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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 148
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . 155
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . 160
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Problems with Route
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
If the System Needs Service . . . . . 173
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
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.

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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. SeeSettings0186.
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
0 184.
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
0 184.
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
www.my.cadillac.com/learn.
OnStar Services
If equipped, touch the OnStar Services
icon to display the OnStar Services
and Account pages. See
OnStar
Overview 0425.
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

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If equipped, HD Radio multicast
stations cannot be tuned directly
through the Direct Tune feature. Only
the analog or HD1 station can use
that feature. Use the arrows on the
Direct Tune display to adjust to the
multicast stations.
AM, FM, and SXM Categories
From the AM stations, if equipped
with HD Radio, FM, or SXM (if
equipped) display, touch Categories at
the top of the Browse menu to access
the categories list. The list contains
names associated with the AM or FM
stations, or SXM channels. Touch a
category name to display a list of
stations or channels for that category.
Touching a station or channel from
the list tunes the radio to that station
or channel.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Favorites are stored in the area at the
top of the display.
AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), and HD
Radio Stations (if equipped) :Press
and hold a preset to store the current
station as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite station. Favorites can also be stored by
touching
Hin a station or channel
list. This will highlight indicating that
it is now saved as a favorite.
The number of favorites displayed is
automatically adjusted by default, but
can be manually adjusted in Settings
in the System tab under Favorites and
then Set Number of Audio Favorites.
It can also be adjusted in Settings in
the Apps tab under Audio and then
Set Number of Audio Favorites.
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
successfully tunes to a HD station,
the HD logo will display and digital
audio will play.
2. Touch the display arrows to tune to the previous or next HD Radio
station.
There may be a delay before the
station starts playing.
The HD Radio station number is
indicated next to the HD logo.
HD Radio stations can be saved as
favorites.
For a list of all stations, see
www.hdradio.com.
HD Radio Troubleshooting
Digital Audio Delay : Wait for the
signal to process. This can take
several seconds.

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Volume Change, Audio Skip, Echo,
Digital Audio Lost :Station signal
strength may be weak, the station is
out of range, or the station may be
out of alignment. Verify proper
reception on another station.
If the HD Radio signal weakens while
listening to HD1, the radio will
automatically switch to the analog
version of the radio station.
If the HD Radio signal loses reception
while listening to stations HD2 to
HD8, the radio mutes until the signal
can be recovered or until the station is
changed.
HD Radio can be disabled if driving in
a weak signal area. Touch HD Radio
On/Off to toggle HD Radio reception
on and off.
Radio Data System (RDS)
If equipped, RDS features are available
for use only on FM stations that
broadcast RDS information. With RDS,
the radio can:
.Group stations by Category (i.e.,
Program Type) such as Rock, Jazz,
Classical, etc.
.Display messages from radio
stations.
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. It is possible
that a radio station could broadcast
incorrect information that causes the
radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio
station.
When information is broadcast from a
RDS station, the station name or call
letters display on the audio screen.
Radio text supporting the currently
playing broadcast may also appear.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM Radio Service
If equipped, vehicles with a valid
SiriusXM radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, in digital-quality
sound. In the U.S., see
www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601-6296. In Canada, see
www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677.
When SiriusXM is active, the channel
name, number, song title, and artist
appear on the display.
SiriusXM with 360L
SiriusXM with 360L interface has
enhanced in-vehicle listening
experience for subscribers. The
experience now offers more categories
and system learned recommendations
toward discovering more personalized
content.
To use the full SiriusXM 360L
program, including streaming content
and listening recommendations,
OnStar Connected Access is required.
Connected vehicle services vary by
model and require a complete working
electrical system, cell reception, and
GPS signal. An active connected plan
is required.
Reference the SiriusXM user guide for
use and subscription information.

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Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices from the
accessory power outlets if there is
interference or static in the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can also occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the
SiriusXM signal for a period of time.
Some cellular services may interfere
with SXM reception causing loss of
signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making
or receiving calls, charging, or just
having the mobile device on may
cause static interference in the radio.
Unplug the mobile device or turn it
off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used for
radio, navigation, and OnStar,
depending on the equipped options.
Keep clear of obstructions for clearreception. If the vehicle has a sunroof,
and it is open, reception can also be
affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such as SD
cards, USB devices, and mobile
devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect system
operation or performance. Avoid use if
the content or origin cannot be
trusted.
USB Port
Audio stored on a USB device may be
listened to.
The vehicle may be equipped with two
USB ports in the center console under
the armrest. These ports are for data
and charging. There may also be two
USB ports at the rear of the center
console and a USB port on each side
of the third row seats for
charging only.

