2010 Cadillac STS Owners Manual

clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water. Wipe the CD from the center to the edge.

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Care of the CD Player Use a marking pen to identify CDs, do not add labels. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. CD Messages If the CD ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The CD player is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.

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The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. The format of the CD might not be compatible. See Using an MP3 on page 4‑108 later in this section.

. A problem may have occurred while burning

the CD. The label could be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem. Configurable Radio Display Keys The four keys located on each side of the radio display can be configured to adjust the radio features and other non-radio related features. The configurable keys can be changed at any time. Once a feature is programmed to a key, the feature does not display when programming the remaining configurable keys.

To program the configurable radio display keys:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SETUP displays. 3. Press w to enter into SETUP. 4. Turn w until CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS

displays.

5. Press w to enter into CONFIGURE

DISPLAY KEYS.

6. Turn and then press w to select the configurable key to be changed. The currently assigned feature displays.

7. Turn w to find the feature that will be stored to

the key.

8. Press w to select the desired feature. The display updates by showing the symbol of the feature selected next to the configurable key.

9. Repeat the previous steps for each

configurable key.

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Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R Disc MP3 Format The MP3 player will only play CD-R discs. It can read and play a maximum of:

50 folders. 11 folders in depth 50 playlists 10 sessions 255 files

All folders, playlists, sessions and files over the maximum are ignored. When recording an MP3 disc, make sure that:

. Playlists use an .m3u or .wpl extension. . Standard audio and compressed audio files are not

mixed on the same disc. The disc is finalized when using multiple sessions.

File Naming Song title, artist name, and album are available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. The song name that is displayed on the radio is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name without the file extension as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename do not display. Order of Play Playlists are accessed before files or folders in the root directory. CD's that have playlists play the tracks in the following order:

1. After the first track in the first playlist ends, play continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist

2. After the last track of the last playlist ends, play

restarts from the first track of the first playlist.

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CD's that do not have playlists play the tracks in the following order:

1. The first file in the root directory plays. 2. After all files from the root directory have played,

files in the folders play.

3. After playing the last file from the last folder, play

restarts with the first file in the root directory.

Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software can be accessed, but not edited by the radio, and are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder and displays on the radio as F1 ROOT. All compressed audio files in the root directory are accessed before folders in the root directory.

Empty Directory or Folder Empty folders and directories do not display on the radio and the system ignores them and advances to the next directory or folder that has compressed audio files in it. No Folder On a CD that only contains compressed audio files in the root directory, the next and previous folder functions do not work. The radio displays ROOT when displaying the name of the folder. On a CD that only contains playlists and compressed audio files, the next and previous folder functions search playlists first and then search compressed audio files in the root folder. The radio displays ROOT when displaying the name of the folder.

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Playing an MP3
F1 r (Previous Folder): Press to go to the first track in the previous folder. Press and hold F1 r to reverse quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. REV and the elapsed time of the track displays. Pressing F1 r while in folder random mode goes to the previous folder and plays the tracks in that folder in random order. F2 [ (Next Folder): Press to go to the first track in the next folder. Press and hold F1 r to advance quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. FWD and the elapsed time of the track displays. Pressing F2 [ while in folder random mode goes to the next folder and plays the tracks in that folder in random order.

F3 RDM (Random) : Press to listen to the tracks in a random, rather than sequential order. Random can be used on the entire disc or the current folder. While in random, pressing and releasing © or ¨ goes to the previous or to the next random track.

To play the tracks on entire disc in random, press and release F3 RDM until RDM TRCK displays. Once all of the tracks in the current folder or playlist have played, the system moves on to the next folder or playlist and plays all of the tracks in random order. To play the tracks in the current folder in random, press and release F3 RDM until RDM FLDR displays. This feature does not work with playlists. To turn random off, press and release F3 RDM until NORMAL displays.

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F4 RPT (Repeat) : Single tracks or folders can be repeated.

To repeat the current track, press and release F4 RPT until RPT TRCK displays. To repeat the tracks in the current folder, press and release F4 RPT until RPT FLDR displays. To turn repeat off, press and release F4 RPT until NORMAL displays.

