2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE manual radio set

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 135
.Tire Pressure
.Fuel Economy
.Average Speed
.Traffic Sign Memory
.Timer
.Diesel Exhaust Fluid
.Fuel Filter Life
.Off-Road
.Engine Hours
.Battery Voltage
.Oil Pressure
.Trailer Brake
.Coolant Temperature
.Transmission Fluid Temp
.Air Filter Life
.Brake Pad Life
.Traction and Stability
.Time and Date
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
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Warning (Continued)
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information about the operation of
the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The image is projected
through the HUD lens on top of the
instrument panel. The information
appears as an image focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as
a parking aid, you may misjudge
the distance and damage your
vehicle. Do not use the HUD image
as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed in
either English or metric units. The language selection is changed
through the radio, and the units of
measurement is changed through the
instrument cluster. See
Settings0203.HUD Display on the Windshield
Depending on how the vehicle is
equipped, the HUD may display some
of the following vehicle information
and vehicle messages or alerts:
.Speed
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation
.Driver Assistance Features
.Vehicle Messages

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Touch Off or On.
Ride Height
Touch and the following may display:
.Automatic Entry/Egress
Automatic Entry/Egress
This feature specifies if the vehicle
will automatically lower to make it
easier to enter or exit the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Running Boards
Touch and the following may display:
.Automatic Running Boards
.Deploy Running Boards
Automatic Running Boards
This feature specifies the position and
use of the running boards.
Touch Off or On.
Deploy Running Boards
This feature moves the running
boards to a deployed position so they
can be used with the doors closed.
Touch Off or Deploy.
Seating Position
Touch and the following may display:
.Seat Entry Memory
.Seat Exit Memory
Seat Entry Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored 1 or 2 button
positions when the ignition is changed
from off to on or ACC/ACCESSORY.
See Memory Seats 045.
Touch Off or On.
Seat Exit Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit button position
when the ignition is changed from on
or ACC/ACCESSORY to off and the
driver door is open. See Memory Seats
0 45.
Touch Off or On.
Suspension
Touch and the following may display:
.Service Mode
.Alignment Mode Service Mode
This feature disables the air
suspension system and is used to
prevent unintended raising or
lowering of the suspension.
Touch Off or On.
Alignment Mode
This feature will optimize the vehicle
height to provide the most accurate
wheel alignment.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Key Relearn
This sets up a new or forgotten key
for use in the vehicle. Place the key in
the transmitter pocket. Make sure
vehicle is parked and touch Start.
Universal Remote
System
See
Radio Frequency Statement 0467.

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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 160
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . 166
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Rear Seat Infotainment
Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . 180
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Global PositioningSystem (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
If the System Needs Service . . . . . 190
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

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Introduction
Read the following pages to become
familiar with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can cause
a crash. You or others could be
injured or killed. Do not give
extended attention to infotainment
tasks while driving. Limit your
glances at the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on driving. Use
voice commands whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid
distraction by disabling some features
when driving. These features may gray
out when they are unavailable. Many
infotainment features are also
available through the instrument
cluster and steering wheel controls. Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.
.Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the tone,
and adjusting the speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in advance
so they can be called easily by
pressing a single control or by using
a single voice command.
See Distracted Driving 0230.
Overview
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled
by using the infotainment display,
controls on the center console,
steering wheel controls, and voice
recognition. Infotainment Controls on the
Multifunction Controler (MFC)
1.l(Navigation)
.Press to access the navigation
screen.
.Press and hold to access the
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto Map View, if connected,
regardless of active route
guidance.
2.e(Radio/Audio)
.Press to open the active audio
source page.

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There will always be 10 icons per page
except on the last page. If an icon is
moved from the first page to the
second, then that icon from the
second page will replace the one
removed from the first.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering wheel.
g:Press to start voice recognition.
Press and hold to activate a connected
phones voice recognition. See Voice
Recognition 0191.
w:Press to use Conversation
Enhancement. See “Conversation
Enhancement ”in Settings 0203.
C:Press to tune to the next strong
station when listening to the radio,
play the next song/track when
listening to a media source when
supported, or play the next favorite
station/channel when favorites is the
source.
B: Press to tune to the previous
strong station when listening to the
radio, play the previous song/track
when listening to a media source
when supported, or play the previous
favorite station/channel when
favorites is the source.
e: Press to open the audio
source list.
Thumbwheel : Press the thumbwheel
to access the Now Playing song list or
select a list item. Scroll up or down to
move to a list item.
6: Press to answer or end a call when
in a call. Press to access the recent
call list when not in a call.
0: Press to mute or unmute the
volume.
x− :Press to decrease the volume or
press and hold to continually decrease
the volume.
x+ : Press to increase the volume or
press and hold to continually increase
the volume.
Using the System
Audio
Touch the Audio icon on the
infotainment display or
eon the
Multifunction Controler (MFC) to
display the active audio source page.
Examples of available sources may
include AM, FM, SXM (if equipped),
USB, and Bluetooth.
Navigation
Touch the Nav icon on the
infotainment display or
lon the MFC
to display the navigation map. See
Using the Navigation System 0180.

