2023 CADILLAC CT5 radio controls

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Caution
Hanging heavy equipment
from the power outlet can
cause damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed
for accessory power plugs
only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Always unplug electrical
equipment when not in use
and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
15 amps rating.
Wireless Charging
If equipped and enabled, the
vehicle has wireless charging
in the bin below the climate
control system. The system
operates at 145 kHz and
wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The
power output of the system is
capable of charging at a rate
up to 3 amp (15 W), as requested by the compatible
smartphone. See Radio
Frequency Statement
0496.
{Warning
Wireless charging may
affect the operation of an
implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you
have one, it is recommended
to consult with your doctor
before using the wireless
charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in
accessory mode, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must
be active. The wireless
charging feature may not
correctly indicate charging
when the vehicle is in RAP,
during a Bluetooth phone call,
or when phone projection (e.g.
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto)
is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0273. The operating temperature
is
−40 °C (−40 °F) to 85 °C
(185 °F) for the charging
system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
A charging stopped alert may
be displayed on the
infotainment screen, if the
wireless charger or
smartphone are outside of
normal operating temperature.
Charging will automatically
resume when a normal
operating temperature is
reached.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the
charger before charging
your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such
as coins, keys, rings, paper
clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charger
may become very hot.
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If the light stays on, or comes
on while driving, there may be
a problem with the electrical
charging system. Have it
checked by your dealer.
Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is
flashing, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) also displays a
message.
If a short distance must be
driven with the light on, be
sure to turn off all
accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner. Find a safe
place to stop the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the
vehicle’s emission control
on-board diagnostic system.
If this light is on while the
engine is running, a
malfunction has been
detected and the vehicle mayrequire service. The light
should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is
in Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions
0267.
Malfunctions are often
indicated by the system
before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the
light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on
may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven
continually with this light on,
the emission control system
may not work as well, the
fuel economy may be lower,
and the vehicle may not run
smoothly. This could lead to
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costly repairs that might not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust,
intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires
that do not meet the original
tire specifications, can cause
this light to come on. This
could lead to costly repairs
not covered by the vehicle
warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to
pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance
test. See Accessories and
Modifications0374.
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been
detected that could damage
the emission control system

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displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Engine Hours :Displays the
total number of hours the
engine has run. The display
also shows the engine idle
hours.
Lifetime Revs : The display
shows total engine revolutions
divided by 10,000.
Brake Pad Life : If equipped,
this displays an estimate of
the remaining life of the front
and rear brake pads.
Messages are displayed based
on brake pad wear and the
state of the system. Reset the
Brake Pad Life display after
replacing the brake pads. See
Brake Pad Life System (If
Equipped) 0403.Head-Up
Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too
bright or too high in your
field of view, it may take you
more time to see 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 concerning the
operation of the vehicle is
projected onto the windshield.
The information is projected
through the HUD lens on the
driver side of the instrument
panel and 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
in some vehicles. 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
are changed through the
instrument cluster. See
Settings 0215 and “Options”
under Instrument Cluster
(Base Level) 0113 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 115.

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The rows of lights get closer
together as the shift point
gets closer. Shift the
transmission before the lights
come together in the display.
Shift immediately if the lights
are flashing. See Manual Mode
0282.
Temporary Overlays
Infotainment: Audio, Phone,
and Navigation are temporary
overlays linked to cluster
layouts.
Metric
English Audio/Phone Overlay :
This
displays digital speed for
Tour/ Sport, current gear for
Track, indicators from speed
view along with audio/phone
information, vehicle ahead
indicator, Lane Departure
Warning/Lane Keep Assist,
and Adaptive Cruise Control
and set speed. The current
radio station, media type, and
incoming calls will be
displayed.
All HUD views may briefly
display audio information
when the driver uses the
steering wheel controls to
adjust the audio settings
appearing in the instrument
cluster.
Incoming phone calls
appearing in the instrument
cluster, may also display in any
HUD view.
Metric
English
Navigation Overlay : This
displays digital speed for
Tour/ Sport, current gear for
Track, indicators from speed
view along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information in
some vehicles, vehicle ahead
indicator, Lane Departure
Warning/Lane Keep Assist,
and Adaptive Cruise Control
and set speed. The compass
heading is displayed when
navigation routing is not
active.

