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Pairing a Phone1. Make sure Bluetooth has been enabled on the cell phone before
the pairing process is started.
2. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or the phone icon on the
shortcut tray near the bottom of
the display.
3. Touch Phones at the top of the infotainment display. There is also
a Connect Phones option in the
middle of the Phone display which
will shortcut to the Phone
List menu.
4. Touch Add Phone.
5. Select the vehicle name shown on the infotainment display from your
cell phone’s Bluetooth Settings list.
6. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to confirm the six-digit code
showing on the infotainment
display and touch Pair. The code on
the cell phone and infotainment
display will need to be
acknowledged for a successful pair.
7. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the vehicle.
See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this
process. Once the cell phone is
paired, it will show under
Connected.
8. If the vehicle name does not appear on your cell phone, there
are a few ways to start the pairing
process over:
.Turn the cell phone off and then
back on.
.Go back to the beginning of the
Phone menus on the
infotainment display and restart
the pairing process.
.Reset the cell phone, but this
step should be done as a last
effort.
9. If the cell phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book
download, touch Always Accept
and Allow. The phone book may
not be available if not accepted.
10. Repeat Steps 1−8 to pair additional cell phones.
First to Connect Paired Phones
If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the paired cell phone that is set as First to Connect.
To enable a paired cell phone as the
First to Connect phone:
1. Make sure the cell phone is turned on.
2. Touch Settings, then touch System.
3. Touch Phones to access all paired and all connected cell phones and
mobile devices.
4. Touch the information icon to the right of the cell phone to open the
cell phone’s settings menu.
5. Touch the First to Connect option, to enable the setting for that
device.
Cell phones and mobile devices can be
added, removed, connected, and
disconnected. A sub-menu will display
whenever a request is made to add or
manage cell phones and mobile
devices.
Secondary Phone
A cell phone can be enabled as a
Secondary Phone by touching the
information icon to the right of the
paired cell phone name to open the
phone settings menu. If a cell phone
is enabled as a Secondary Phone, it
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launch upon USB connection. If not,
touch the Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay icon on the Home Page to
launch.
Press
{on the center stack to return
to the Home Page.
For Wireless Phone Projection
Verify your phone is wireless
compatible by visiting the Google
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
support page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google
Play store. There is no app required
for Apple CarPlay.
2. For first time connection, there are two ways to set up wireless
projection:
.Connect your Android phone or
Apple iPhone by using the
factory-provided phone USB
cable and plugging into a USB
data port. For best performance,
it is highly recommended to use
the device’s factory-provided
USB cable, which should be
replaced after significant wear to maintain connection quality.
Aftermarket or third-party
cables may not work.
.Connecting the phone over
Bluetooth. See
Bluetooth
(Overview) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0175.
3. Make sure WiFi is turned on the phone for wireless projection
to work.
4. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, agree to the terms
and conditions on both the
infotainment system and the
phone.
5. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
icons on the Home Page will
illuminate depending on the
smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically
launch upon wireless connection.
If not, touch the Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay icon on the Home Page
to launch. To disconnect the phones wireless
projection:
1. Select Settings from the Home Page.
2. Select Phones
3. Touch
4next to the phone to be
disconnected.
4. Turn off Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Press
{on the center stack to return
to the Home Page.
Features are subject to change. For
further information on how to set up
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in
the vehicle, see my.cadillac.com.
Android Auto is provided by Google
and is subject to Google’s terms and
privacy policy. Apple CarPlay is
provided by Apple and is subject to
Apple’s terms and privacy policy. Data
plan rates apply. For Android Auto
support and to see if your phone is
compatible, see https://
support.google.com/androidauto. For
Apple CarPlay support and to see if
your phone is compatible, see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or
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.Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio stations
and adjusting climate control and
seat settings. Program all trip
information into any navigation
device prior to driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to
the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate carrier
or restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger or
on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first step
in driving defensively is to wear the
seat belt. See Seat Belts048.
.Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
drivers) are going to be careless and
make mistakes. Anticipate what
they may do and be ready.
.Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in front
of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Impaired Driving
Death and injury associated with
impaired driving is a global tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs
and then driving is very dangerous.
Your reflexes, perceptions,
attentiveness, and judgment can be
affected by even a small amount of
alcohol or drugs. You can have a
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Warning (Continued)
serious—or even fatal —collision
if you drive after drinking or taking
drugs.
Do not drive while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs,
or ride with a driver who has been
drinking or is impaired by drugs.
Find alternate transportation home;
or if you are with a group, designate
a driver who will remain sober.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are
important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about
three-quarters of a second. In that
time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h