F6 DISP (Display) : Press to switch between the elapsed time of the track and the MP3 playback information. © ¨ (Seek): Press and release to go to the start of the previous track or the start of the next track. Press and hold for more than two seconds to search the previous or next tracks at two tracks per second. Release to stop searching and to play the track. © ¨ (Scan): Press to scan the tracks in each folder. The radio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press again to stop scanning.

w (Tune): Turn to fast track reverse or advance advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists. The track number and file name displays for each track. Turning w while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order. 4 (Information): Press to view the Title, Artist, Album, or Folder names. To view this information:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until INFO displays. 3. Press w to select INFO. The display changes to

show the additional MP3 information.

4. Press one of the following pushbuttons to view that

specific information.

F1 TTLE (Title): Displays the title name. F2 ATST (Artist): Displays the artist name. F3 ALBM (Album): Displays the album name. F4 FLDR (Folder): Displays the folder name.

5. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

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XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels) : These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating : The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No XM Signal : The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM : The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air : This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth : This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. Channel Unavail : This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No Artist Info : No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.

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No Title Info : No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No CAT Info : No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information : No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. CAT Not Found : There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM Theftlocked : The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer. XM Radio ID : alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown : If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Check Antenna : a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.

If this message does not clear within

If tuned to channel 0, this message

If this message does not clear

If this message does not clear

Check XM Receivr : within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. XM Not Available : within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth® For vehicles with a Navigation System and Bluetooth, see the Navigation System manual for information about how to use the Bluetooth system. For vehicles without a Navigation System, the Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones are guaranteed to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information on compatible phones.

Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. Noise : Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak : A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak : Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and over‐rides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low.

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Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑134 for more information. b g (Push To Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner's guide for more information. Pairing Information:

. Up to five cell phones can be paired to the

in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. The in‐vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links with the first available paired cell phone in the order the phone was paired.

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. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to

the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system at a time.

. Pairing should only need to be completed once, unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the phone is deleted.

To link to a different paired phone, see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section. Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “Pair”. The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will be used in Step 4.

4. Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named “General Motors” in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number that was provided in Step 3.

5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. Use

3. Say “Delete”. The system asks which phone to

a name that best describes the phone. This name will be used to indicate which phone is connected. The system then confirms the name provided.

6. The system responds with “ has

been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to

be paired.

delete followed by a tone.

4. Say the name of the phone to be deleted. If the

phone name is unknown, use the “List” command for a list of all paired phones. The system responds with “Would you like to delete ? Yes or No” followed by a tone

5. Say “Yes” to delete the phone. The system

responds with “OK, deleting ”.

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle, the system will say “Is connected” after the connected phone.

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “Change phone”. The system responds with

“Please wait while I search for other phones”.

If another phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected”. If another phone is not found, the original phone remains connected.

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Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers:

. Store . Digit Store . Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Store”. The system responds with “Store,

number please” followed by a tone.

3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at

once with no pauses.

If the system recognizes the number it responds with “OK, Storing” and repeats the phone number.

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If the system is unsure it recognizes the phone number, it responds with “Store” and repeats the number followed by “Please say yes or no”. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. If the number is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the number to be re‐entered. 4. After the system stores the phone number, it

responds with “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone.

5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name

tag is recorded and the system responds with “About to store . Does that sound OK?”.

If the name tag does not sound correct, say “No” and repeat Step 5. If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and the name tag is stored. After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu.

Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Store”. The system responds with

“Please say the first digit to store” followed by a tone.

3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will

repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete.

If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time and the system will repeat them.

4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds with “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone.

5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name

tag is recorded and the system responds with “About to store . Does that sound OK?”.

If the name tag does not sound correct, say “No” and repeat Step 5. If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and the name tag is stored. After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu.

Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Directory”. The system responds with

“Directory” and then plays back all of the stored name tags. When the list is complete, the system returns to the main menu.

Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: . Delete . Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Delete”. The system responds with “Delete,

please say the name tag” followed by a tone.

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3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system

responds with “Would you like to delete, ? Please say yes or no”.

If the name tag is correct, say “Yes” to delete the name tag. The system responds with “OK, deleting , returning to the main menu.” If the name tag is incorrect, say “No”. The system responds with “No. OK, let's try again, please say the name tag.”

Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The system responds with “You are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory. Are you sure you want to do this? Please say yes or no.” . Say “Yes” to delete all name tags. . Say “No” to cancel the function and return to

the main menu.

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Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands:

. Dial . Digit Dial . Call . Re‐dial Using the Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Dial using

. “Number please” followed by a tone.

3. Say the entire number without pausing.

If the system recognizes the number, it responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If the system does not recognize the number, it confirms the numbers followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If the number is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the number to be re‐entered.

Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system responds with “Digit

2. Say “Call”. The system responds with “Call using

dial using , please say the first digit to dial” followed by a tone.

. Please say the name tag” followed by a tone.

3. Say the digit to be dialed one at a time. Following each digit, the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone.

4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number has been entered, say “Dial”. The system responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number.

If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time and the system will repeat them.

3. Say the name tag of the person to call.

If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with “OK, calling, ” and dials the number. If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag, it confirms the name tag followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, calling, ” and dials the number. If the name tag is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the name tag to be re‐entered.

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

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Using the Re‐dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial”. The system responds

with “Re‐dial using ” and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone.

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Press b g and begin speaking to answer the call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. . Press b g to answer an incoming call when

another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.

. Press b g again to return to the original call. To ignore the incoming call, continue with the original call with no action.

Three‐Way Calling Three‐Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds

with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Three‐way call”. The system responds with

“Three‐way call, please say dial or call”.

3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of

the third party to be called.

4. Once the call is connected, press b g to link all

the callers together.

Ending a Call To end a call: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready”

followed by a tone.

2. Say “End Call”. The call is then ended. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them.

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To Mute a call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready”

followed by a tone.

2. Say “Mute Call”. The system responds with “Call

muted”.

To Cancel Mute 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready”

followed by a tone.

2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”. The system

responds with “Resuming call”.

Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready”

followed by a tone.

2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with

“Transferring call” and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone.

To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY position. During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b g for more than two seconds. The audio switches from the cell phone to the vehicle. Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass‐Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “Voice”. The system responds with “OK,

accessing ”.

The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone's operating instructions.

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Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in‐vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls. Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready”

followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Say a

number to send tones” followed by a tone.

3. Say the number to send.

If the system clearly recognizes the number it responds with “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. If the system is not sure it recognized the number properly, it responds “Dial Number, Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues.

Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready”

followed by a tone.

2. Say “Send name tag.” The system responds with

“Say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone.

3. Say the name tag to send.

If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with “OK, Sending ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. If the system is not sure it recognized the name tag properly, it responds “Dial , Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Sending ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues.

Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags.

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Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑18 for FCC information. Phone (Navigation) The navigation system has Bluetooth®. Bluetooth® is a wireless communication system that allows you to use a Bluetooth® compatible phone in a hands-free mode. A phone directory can be set up for use in the vehicle. Up to 12 phones may be registered with your Bluetooth® system, but only one phone may be connected at a time. Setting Up Your Bluetooth® Phone In order to use your cellular phone with this Bluetooth® system, your phone must be Bluetooth® compatible. See your phone information to find out if your phone supports Bluetooth®. If your phone does support Bluetooth®, your phone will need to be paired to the radio.

To use the navigation system to connect or pair to the phone:

1. Press the CONFIG hard key. 2. Select the E (Bluetooth®) screen button. 3. Your phone must be in the discoverable mode and the Bluetooth® feature powered on, to be found by the Bluetooth system in the vehicle. This is normally in the phone settings Bluetooth option.

4. Select the Search screen button. The system

searches for the compatible Bluetooth® devices. 5. Choose your device by touching the icon next to

the device name. Scroll through the choices using the arrow buttons.

6. Select the Connect screen button. Your phone and

the Bluetooth® system will begin a connecting procedure.

7. Follow the instructions on the screen of the phone. They will differ depending on your phone. Refer to your phone instructions for further information.

8. Select default so the vehicle will attempt to

automatically connect to the phone when you enter the vehicle.

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To use the phone to connect or pair to the navigation system:

The following options are available when in the Bluetooth® set up screen.