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.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power
Messages
REDUCED
ACCELERATION DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when
the vehicle's propulsion power
is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect
the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is
on, but there is no observed
reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the
performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be
driven while this message is
on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced.
Anytime this message stays
on, or displays repeatedly, the
vehicle should be taken to
your dealer for service as
soon as possible.Under certain operating
conditions, propulsion will be
disabled. Try restarting after
the ignition has been off for
two minutes.
Vehicle Speed
Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited
to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection
for various propulsion and
vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency
Statement
0496.
Universal Remote
System Programming
If equipped, these buttons are
in the overhead console.
This system can replace up to
three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems,
and home automation devices.
These instructions refer to a
garage door opener, but can
be used for other devices.

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Do not use the Universal
Remote system with any
garage door opener that does
not have the stop and reverse
feature. This includes any
garage door opener model
manufactured before
April 1, 1982.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other
vehicles as well as for future
programming. Erase the
programming when vehicle
ownership is terminated. See
“Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons”later in this
section.
To program a garage door
opener, park outside directly in
line with and facing the garage
door opener receiver. Clear all
people and objects near the
garage door.
Make sure the hand-held
transmitter has a new battery
for quick and accurate
transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.Programming the
Universal Remote System
Programming involves
time-sensitive actions and may
time out, requiring the
procedure to be repeated.
Read these instructions
completely before
programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to
have another person assist
with the programming
process.
1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter
about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in)
away from the Universal
Remote system buttons
with the indicator light in
view. The hand-held
transmitter was supplied
by the manufacturer of the
garage door opener
receiver.
2. Press and release one of the three Universal
Remote system buttons to
be programmed. Press and
hold the hand-held transmitter button. Do not
release the hand-held
transmitter button until
the indicator light changes
from a slow to a rapid flash
or continuous light. Then
release the hand-held
transmitter button.
Some garage door
openers may require
substitution of Step 2 with
the procedure under
“Radio Signals for Some
Gate Operators”
later in
this section.
3. Press and hold the newly programmed Universal
Remote system button for
five seconds while
watching the indicator light
and garage door
activation.
.If the indicator light
stays on continuously or
the garage door moves
when the button is
pressed, then
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complete. There is no
need to complete
Steps 4–6.
.If the indicator light does
not come on or the
garage door does not
move, a second button
press may be required.
For a second time, press
and hold the newly
programmed button for
five seconds. If the
indicator light stays on
continuously or the
garage door moves
when the button is
pressed, then
programming is
complete. There is no
need to complete
Steps 4–6.
.If the garage door does
not move, continue with
programming Steps 4–6.
Learn or Smart Button
4. After completing Steps 1– 3, locate the Learn or
Smart button inside
garage on the garage door
opener receiver. The name
and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.
5. Press and release the Learn or Smart button.
Step 6 must be completed
within 30 seconds of
pressing this button.
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the
trained Universal Remote
system button for
two seconds and release.
Repeat the “press/hold/ release”
sequence up to
three times to complete
the training process.
The Universal Remote system
should now activate the
garage door. Repeat the
process for programming the
remaining two buttons.
For questions or programming
help, see www.homelink.com/
gm or call 1-800-355-3515.
For calls placed outside the
U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico,
international rates will apply
and may differ based on
landline or mobile phone.
Radio Signals for Some
Gate Operators
Some gate operators and
radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to time out
or quit after several seconds
of transmission. This may not
be long enough for the
Universal Remote system to
pick up the signal during
programming.

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Infotainment System 161
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Steering WheelControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . 165
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . 168
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
HD Radio Technology . . . . . 171
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . 174
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . 183
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . 191
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . 192
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . 193
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
Performance DataRecorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . 200
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . 206
Bluetooth (Pairing andUsing a Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223