not active
on the vehicle, the infotainment
system can be connected to an
external protected Wi-Fi network,
such as a mobile device or home
hotspot, to utilize connected services.
Device Remote Access
Touch and the following may display:
.Remote Access: Select to control
devices with an installed OnStar app
linked to this vehicle by USB or the
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Language
This will set the display language used
on the infotainment display and
instrument cluster. It may also use the
selected language for voice
recognition and audio feedback. Select
from the available languages.
Privacy
Touch and the following may display:
.Location Services: Select to allow
apps and services to identify the
vehicle location.
.Voice Recognition Sharing: Select to
send voice sessions to a cloud-based
voice recognition system.
.Types: This setting lists permissions
considered sensitive by Android,
and the apps that are currently
allowed to use each permission.
.Used By Applications: This setting
lists each application and its
allowed permissions.
Software Updates
If equipped, the vehicle can download
and install select software updates
over a wireless connection. The
system will prompt for certain
updates to be downloaded and
installed. There is also an option to
check for updates manually.
To manually check for updates, touch
Settings on the Home Page and select
the System tab. Follow the on-screen
prompts. There are two options
available under Software Updates,
"Check for Updates" and "Previous
Updates". Selecting "Check for Updates", will check and list if any
updates are available for this vehicle.
"No updates available" will display if
there is no update available. Selecting
"Previous Updates" will list all the
previous SW version(s) installed in the
vehicle. The steps to check for,
download, and install updates may
vary by vehicle.
The vehicle can be used normally
during the software download. Once
the download is complete, there may
be a prompt to accept the installation
of the update upon the next ignition
cycle or the next time the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park). For most
updates, the vehicle will be disabled
and cannot be driven during the
installation. The system will deliver
messages indicating success or error
during and after the download and
installation processes.
Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle
software updates requires Internet
connectivity, which can be accessed
through the vehicle’s built-in 4G LTE
connection, if equipped and active.
If required, data plans are provided by
a third party. Optionally, a secure

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5. Touch Setup Keys. The systemdisplays instructions for registering
or unregistering a key.
A confirmation message displays.
Manage Settings
Audio Volume Limit : Allows the
audio volume limit to be turned on or
off. Touch Set Audio Volume Limit to
choose the maximum allowable audio
volume level.
Set Audio Volume Limit : Allows a
maximum radio volume to be set. Use
the arrows to choose the maximum
allowable level for the audio volume.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter : Limits
the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When the speed limiter is turned on
and the vehicle is started with a Teen
Driver key, the DIC displays a message
that the top speed is limited.
On certain vehicles, when the Speed
Limiter is turned ON, the vehicle’s
maximum acceleration will be limited.
The DIC will display a message that
the acceleration is limited. Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Allows
the speed warning to be turned on or
off. Touch Set Teen Driver Speed
Warning to set the warning speed.
Set Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Displays a warning in the DIC when
exceeding a selectable speed. Choose
the desired speed warning level. The
speed warning does not limit the
speed of the vehicle.
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter (if
equipped) : Allows the SiriusXM
Explicit Content Filter to be turned
ON or OFF. When ON, the teen driver
will not be able to listen to SiriusXM
stations that contain explicit content,
and the Explicit Content Filter
selection in the Audio Settings will be
unavailable for change.
When Teen Driver is Active:
.If equipped with Buckle to Drive,
shifting out of P (Park) will be
prevented if the driver seat belt, and
in some vehicles the front passenger
seat belt, is not buckled.
.The radio will mute when the driver
seat belt, and in some vehicles the
front passenger seat belt, is not buckled. The audio from any device
paired to the vehicle will also be
muted.
.An object placed on the front
passenger seat, such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
or other electronic device, could
cause the passenger sensing system
to falsely sense an unbuckled front
passenger and mute the radio.
If this happens, remove the object
from the seat. See
Passenger Sensing
System 071.
.Some safety systems, such as
Forward Collision Alert, if equipped,
cannot be turned off.
.The gap setting for the Forward
Collision Alert and Adaptive Cruise
Control, if equipped, cannot be
changed.
.When trying to change a safety
feature that is not configurable in
Teen Driver, the DIC displays a
message indicating that Teen Driver
is active and the action is not
available.
.Super Cruise, if equipped, is not
available.

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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).
TouchSense Technology and
TouchSense System 1000 Series
Licensed from Immersion Corporation.
TouchSense System 1000 protected
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www.immersion.com/
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Bose
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surround are registered trademarks of
Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.
HD Radio Technology
HD Radio Technology manufactured
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For patents see https://dts.com/
patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD
Radio, and
“ARC”logos are registered
trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. Bluetooth
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
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and any use of such marks by General
Motors is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
Java
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standard in music recognition
technology and related content
delivery. For more information see
www.gracenote.com.
Music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000 to present
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