1. Press the CONFIG hard key. 2. Select the E (Bluetooth®) screen button. 3. Select the Receive screen button. Use your

phone's search feature to select the vehicle from the phone's list of Bluetooth® devices found.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen of the phone to connect the phone with the vehicle. They differ depending on your phone. Refer to your phone instructions for further information.

5. Select default so the vehicle attempts to

automatically connect to the phone when you enter the vehicle.

My Info (Information) : Select this screen button to display the details of your Bluetooth® device including the name and passkey information. Selecting Device Name allows you to edit the name of the Bluetooth® device name. Selecting Pass-key allows you to edit the pairing passkey used for your vehicle. The system default device name is “Cadillac STS” and the pass-key is set to “1234”. It is recommended that you change the default pass-key to a number that you can easily remember.

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{ (Page Up): Select to scroll up the list one page at a time. z (Page Down): Select to scroll down the list one page at a time. F (Cancel): Select to return to the setup screen. Registered Device : Select to display a list of all Bluetooth® phones that have been registered (connected) to the vehicle. From this list you can set your default device, change the phones to be used in the vehicle, search for a new device, delete a device, and receive or connect a new device. New Device : Select when you are in the process of adding a new phone to be used in the vehicle. From this menu you can receive a new device or search for new devices. W (Back): Select to return the previous screen. Connect : Select to connect your phone to the Bluetooth® system. Receive : Select this screen button to have your Bluetooth® system connect to your phone when you are using your phone as the device to initiate pairing.

This allows your phone to search for other devices and to find and connect to your vehicle. When this button is pressed, the navigation system is waiting to be connected to a device. Y (Delete): Select to delete paired items one at a time. To delete an item:

1. Select the item from the device list. 2. Select the delete screen button.

Default : Select to set a device as the default. To set a device as a default:

1. Select the device name from the device list. 2. Select the Default screen button.

The device is underlined. The system automatically connects to the defaulted device when entering your vehicle.

Search : This screen button begins the system's search for all available Bluetooth® phones in a designated area.

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Bluetooth® Phone Screen This information on this screen depends on the information received from the phone. Some phones may not support this feature. While in this screen, use the different features to dial or to make a call. Press the AUX hard key to get to the BLUETOOTH PHONE screen. The screen displays even if the phone is not connected. If the phone is not connected, the system displays “Bluetooth phone not available, please check phone.”

E (Bluetooth): Select to get to the Bluetooth® screen. ^ (Call Status): This area indicates the call status. It indicates whether or not there is good signal strength and whether or not the phone is in service range. q (Backspace): Select to delete numbers after they have been entered. Select and release to delete numbers one-by-one or hold it down to delete all numbers at the same time. Switch Call : Use this screen button to switch calls during a call-waiting situation. Hands Free : Select to put the phone in hands-free mode and to hear it through the vehicle's speakers. Private : Select to put the phone in handset mode. Last 10 : This screen button goes to a screen showing the last 10 calls either sent or received using Bluetooth®. Phone calls can be placed from this screen. See the “Last 10 Calls Screen” later in this section for more information.

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g (Phone Book): This screen button goes to the phone book screen. From this screen names can be stored in the Bluetooth® system to be used to dial calls from. This address book is independent of the phone’s address book and data cannot be transferred from the Bluetooth® phone book to the phone’s address book or vise versa. V (Send/End Call): This screen button lets you place a call after using the alpha keypad or to end a call at the end of the conversation. When you send a call, the button is green. When you are in a call the button is red to indicate that touching the button ends the call.

Dialing and Making Calls Using Your Bluetooth® Phone Once your phone has been set up, you are ready to begin using it.

1. Press the AUX hard key to enter the BLUETOOTH

PHONE screen.

2. Select the Bluetooth® screen button ( E ). 3. Use the keypad to input the number to be called. The number can also be selected from the phone book or from the last 10 calls.

4. Select the phone icon screen button to place

the call.

5. When ready to hang up, press the phone icon

screen button again to disconnect the call.

To reduce driver distraction, the phone screen buttons are not available while driving. See “Defensive Driving” in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual for more information.

