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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 0235.
Active Noise
Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces
engine noise in the vehicle’s
interior. ANC requires the
factory-installed audio system,
radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system,
and exhaust system to work properly. Deactivation is
required by your dealer if
related aftermarket equipment
is installed.
Overview
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is
controlled by using the
infotainment display, controls
on the center console,
steering wheel controls, and
voice recognition.
1.>(Power and Mute)
.Press to turn the
power on.
.Press to mute/unmute
the system when on.
.Press and hold to
display the power off
screen or the option to
display the power off
screen.
2.{(Home Page)
.Press to go to the
Home Page. See
“Home
Page” later in this
section.
Press to exit Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay.
To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay, press and hold.
See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0203.
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Infotainment Controls on
the Console with
Navigation Shown, Radio
without Navigation Similar
1.e(Radio/AUX)
.Press to change the
audio source or to open
the“Now Playing”
screen.
2.7(Seek)
.Radio: Press and
release to go to the
previous station or
channel. Press and hold
to fast seek the next strongest previous
station or channel. See
AM-FM Radio
0166.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press
to seek to the beginning
of the current or
previous track. Press
and hold to quickly
reverse through a track.
Release to return to
playing speed. See USB
Port 0171 or
Bluetooth Audio 0174.
3.n(Power/Volume) Knob
.Press to turn the
power on.
.Press to mute/unmute
the system when on.
.Press and hold to
display the power off
screen or the option to
display the power off
screen.
.Turn to decrease or
increase the volume.
4.6(Seek)
.Radio: Press and
release to go to the
next station or channel.
Press and hold to fast
seek the next strongest
station or channel.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press
to seek the next track.
Press and hold to fast
forward through a
track. Release to return
to playing speed. See
USB Port 0171 or
Bluetooth Audio 0174.
5.l(Navigation) or6(Phone)
.Presslto access the
navigation menu or
press
6to access the
phone menu.
6. Primary Knob
.Turn to highlight a
feature. Press to
activate the highlighted
feature.
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.If equipped, move right/
left or up/down to
change the highlighted
area on the display
screen.
7.6(Phone) or{
(Home Page)
.Press6to access the
phone menu or press
{
to access the Home
Page. See “Home Page”
later in this section.
8.0(Back)
.Press to return to the
previous display in
a menu.
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 Icons
1. 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 Settings 0205.
g:Press to answer an
incoming call or start voice
recognition. See Bluetooth
(Overview) 0197 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0198.
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.
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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
media source.
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.
See Bluetooth (Overview)
0
197 or Bluetooth (Pairing and
Using a Phone) 0198.
Nav
If equipped, touch the Nav
icon to display the navigation
map. See Using the Navigation
System 0175.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon
to display the Wi-Fi Hotspot
information. See Settings
0205.
Climate
Touch the Climate icon to
display the Climate main page.
See Dual Automatic Climate
Control System 0223.
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.
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Settings
Touch the Settings icon to
display the Settings menu. See
Settings0205.
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 0203.
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 0203.
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
0
457.
Shortcut Tray
The shortcut tray is near the
bottom of the display. It shows
up to four 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.
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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 location. This can
be done up, down, right, or left.
This feature is only available
when vehicle is parked and not
in motion.
NudgeNudge 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
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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 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 0205 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.
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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.
.AKG surround sound
systems have two sound
modes:
‐Normal: Adjusts the audio
to provide the best sound
for all seating positions.
‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for
the rear seat occupants.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM, FM, or SXM (if
equipped) option, press
7or
6on the console controls or
from the AM or FM menu,
touch
7or6to search for the
previous or next strong
station or channel.
Browsing Stations
Touch the Browse option to
list all available stations or
channels. Navigate up and
down through all stations and
channels by scrolling the list.
Touch the station you want to