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Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle
application icons are accessed. Some
applications are disabled when the
vehicle is moving.
Swipe left or right across the display
to access the pages of icons.
Managing Home Page Icons1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter edit mode.
2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position.
3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the desired position.
4. To move an application to another page, drag the icon to the edge of
the display toward the
desired page.
5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment steering wheel
controls can be used to control the
infotainment features displayed in the
instrument cluster. When in Valet Mode, if equipped,
access to the infotainment functions
is disabled. See
“Valet Mode,”under
Vehicle Personalization 0123.
g:Press to answer an incoming call
or start voice recognition. See
Bluetooth (Overview) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 175.
c:Press to decline an incoming call
or end a current call. Press to mute or
unmute the infotainment system
when not on a call.
SorT: Press the five-way control to
go to the previous or next menu on
the instrument cluster.
yorz: Press the five-way control
to go up or down in a list on the
instrument cluster.
SEL : Press to select a highlighted
menu item.
x+ orx− :Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
CorB: Press to go to the next or
previous favorite when listening to the
radio. Press to go to the next or
previous track when listening to a
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Using the System
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the
active audio source page. Examples of
available sources may include AM,
FM, SXM (if equipped), MyMedia,
USB, and Bluetooth.
Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the
Phone main page. SeeBluetooth
(Overview) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 175.
Nav
If equipped, touch the Nav icon to
display the navigation map. See Using
the Navigation System 0155.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon to
display the Wi-Fi Hotspot information.
See Settings 0181.
Climate
Touch the Climate icon to display the
Climate main page. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control System
0 201.
Users
If equipped, touch the Users icon to
sign in or create a new user profile,
and follow the on-screen instructions.
Only four user profiles can be active at
one time in the vehicle. It may be
necessary to remove a profile from the
menu before creating or signing into
an existing profile. The removed
profile can be logged into at a
later time.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See Settings0181.
Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to
activate Apple CarPlay if equipped
after a supported device is connected.
See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 179.
Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon to
activate Android Auto, if equipped,
after a supported device is connected.
See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 179.
Apps
If equipped, in-vehicle apps are
available for download. Touch the
Apps icon on the Home Page to begin.
Downloading and using in-vehicle
apps requires Internet connectivity
which can be accessed with a data
plan through the vehicle’s built-in 4G
LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if equipped, or a
compatible mobile device hotspot. On
most mobile devices, activation of the
Wi-Fi hotspot is in the device’s
Settings menu under Mobile Network
Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile
Hotspot, or similar.
Availability of apps and connectivity
varies by vehicle, conditions, and
location. Data plan rates apply.
Features are subject to change. For
more information, see
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OnStar Services
If equipped, touch the OnStar Services
icon to display the OnStar Services
and Account pages. SeeOnStar
Overview 0405 and
OnStar System 0154.
Camera
If equipped, touch the Camera icon to
access the camera application. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0256.
Shortcut Tray
The shortcut menu is on the left side
of the display. It shows the Home
application and four other
applications.
Infotainment Display Features
Infotainment display features show on
the display when available. When a
feature is unavailable, it may gray out.
When a feature is touched, it may
highlight.
Haptic Feedback
If equipped, haptic feedback is a pulse
that occurs when an icon or option is
touched on the display or when
controls below the display are pressed.
Infotainment Gestures
Use the following finger gestures to
control the infotainment system.
Touch/Tap
Touch/tap is used to select an icon or
option, activate an application,
or change the location inside a map. Touch and Hold
Touch and hold can be used to start
another gesture, or to move or delete
an application.
Drag
Drag is used to move applications on
the Home Page, or to pan the map. To
drag the item, it must be held and
moved along the display to the new
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right, or left. This feature is only
available when vehicle is parked and
not in motion.
Nudge
Nudge is used to move items a short
distance on a list or a map. To nudge,
hold and move the selected item up or
down to a new location.
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,
use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt
that could scratch the surface. Then
use the microfiber cloth by gently
rubbing to clean. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand
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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 0181 for details on software
updates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
Presseon the console controls or
touch the Audio icon on the Home
Page to display the active audio
source page. Choose the three most
recently used sources listed at the left
side of the display. Choose the More
option to display a list of available
sources. Examples of available sources
may include AM, FM, SXM (if
equipped), MyMedia, USB, AUX (if
equipped), and Bluetooth.
Infotainment System
Sound Menu
From any of the audio source main
pages, touch Sound to display the
following:
Equalizer : Touch to adjust Bass,
Midrange, Treble, and Surround (if
equipped) using the options on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust by
using the controls on the
infotainment display or by tapping/
dragging the crosshair.
Sound Mode (If Equipped)
.Bose Centerpoint surround sound
systems have four sound modes:
‐Normal: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for all
seating positions.
‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for the
driver.
‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to provide
the best sound for the rear seat
occupants. ‐
Centerpoint: Turns on Bose
Centerpoint surround technology.
This setting creates a surround
sound from nearly any audio
source: existing stereo and MP3
players. For more information on
Bose Centerpoint surround
technology, see
www.boseautomotive.com.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM, FM, or SXM (if
equipped) option, press
7or6on
the console controls or from the AM
or FM menu, touch
7or6to search
for the previous or next strong station
or channel.