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Phone Book Screen This screen allows access to your Bluetooth® Phone Book where names and phone numbers are stored. Information in this screen must be entered using the New screen button or by copying and adding the number from the last 10 dialed or received options. This phone book is stored on the Bluetooth® system. Phone book entries can not be transferred to the phone address book.

{ (Page Up): Scrolls up the list one page at a time. y (Scroll Up): Scrolls up the list one entry at a time.

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z (Scroll Down): Scrolls down the list one entry at a time. z (Page Down): Scrolls down the list one page at a time. Q (OnStar): Select to use the OnStar system to place a phone call. See the OnStar® owner guide for more information. Video : Select when using an auxiliary device. See “Auxiliary Devices” in the Navigation Supplement for more information. F (Cancel): Select to return to the BLUETOOTH PHONE screen. W (Back): This screen button returns the screen to the previous page. q r (Scroll to End/Beginning): These screen buttons allow you to scroll through the entry as necessary. New : This screen button begins the creation of a new phone book entry. To add a new phone book entry:

1. Select the New screen button. 2. Select a name or phone screen button entry. 3. Use the keypads to enter the name and telephone

number. There can be a maximum of 24 characters.

4. A nametag to the entry to work with the voice

recognition. Up to 20 nametags can be used for phone book entries in use at a time.

5. After entering the information, touch the OK screen

button.

To delete a phone book entry:

1. Select the g (phone book) screen button. 2. Select the name to be deleted. 3. Select the Edit screen button. 4. Select the Y (delete) screen button. 5. The system will request confirmation. Press Yes to

confirm or No to cancel.

To add a nametag to a specific name:

1. Select the g (phone book) screen button. 2. Select the name that will have a nametag added. 3. Select the Edit screen button. 4. Select the Add Nametag screen button. 5. The system requests to state the name associated

with this entry.

6. The system plays back the name and request

confirmation. Say “Yes” to confirm or “No” to cancel.

To delete a nametag:

1. Select the g (phone book) screen button. 2. Select the name to delete. 3. Select the Edit screen button. 4. Select the Del Nametag screen button. 5. The system requests confirmation. Press Yes to

confirm or No to cancel.

Edit : This screen button edits an existing phone book entry. Y All (Delete All): This screen button deletes all phone book entries. Last 10 : This screen button goes to a screen showing the last 10 calls either sent or received using the Bluetooth system. Phone calls can be placed from this screen. See the “Last 10 Calls Screen” later in this section for more information. g (Phone Book): This screen button goes to the phone book screen. V (Send/End Call): This screen button lets a call be placed after touching the appropriate phone book entry or to cancel a call at the end of the conversation.

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Last 10 Calls Screen This screen shows either the last 10 calls that have been placed or the last 10 calls received by the Bluetooth® system. The newest calls are at the top of the list. { (Page Up) : Scrolls up the list one page at a time. y (Scroll Up) : Scrolls up the list one entry at a time. z (Scroll Down) : Scrolls down the list one entry at a time. z (Page Down) : Scrolls down the list one page at a time. F (Cancel) : Returns to the BLUETOOTH PHONE screen. W (Back) : Returns the screen to the previous page. qr (Scroll to End/Beginning) : Scrolls through the entry as necessary. Save : Saves the entry in your phone book. Y All (Delete All) : Deletes all phone book entries in the current screen, either received or sent. g (Phone Book) : Goes to the phone book screen.

V (Send/End Call): Lets a call be placed after touching the appropriate phone book entry or to cancel a call at the end of the conversation. Sent : Gives the list of the last 10 calls sent from the system. Received : Gives the list of the last 10 calls received on the system. Dialing from Navigation Screens When a Bluetooth® phone is connected the V (Send/ End Call) screen button can be used to dial the associated number. Press the Info screen button when it appears on the display. The V (Send/End Call) screen button appears next to the telephone number. Press the screen button and the number dials. For example, dial a POI number (restaurant, bank, etc.), dial a number associated with a preset destination. Radio Personalization For vehicles with a Navigation System, see the Navigation System manual supplied with the vehicle for more information on accessing the main menu and for descriptions of the menu items for the Navigation system.

