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Warning (Continued)
because the vehicle could
catch fire and cause injury
or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended
period of time while the
ignition is in LOCK/OFF will
drain the battery. Always
unplug electrical equipment
when not in use and do not
plug in equipment that
exceeds the maximum
15 ampere rating.
Certain accessory plugs may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and
could overload vehicle and
adapter fuses. If a problem is
experienced, see your dealer.
When adding electrical
equipment, be sure to follow
the proper installation instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment
0360.
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.
Wireless Charging
If equipped and enabled, the
vehicle has wireless charging
in the storage under the
armrest. 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 0477.
{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) 0263.
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

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Steering WheelControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . 168
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . 171
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . 175
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . 184 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . 193
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . 194
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . 195
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . 202
Bluetooth (Pairing andUsing a Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
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

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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 0240.
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 0208.

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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.
SorT: Press to move
between the interactive
displays in the instrument
cluster. Press
Sto go back to
the previous menu.
yorz: Use the thumbwheel
to scroll to the previous or
next selection.
V: Press the thumbwheel to
open a menu or select a menu
item. Press and hold to reset
certain displays.
x+ orx– :Press to increase
or decrease the volume.
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
202 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0203.
Nav
If equipped, touch the Nav
icon to display the navigation
map. See Using the Navigation
System 0180.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon
to display the Wi-Fi Hotspot
information. See Settings
0210.
Climate
Touch the Climate icon to
display the Climate main page.
See Dual Automatic Climate
Control System 0228.
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
Settings 0210.
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 0208.

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Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon
to activate Android Auto,
if equipped, after a supported
device is connected. See
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto0208.
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
482.
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.
Touch/Tap
Touch/tap is used to select an
icon or option, activate an
application, or change the
location inside a map.

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Ending a Call
.Pression the steering
wheel controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment
display, next to a call, to end
only that call.
Dual Tone
Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth
system can send numbers
during a call. This is used when
calling a menu-driven phone
system. Use the Keypad to
enter the number.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/
or Apple CarPlay capability
may be available through a
compatible smartphone.
If available, the Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay icons will
change from gray to color on
the Home Page of the
infotainment display. To use Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay:
For Wired Phone Projection
1. Download the Android Auto app to your
smartphone from the
Google Play store. There is
no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. 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.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, accept the terms and conditions on both the
infotainment system and
the phone.
4. 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
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
If equipped, 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

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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)
0202 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and
Using a Phone) 0203. 3. Make sure wireless 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.
Wireless Carplay and/or
Wireless Android Auto may
experience occasional service
disruption due to outside Wi-Fi
interference. To disconnect the phones
wireless projection:
1. Select Settings from the Home Page.
2. Select Phones
3. Touch
4or the pencil icon
next 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, visit
your brand website. See
Online Account 0469 for
details.
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
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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 Google may change
or suspend availability at any
time. Android Auto, Android,
Google, Google Play, and other
marks are trademarks of
Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc.
Press
{on the center stack to
exit Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay. To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay, press and hold
{on
the center stack.
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto can be disabled from the
infotainment system. To do
this, touch Home, Settings,
and then touch the Apps tab
along the top of the display. Use the On/Off toggled to
turn off Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto.
Settings
Certain settings can be
managed in the Online
Account sites when an
account is established, and
may be modified if other users
have accessed the vehicle or
created accounts. This may
result in changes to the
security or functionality of the
infotainment system. Some
settings may also be
transferred to a new vehicle,
if equipped. For instructions,
visit your brand website.
Refer to the User Terms and
Privacy Statement for
important details. To view,
touch the Settings icon on the
Home Page of the
infotainment display.
The settings menu may be
organized into four categories.
Select the desired category by
touching System, Apps,
Vehicle, or Personal.
To access the personalization
menus:
1. Touch Settings on the Home Page on the
infotainment display.
2. Touch the desired category to display a list of
available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch the options on the infotainment display to
disable or enable a feature.
5. Touch
zto go to the top
level of the Settings menu.
System
The menu may contain the
following:
Time / Date
Allows setting of the clock.