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Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all
accessory cables from the vehicle
when not in use. Accessory cables
left plugged into the vehicle,
unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical
short if the unconnected end comes
in contact with liquids or another
power source such as the accessory
power outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB port.
Audio extensions supported by the
USB may include:
.MP3
.AAC
.OGG
.3GP
Gracenote
When plugging in a USB device,
Gracenote service builds voice tags for
music. Voice tags allow artists, albums 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 0152.
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

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prompt is being heard, volume can
also be adjusted using the knob on
the center stack or the volume
switch on the steering wheel.
.Navigation Voice Prompt Level
during a Call. Options available are:
‐Full Prompt (Selected by default)
‐ Tone Only
‐ None
Traffic Events (If Equipped)
This feature provides a list of events
that are on the route or nearby. Touch
Aand then select Traffic Events. An
OnStar connected Navigation service
plan is required.
Traffic Preferences (If Equipped)
While in Map View, touch
A, then
Settings and then Map and Navigation
Settings to access Traffic Preferences.
When Show Traffic on Map is turned
on, the feature provides an overview
of the traffic flow using different
coded colors. The following options
are available for rerouting:
.Auto Reroute to Better Route –The
system will automatically reroute if
the system detects there is a traffic
issue ahead.
.Ask Before Rerouting (Default) –If
the system detects there is a traffic
issue ahead, it will display a pop-up
with details about the issue. Choose
to reroute or cancel the alert.
.Never Search for Better Route –The
system will not check for a better
route until one of the above options
is selected.
Alert Preferences
Set alerts on or off during both
inactive and active guidance views.
The following alerts may be available:
.Road Safety Alerts –Touch to
display upcoming School Zones.
.Traffic Camera Alerts
Manage History
Touch Manage History to access the
History options:
.Clear Recent Destinations –Touch
\to clear the recent destinations.
.Clear Search History –Touch\to
clear the search history. About
Touch to display software information,
such as:
.Telenav Terms and Conditions
.Telenav Privacy Statement
.Navigation Version
Maps
The Navigation application requires a
map database to run. It is stored on
an SD card that is connected to the
infotainment system. If the map
database is not available, a missing SD
card error message will be displayed.
SD Card Error Messages
The SD card only works for one
unique vehicle. The SD card must pass
authentication verification to be used
for that specific vehicle. If the SD card
has a switch that can be set to
read-only mode, ensure that it is in
the upward position and not in
read-only.
Potential error scenarios and
messages include:

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The progress bar provides an overview
of the route progress and may show
traffic and incidents along the way. As
the route proceeds, the vehicle icon
moves up the bar.
Touch the icon to zoom out on the
map and view the entire route. Touch
it again to return to the previous view.
View the drive time by touching the
estimated time of arrival (ETA).
Current Location
When the vehicle is parked and not in
a Navigation session, the user icon is
centered on the map view,
highlighting the current location.
Destination
Receiving Destination Directions
from Different Sources
Destinations can be received or
transferred from different sources to
the Nav application for route
guidance. If equipped, some of these
sources may include:
.Navigation from search results.
.OnStar Advisor destination
download.
.An address from the Contacts list.
.An application on the smartphone
that can send destinations to the
vehicle.
.An application downloaded to the
vehicle such as OnStar Services that
can send destinations to the
navigation system.
Waypoints
Add up to five waypoints, which are
additional destinations, along the
route. To add an additional stop or
waypoint:1. From active guidance, touch
}. 2. Search for the destination using
One-Box, Voice search, or the Quick
Category icons.
3. Choose search results Along Route, Nearby, or Near Destination.
4. Choose the desired waypoint and touch Add to Trip or replace the
current destination by touching
New Destination.
Route options are not available for
waypoints.
Arriving at a Waypoint
When approaching a waypoint, the
system will display a Destination
Arrival view. To continue on to the
next destination touch the Drive to
message on the infotainment display.
If the vehicle passes the waypoint or
gets out of the current route, the
system will automatically reroute back
to this waypoint. At the same time, it
will show a Drive to icon along with
the next waypoint address so the
current waypoint can be skipped and
guidance can resume to the next
waypoint or destination.