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Accessing the Main Menu To access the main menu:

1. Press CNFG or w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w to scroll through the menu items.

The main menu consists of the following menu items: . e BASS - MID - TREBLE

x BALANCE - FADER

. e EQ EQUALIZER . H/A (HOME/AWAY) PRESETS . AUTOSTORE PRESETS . CAT CATEGORY

TA TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE

. RECALL RDS (Radio Data System) MESSAGE . A SEEK LOCAL/DISTANT . 8 SET CLOCK . B SET DATE

4 INFO (Information) LANG LANGUAGE

. SETUP

Radio Main Menu Item Descriptions e BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE: This item allows the the bass, midrange and treble features of the audio system to be adjusted. See “Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. x BALANCE - FADER: This item allows the the balance and fader features of the audio system to be adjusted. See “Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. e EQ (Equalizer): This item allows one of the five preset equalizations for the audio system to be selected. See “Audio Equalizer” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. H/A (Home/Away) PRESETS : This item allows either the home or away preset radio stations to be selected. See “Presets Home/Away” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. AUTOSTORE PRESETS : This item allows the radio to automatically store stations with the strongest signals as presets. See “Autostore Presets” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information.

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CAT (Category) : This item allows radio stations based on preset categories to be selected. See “Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. TA (Traffic Announcement) : This item allows the TA feature to be turned on and off. See “TA (Traffic Announcement)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. RECALL RDS MESSAGE : This item allows the RDS radio station messages broadcast by a radio station to be viewed. See “MSG (Message)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. A SEEK LOCAL/DISTANT: This item allows the audio system to seek only local radio stations with the strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong signal in a large area. Use LOCAL while in urban areas where there are several strong radio station signals and you want to limit the number of stations to those with the strongest signals only. Use DISTANT while in rural areas where there are fewer radio station signals available. See “Local/Distant Selection” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information.

8 SET CLOCK: This item allows the clock to be adjusted. See Setting the Clock on page 4‑95 for more information. B SET DATE: This item allows the date to be adjusted. See Setting the Clock on page 4‑95 for more information. 4 (Information): This item allows XM satellite radio service and CD MP3 playback information to be displayed. See “ 4 (Information)” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for more information. LANG (Language) : This item allows the language on the radio display to be changed. To change the langauge:

1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until LANGUAGE displays.

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3. Press w to enter the language settings and then

turn w to scroll through the following available langauges: . ENGLISH . GERMAN FRENCH . SPANISH

JAPANESE

4. Press w to set the langauge. 5. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the

original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the display to time out.

SETUP : The following submenus are available when this item is selected:

. PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU . DRIVER SELECTION . DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS . CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS

SETUP Submenu Items The following choices are available for programming. PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU This item turns the entire list of personalization features on or off, and allows a preferred setting for up to two people to be programmed. The number of available features varies depending on which options the vehicle has. A check mark appears after it when this item is on. For more information on the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU item, see Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑58. DRIVER SELECTION The following submenu displays when this item is selected:

. DRIVER 1
. DRIVER 2
. RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS . STORE DRIVER SETTINGS

For more information on the DRIVER SELECTION submenu item, see “Recalling Driver Settings” and “Storing Driver Settings” under Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75.

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DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS The following submenu displays when this item is selected:

Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle’s options.

. RECALL EXIT SETTINGS . STORE EXIT SETTINGS

For more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu item, see “Recalling Exit Settings” and “Storing Exit Settings” under Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75. CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS (Base Audio System) This item allows the four configurable keys located to the left and right of the audio display to be customized. See “Configurable Radio Display Keys” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 for programming information. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

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Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. ¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band while listening to the radio. Press ¨ or © to go to the next or previous track while a CD is playing, SRCE (Source) : Press to select between AM, FM, XM™, or CD. SCAN : Press and hold to scan radio stations, the radio goes to the next strongest station in the selected band, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. y z (Previous/Next): Press to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a favorite while listening to the radio. Press y or z to go to the next or previous track while a CD is playing.

+ e − (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume.

b g (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press and release again to turn the sound on.

For vehicles with a navigation system, press and hold b g for two seconds to initiate speech recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the Navigation System manual for more information. For vehicles with a navigation system and OnStar®, press and hold b g for two seconds and then say “OnStar” to interact with the OnStar system. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. For vehicles with a navigation system and Bluetooth®, see the Navigation System manual for more information. For vehicles without a navigation system, and with OnStar or Bluetooth, press and hold b g for two seconds to interact with the Bluetooth or system OnStar. See Bluetooth® on page 4‑113, or the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information about these features.