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Fling or Swipe
Fling or swipe is used to scroll
through a list, pan the map, or change
page views. Do this by placing a finger
on the display then moving it rapidly
up and down or right and left.
Spread
Spread is used to zoom in on a map,
certain images, or a web page. Place
finger and thumb together on the
display, then move them apart.
Pinch
Pinch is used to zoom out on a map,
certain images, or a web page. Place
finger and thumb apart on the display,
then move them together.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss surfaces
or vehicle displays, use a microfiber
cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping
the surface with the microfiber cloth,
remove dirt that could scratch the
surface. Then use the microfiber cloth
by gently rubbing to clean. Never usewindow cleaners or solvents.
Periodically hand wash the microfiber
cloth separately, using mild soap. Do
not use bleach or fabric softener.
Rinse thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Software Updates
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, see
“Updates”under
Settings 0203 for details on software
updates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio
icon to display the active audio source
page. Choose from the list at the left
side of the display. Examples of
available sources may include AM,
FM, SiriusXM (if equipped) and
Bluetooth.

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Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM or FM active source
page, touch
7or6to seek for the
previous or next strong station. Touch
Hto save the station as a favorite.
Manual Tune
Touch#to display the Manual
Tune screen. Manual tuning can be done by:
.Touch7or6.
.Turn the Primary Knob on the
infotainment controls.
.Place a finger on the infotainment
display and swipe right or left.
Touch
Hto save the tuned station as
a favorite.
Stations
Touch!to list all available stations
or select Categories at the top of the
list to access the categories list. The
list contains categories associated
with the AM or FM stations. Touch a
category name to display a list of
stations for that category. Touching a
station from the list will tune the
radio to that station. Touch
Hto save the selected station
as a favorite.
Audio Settings
From the AM or FM audio source
main page, touch
*to display the
following:
.Front Passenger Volume
.Sound
.Adaptive Volume
.HD Radio
.RDS
.Manage Phones
.Metadata Corrector
.Reset Music Index
.Lighting Effect
Front Passenger Volume
This setting allows the front seat
passengers to adjust the audio volume
of their headrest speakers
independently from the cabin volume.
Sound
Select and the following may display:
Equalizer : Touch to adjust Bass,
Midrange, and Treble, using the
options on the infotainment display.

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Fade/Balance :Touch to adjust by
using the controls on the
infotainment display.
Sound Mode : Touch to select Front
or Rear and to adjust Surround or
Surround 3D.
Adaptive Volume
This feature will automatically adjust
the audio volume based on vehicle
speed and road noise.
Touch Off or On.
HD Radio
Enhances AM and FM radio with
digital channels for better sound
quality and information.
Touch Off or On.
RDS
Radio Data System (RDS) displays
information about the currently
playing radio content such as song or
program name.
Touch Off or On. Manage Phones
Select to manage the vehicles phone
connections such as Near Field
Communication (NFC) pairing or
Bluetooth pairing.
Metadata Corrector
This feature, when on, will add and
correct information associated with
the media files on connected devices.
Touch Off or On.
Reset Music Index
Select to clear the metadata from the
connected USB devices.
Lighting Effect
This feature animates the radio
background in the color associated
with the currently playing content.
Touch Off or On.
Favorites
From the active audio source page,
choose
qFavorites from the list at
the left side to display a list of audio
favorites. Favorites are stored by touching
H.
This will highlight indicating that it is
now saved as a favorite.
HD Radio Technology
If equipped, HD Radio is a free service
with features such as digital quality
sound, more stations available on a
single frequency such as HD2 and
HD3, and display information such as
artist and song title.
From the Now Playing display, touch
the HD Radio icon to turn HD on
or off.
Station Access
To access HD Radio stations:
1. Tune the radio to the station. If HD Radio is turned on and the station
is broadcasting in HD Radio, the
radio will automatically tune to the
HD version of the current channel
(HD1) after several seconds. The
radio will also display icons
representing additional channels
(HD2, ...HD8), that may be
available. When the radio