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with hard to pronounce names, and
nicknames to be used to play music
through voice recognition, if equipped.
While indexing, infotainment features
may be available.
My Media Library
MyMedia is only available when more
than one indexed device is connected.
It allows access to content from all
indexed media sources. MyMedia will
show as an available source in the
Source page.
USB MP3 Player and USB Devices
The USB MP3 players and USB devices
connected must comply with the USB
Mass Storage Class specification
(USB MSC).
To play a USB device:1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio from the Home Page.
3. Touch the More option and then touch the USB device.
Use the following when playing an
active USB source:
p: Touch to play the current media
source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the
current media source.
7:
.Touch to seek the beginning of the
current or previous track.
.Touch and hold to reverse quickly
through playback. Release to return
to playing speed. Elapsed time
displays.
6:
.Touch to seek the next track.
.Touch and hold to advance quickly
through playback. Release to return
to playing speed. Elapsed time
displays.
Shuff le : Touch the shuffle icon to
play music in random order.
USB Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System Sound
Menu ”under AM-FM Radio 0146.
USB Browse Menu
When a list of songs, albums, artists,
or other types of media displays, the
up and down arrows and A-Z appear on the left side. Select A-Z to view a
display that will show all letters of the
alphabet and select the letter to go to.
Touch the up and down arrows to
move the list up and down.
Touch Browse and the following may
display:
Playlists:
1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB.
2. Touch a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Supported playlist extensions are m3u
and pls.
Artists: 1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.
2. Touch an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, touch All Songs or touch an album and then touch a
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Artists :TouchHnext to any artist
to store the artist as a favorite. Touch
a saved favorite to recall a favorite
artist. The first song in the artist list
begins to play.
Songs : Touch
Hnext to any song to
store the song as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite song.
Albums : Touch
Hnext to any
album to store the album as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to
recall a favorite album. The first song
in the album list begins to play.
Genres : Touch
Hnext to any genre
to store the genre as a favorite. Touch
a saved favorite to recall a favorite
genre. The first song of the genre
begins to play.
Podcasts : Touch
Hnext to any
podcast to store the podcast as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to
recall a favorite podcast. The podcast
begins to play.
Audiobooks : Touch
Hnext to any
audiobook to store the audiobook as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a favorite audiobook. The first
chapter in the audiobook begins
to play.
Media Playback and Mute
USB playback will be paused if the
system is muted. If the steering wheel
mute control is pressed again,
playback will resume.
If the source is changed while in
mute, playback resumes and audio
will unmute.
Bluetooth Audio
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See
Bluetooth
(Overview) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 175 for help pairing a device.
Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls or the mobile device.
If Bluetooth is selected and no volume
is present, check the volume setting
on both your mobile device and the
infotainment system. Music can be launched by touching
Bluetooth from the recent sources list
on the left of the display or by
touching the More option and then
touching the Bluetooth device.
To play music via Bluetooth:
1. Power on the device, and pair to connect the device.
2. Once paired, touch Audio from the Home Page, then touch Bluetooth
from the recent sources list on the
left of the display.
Bluetooth Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System Sound
Menu ”under AM-FM Radio 0146.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
From the Home Page: 1. Touch Audio.
2. Touch More.
3. Touch Bluetooth.
4. Touch Devices to add or delete devices.
When touching Bluetooth, the radio
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start playing. When the vehicle is not
moving, use the mobile device to
begin playback.
All devices launch audio differently.
When selecting Bluetooth as a source,
the radio may show as paused on the
display. Press play on the device or
touch
pon the display to begin
playback.
Browse functionality will be provided
where supported by the Bluetooth
device. This media content will not be
part of the MyMedia source mode.
Some smartphones support sending
Bluetooth music information to
display on the radio. When the radio
receives this information, it will check
to see if any is available and display it.
For more information about supported
Bluetooth features, see
my.cadillac.com/learn.
OnStar System
4G LTE
If equipped with 4G LTE, up to seven
devices, such as smartphones, tablets,
and laptops, can be connected to
high-speed Internet through the
vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
to connect to an OnStar Advisor for
assistance. See www.onstar.com for
vehicle availability, details, and system
limitations. Service and connectivity
may vary by make, model, year,
carrier, availability, and conditions. 4G
LTE service is available in select
markets. 4G LTE performance is based
on industry averages and vehicle
systems design. Some services require
a data plan.
The OnStar App
If equipped, the infotainment system
has OnStar controls in the embedded
OnStar app on the Home Page. Most
OnStar functions that can be
performed with the buttons can be
done using the app. To open the app,
touch the OnStar icon on the Home Page. App updates require a
corresponding service plan. Features
vary by region and model. Features
are subject to change. For more
information, see my.cadillac.com/learn
or press
Q.
Services
The Services tab displays the default
view for the app. Use this page to
launch the available OnStar services.
Touch a service to open its display.
Touch Wi-Fi to launch the
connections manager. Turn-by-Turn
and Advisor Call are the other tiled
options.
Account
The Account tab displays a snapshot
of the account linked with the vehicle.
If there is no such account, this tab
will show all values as ——. The call
advisor call icon will be active even if
there is no active account.
Advisor Call
Selecting Advisor Call is the same as
pressing
Qor calling 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827). The X option in the