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XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, 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 XM signal for a period of time. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. 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. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. 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. FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). 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.

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Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass. If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects.

Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof or the rear of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception.

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Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Enhanced StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Magnetic Ride Control™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Driving at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,

or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

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Drunk Driving

{ WARNING:

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness.

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑8.

{ WARNING:

Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: . Allow enough following distance between you

and the driver in front of you. Focus on the task of driving.

Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.

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Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 and StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 or Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4.

Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

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Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑58. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three‐fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 feet). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between the vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied.

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.

If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 4‑59 .

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.

ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work. The antilock pump or motor might be heard operating and the brake pedal might be felt to pulsate , but this is normal.

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Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased.

StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. If the vehicle has all‐wheel‐drive and has Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak, see Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction. When the system activates, a STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . A noise may be heard or a vibration felt in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction. If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak, a SERVICE STABILITY SYS message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . When this message is displayed, the system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly.

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StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. To help assist with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. StabiliTrak can be turned off, however, by using the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates, it will automatically disengage. Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12 or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 for more information. Enhanced StabiliTrak® All‐wheel‐drive (AWD) vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option have an enhanced computer controlled vehicle stability system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This system coordinates automatic control of the Active Steering System, the Magnetic Ride Control Suspension System, and the Brake Control System for better vehicle performance. During extreme cold temperature conditions, the active steering function may be temporarily disabled which may cause the steering wheel to be offset from the center position while driving straight. This is normal operation and the vehicle is safe to drive in these cases.

Stability control activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. Stability control automatically adjusts the front road wheel steering angle, modifies the suspension stiffness, and selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle’s brakes to help maintain directional control of the vehicle. When the system activates, a STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . It is normal to hear a noise or feel vibration in the brake pedal when the system is working. Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction. If cruise control is engaged when Enhanced StabiliTrak activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Re-engage cruise control when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12 , or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 for more information. Enhanced StabiliTrak comes on automatically in the Stability Touring Mode, when the vehicle is started. The Stability Touring Mode is recommended for normal driving.

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To assist with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. Stability control can be turned off however, by using the TC button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 . The STABILITY SYS OFF message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76. If there is a problem detected with Enhanced StabiliTrak, the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . When this message is displayed, the system is not operating. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. When certain faults or vehicle conditions are detected, the Stability control will automatically go into a secure mode and the STABILITY SECURE MODE message will be displayed on the DIC. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, the stability control system will not respond to driver requests to change the stability mode until the next ignition cycle or until the vehicle condition or fault is returned to normal. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, other messages may be displayed,

such as SERVICE STEERING SYS, SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS or CHECK TIRE PRESSURE on the DIC. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller degree of steering wheel input at high vehicle speeds may be required. Stability Secure Mode will be activated if a compact spare tire is being used. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76
and Compact Spare Tire on page 6‑107. Persistent operation of the vehicle in the STABILITY SECURE MODE may be an indication that the vehicle needs to be serviced by your dealer/retailer. When certain faults are present, the vehicle’s speed may be limited and the SPEED LIMITED TO XXX message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . When the vehicle’s speed is limited, other messages may be displayed, such as SERVICE STABILITY SYS, SERVICE STEERING SYS or SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS on the DIC. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.

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Enhanced StabiliTrak and Traction Control Mode Selection Enhanced StabiliTrak can be operated in Touring Mode. It can also be turned off. The TC button is used to change stability control modes (Touring or Off) as well as to turn traction control on or off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 . The following information describes the operation of the TC button for changing Traction Control and Stability Control Modes. When the vehicle is started, Stability control comes on automatically in the Stability Touring Mode.

To change from Stability Touring Mode to Stability Off Mode, press and hold the TC button until the STABILITY SYS OFF message is displayed on the DIC. To change from Stability Off Mode to Stability Touring Mode, press and release the TC button and the STABILITY TOURING MODE message will be displayed on the DIC.

To turn traction control off while in the Stability Touring Mode, press and release the TC button and the traction control system warning light will come on. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 . To turn traction control on while in the Stability Touring Mode, press and release the TC button and the traction control system warning light will turn off.

Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will operate if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.

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The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal.

This warning light comes on if there is a problem with TCS.

Out on page 5‑23 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5‑22 for more information. See Winter Driving on page 5‑20 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions.

To turn the system off, press the TCS/StabiliTrak button located near the shift lever.

See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 4‑60 . When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on, but TCS can be turned off if needed. Notice: Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle's driveline could be damaged. When TCS is turned off on a vehicle with AWD, the system may still be working. This is normal and necessary with the hardware on the vehicle. It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It

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For AWD vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, the TCS/StabiliTrak button is used to turn traction control on and off and to turn StabiliTrak on and off. See Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 for instructions on selecting the proper stability control mode. Press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button and TCS will turn off and the Traction Control System Warning Light will come on. Press the button again to turn the system back on. Adding non‐GM accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4 for more information.

Magnetic Ride Control™ Vehicles with this feature automatically adjust the ride of the vehicle based on driving conditions. Magnetic Ride Control monitors the suspension system to determine the proper system response. If the controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 for more information. See your dealer/retailer for service. Limited-Slip Rear Axle Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels at all times. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.

Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Speed Variable Assist Steering The vehicle has a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort felt when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking, yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds. Active Steering All‐wheel‐drive vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak® option have an electronically controlled active steering system. The active steering system uses the steering actuator to automatically adjust the front road wheel turning angle based on vehicle speed and how much the steering wheel is turned. This system reduces steering effort at low speeds, improves steering feel at moderate speeds, and reduces steering sensitivity at higher speeds.

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During some operating conditions, the active steering might deactivate to protect the system from damage. You might notice that the center position of the steering wheel is changed. Unless there is a SERVICE STEERING SYS message, the system will return to normal operation as soon as the condition ceases, usually within a very short period of time. At low speeds, the active steering system requires less movement of the steering wheel to change vehicle direction than the normal power steering system. Adjust your driving accordingly. When certain steering faults are present, the active steering deactivates and vehicle speed might be limited. The SERVICE STEERING SYS and SPEED LIMITED TO XXX messages will be displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 . The normal power steering system is still operational. You might notice that the center position of the steering wheel is changed and that more steering effort at low speeds and less steering effort at high speeds is required. You can continue to drive the vehicle with normal power steering but you should have your dealer/retailer inspect the steering system as soon as possible in order to have the problem corrected and the steering wheel position centered.

When stability control activates, the system automatically adjusts the front road wheel steering angle, modifies the suspension stiffness, and selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help maintain directional control of the vehicle. Adjustments to the steering will not be felt in the steering wheel. See Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7 . It is recommended that the battery not be disconnected when the steering wheel is turned from the center position. If this occurs, the center position of the steering wheel could be temporarily changed a small amount. You can continue to operate the vehicle and, after a short time, the center position of the steering wheel will return to normal. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is the one factor that can be controlled. If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight.

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Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. To help you steer in the direction you want to go, during certain sharp or sudden cornering maneuvers, gear selection is controlled. This will maximize the available drive wheel torque and minimize the transmission response time and shift activity. During this kind of maneuver, the transmission shifts automatically as vehicle speed changes. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply the brakes. See Braking on page 5‑4 . It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available.

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.

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Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving.

Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing:

Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait.

. Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection. Never cross a solid or double‐solid line on your side of the lane.

. Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to

pass. Doing so can reduce your visibility.

. Wait your turn to pass a slow vehicle. . When you are being passed, ease to the right. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.

If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

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Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If the traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, the vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.

You might see the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 and StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 or Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 5‑7. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.

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Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include:

. Drive defensively. . Do not drink and drive. . Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside

rearview mirror.

. Slow down and keep more space between you and

other vehicles because headlamps can only light up so much road ahead.

. Watch for animals. . When tired, pull off the road. . Do not wear sunglasses.

. Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps. . Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle

clean — inside and out.

. Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or

curves.

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But, as we get older, these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water.

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{ WARNING:

Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause your vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water.

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:

. Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires

on page 6‑52 .